Flared 1G fenders for wider tires

[Suparata]

Kyle,
What's the offset on the wheels?

 

[GRNDSM]

Kyle,
What's the offset on the wheels?

I have the same question! That looks like a RWD offset (around 25mm)!

Unless these are 275 tires .

 

[WatchItExplode]

Kyle,
What's the offset on the wheels?

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17x9", +24 offset, 21lbs, $129 a piece shipped

 

[mavisky]

The camber will be adjusted once the revised bearings come in this week. The car is temporarily using the stock hats for now.

Good eyes Leon. You're right on both counts. +24 offset and a 275 tire.

 

[Elvenhome21]

I am still amazed at how goofy the tail end looks with those wheels, the way it rounds back and looks like the hub is bent.

and yes you should be getting the bearing by wednesday

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[GRNDSM]

Even with the 275 tires, you really do not need THAT much offset! I do not think that you should use anything smaller than 35-36mm offset.

But getting back on topic, did you guys see an Impreza from 07 One Lap? Those are some pretty neat fender flairs:

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http://www.caranddriver.com/features/13001/2007-one-lap-of-america-the-cars-page2.html

They look pretty good on a Subaru, but I am not sure how something like that look on a DSM.

 

[gixrman]

Heres the link for the fender flare rental if anyones interested
http://www.rollyourfender.com/index.html

 

[mavisky]

Even with the 275 tires, you really do not need THAT much offset! I do not think that you should use anything smaller than 35-36mm offset.

But getting back on topic, did you guys see an Impreza from 07 One Lap? Those are some pretty neat fender flairs:

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http://www.caranddriver.com/features/13001/2007-one-lap-of-america-the-cars-page2.html

They look pretty good on a Subaru, but I am not sure how something like that look on a DSM.

This is a case where what I needed and what was readily available for a cheap price were two different things. There's not a ton of room on the inside of this wheel and tire combo, I'm not sure I could drop all the way down to a +35mm and be clearing the front still. Maybe us fwd's have slightly different spacing up there. I dunno, don't work on enough awd's to know.

Here's the flares I bought on another members car. I'm hoping to spend some time today mocking them up.

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[WatchItExplode]

Has anybody else come across this member's car? Looks like he has some European made widebody kit for the rear, but it doesn't look too wide. Maybe an inch or two wider than factory? Hard to tell from the pics. I tried PM'ing him months ago and never got a response.

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/member.php?u=62964

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He's running some wiiide ass tires, and they look like they might tuck if it were lowered more! According to his profile, they're 285/30R18 mounted on 11.5" wheels!

 

[mavisky]

Nice it's one of the european targa models as well. I'm guessing that's a full on sheetmetal replacement and a one off job at that.

Reminds me of my buddy's old foxbody.

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If cost is no object, this is by far the best way to go for looks.

 

[eclipsh]

I got in touch with that guy who has the widebody up above a few months back. Here is a link to the kit he bought. The red car in their link reminds me of a 300Z.

 

[NewTurboTuner]

Any body spreken zie Duetch???

 

[nightspeed87]

Kyle, How low are you going to lower the car this time?
And it doesnt sound like you had much fitment issues with putting them on.
I like those fender flares your bolting up, but my wheels dont stick out far enough
for them to look right need to find a less obtrusive fenderflare.

 

[mavisky]

Well I can take alot more out of the front than I can the rear so that will limit how low I can go with it. The last thing I want to do is slam it in the front and leave the ass end up all high. It rotates enough as is without weight jacking the car around by ride height adjustments. It will probalby be about an inch lower than what it looks like in those pics as the rear body seam is pretty close to the fender lip already.

Front flares are cut, mounted and finished. Just taking a break before I cut out the rear fenders.

 

[Evan K.]

Any body spreken zie Duetch???

Nein. Ich keine sprechen sie deutsch.

I haven't spoken German in so long I've lost what little ability I had.

Try babelfish. You can translate whole pages if you like.

http://babelfish.altavista.com/

 

[SpeedAddict62]

Ich keine sprechen sie deutsch? oh god, it hurts my ears! haha jk.

My german isn't all that great so I showed my German friend that page, and here is what I came up with. The spoiler was 310 Euro, the fenders were 380 (I have no idea what the exchange rate is). However, for some reason it is not available anymore (leider nicht mehr lieferbar). It would be interesting to contact them and see if they are still able to produce the kit, those fenders alone would be worth it.

 

[mavisky]

Sneak Peak.

(Note: hood is all one color, you're just seeing the where the masking tape kept the dust off the car)

 

[TheCrazyDSM'r]

Still haven't got the flares, but I'll be riveting them on after painting them gloss black.

These did come in however.

225/50-16 Khumo V700 Victoracer vs 275/40-17 Falken Azenis RT-615

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17x9", +24 offset, 21lbs, $129 a piece shipped

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you are completely copying me

 

[nightspeed87]

Sneak Peak.

(Note: hood is all one color, you're just seeing the where the masking tape kept the dust off the car)

Wow... Looks like its going to look real good when all finished.
You got me so about to waist some money trying to copy this set up a little . j/p

 

[RipperXX]

mavisky, PLEASE do a write up, and provide a link to where you purchased the flares.

 

[mavisky]

you are completely copying me

Apparently great minds think alike

 

[Ravenous]

Yep me too... I was getting ready to paint, but now I made need to hold off and get wheels, tires, and flares first.

 

[mavisky]

flares are for a 240z from www.thezstore.com

I've got photos of the entire process. Not tons, but I can take more pretty easy.

 

[NewTurboTuner]

HOT DAMN!!!!!!
....not too shabby!

 

[Auto RS T]

Wow! The combo looks great. I can't wait to see those in person. Only have to wait a month too. Don't worry, I will bring something to wipe the drool off with. Actually, you may want to supply some rags. I'm sure I won't be the only one admiring.