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Old 06-11-2007, 12:03 AM
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nice car, like the flares if you have the wheels and tires to go with it.
Old 06-11-2007, 12:13 AM
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nice car, like the flares if you have the wheels and tires to go with it.
Old 06-11-2007, 12:14 AM
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Those flares are in my future
Old 06-11-2007, 12:16 AM
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trying to get my hands on flares myself...love them...where did you get yours?
Old 06-11-2007, 01:28 AM
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Originally Posted by always717
nice car, like the flares if you have the wheels and tires to go with it.
Well said.

Paul G.
Old 06-11-2007, 01:35 AM
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I think thats a great look
Old 06-11-2007, 01:53 AM
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I love the look of that!

Very SWEET

Old 06-11-2007, 03:03 AM
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I thit looks nice and hope to get a set soon
Old 06-11-2007, 03:15 AM
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I think it's too "bubbly". The C6Z flares aren't quite as pronounced, and I think they look awesome. Doesn't look bad, just not something I'd do to mine. To each his own.
Old 06-11-2007, 03:20 AM
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you really can't appreciate just how good the flares look until you've seen the finished product in person.

they reeeeeally make the car look good...not that i'm biased or anything.

Old 06-11-2007, 04:02 AM
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Old 06-11-2007, 04:40 AM
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I think their uglier than sin... Theres not 1 body line on the car that matches those flares. They look like an afterthought.
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I love it, those flares look so good on the car.
Old 06-11-2007, 07:35 AM
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Anyone have a picture with them on a black car?
Old 06-11-2007, 07:35 AM
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Not all flairs are that big. Mine are only 3/4" wider then stock.

Our two vettes:






I run 18x12" rear CCWs with 18x335/30 Mich PS or 18x13 CCW with 18x335/30 Hoosiers
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Originally Posted by VerTigo456
trying to get my hands on flares myself...love them...where did you get yours?
Sorry...This isn't my car. I was asking if this would be a good appearance mod.

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Old 06-11-2007, 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by jdmvette
you really can't appreciate just how good the flares look until you've seen the finished product in person.

they reeeeeally make the car look good...not that i'm biased or anything.

I like how it looks on yours. Anymore pics with different angles?
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I wanted the flares so I could put some wide rubber in the rear without having to tub my vert. They just happen to look too!!!

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Definitely to flare. Furthermore, where are folks buying these rear fender body panels?


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