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Old July 3rd 2007, 01:48
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wide fenders???

where is the best place to buy widened fenders i need 2 inch wider rear fenders. I know of three places to get them creativecarcraft.com, Markvfiberglass.com(fiberglass Specialties inc) or vwinnovations.com(glass action). what are the quality of each? pros cons? Also does carbon joe make Wide fenders? pricing? -thanks in advance
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Old July 3rd 2007, 10:50
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I have no personal experience with any of them but over the years I did research off and on for a variety of reasons. The concensus I received is you pretty much placed them in their proper order of best to worst (or best to least best).

I would be hard-pressed to find a negative report on CCC on fit or finish.

I have received negative reports on MkV but interestingly they always come from people who have heard this or that. The price on the MkV product can be deceivingly low as their shipping seems to make up any real difference.

I received the most first-hand negative reports on fit and finish with G-A. The curious thing about those reports is they seem to stem from the time when they used their previous name (Innovations). I don't know if they just changed names, or if other things have changed with them. Recent reports were more positive.

Certainly if CCC has what you want, they deserve the first shot.
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Old July 3rd 2007, 11:29
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I have 2 inch wider fenders front and rear from CCC. They are about twelve years old now. They even sat in direct southeastern sun for about six years while waiting to work on it again (life got in the way ). I've been very happy with fit, finish, and strength.
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Old July 3rd 2007, 11:44
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do a search on here as it has been discussed before. that said, hands down CCC. i have owned 2 sets over the years. by far the best quality for the price...and best quality period of the three. i do believe they changed hands about a year or two ago though.
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Old July 3rd 2007, 17:24
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how much is shipping approximatly?
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Old July 4th 2007, 14:44
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does anyone have any pics of markvfiberglass fenders on or off a car or a picture of 2inch wide rear fenders
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