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Old 01-05-2011, 07:32 AM
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When fitting fiberglass rocker panels like the Strosek design (for example), do they fit over the factory panels, or do the factory panels have to be cut out or otherwise modified?

It looks to me like the Strosek design fit too closely to fit over the factory panels, but perhaps that's just an illusion...

Do racers replace the factory rocker panels with glass or CF to save weight?

Just trying to understand a bit more clearly what may be actually involved in fitting aftermarket rocker panels.
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Fit over OEM. No cutting is required, althought some aftermarket rockers are extremely tight.
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Thanks.
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It looks to me like the Strosek design fit too closely to fit over the factory panels, but perhaps that's just an illusion...
I have Strosek style covers and they fit without any mods to the body
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Hello Olli, Some people have been asking about a Fuel line Flaring Tool that puts a bubble on the end like factory lines and the connections. We can't find that tool nor the connections here. I was wondering if you would call around and find out the cost for us?

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I suppose we can fabricate a suitable tool for that purpose quite easily. I will ask my friend if he can make those.



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