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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 02:07 PM
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OEM vs Aftermarkert Fenders

I just recently got into a small accident with a fence. Messed up my passengers fender. Wondering if I should buy a new eom fender or if I should go with some aftermarket ones. Any help would be great.
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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 02:40 PM
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Personally i think Aftermarkets are only good if they are part of a whole "kit" to match the style down the rest of the car.
If your car is stock bodied and just had aftermarket fenders i think it would look goofy, that is just my opinion though.

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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 03:33 PM
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Do you mean "oem style" aftermarket fenders? Or the the flaired, bodykit looking ones?
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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 03:57 PM
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Aftermarket fenders almost always fit terrible, but if the rest of the car isn't perfect it doesn't make much sense to spend $400 on an unpainted fender. This is assuming you're not going through your insurance.
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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 06:56 PM
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No I am not goin through my insurance. I have astock body. And by oem I mean stock. And by aftermarket I mean like c west seibon Vias.
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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 08:43 PM
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Oem for sure on a stock body.
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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 11:57 PM
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Does anyone have a passenger side front fender sale or trade? Preferably black but doesn't matter I will paint. Thanks
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Old Dec 26, 2012 | 08:37 AM
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what about the B Magic 35mm wide front fenders? They are a little bit wider and would probably look a little more aggressive while maintaining the OEM look
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Old Dec 26, 2012 | 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by ApexEVoIX03
what about the B Magic 35mm wide front fenders? They are a little bit wider and would probably look a little more aggressive while maintaining the OEM look
always been curious on these as well.
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Old Dec 26, 2012 | 12:18 PM
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I had Seibon Carbon Fiber fenders (wider than stock) on my car for a few months. I loved the way they looked, but the fitment was never perfect. I also wasn't running fender liners, which drove me nuts. I eventually went back to stock. An OEM replacement fender would be great because I know members are always looking for them. Unfortunately, I have never seen a stock front fender replica with an OEM quality fit. I would look for a used front fender or bite the bullet and get an oem one.
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Old Dec 26, 2012 | 05:28 PM
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Well I removed all my inner lining from the front. I am currently running 235/45/17 17x9.5 +20
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 12:29 PM
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Oem bro.. I personally don't like aftermarket fenders.
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