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Old 01-08-2014, 11:12 AM   #855
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Originally Posted by HDRDTD View Post
One item that I haven't seen anybody mention here yet are the fender flares. Yes I know why they are there, it's just that they look TOO add-on. Yes I realize that there's probably not much they can do to improve them without just going to a complete new fender, but that's just one thing (for me) that just doesn't look right.
The flares, in my mind, serve TWO purposes:

1) Aero aid, cutting potential turbulence in the wheelwells

2) Visual enhancement - shorter tires and lowered suspension would leave a BIG opening for "itty-bitty" tires to be swallowed up... Refer to the original PEDDERS "Big Red" for visuals without the flares.

The only alternative would have been new front fenders and rear quarters, a non-starter this late in the Program...

The flares, themselves, will visually "disappear" with a dark-colored car...and be somewhat more noticeable on a lighter colors, although the initial show car in White did a pretty good job from a visual standpoint...
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