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Old Apr 12, 2015 | 07:48 PM
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Just put a RPI widebody on my 2008 black corvette. I would like to say that it is perfect , I am very happy with it, Thank you RPI. Last week a RSD roll cage was put in , it came out great.

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If you don't mind me asking, what did that run you all said and done?
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Old Apr 13, 2015 | 07:31 AM
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If you don't mind me asking, what did that run you all said and done?
The RPI Fenders cost $1,900 The RSD roll cage was $1,250
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Old Apr 13, 2015 | 07:50 AM
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Did you just do the rears only? Pics please!
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Old Apr 14, 2015 | 07:58 AM
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Did you just do the rears only? Pics please!
I just did the Rear. I will try to put pictures on.
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I just did the Rear. I will try to put pictures on.
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Old Apr 14, 2015 | 06:35 PM
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I just did the Rear. I will try to put pictures on.
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Looks good, Kevin! Did you do the work yourself, or did you take it to a body shop. If so, how did you choose the shop you took it to?
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Old Apr 14, 2015 | 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by slayer6x6
Looks good, Kevin! Did you do the work yourself, or did you take it to a body shop. If so, how did you choose the shop you took it to?
I did the work in my shop , I have a good friend who did a wide body and roll cage on his 2010 corvette , so I had good information on this setup.
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Looks badass!!! Please put up a pic of the rear view of your car but further away so we can see the rear quarters better! Nice upgrade!!
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did u purchase wide body painted already? how is the paint quality and does it match to the rest of the vehicle?
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I just did the same thing Friday






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I just did the same thing Friday






I like it , I had no issues and the paint was perfect RPI is a great company.
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Originally Posted by KEVIN ROWAND
I like it , I had no issues and the paint was perfect RPI is a great company.
Mine are actually GM fenders and my local painter matched them pretty good.
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