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Old 07-25-2007, 12:03 AM
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Default C/F fenders on a tC

Just installed them today, C/F fenders from Carbon Creations. Had to shave some parts done so it would fit correctly so it would flow right, but overall, fitment is good, minor issues in some areas (right headlight corner doesn't sit fully flush, and since i have a c/f hood, it doesn't line up great with the hood). here are a couple pics, i took, any request for different angles, i'll see what i can do.



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Oh and if wondering bout the gap in the 2nd pic, its because i have lambo's, will fix that at a later date.
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Looks good. I was thinking about getting these and you just sold me! Good lookin tC!
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i got them From Body-kitz.com, was 600 with shipment.. There is some shaving in the a-pillar area, and i do have a slight gap on the passenger side headlight.. I will take some more pics tomorrow and post them.
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Best guess on weight savings for the pair.......looks really good......
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well the package was very light, i would have to guess, 5-8 lbs, could be less.
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interesting, can you post a pic a little more zoomed out?
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looks like you have lambos
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thanks........that is pretty amazing for a set of fenders.........are you gonna paint them or go nude........
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Originally Posted by SilentGrey
interesting, can you post a pic a little more zoomed out?
will have them for you tomorrow when i get home from work
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Default Re: C/F fenders on a tC

Originally Posted by Ragingbull78
Just installed them today, C/F fenders from Carbon Creations. Had to shave some parts done so it would fit correctly so it would flow right, but overall, fitment is good, minor issues in some areas (right headlight corner doesn't sit fully flush, and since i have a c/f hood, it doesn't line up great with the hood). here are a couple pics, i took, any request for different angles, i'll see what i can do.



a little airbrushing would pull the two different weaves and painted bumper all together...
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Im also interested to see better pics. Also was the install fairly simple?
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i think it looks good on your FM tC, nice job!
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Old 07-25-2007, 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by panda_tC
Im also interested to see better pics. Also was the install fairly simple?

isn't it like

step one: fender off
step 1.5: grind for fitment/whatnot
step 2: fender on?
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Old 07-25-2007, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by aen
Originally Posted by panda_tC
Im also interested to see better pics. Also was the install fairly simple?

isn't it like

step one: fender off
step 1.5: grind for fitment/whatnot
step 2: fender on?
pretty much that
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Old 07-25-2007, 10:45 AM
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Default Re: C/F fenders on a tC

Originally Posted by ih8civx
a little airbrushing would pull the two different weaves and painted bumper all together...
How so?
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it would help the contrast of them all being side by side... the spectator would then be seeing the front end as a whole, brought together by airbushing...te airbrush would be come the forefront with the carbon canvas....

just like having a door that doesnt quite match the rest of the car after a collision...if you have a pinstripe or something running through the two..it'll be harder to notice
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i said it once ill say it again. Noice!
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I like them. I didnt think I would when I read the title, but I do. Nice!
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Looks good, but i'd like to see more pics not so close.
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