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RTE117
08-05-2008, 07:37 PM
I have my entire fender loose but at the base where it meets the side skirt it's stuck.. I see no bolts or anything.

WTF!? I'm getting pissed.

RTE117
08-05-2008, 08:16 PM
No one has ever removed their fenders here?


:meek:

robhep3
08-05-2008, 08:19 PM
maybe spot-welds?

RTE117
08-05-2008, 08:19 PM
Jesus I hope not.

robhep3
08-05-2008, 08:21 PM
Okay. Lemme look in the Service Manual. There might be some info. Can you get a picture of what you're dealing with, so I know what exactly to look for?

BaLisTek
08-05-2008, 08:22 PM
i doubt that. GUy at body shop said he can take my car in 2 days... so hopefully in 4-5 days i will have a passenger fender available

RTE117
08-05-2008, 08:22 PM
Um.. basically the fender where it meets the side skirt at the lower left of the wheel well.

I loosened the side skirt and still don't see why it's not coming off.


:mfrown:

stealth
08-05-2008, 08:23 PM
where is it stuck? There are bolts under the mirror covers, under the hood, and in the mudflap area

RTE117
08-05-2008, 08:24 PM
Everything is loose around the mirror, engine bay, and headlights. Down in the side skirt area is where it's stuck?

stealth
08-05-2008, 08:24 PM
there are bolts. probably behind the skirt. Its been a while so I don't remember exactly where but there are one or two down there.

stealth
08-05-2008, 08:25 PM
the one under the windshield guide sucked ass.

stealth
08-05-2008, 08:26 PM
remove your side skirt. I'm 95% sure it is behind it.

BaLisTek
08-05-2008, 08:29 PM
hey stealth... im joining the club u used to belong to... jdm fenders bout to go on :mbiggrin:

RTE117
08-05-2008, 08:29 PM
Ok. I'll try that.

stealth
08-05-2008, 08:35 PM
hey stealth... im joining the club u used to belong to... jdm fenders bout to go on :mbiggrin:

Congrats man. I liked them alot. I really miss my ep when it looked like this
http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/3106/dsc01172ox4.jpg

RTE117
08-05-2008, 08:35 PM
I don't see shit under the side skirt. ARGGGGG

stealth
08-05-2008, 08:36 PM
there are one or two at the bottom of the fender where it connects behind the skirt.

cow
08-05-2008, 08:36 PM
Have you tried sweet talking it & maybe cupping its balls?

stealth
08-05-2008, 08:36 PM
let me see if I can find some old pics

stealth
08-05-2008, 08:41 PM
sorry no luck. I must have deleted the pics from when I was changing them over. remove the skirt get down on the ground and the bolt(s) are right in front of you. There are also clips in between the door and fender that hold a plastic liner to the fender if I remember correctly.

BaLisTek
08-05-2008, 08:45 PM
that kinda sux.. so i have to get the body guy to remove and reinstall the skirts in order to swap fenders.. LAME

27rocks
08-05-2008, 08:45 PM
so the ony difference in between the jdm fender and usdm fender is the indicator light?

BaLisTek
08-05-2008, 08:46 PM
so the ony difference in between the jdm fender and usdm fender is the indicator light?

yup.. no sidermarker

BaLisTek
08-05-2008, 08:47 PM
let me see if I can find some old pics

i shoulda been more foward bout buying ur seats way back then. Whatever happen to those vsxx?

stealth
08-05-2008, 08:49 PM
sold with the 2. there is no reason you can't do the fenders yourself. If I did it anyone should be able to. There are just a couple tricky spots if you don't know where to look.

stealth
08-05-2008, 08:50 PM
I don't see shit under the side skirt. ARGGGGG

Its behind the skirt not under it.

RTE117
08-05-2008, 09:02 PM
Ok. I found it. It was buried beneath debris.

I couldn't fix the fender.

Anyone know a place to buy painted fenders?

BaLisTek
08-05-2008, 09:03 PM
mine is taffy white.. what color is urs?

RTE117
08-05-2008, 09:07 PM
SSM. I think. It's the silver color whichever that is.

I'll pay a premium for an SSM fender, but will buy any OEM fender as long as there is no damage (rust, dents).

stealth
08-05-2008, 09:08 PM
Ok. I found it. It was buried beneath debris.

I couldn't fix the fender.

Anyone know a place to buy painted fenders?

Try finding one at a junkyard or used on here because you won't find them new painted. Try car-parts.com. I think that is it. YOu may be able to find one there.

BaLisTek
08-05-2008, 09:13 PM
SSM. I think. It's the silver color whichever that is.

I'll pay a premium for an SSM fender, but will buy any OEM fender as long as there is no damage (rust, dents).

Well my passenger side is 100% undamaged. I destroyed my driver side, so i just decided to swap out to JDM. we can talk numbers if your interested

heres a pic. My hood is popped.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/BaLisTek/P6230217.jpg

RTE117
08-05-2008, 09:15 PM
Give me number shipped to 45244 and I'll let you know if I can do it..

stealth
08-05-2008, 09:16 PM
I found a couple silver ones on there for around $200. If you call them you can talk some of the places down. Good luck

RTE117
08-05-2008, 09:17 PM
Really? I'll have to look. Thanks.

BaLisTek
08-05-2008, 09:27 PM
not looking to make a killing. 100+ship and its urs

RTE117
08-05-2008, 09:28 PM
Well.. let me know what shippng is lol

BaLisTek
08-05-2008, 09:31 PM
Well.. let me know what shippng is lol

I'd be guessing. Would have to box it up and get dimesnsion and all that goodness

RTE117
08-07-2008, 11:14 AM
Are 02-03 and 04-05 fenders interchangeable?

stealth
08-07-2008, 03:22 PM
yes 99% sure

RTE117
08-07-2008, 08:41 PM
I hope you are right. lol