Factory Side Rocker panels vs. accessory rocker panels

[josholiver1]

Im looking for rocker pannels, but would it be chaper to get the ones from the factory or the accessory ones? they want and ungodly amount for the accessory ones.

[PentastarTurbo]

Not intirely sure what you lookin for, I made a switch panel for my toyota using some LED rocker switches I found at autozone..

[scherry2]

I'm sure he means the side rocker panels below the doors.

[BlueCrush]

The side rocker panels are not available thru GM accesories yet. So you may have to contact them. I can pretty much guaranteethat the GM one's will be more expensive that any aftermarket.

[Toasted7]

They are expensive, I checked with my dealership and they didn't even know different rocker panels existed. I had to explain it to them and even show them examples. I don't remember the price for sure, but I want to say they were around $250 each side/painted.

[BlueCrush]

Quote, originally posted by Toasted7 »I don't remember the price for sure, but I want to say they were around $250 each side/painted.Yeah, that's worth it!

[josholiver1]

Well to start off i have been really busy sorry i havent posted!But to start off why do some 04 vibes have an extended rocker pannel and then 05's dont..then 06 ive seen some...but there are ones that come from the factory on vibes liek on the 06 you can tell that there has been an extra piece added to the bottom...and i like the looks of those better but i was wondering if it would be cheaper to special order them or get the less atractive GM assesory store ones..

[Toasted7]

The 06s come stock with the rocker panels that flare out (I think those are the ones you want). There was a TSB released for two-tone Vibes that would replace the lower cladding and rocker panels... that would give them the same ones that now go on the 06s. I have an 05 and my rocker panels wrap underneath the car, but I want the rocker panels that flare out, they just want too much $$$ for them at the dealership. The sport appearance package has completely different types of rocker panels. They are more streamlined (for a lack of better words) with the car.

[josholiver1]

yea i dont really care for the sport apperance ones..i just want a price on the ones that flare out.

[Merzbow]

If you have a two toned Vibe you should be able to get them replaced for free. I got my rocker panels and the cladding behind the rear doors replaced for free under a TSB. The plastic was getting worn from rocks and dirt on the road. It took a couple weeks for them to research the recal paper I printed out and brought them but it was worth the wait because they look sharp.

[the1stacekiller]

were to get this "recal paper" ??? any help appreciated

[Merzbow]

Here is the TSB: It's only for 2003 Vibes though.The thread: http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=57422003 Pontiac Vibe - FWD/AWD--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Wheel House Opening Molding Discolored (Replace Molding) #02-08-111-005A - (07/31/2003)2003 Pontiac VibeThis bulletin is being revised for additional Correction, Parts and Warranty information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin # 02-08-111-005 (Section 08-Body & Accessories)ConditionSome customers may comment that the rear wheel house opening molding or the rear door lower molding is discolored.CauseRoad debris contacting the molding may discolor the molding.CorrectionReplace the moldings and clips.Parts Information88973242 Molding Rear Wheel Opening-Right88973243 Molding Rear Wheel Opening-Left88963246 Molding Rear Side Door Lower-Right88973247 Molding Rear Side Door Lower-Left88973089 Rocker Molding-Right88973090 Rocker Molding-Left94848834 RetainerParts are currently available from GMSPO.

[josholiver1]

No, ive got the mono-tone and mine wrap around the bottom...any price on the facorty ones that you have? (well mine would have to be painted black) How hard are they to install?

[Katscan]

Not all of the 2006's come with the extended sideskirts(or rockerpanels, however you want to call them) I have seen quite a few of the new 2006's without the extended skirts. I think the compairison that you were reffering to is the extended sideskirts that most of the 2006 Vibes come with and the Sports Kit skirts you can get through GM Accessories.

[josholiver1]

I thought they all came standard...what option did u have to chose to get them...some have them, some dont is it a regional thing?

[Merzbow]

I believe when I wanted a set it was around $300-$400 for the two rocker panels. Some rediculous price. They are held in by clips and screws adn stuff so it would be simple to install, however since the dealer replaced the parts, they would not let me install them. The parts came in but they wouldn't install them until like 3 or 4 days after and I asked if I could just take them home and put them on mmyself but they said they aren't allowed to do that.

[PentastarTurbo]

oh, I was way off.. I thought we were talkin about rocker panels (switch panels) LOL

[Katscan]

I would guess it is one of those dealer options.