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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 09:30 AM
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Does it really need a stock sides to fit? Can't I just install it without it?

Does the stock sides have to be painted in some point?


Tip: never install tom's sides with GFX sides.
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yess you need stock side. the GFX sticks out too much. i tried.
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Thanks! I was almost going to regret buying stock sides.

After your installation, do you see annnnyyy part from the stock sides?

My GFX sides + Tom's sides combo is horrible!! Can't wait to get it fixed.
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The weather stripping that comes with the Toms will eventually start to wear away and when the stripping get s a little loose, you can see the stock sides showing.
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Oh ****, for some reason i took the stripping off.
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Can you use some adhesive to glue it back on?
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I don't have it with me.

I bought some brand new stock sides, and they're black. I think it wont be a big deal having the black rubber strip. :P
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Pics of the poor fitment?
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Pics of the poor fitment?
Just pics in general
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My car is in the shop, but I have 4 crappy photos.

Here's some pictures of GFX sides + Tom's sides.

Tom's sides questions.-nivus.jpg

Tom's sides questions.-gitbz.jpg


Also, here's something I always care about, I made the sides black for an OEM look.


ignore the removed screw, they were installing the foil.

Name: Kw7Bh.jpg Views: 19 Size: 50.3 KB
Not very OEMish but it looks fine lol.
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