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by navigator » Thu Aug 18, 2011 2:48 pm

I don't really have a need for flares and doubt I will. I am curious though, maybe I missed it. Do you have any examples of models they would be similar to?

I mean if I look at the blazer "extend-a-flare", they are pretty neat and clean but the "cut out" flares for like a Grand Cherokee are kind of bulky.

Are there any images or links you can post so we can look at them?
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by Diacom » Thu Aug 18, 2011 4:44 pm

JamesDub wrote:And is this for front AND rear flares or just front ?


Front AND Rear both. :excited:
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by Diacom » Thu Aug 18, 2011 4:47 pm

navigator wrote:I don't really have a need for flares and doubt I will. I am curious though, maybe I missed it. Do you have any examples of models they would be similar to?

I mean if I look at the blazer "extend-a-flare", they are pretty neat and clean but the "cut out" flares for like a Grand Cherokee are kind of bulky.

Are there any images or links you can post so we can look at them?


Maybe the current proposed CAD design anyway?

Otherwise, I would guess the Cherokee design would be similar for the "cut out" flares if that is the one choses vs the look of the "extend-a-flare" design on the blazer you looked at. We are being given the choice of one or the other, and the one with the most votes win type of deal at this point. This makes it important for everyone to evalutate the purpose and need for each type when they do the survey.
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by bushwacker_inc » Fri Aug 19, 2011 12:39 pm

re: what will they look like?

Here's a larger version of the image in the survey. We had these renderings done to give you a rough idea of the styles available. Final designs will be available as the Group Buy progresses.
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by Black EXT » Fri Aug 19, 2011 3:03 pm

bushwacker_inc wrote:re: what will they look like?

Here's a larger version of the image in the survey. We had these renderings done to give you a rough idea of the styles available. Final designs will be available as the Group Buy progresses.



Pocket Style for my EXT??

I'm in!!
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by Diacom » Fri Aug 19, 2011 5:03 pm

From your pics then, these will completely sit over our existing fender line? Looks like it will work with Mike's bumper up front no problem, just leaves the rear to figure out if we want a custom bumper.
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by chevycrew » Fri Aug 19, 2011 6:05 pm

The rear should have a gap separating the body flare piece and the bumper piece. Should be no issue with rear bumpers. See the ZJ grand cherokee for example.
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by Mudwheelin » Fri Aug 26, 2011 1:14 pm

Bushwacker....Where are we at so far? Does it look good or bad?
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by TangoBravo » Sat Aug 27, 2011 1:59 am

Mudwheelin wrote:Bushwacker....Where are we at so far? Does it look good or bad?


I am interested to know what the total numbers are so far as well, I hope it goes through.
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by Karo » Mon Aug 29, 2011 4:28 pm

They don´t have time to answer, they are manufacturing our fender flares.. :poke:
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by fishsticks » Tue Aug 30, 2011 2:29 pm

Not a peep in nearly 2 weeks...

Not looking good.
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by MrSmithsTB » Tue Aug 30, 2011 2:39 pm

fishsticks wrote:Not a peep in nearly 2 weeks...

Not looking good.


:Iagree: If we were even remotely close to a number they think they could work with, there would be a lot more noise in this thread. The reality is that a handful of us made noise and said we would buy these if they were produced, but nobody ever expected it to happen. Now that there is a time limit the wallets are a little harder to open, especially when faced with the staggering numbers required to actually put these into production. Although the idea and price are great, I think the probability of reaching the magic number is a bit out of reach. I do believe that Bushwacker can still be a source for flares, if and when someone gets the balls to modify a set from a different make/model. Once it has been proven that it is possible, there will be no shortage of requests. I know "they won't fit", but they will will enough gentle manipulation.

If I was closer, I would gladly offer up my vehicle to test other model flares.
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by bushwacker_inc » Tue Aug 30, 2011 6:24 pm

Quick update on the survey:

The survey results are conclusive -

Chevrolet Trailblazer only, no Envoy support at this time. 30:1 Trailblazer to Envoy requests
Pocket Style Fender Flare
1.50 in. of tire coverage


We will open up the ordering process next week. If we get 250 orders emails will go out from Bushwacker (via Paypal) for down payment info. More info next week.
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by fishsticks » Tue Aug 30, 2011 6:27 pm

Mwahaha.... My devious plan worked brilliantly! :twisted:
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by Regulator1175 » Tue Aug 30, 2011 7:49 pm

bushwacker_inc wrote:The survey results are conclusive -

Chevrolet Trailblazer only, no Envoy support at this time.


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by Me007gold » Tue Aug 30, 2011 7:51 pm

We are through the easy part. Now comes to tough part, getting people to pay up
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by fishsticks » Tue Aug 30, 2011 8:29 pm

Regulator1175 wrote:
bushwacker_inc wrote:The survey results are conclusive -

Chevrolet Trailblazer only, no Envoy support at this time.


It's like being the red headed step child of a bunch of bastard children! :hissyfit: :raspberry: :cheers:



Didn't you initially take a pair of tin snips to your fenders? What are you worried about? :raspberry:
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by Hatchet669 » Tue Aug 30, 2011 9:31 pm

awesome... what were the response numbers if you dont mind me askin?

cant wait!!!
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by Kuchar09 » Tue Aug 30, 2011 9:35 pm

Wow sure hope 250 people actually pony up!! I know I will :excited:
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by djthumper » Tue Aug 30, 2011 11:17 pm

Hatchet669 wrote:awesome... what were the response numbers if you dont mind me askin?

cant wait!!!


248 :flex dirty:
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