Skip the side skirts?
07-29-2009, 06:44 AM
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I'm considering after market front bumper and side skirts for my titanium gray 550. To save money and time, I'm considering installing the front and leaving the stock sides. Do you think that set-up would look awkward? I have seen a few pics on the forum with that set-up. Looks fine to me. The after market, flared sides are cool, but subtle. I don't think I would miss the sides very much. Thoughts? BTW, I'm planning to use Trinity for the whole job, including paint. Thanks.
07-29-2009, 06:46 AM
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alot of people do only the front bumper and stock side and reat, they look fine to me
i am planning to do that, but side only cost about $200+labor, maybe should do it with the front, make little difference, but not much
i am planning to do that, but side only cost about $200+labor, maybe should do it with the front, make little difference, but not much
07-29-2009, 07:04 AM
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As others have stated a number of members have just the front bumper...it looks good...but eventually you will get the side skirts...as most of those members referred to earlier do as well (*cough, mrfva 
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Why prolong the inevitable, get the side skirts...
)Why prolong the inevitable, get the side skirts...
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Originally Posted by DKNewYork' post='957992' date='Jul 29 2009, 04:09 PM
+1
The side skirts make the look more authentic and complete, not an odd mash-up OR an unfinished DIY job!
Aside from the aggressive flared look, appealing to some;
I find the side skirt also keeps my car cleaner in light mist/rain as it tends to deflect spray downwards
