Originally Posted by 82transam

So some good news, I got a refund from them today lol. Still no reply whatsoever though, not even a "sorry for the confusion" or anything, just a refund and a closed paypal claim. Whatever!

So I've been looking around at various threads on the topic, and I'm a little confused. What is is exactly about the ZG flares fitment that everyone doesn't like? Is the distance between the "legs" too far and it makes the wheel well look odd from the side, or do they not follow the curvature of the body when looking at it from the front/rear?

The ZG flares seem to be much easier to find (assuming the sellers actually have them!) that's why I ask.

Originally Posted by Fungus Mungus

I had a set of ZG flares that I was planning on install on my FB. As many others have reported, they take work to get to look right. The curvature of the flares didn't really match the wheel wells as much as I'd have liked. I'm sure they'd look amazing on a Z-car, and with work, would look good on my FB, but I wasn't really prepared to spend the time and money to get the look I wanted.

I decided to look for a set of generic flares and found a set of them on eBay. Yes, eBay. There's a guy there that sells the same flares marketed as "Miata flares", "240sx flares", "MR2 flares", and "universal flares". They're all the same flares. I asked him what the distance between the inside of the two ends was, and he quickly replied "26 inches". This sounded like it was exactly what I needed. I ordered a set for $150 and waited about a week.

Today they arrived. I ran them over to the body shop and test fit them. All I have to say is, "WOW!" These things fit like they were made for the first gen. The curvature of the wheel well was spot on! I have side skirts already installed on the car, so these will only need a little notching to get to fit over those nicely. They're going to look way better than the ZG flares would ever have for 1/10th the effort. I couldn't be happier. Here's a pic of the flare mocked up on the car. Keep in mind the plastic wrap is still on the flare.



I'll be honest...I wasn't crazy about trying generic eBay flares on the car. I figured fitment would be bad, quality would be dicey, or the seller would be shady, but this set is really spot on for our cars. I won't post links to the auctions, but you all can search for seller ontheroad_93 on eBay. For the record, I have no affiliation with this person...just a really happy customer trying to help other 1st gen owners out.

I'll post pics of the completed job once paint has been applied.

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Originally Posted by XL777

Did you have to cut or trim the fenders? I know people do that for wider flush tires.

The thought of cutting my perfect not rusted fenders hurts.

Originally Posted by t_g_farrell

Whats the purpose of flares if you don't cut the fenders?

Originally Posted by XL777

JDM street credit brah

I just like the look and run wider tires on my diamond racing rims so they stick out

Originally Posted by t_g_farrell

So if you run wider tires than the stock fenders, add flares and then go riding around
and hit a big bump, what happens? I assume you at least cut the tires and/or damage
the fenders. I guess I will never fully understand this mindset.

Originally Posted by craaaazzy

I believe he posted that w/ sarcasm in mind...

Originally Posted by XL777

Yes total sarcasm.

I run 13" diamond wheels on stock suspension so rubbing isn't an issue. I have normal 14" period correct gold mesh for daily.

I just think it looks neat but doubt I'd ever cut a clean car.

Originally Posted by hoang5659

post a pic!