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Old 10-16-2005, 10:33 PM
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82-90 front fenders w/91-92 GFX?

I understand that the only difference between 82-90 and 91-92 fenders is the holes for the ground effects? I haven't been able to find 91-92 replacement fenders on the net(maybe I'm just not lookin in the right places?) but could I drill new holes in 82-90 fenders to accomodate 91-92 gfx?
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Re: 82-90 front fenders w/91-92 GFX?

Originally posted by benscool1
I understand that the only difference between 82-90 and 91-92 fenders is the holes for the ground effects? I haven't been able to find 91-92 replacement fenders on the net(maybe I'm just not lookin in the right places?) but could I drill new holes in 82-90 fenders to accomodate 91-92 gfx?
More than likely the fenders you are looking at have no provisions for mounting ground effects at all. They are typically designed with none so they will fit the base models. So even with an 85-90 you would have to drill the holes, a 91-92 uses little slots, you'd have to cut them.

IMHO aftermarket fenders usually fit like crap, and if I were you i'd get my hands on a set of used OEM fenders and prep those.
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I was faced with trying to locate a driver's fender for a 91 RS. I found it all over for about $60, but shipping was $100 from everyone. I eventually found a place local to me:

http://www.tacreationsusa.com/

It was a used part for $80 and fit great. I'd check with either a salvage yard or these guys. A good, used part is probably better than a new aftermarket that you'll have to get painted anyway and fight with fitment.
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I orderd a fender from JC whitney a while back, and I have to say it pretty darn well. I only had to bend it abit cuz it was tweaked from shipping, but it fit nearly perfect. So thats another option, plus it was only like $65 all together with shipping I think.
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So how hard would it be to install 82-90 GFX on my sport coupe? I'd still have to drill holes right? Are the mounting screws self tapping or what? Just asking because I can get almost a full set of 82-90 GFX except for front bumper cover and nose piece for a little bit of nothing.
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