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Old 01-27-2012, 10:10 AM
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Just got my L5 Wide fenders! Awesome!! They are almost perfect fit!!!

www.lewisfivemotorsports.com

Hey Sue at Lewis5 your the best!

Packaging 5 Star !
Product 5 Star !
Customer Service 5 Star !
Delivery 5 Star !
Old 01-27-2012, 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by ken2028
Just got my L5 Wide fenders! Awesome!! They are almost perfect fit!!!

www.lewisfivemotorsports.com

Hey Sue at Lewis5 your the best!

Packaging 5 Star !
Product 5 Star !
Customer Service 5 Star !
Delivery 5 Star !

Congrats. I just ordered the TPEs. Should get them next week. Pulling my quarter panels this weekend to be ready for an immediate test fit.
Old 01-27-2012, 03:29 PM
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Are you selling your L5 fenders?
Old 01-27-2012, 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by ken2028
Are you selling your L5 fenders?
I don't have any flared fenders currently. I've looked at both the L5 and TPE. Tough decision, finally settled on the TPEs flared fenders.

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I received the TPEs today. Did a trial fit. They fit very well. Only had one area that need trimming.


TPE next to OEM


Trial fit


Area that needed trimming
Old 02-01-2012, 11:27 PM
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I like both but think I prefer L5
Old 02-03-2012, 11:43 PM
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Here my L5 Flared fenders

I had no problems.. It's all about the body shop.. If they complain its going to be more .. Find a better
body shop.. that likes to work..

My guys are great!! Flawless work!

Anyone in Miami or FT Lauderdale needs a great body shop just PM me..
I only deal with hard workers that don't b tch... Quality work...

Five star for L5 !!













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Old 02-04-2012, 08:50 AM
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Where at in Fl are you I just moved to ft lauderdale

Originally Posted by ken2028
Here my L5 Flared fenders

I had no problems.. It's all about the body shop.. If they complain its going to be more .. Find a better
body shop.. that likes to work..

My guys are great!! Flawless work!

Anyone in Miami or FT Lauderdale needs a great body shop just PM me..
I only deal with hard workers that don't b tch... Quality work...

Five star for L5 !!












Old 02-04-2012, 08:50 AM
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I've had the L5's for a couple of years now. No issues with the fit. Nice panels, required some body work as all aftermarket products do.


Old 02-04-2012, 12:59 PM
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Keep us updated on the install.any issues. Love to see pics when completed
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Originally Posted by meflyfrc
I received the TPEs today. Did a trial fit. They fit very well. Only had one area that need trimming.


TPE next to OEM


Trial fit


Area that needed trimming
Old 02-04-2012, 01:43 PM
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I like both but would go for the TPE. I like the exaggerated look as opposed to the subtle one. I heard both have issues with fitment though, that is something I don't care for.

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Old 02-09-2012, 11:27 PM
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My 2001 z06 with L5 Wide body Fenders..

Painted by a Pro ! Not even buffed!

expert in fiberglass

Located in Miami!

Reserve your Corvette to be painted 305.823.5280














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^Slick man that is very nice!!! What wheels are you going with?
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Looking great so far! Im jealous!!
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I bought 2008 Chrome Z06 rims in mint condition..

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Here's mine. TPE2s. Hope to show completed pics soon.



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Making progress on the TPEs. I hope to have it out this weekend for better pics.





I am extremely happy with the fitment of these panels. Very minor adjustments needed to be made.

I only had one issue with the installation and it happened after having the TPEs painted. While installing the panel I was holding it in the area where the fuel door fits. While applying some pressure, it cracked. The area where the fuel door is located is pretty thin. Good thing I had the painter provide me with touchup paint. I repaired it by reinforcing the entire area behind the fuel door with fiberglass, sanded the damaged area slightly and repainted it.
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Hey ken, WOW


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