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Old 01-29-2015, 11:39 AM
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So I never realized my AP1 has a front right AP2 fender! It even has a VIN number of JHMAP2XXXXXXXXXXX, WTF. The color is slightly different and the gap between the door and the fender is wider than the driver side. Is this a sign of frame damage or does the AP2 fender fit a little differently than an AP1 fender?
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fenders are the same, the door or fender probably needs to be adjusted
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Originally Posted by afzan
fenders are the same, the door or fender probably needs to be adjusted
And I doubt there's a DIY on that lol. Thanks for the info though.
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DIY? Loosen the bolts. Put the fender in the right position. Tighten it.

Frame damage can be detected by looking at it. The car might have just been in a fender bender or have needed a fender at some point for a million possible reasons.
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DIY? Loosen the bolts. Put the fender in the right position. Tighten it.

Frame damage can be detected by looking at it. The car might have just been in a fender bender or have needed a fender at some point for a million possible reasons.

If the front bumper and door have matching VINs I wouldn't worry too much about it.
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Originally Posted by maranelloboy05
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DIY? Loosen the bolts. Put the fender in the right position. Tighten it.

Frame damage can be detected by looking at it. The car might have just been in a fender bender or have needed a fender at some point for a million possible reasons.

If the front bumper and door have matching VINs I wouldn't worry too much about it.

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Really, you bought an older used car. Somebody just bought a used fender in the (more or less) correct color.
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