Originally Posted by ItaliaTib2k3
Actually, I never said that overlays are the only option...I said that they are a possibility. We can also do replacement.
And also...you have to realize that with a fiberglass replacement side panel, you can stick your foot right through it if you're not careful. If it's hollow underneath the skirt, there's nothing but a thin layer of fiberglass that's going to be exposed to every day ins and outs--not to mention the outside elements. On the other hand, an overlay that sits on top of the OEM side skirt will have support from underneath. You guys might want to consider this.
Oh and, you DO NOT want to ship a pre-painted part because it WILL chip or crack during transit--no matter how well it's packaged. That's a can of worms that you really don't want to open.
From the other thread:
Originally Posted by ItaliaTib2k3
Just an FYI everyone...
My fiberglass worker is going to his local Chrysler dealer tonight to check out the OEM sideskirt panels on the Xfire--after which he'll fill me in on whether or not an overlay is possible. If it is, the overlay will sit right on top of the OEM skirt and attach in the wheel wells. A price of $300 for this GB should be fine if that's the case. On the other hand, a full replacement part will more than likely be in the $400 range if additional materials or fittings are needed.
I'd do some research on this before posting people putting feet through direct replacements. I've had one of these off, I know whats underneath and I I know how they mount. I have a pretty good grasp on what areas are going to be a problem, and what would need to be done to overcome them. I appreciate you trying to spearhead this and you are right when you say that like the Tiburon, we have a limited aftermarket but if you're not doing the research and one of "your guys" is doing it, how can you accurately answer any questions asked and know how anything is going to work. For all you know, you could have found out that there wasn't anythign but air behind that rocker panel and it was all jsut for looks. I was hoping you were goign to be more proactive about this and not just delegate it to others and stand around watching it from the sidelines.