Flared 1G fenders for wider tires

[91 Turbo Mitsu]

Fair enough, just exploring options

Dont give up quite so fast as I said in a previous post the street flare might be a great option.
As another note this summer when it gets above 50 daily.(I live in Vermont) I am going to make my own widebody kit for my 90 GSX.I am going to do it in steel with two front fenders and a second rear quarter panel. I know some will say ricer but I want to put like some wide tires (275 or 285) maybe,and I need the width. When I complete the fenders I could make fiberglass panels to install on your vehicles. Just a thought

 

[eclipsh]

Oh I'm not giving up. I've still got the fender from this thread in my garage waiting for some free time. I've just been too tied up fixing my car and working on my wife's "new" 88 4runner. This summer i'll likely rip off the old mess on that fender and make something a little more sleek looking to make a mold off of.

 

[MIdsm]

It's a civic but the front fenders were widened by welding in boat trailer fender halves. There are many different trailer fender profiles to be found.

The page is very large and a deffinite no-no without a high speed connection. Scroll toward the bottom of the page (~80%). Pictures are in a few different locations.

Shortly after finishing the installation of the 2

 

[91 Turbo Mitsu]

Oh I'm not giving up. I've still got the fender from this thread in my garage waiting for some free time. I've just been too tied up fixing my car and working on my wife's "new" 88 4runner. This summer i'll likely rip off the old mess on that fender and make something a little more sleek looking to make a mold off of.

Not to get off topic but I am jealous. An 88 4 runner!!! I am having to sell my truck because with three boys it doesnt make sense. Shes all there to. 11" of lift,straight axle swap and an injected 302. Lots of fun

 

[mavisky]

What do those truck flares cost? I payed like $190 for my flares and you can get other universal flares for about the same price.

 

[91 Turbo Mitsu]

What do those truck flares cost? I payed like $190 for my flares and you can get other universal flares for about the same price.

The bushwacker cutout flares which are for offroad wide tire etc run about 200. pair give or take

 

[mavisky]

Not that I really want everyone's car to look like mine, but why spend $200 on flares that sort of fit and need modification when you can spend the same money and get some that are known to fit and work on at least 3 dsm's?

 

[eclipsh]

Oh, you're absolutely right. If these are $400/set, $200/pair forget it. They just caught my eye and I thought I'd post 'em up.

 

[TSiAWD666]

If anyone wants to pick up a set of the flares Mavisky used, I have a set I purchased intending to use them on my 2g. Found they just didn't sit flush enough on my 2g fenders to work without lots of massaging (i.e. bondo). I'm having custom work done instead (at much much greater cost ). Completely new, sitting in the original box in my office collecting dust since January Of course pm me. I'll sell slightly less than the original price to get them out my door.

 

[mavisky]

Sorry to hear that, they fit the 1g's pretty well.

 

[gixrman]

I'm having custom work done instead (at much much greater cost ).

Any pictures?

 

[projecTSI]

If anyone wants to pick up a set of the flares Mavisky used, I have a set I purchased intending to use them on my 2g. Found they just didn't sit flush enough on my 2g fenders to work without lots of massaging (i.e. bondo). I'm having custom work done instead (at much much greater cost ). Completely new, sitting in the original box in my office collecting dust since January Of course pm me. I'll sell slightly less than the original price to get them out my door.

Hmm, shoot me a PM, I might be interested.

 

[TSiAWD666]

Any pictures?

Not just yet. Metal work is done and bondo is almost complete, and then there's paint. I'll probably post a thread once it's done, which is tentatively by this weekend.

 

[TSiAWD666]

I just posted info on my car with its flared fenders here:
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/appearance-interior-exterior/290712-2g-99-gsx-fender-flares.html

Figure there are at least a few 2g owners tracking this thread that might be interested in more fender room on their cars

 

[4Lurker4]

I like them, although I'd be terrified to punch holes in mine. Speaking of which, when I saw the 2g fender flare thread it reminded me of a picture I found, but couldn't seem to track until now. I had this pic in my "Vault of DSM pictures" a library of shots that keep growing in numbers

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Figured I'd post it here instead of starting a new thread. Can't offer any performance gains/airflow data on these unfortunately, but seemed the right thread to put it in.

 

[Fehrion_sit]

I like them, although I'd be terrified to punch holes in mine. Speaking of which, when I saw the 2g fender flare thread it reminded me of a picture I found, but couldn't seem to track until now. I had this pic in my "Vault of DSM pictures" a library of shots that keep growing in numbers

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Figured I'd post it here instead of starting a new thread. Can't offer any performance gains/airflow data on these unfortunately, but seemed the right thread to put it in.

that is badass

 

[necrotopsy]

that is badass

+1
i don't normally like 1g's but that looks sexy as hell

 

[1990AWD]

I like them, although I'd be terrified to punch holes in mine. Speaking of which, when I saw the 2g fender flare thread it reminded me of a picture I found, but couldn't seem to track until now. I had this pic in my "Vault of DSM pictures" a library of shots that keep growing in numbers

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Figured I'd post it here instead of starting a new thread. Can't offer any performance gains/airflow data on these unfortunately, but seemed the right thread to put it in.

Wow, I want that car. Like, really really want it.

 

[cioc]

I've been working on installing the Z store flares like others before me. They are not perfect, will not give you that made for DSM look unless you do some work. I think I have found the solution. This whole project was to make room for my 265's that will absolutely hit the fenders when used in conjuction with the new Ohlins suspension. I will be doing a full how to but for now here's a teaser. The car will be repainted the same color so the flares will match. These are NOT finished...but I have found a product and process to fill the gaps. The rest will be a minimal amount of bondo/filler.

 

[Ludachris]

I like them, although I'd be terrified to punch holes in mine. Speaking of which, when I saw the 2g fender flare thread it reminded me of a picture I found, but couldn't seem to track until now. I had this pic in my "Vault of DSM pictures" a library of shots that keep growing in numbers

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Figured I'd post it here instead of starting a new thread. Can't offer any performance gains/airflow data on these unfortunately, but seemed the right thread to put it in.

I saw that photo in Google Images before... the guy is running Stoptechs, that's pretty impressive for a DSMer.

 

[DSM Jeff]

I saw that photo in Google Images before... the girl is running Stoptechs, that's pretty impressive for a DSMer.

Fixed it for you.

 

[Bud92gsx]

Id like flared front and rear flares..

 

[Ludachris]

Fixed it for you.

Oops, thanks. Even more impressive. Stoptechs on a DSM, owned by a female. Now there's something beyond uncommon.

 

[Phil1320]

Fixed it for you.

Wow, you made an appearance here.....

I've been working on installing the Z store flares like others before me. They are not perfect, will not give you that made for DSM look unless you do some work. I think I have found the solution. This whole project was to make room for my 265's that will absolutely hit the fenders when used in conjuction with the new Ohlins suspension. I will be doing a full how to but for now here's a teaser. The car will be repainted the same color so the flares will match. These are NOT finished...but I have found a product and process to fill the gaps. The rest will be a minimal amount of bondo/filler.

Looks mean!

 

[DSM Jeff]

Oops, thanks. Even more impressive. Stoptechs on a DSM, owned by a female. Now there's something beyond uncommon.

She did part the car out. I forget the reason, but it was a good one. I know this, because that brake set up is sitting in my basement for my next car. They are very nice.

Wow, you made an appearance here.....

I do a lot of browsing. I believe Bobby passed some info on to you. Sounds like you're getting ready to have some fun.