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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 11:19 AM
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Will this cover body damage ?

I tapped an island with the bottom of the 8 in a random spot. Can I install a side aero flare and not have it be affected by any new "angles" ???

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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 11:20 AM
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damn, the pics make it look MUCH worse
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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 11:38 AM
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That should be relatively easy for a bodyshop to adjust, it may need some manipulation, before installing the aero. The aero would definatley hide what's underneath.

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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 11:51 AM
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Thanks for the pic !

Do you know if any of the mounting points are near the dent ?
The wheel well shape IS NOT changed - even though it looks like it is
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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 12:46 PM
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>>>>>Do you know if any of the mounting points are near the dent ?
I'll check it and get back to you
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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 02:03 PM
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One screw in the back check links for higher res photos of the bottom.



http://home.comcast.net/~store0001/forstef/IMG_1220.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~store0001/forstef/IMG_1221.jpg

It seems some of the insertion points for the flare have been tweaked probably need to straighten them out, doesn't seem too bad though.
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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 02:47 PM
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THANKS !! sweet pictures


I think it'll work out
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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 12:33 PM
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Any other opinions ??
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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 12:47 PM
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im not sure if there is adhesive tape along the top edge of the flare. though maybe if you placed it on, you could get some gapping from a top eye view between the flare and car from the dent. it might cover from a side view...but from top not too sure.
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Old Feb 8, 2006 | 10:58 PM
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anyone else have an opinion ?

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Old Feb 9, 2006 | 05:27 PM
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i did the same thing but with my side flares on...it scratched the bottom only so you can't see it, only when you look under it.
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