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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 09:46 AM
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this ever happen to anyone?

Hello everyone,
I recently run into a weird mechanic problem, not sure what it is yet. Everytime I turned right or left at a decent speed under than 20mph or less, the front tires feels like it's scrapping something.

My alignment just got done a few months back, and my tires are stock size.

I haven't take this to the shop to have it look at yet as it doesn't happen very often. If anyone have any insight or idea on what it might be please feel free to share. thanks in advance
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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 02:10 AM
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Check the doors into the fog lights in front of tyres, they come open and get ripped off.
Use Duct tape or silicon sealer around the edges to hold shut.

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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 03:48 PM
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thx Bazzle, I checked the door to the fog lights, and it did came off. I still have the piece in hand, so should I duct tape it back in to make the noise go away?
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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 02:44 PM
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As much as duct tape has magical powers, I don't think it would say put with rain and wind, heat and cold that the inner fenders are subject to. They are held in place with screws and/or push pins, the dealer should have a supply he can sell you.
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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 09:42 PM
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fender liner...

maybe a fender liner ripped off it's worth a try...
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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 10:56 AM
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thanks all those that reply, I appreciate you guys' support greatly!
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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Buellwinkle
As much as duct tape has magical powers, I don't think it would say put with rain and wind, heat and cold that the inner fenders are subject to. They are held in place with screws and/or push pins, the dealer should have a supply he can sell you.
I was only talking re the small door flaps that are on SLKs. hinged on one side with a small plastic clip latch.
Duct tape works good here as a 2nd latch. One side of mine has been there for 2 years.
Correction... I used gaffer tape.

Yes the liners need the correct fastners.

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