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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 10:53 AM
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What do you guys think of this? Not sure if I like it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chrys...06036750QQrdZ1
 
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 11:02 AM
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I think it looks tacky and cheap, like the fake hood scoops or wide vents. Plus it doesn't match the existing trim thingies you got now.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 11:12 AM
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Looks horrible IMO.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 11:50 AM
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I Agree Not For That Car.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 12:47 PM
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Why?
 
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 01:33 PM
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...no way...
 
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 02:07 PM
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It cheapens the car.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 02:52 PM
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They're magnetic? ! No thanks, I'll pass.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 03:40 PM
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Made me feel sick to my stomach just by looking at...who in their right mind would want to ruin a perfectly designed car.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 06:01 PM
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I'll also pass, but the chrome trim the first picture shows on the window seal looks good.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 07:11 PM
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i wonder why they installed clear film above the handle area??

 
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 07:37 PM
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it must be a sign of the apocalypse, every one on this forum agrees on something...the vents might look good...in the trash!!!
 
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 11:26 PM
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Wow, I have nothing nice to say so I am going to stop talking now...
 
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Old Mar 27, 2007 | 10:11 AM
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Glad I could bring this forum together to agree on something. LOL.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2007 | 07:19 PM
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Default Re: Fender Trim Body Kit

Originally Posted by cfire520
Glad I could bring this forum together to agree on something. LOL.
This was an easy one. Now lets up the bar and work on a harder one.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2007 | 07:36 PM
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Oh come on guys, where's your imagination? Just think how great a couple of those would look dressing up the top of the air cleaner.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2007 | 07:51 PM
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Default Re: Fender Trim Body Kit

I think the magnetic fender trim will only look good if your Xfire has these already on it:

Adhesive hood scoop (your choice) -
http://www.jcwhitney.com/wcsstore/jc...6508G_CL_1.jpg

Flying pig hood ornament -
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/I...D:100000223600

I mean hey, if you get those 3 things - you're gonna' get at least 12 extra hp.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2007 | 08:08 PM
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Now you're talking... They should be sold as a set.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2007 | 10:32 PM
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Odd spot for it.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2007 | 11:37 PM
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I would like one of our aerodynamic experts to please do some wind tunnel testing on the amount of downforce generated by the wings on the pig ornament, they do kind of look like chrysler wings!...sounds like a group buy to me!!!
 
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