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Old 06-27-2010, 08:34 AM
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perhaps you need to take pictures at a different angle because i dont see the problem.
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Old 06-27-2010, 09:49 AM
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Look at the bottom of the doors. I think he is talking about the sagging gap. Otherwise the bottom looks fine, it's the top part that is sagging, but then again the bottom could be sagging, it's just not as noticeable.
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It's the bottom under the doors, I can't believe that you guys can't see it.
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Old 06-27-2010, 02:25 PM
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I can see it. In the first picture if you actually look at the shadow of the passengers sideskirt you can really notice it.
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Old 06-27-2010, 10:01 PM
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contact 5axis, there is a 5year warranty on their products! Did you have it installed or do it yourself?
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Old 06-27-2010, 10:07 PM
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hmm...i never noticed that. Guess I should check out mine soon.
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Old 06-27-2010, 11:19 PM
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I had it painted and installed at a local body shop.
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Old 06-28-2010, 01:04 AM
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I would take it back to the body shop and ask them 1st then call 5a
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Old 06-28-2010, 02:44 AM
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maybe you can see it on my color better.

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I'd call that warping LOL.
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Old 06-28-2010, 03:40 AM
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dang i've never seen that before
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Old 06-28-2010, 06:57 AM
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Damn, sure get what you pay for...wait. 5axis is one of the more expensive ones on the market.
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Old 06-28-2010, 02:24 PM
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Mine's the passenger side as well. Just asked the bf what side he jacks up my car when it's in his garage and he said since my car's so low he drives up wood planks and hasn't noticed that warping before.

Last time he changed it was before winter time (I don't drive much and I use Motul). Really the only thing that has changed - reading from people's possible causes - since then is the extreme heat we're having lately. But then why not the driver's side? The OP also has more issues with passenger side skirt. Heh.
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Damn same as me. Is your real lip wavy too? There should be better support braces for the skirts, this makes me really dissapointed that I paid all this money for the kit to this.

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Old 06-28-2010, 06:28 PM
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Will check tonight.
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Hi Everyone,

My name is Matt Teske and I work for Five Axis.

Larry (the01cav), we have received your e-mail and we will be in-touch to discuss the issues you are having. Issues of warping or sagging with urethane is often the result of the prep and paint process not being done correctly. Each kit that is sold comes with detailed instructions for the proper process and how to avoid such issues. Five Axis takes great pride in the products we sell and want to ensure everyone who owns them is satisfied.

Also, Claudia (tC4italy), we did notice the issues you are having with your aero kit as well. Please contact us at info@fiveaxis.net to discuss.

Again, we are very sorry for any problems, but lets get the ball rolling on how we can get things resolved! Thanks again everyone.

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Old 06-28-2010, 11:23 PM
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Thank you for the fast response, are you the same Matt Teske from J-body.org as well?
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Old 06-28-2010, 11:32 PM
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Matt, I just kind of find it ironic that were having the same exact issue on the sideskirts. I have used a block under it before to try and get it back into shape, I left it to sit for 48 hours and within 6 hours it was back to it's current shape on the sideskirts. There isn't really any more detailed type of pics that I can give you as what I took shows how everything is other than the rear lip.
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Old 06-28-2010, 11:42 PM
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Here are more pics.

rear lip



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Drivers



and you can see the drivers warping in the reflection of the driveway.
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Old 06-28-2010, 11:55 PM
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Also more pics, I'm not a fan of this either. My kit didn't come with anything to brace the rear portion of the sideskirts, but there are mounting tabs there to mount braces too.


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