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Old Oct 23, 2005 | 07:29 PM
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Fender Flares

Hmm i just saw a FB with nice flares. They got like little pockets in them. Anyone know who makes these and about how much they are and how hard to install. I know on some you have to cut part on the fender out.

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Old Oct 23, 2005 | 07:32 PM
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would it be like these?
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Old Oct 23, 2005 | 07:38 PM
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yeah thats the pic I was refering to didnt want to steal your sig pic. Those are suckin fweet. Ho much and where to get them.

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Old Oct 23, 2005 | 07:57 PM
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Those are Group A style fender extensions, the "pockets" are where they bolt onto your fender.
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Old Oct 23, 2005 | 09:07 PM
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Yup. They're available from a few places, including CP Racing...
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Old Oct 23, 2005 | 09:08 PM
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With the rep CP has, what are the other places?
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Old Oct 23, 2005 | 09:15 PM
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If someone has a spare set I can create molds and supply them
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Old Oct 23, 2005 | 09:24 PM
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Those flares are cool. I dont think they would look that good on a stock suspension. Just curious what kind of suspension that green rex has. lowered with wheel spacers?
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Old Oct 23, 2005 | 10:25 PM
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do you chop off the stock fender flares and install these overtop to fit the wide tires? i'd be interested in a set of these if the price was right.. i'm just wondering about what offset wheels i could use with them.
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Old Oct 23, 2005 | 10:57 PM
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if im not mistaken im pretty sure you just drill holes for it and bolt them on.
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Old Oct 23, 2005 | 11:10 PM
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From the CP Page
4 piece Fender flare kit for all 78-85 1st gen FB and SA Mazda Rx7s. 3.5 inch flare designed to be molded or simply adhered and screwed to the fenders/quarters. No more tire rubbing. Constructed of fiberglass scuff and spray for paint.
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Old Oct 24, 2005 | 12:09 AM
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The ones on the green car look like Z flares...?
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Old Oct 24, 2005 | 12:26 AM
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sure you can just bolt them on. but how exactly is that going to solve tire rubbing if all you're doing is adding ashetics to the outside of the wheel wells?
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Old Oct 24, 2005 | 02:06 AM
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Those do look good... Although they seem to look better on the green fb, which is freakin gorgeous i might add. Also, hi, hows it going and all, since this is my first post in a while..

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Old Oct 24, 2005 | 02:07 AM
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Oh, and holy crap, I had no idea everyone has a V8 rex now =( Haha, and they all look way sweeter than mine, damn you all to hell! =)
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Old Oct 24, 2005 | 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Paradox
sure you can just bolt them on. but how exactly is that going to solve tire rubbing if all you're doing is adding ashetics to the outside of the wheel wells?
I know the Orange **** (that's what that CP car was called) had the fenders trimmed when the flares were added...

I think they're trying to say you can use then simply for asthetics, or as an actual upgrade...
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Old Oct 24, 2005 | 10:37 PM
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Those orange ones do not look the same as the ones on the green car. I like the green ones better.
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Old Oct 24, 2005 | 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by BUSAFREAK
Those orange ones do not look the same as the ones on the green car. I like the green ones better.
The CP racing flares look like ***.
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 12:16 AM
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heres another pic of that first car.......not in GREEN though

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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 12:16 AM
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yeah.... the CP flares do look like ***. maybe just because that entire car looks like ***!! haha
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 11:06 AM
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Got any more pics of the grey one?
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 11:07 AM
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Lol...
I'm not a fan of the CP flares, either. But then again, I'm not a big fan of flares in general (including the green ones)

And yes, the Orange **** is a but-ugly car...
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 12:38 PM
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they are ZG (Z with the G-nose kit) flares. You can get a set for $199 from z auto sport. CP, aka crappy product racing, sells theirs for what $350 and look like that.
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 01:00 PM
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Why all the hatin' on CP products rotor vs. piston?
Do you own or use any CP products yourself?

I agree their customer service can leave somthing to be desired, but I've used MANY of their products and NEVER had a serious complaint...

You don't like the flares, that's fine. But why start trashing the company?
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by z-beater
Got any more pics of the grey one?
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...2&page=3&pp=15

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