Help, looking for FENDER FLARES
12-27-2011, 02:58 PM
#27
AWR said it wouldn't work and it doesn't sound like they're interested in doing anything RX8 specific due to the limited number of potential buyers
Eric also came back with a negative answer
I will flare-roll and vent my front OE fenders before going to something more fragile and problematic
still digging ...
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Eric also came back with a negative answer
I will flare-roll and vent my front OE fenders before going to something more fragile and problematic
still digging ...
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Last edited by TeamRX8; 12-27-2011 at 03:00 PM.
12-27-2011, 05:31 PM
#28
Well if panspeed isn't your cup of tea then some universal flares and some apoxie sculpt may be a good starting base for a mold... then fibreglass, urethane or some *****-out metal work.
This forum already has a master sculptor though, with enough interest he may be able to tackle this project.
This forum already has a master sculptor though, with enough interest he may be able to tackle this project.
12-30-2011, 03:00 PM
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Yank out the corner light and roll + pull and you may be impressed with how far out the OEM fenders can go.
Cut and welding in an extension may be an option also, though obviously more costly.
I would love to see someone use some generic overs, but they would likely look awkward if they do not cover up the OEM "flares".
Cut and welding in an extension may be an option also, though obviously more costly.
I would love to see someone use some generic overs, but they would likely look awkward if they do not cover up the OEM "flares".
12-30-2011, 03:15 PM
#30
The Panspeed rear flares may work since a 10" wheel with 285 tire will fit the OE rear fender without mods. So a 2" flare should be able to handle punching the wheel out to 12" with a 335 tire. The front will need to handle an 11"wheel/315 tire so it can probably just be rolled and/or stretched. This would be for a future competition turbo setup.
12-30-2011, 03:57 PM
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JIC US was running the Panspeed rears on their car. I want to say 18x10.5 ET30 w/275's, but it was a while back I saw that car.
Standard panspeed rears are 10mm/side wider than flat OEM; something that can be acquired with a pull, if 10mm were deemed sufficient.
Standard panspeed rears are 10mm/side wider than flat OEM; something that can be acquired with a pull, if 10mm were deemed sufficient.
12-30-2011, 06:34 PM
#33
Probably will need to make my own then. I don't think an extension of the factory flare will work. IMO the flare will need to start higher on the body and the arch out to have the proper clearance. This is how the MX5 fender flares are designed.
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12-31-2011, 01:54 PM
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12-31-2011, 02:30 PM
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I forgot about that car. I agree with you that the front fenders look good.
Actually I was thinking of this car. He had pictures of the metal work that was done to the rear fenders on a website but the it is no longer up. Looks like both 8s did similar work on the rear fenders. I personally would not do it that way.
Actually I was thinking of this car. He had pictures of the metal work that was done to the rear fenders on a website but the it is no longer up. Looks like both 8s did similar work on the rear fenders. I personally would not do it that way.
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01-01-2012, 03:18 AM
#38
Well I don't have to do anything if it looking like crap is OK. The rules allow me to cut the fender back to the vertical wheel hub face plane and just let the wheel/tire stick out in the open. I'd rather do that then put any effort into a halfass job or ugly monstrosity.
01-08-2012, 01:43 PM
#43
You do not think a partial flare like the FD would work? I do not mean that specific flare but one like it. Or do you have rules to be concerned with and all the tire has to be covered? I agree though the Speedsource car looks great and IMO is the only wide body to get it right from front to back.
01-08-2012, 06:23 PM
#45
their price is double the Speedsource CF body parts in the pic above
first, the FD body panel (flat) is a lot different than the 8 (flared) and second, I'd just as soon not bother with a top cap that just angles back sharply to the body. It doesn't show in the angle of those pics. but I have seen that first hand and it looks pretty goofy in person to me when you're standing directly behind it and can see the profile shape clearly. No, they don't have to be covered which is why I'd just skip it unless it can be done right for a reasonable amount of money.
first, the FD body panel (flat) is a lot different than the 8 (flared) and second, I'd just as soon not bother with a top cap that just angles back sharply to the body. It doesn't show in the angle of those pics. but I have seen that first hand and it looks pretty goofy in person to me when you're standing directly behind it and can see the profile shape clearly. No, they don't have to be covered which is why I'd just skip it unless it can be done right for a reasonable amount of money.
