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....To install or not to install....

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mustang6tee8

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Should I keep my rocker panel moldings, or leave them off the car? Just wanted to see what yall think...



 

StangDreamin'

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I need to see a Photo-chop...... Can't decide whether rocker moldings would complement the bling-bling Buiilts, or if they'd make the bottom of the car "too busy".
 

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Well, I used to have photoshop, but my hard drive crashed recently... If anyone has the time, I'd greatly appreciate it.
 

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i dont like them i think it looks a little more like a muscle car with out, it just make the body a little smoother id also take the drip moldings off.
 

chepsk8

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off!

I did on mine too.
 

rbohm

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mine are also gone.
 

mustang6tee8

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Hmm.. I think im going to put the clips on the moldings and use 3M molding tape to see what it looks like. I'll upload some more pics after that, but that'll probably be next week...

I've also thought about painting them dark aqua, to go with the light/dark aqua interior. Thoughts?
 

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I'd leave 'em off (I did on mine) but PUHHHLLLLEEEEZE don't chop off the drip rails. I think that's one trendy mod that a LOT of people are going to be sorry about in the future. The drip rails look tasteful stock, and it's enough of a pain to keep these things leak-free without causing trouble.
 

StangDreamin'

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Hmmmmmm.... the more I think about it; everybody else is right; Leave 'em off!
I wouldn't even paint them dark and install them.

The smooth lines along the rockers do make it look more badazzz. Kinda of like it's hunkered down and ready to blast off and waste a Vette/'Cuda/DSM/whatever.
 

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There always have to be one I guess but I like the rocker molding and would add them. I also think you should keep the drip rails 1. Because I like them and 2 because the drip rails are part of the unit-body structure making it stiffer. Hay I like all the chrome it is one of the things I miss about all the modern cars.
 

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Oh, I'm keeping the drip rails for sure!
 
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