Kataphn
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Thanks, Randy for going first and showing pictures. Your report really helped us. We installed ours yesterday and managed to do it without killing each other. :lol: Another family project done!
Not classy at all. They need to ask permission before using your photo. Just because it's on the internet does not mean it's public domain! You can have eBay take down the listing for using your Copyrighted photos if you're unable to reach an agreement with them.Randy said:Looks like the Sportwing folks liked my Leaf molding photo so much that they took it from here to post on their eBay auction and on their website...
Geez, they even mis-spelled their own website name on the watermark that they put on MY photo....
Kataphn said:Thanks, Randy for going first and showing pictures. Your report really helped us. We installed ours yesterday and managed to do it without killing each other. :lol: Another family project done!
Randy said:mxp,
I can see how you would think that from looking at the photos. However, there is an issue that isn't readily apparent. Starting at the crack between the two doors and going backward towards the rear wheels, the Leaf "bulges out" as you get into that area you're speaking about. As it is, the molding is flexed a bit when installed. So if the molding was longer, I'm not sure how it would work/look...I think the bulge factor would be too much, and it might gap or have a problem with the adhesive...
drees,
I sent their website support an email about the photos, giving them a chance to respond....We'll see what they say...
LEAFfan said:Very nice Kat! Thanks for the photo! Did you do it? Were they easy to install?
Beauty, or lack thereof, is in the eye of the beholder. On the LEAF, I do think the side moldings is an improvement, making it appear less slab-sided (read: porky) by breaking up the expanse of the door skins.mxp said:I wonder why don't they make them slightly longer, from the edge of the door to the other end's edge? The couple of inches of gap left makes the car door look weird...
Randy and Kat, having had your moldings for several months now, are you happyRandy said:It's easier to measure straight to the ground, which is 26" to the bottom of the molding on my car.
Randy said:It's easier to measure straight to the ground, which is 26" to the bottom of the molding on my car.
If you do decide to go with 28"-29" from the ground, please do post pics. Thanks.JPVLeaf said:Randy and Kat, having had your moldings for several months now, are you happy
with the vertical placement of the molding (26" from bottom edge to ground)?
I've received mine and am ready to install. But, it seems the 'apogee' could be
even a little higher, maybe 29" from ground.
TomT said:I hate door dings and regardless of how careful you are, sooner or later you're going to get one... That is why I do not like cars with doors that do not have side moldings. Moldings, at least, give you a fighting chance...
So, I found a company that is now offering them for the Leaf at a discount:
http://www.sportwing.com/nissan-leaf-bo" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ... lding.aspx
Here is the url of the company that actually makes them. They don't yet have a full picture of them on a Leaf...
http://www.dawn-ent.com/bodyside/nissanbodyside.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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