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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 02:08 AM
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hey guys, i have question for all you slammed people.
do you guys remove your front plastic fender liners up front to go low?
im pretty low as is and it seems that at my height, im constantly rubbing the fender liner. i've already removed the fender guards? (the black rubber/metal trim) that was rubbing away.
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 02:14 AM
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I cut mine, but left the base's of the liner there. I dont know if that makes sense? Your in Huntington? I got a bunch of guys cruising to a BBQ meet tomorrow in Irvine coming from HB. You should come, your ride looks sick. I want to check it out!
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 02:21 AM
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Originally Posted by TomLee
I cut mine, but left the base's of the liner there. I dont know if that makes sense? Your in Huntington? I got a bunch of guys cruising to a BBQ meet tomorrow in Irvine coming from HB. You should come, your ride looks sick. I want to check it out!
x2222 roll out!
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 08:39 AM
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i personally think it looks ugy if the whole fender liner is out and you can see the inside of the bumper ect at certain angles or turning..

i cut mine also..

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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 08:42 AM
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I removed mine. Im rolling on 19's and it fills in majority of the space i'll take pics later.
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 08:59 AM
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dude, cut it or remove it, before it falls on your tires like mine did, on the freeway then you'll have fender damage the screws that hold it will rip the whole tab out splice up your tires bad! I'll post pictures later, however it does look fugly with out it and im rollin on 20's slammed, still shows???

nice ride btw
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 07:52 PM
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cut it i guess. also question.. sry to thread jack but peeps with air.. to go lower in the front do you have to cut a piece off of the engine bay area? located on top of the UCA?
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 09:57 PM
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I left mine , I just let the tire wear it in
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 10:01 PM
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Mine are still intact. The tires rubbed it away making some holes on the top, so it doesn't really rub anymore.
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by jonboy0517
i personally think it looks ugy if the whole fender liner is out and you can see the inside of the bumper ect at certain angles or turning..

i cut mine also..

this is what i am now gona do.. lol this is where my tire hits the fender lining and i will get the front fenders cut
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by jonboy0517
i personally think it looks ugy if the whole fender liner is out and you can see the inside of the bumper ect at certain angles or turning..

i cut mine also..

What's that black plastic tube right there? I'd be scared of rubbing too much to the point it may sever that.
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 10:31 PM
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yea my fenderliner is fudged now I just let it rub
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by TomLee
I cut mine, but left the base's of the liner there. I dont know if that makes sense? Your in Huntington? I got a bunch of guys cruising to a BBQ meet tomorrow in Irvine coming from HB. You should come, your ride looks sick. I want to check it out!
hey Tom what time is the meet ? id like to join and check some cars i have so many things on my mind need some advice from the expert!! ^^
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 12:56 AM
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mine rubs more on the 11 and 2 oclock position than the very top. maybe ill just cut those places out with a exacto blade.

sorry, i couldnt find any info on the meet.
wish i coulda went
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 02:55 AM
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Originally Posted by sleeper408
What's that black plastic tube right there? I'd be scared of rubbing too much to the point it may sever that.
i could be wrong,but i think thats the cable for the hood latch.
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