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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 05:28 PM
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I have a dumb question. I am trying to figure out what the difference is between the GFX side skirts and the ones that come stock. They look the same to me. Can someone please point out the difference.
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 05:30 PM
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i would like to know as well, a side by side pic would be the answer.
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 06:15 PM
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They bulge out little more then the stocks. not worth buying IMO.
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 06:39 PM
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Believe it or not, once you put them on, it is quite a change. It finally puts the side of your vehicle out to where it needs to be at its base.

The change is 1" per side. I have not take my after pics yet, but will soon and will post.

I put the complete Lexus GFX on, and by far one of my favorite parts are the side skirts.

Please note...I too could not see much difference on photos. If at all possible, see if your dealer has a stock unit with the GFX!!! It will make all of the difference.
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 06:40 PM
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if you got the money then buy it. i'd say its pretty worth it if you wanna complete the whole look of the entire kit.. looking at it from a front side view its a big difference
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 05:12 AM
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depends on what kit you put on your car IMO. Some need it and some dont!!! I have the FAB fronts and rear and nothing for the sides and it looks good. They really dont have sides that flow that great with the Fab stuff. You could do the OEM ones if anyone will break the kit up but seriously they are such a minor change that no one will ever notice. I have had them on plenty of previous cars!
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^^^you think fab front will go good with tom's sides and rear? i thought about going that way before.
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my fav is the Fab front lip and the Wald rear on BLK. On white the Toms or Ings will look good with the Fab front. Fab front is my fav on the 2IS...
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I also like carlsson and wald front.
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