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need yalls opinions
ive got a friend whos wanting to put some fender flares on his 03 CLK55, but cant decide which one he likes better. Please let me know either A or B
this one is A-
this one is B-
thanks
_n.
this one is A-
this one is B-
thanks
_n.
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just the flares? or the whole kit? I think just the flares will look a bit out of shape.... I love the DTM look but the Black Series flares fit the round clk better. What is he gonna use? plastic or custom panelwork?
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i think for now, he just want to do the flares to make the overall look more sportier/meaner. he likes the wider fenders, as was thinking of just adding spacers to his wheels to fill out the extra room......custom fiber reinforced polymer
are DTM or the Black Series fenders/side skirts mostly bolt-on, or would it be difficult to modify? i know price would be somewhat expensive, but might be cheaper than custom making the fenders
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the issue is that the front fenders are bolt on, but won't fit the bumper and sideskirts. the rear fenders are a completely different problem as the OEM ones are part of the shell of the car and aftermarket ones don't really exist. There are complete bodykits available but one way or another its either gonna be hard or very expensive....
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i think the DTM flares (B) would be a lot easier to incorporate into existing bumpers without too much modification. unlike the black series flare (A), which flows INTO the bumper
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without changing the bumpers too there will be a huge amount of modifying actually... the DTM has wider bumpers as well... I know what you are saying how the flares run further on the Black Series, but the idea behind them is the same.....
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I think the extreme kit has some class and baritz but the bumper cover does not flow into the fenders at all. Rear quarters will require extensive modification (butchering) for the install
The best body kits are produced by o.e.m. parts but prices are comparable to purchasing a true BS etc...
a is good as well, Gator
The best body kits are produced by o.e.m. parts but prices are comparable to purchasing a true BS etc...
a is good as well, Gator
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Unless all the supporting mods are there (brakes, wheels, etc etc) either option would look stupid. If you go all out I'd do option A.
Option B is stupid unless you're making a track car or something.
Option B is stupid unless you're making a track car or something.
