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Old 8th January 2013, 04:23 PM
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I'd have to agree with Dad of Seven. Personally I'm having to fit black trim in a few places as I bought a saturn set which didn't fit well and had to be altered in places. It would be good to see a mock up drawing of what you're suggesting though?
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Old 9th January 2013, 10:37 AM
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I do think that dispensing with the need for black edging would be a great key selling point for your panels and could improve the look of built Roadsters.

On the downside is there a risk this could make minor chassis alignment issues more visible ?
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Old 9th January 2013, 12:32 PM
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The trim does act as protection too mind. Mine would probably be damaged now if it was not for the trim.

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Some good constructive input here to think about. The bonnet gets either propped up against the wall or on the drive is prone to getting scratched or damaged so the trim helps protect the edges thats fair enough. The wheel arch edges how ever would they benefit from losing the trim and gaining a nice 8-10mm radious and even adding some strength?
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Yeah, the non removeable items would benefit from not having to have trim.

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