SAA® - Fender Trim

Nathaniel R. - 2005 Dodge Magnum (New Orleans, LA)

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"My wife asked me to pimp her ride, a 2005 Dodge Magnum R/T. After carefully researching the various options and vendors, I ordered the SAA® - Fender Trim, along with the SAA® - Window Trim Package and the PUTCO® - Element Chrome Window Visors. Each package arrived separately, but in a timely manner. First to install was the PUTCO® - Element Chrome Window Visors. If you have ever tried to crack a window for ventilation during a rain event you know what getting wet is in the Magnum or Chrysler 300. The PUTCO® - Element Chrome Window Visors not only look great, but are extremely practical. Installation was painless, but did require flexing the front visors to insert in the window channels. There is very little clearance between the window and the visor, necessitating rolling the window down to clean the top of the glass, a minor inconvenience. Initially, I thought I would have to pull the wheels to install the SAA® - Fender Trim with the supplied screws, rather than the problematic locking tab hooks. Thankfully, this was not the case. I used the locking tab hooks to hold the trim in place as I individually drilled and installed each screw. After installation the tab hooks were removed and discarded. The transformation was immediate and formidable. The Magnum’s wide stance has been noticeably enhanced. The SAA® - Window Trim Package was the most expensive, and would require an additional measure of patience and care in the ‘You get ONE chance to get it right’ installation. I began by positioning each piece prior to installation. All but two of the pieces fit well. The front window sills, driver and passenger, were improperly cut on the end where the door meets the B pillar, and they won't fit under the PUTCO® - Element Chrome Window Visors without alteration of one or the other. The beveled edges of the pillar posts make for a factory installed appearance, a feature that is lost on the remaining pieces. CARiD is working to resolve the issue of the miss-cut window sills. In the interim, I have installed the B and C Pillar covers, but not the top pieces around the windows. I had an opportunity to see the top pieces installed on a Chrysler 300. From a distance they looked great, but a closer inspection was disappointing. They looked as if they were an afterthought. I may bite the bullet and not install the top pieces, but install the window sills if I can get pieces that fit. To be continued . . . "

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