2nd Generation Non-Technical and pictures Show off your car & view 2nd gen RX-7 pictures here.

Fender flare opinion

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 25, 2010 | 08:58 AM
  #1  
ecko's Avatar
Thread Starter
E85 Powered
Tenured Member: 15 Years
iTrader: (57)
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,723
Likes: 1
From: Long Island NY
Fender flare opinion

So just picked up this turbo ll and had these fender flares on it. Wanted to know if anyone here likes it and thinks i should keep it or not.
Attached Thumbnails Fender flare opinion-img_0713.jpg   Fender flare opinion-img_0716.jpg   Fender flare opinion-img_0717.jpg   Fender flare opinion-img_0720.jpg  
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2010 | 09:24 AM
  #2  
FC_EDDIE's Avatar
Banned. I got OWNED!!!
iTrader: (30)
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 1,983
Likes: 0
From: So Cal
I think they look great...those are the Panspeed style flares...a few U.S companies make them. The RE-A time attack car has them... LMK if you decide not to keep them...
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2010 | 09:33 AM
  #3  
flipside27's Avatar
mutt
Tenured Member 10 Years
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 686
Likes: 0
From: DETROIT
i judge by these rules.

does it make you go faster
does it make you feel good
would you pay more than their current value for them.


personally, not a fan. ^^but if any of those check out in YOUR opinion, then keepem!
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2010 | 10:04 AM
  #4  
clokker's Avatar
Cake or Death?
Tenured Member 10 Years
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 10,249
Likes: 64
From: Mile High
Regardless of whether you like them or not, they are colormatched and removing them would leave a bazillion rivet holes to fill (and probably paint marring where they rubbed)...so the question should be how much worse would it look with them removed.
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2010 | 11:17 AM
  #5  
ecko's Avatar
Thread Starter
E85 Powered
Tenured Member: 15 Years
iTrader: (57)
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,723
Likes: 1
From: Long Island NY
it is true about the holes that will be left if i take them off i guess it wouldnt be worth taking off. They dont bother me but just taking time to get used to them.
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2010 | 12:21 PM
  #6  
Quinn's Avatar
Have you seen my Wankel?
Tenured Member: 20 Years
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 168
Likes: 0
From: Connecticut
Usually you cut the fenders for more clearance when you add fender flares. Are you sure yours are not cut underneath the flares?





Reply
Old Mar 25, 2010 | 12:29 PM
  #7  
Tension's Avatar
Junior Member
Tenured Member 05 Years
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 35
Likes: 0
From: AZ
I agree with Quinn. Taking them off will probably reveal a cut stock fender and rivet holes.
I personally like them and think you should keep them and paint the rivets red.
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2010 | 01:11 PM
  #8  
rotordad's Avatar
The Big Ugly!
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 867
Likes: 0
From: Fredericksburg, Va
Keep them they look fine, if you don't like them you could always get a different style, because I agree that the stock fenders are probably cut.
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2010 | 01:21 PM
  #9  
iericc.l's Avatar
infini III
Tenured Member 15 Years
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 150
Likes: 0
From: NYC
damn ecko you bought it?
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2010 | 04:59 PM
  #10  
ecko's Avatar
Thread Starter
E85 Powered
Tenured Member: 15 Years
iTrader: (57)
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,723
Likes: 1
From: Long Island NY
thanks guys im going to keep them and no the fenders are not cut from underneath.
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2010 | 05:08 PM
  #11  
need RX7's Avatar
Listen to King Diamond.
Tenured Member: 15 Years
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 2,859
Likes: 13
From: Sterling Heights, MI
They'll look good with the car lowered. They're kind of 'eh' with that much gap, IMO.
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2010 | 05:15 PM
  #12  
jdm_emperor's Avatar
Senior Member
Tenured Member 15 Years
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 699
Likes: 0
From: Florida
i like em
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2010 | 05:49 PM
  #13  
sharingan 19's Avatar
Rotary Revolutionary
Tenured Member 15 Years
iTrader: (16)
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 3,881
Likes: 3
From: Jacksonville, Tampa & Tallahassee
They look alright at that ride hight, I'm sure they'd look better lowered, and even better if they were the complete panspeed fender (looks much smoother) as opposed to the add-on...but I'm sure flares are more cost effective (which means I might actually get some one day lol)

Damn shame they're not functional though
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2010 | 06:34 PM
  #14  
ecko's Avatar
Thread Starter
E85 Powered
Tenured Member: 15 Years
iTrader: (57)
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,723
Likes: 1
From: Long Island NY
well the car is dropped but those big wheels on the car make the car sit high im gonna have these wheels up for sale.
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2010 | 07:01 PM
  #15  
beefhole's Avatar
Boosted. I got BLOWN!!!
Tenured Member: 20 Years
iTrader: (29)
 
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 3,742
Likes: 1
From: Queens, NY
Where did you find this car? What are the specs on it?
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2010 | 07:01 PM
  #16  
championadrien's Avatar
Rotary Enthusiast
Tenured Member: 15 Years
iTrader: (29)
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 900
Likes: 8
From: Fort Walton Beach, FL
Damn, how much you gonna sell those wheels for?

Fenders would look good when the car is lowered.
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2010 | 07:25 PM
  #17  
JDriftM's Avatar
Progressive Rotorhead
Tenured Member: 20 Years
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 625
Likes: 1
From: Cincinnati, OH
That car used to be so ****** beautiful.
Attached Thumbnails Fender flare opinion-mittonatto-fc-booty.jpg   Fender flare opinion-mittonattofc.jpg  
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2010 | 08:34 PM
  #18  
NoPistons!'s Avatar
Tango Down
Tenured Member 05 Years
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 2,895
Likes: 3
From: SC/NC
Originally Posted by ecko
well the car is dropped but those big wheels on the car make the car sit high im gonna have these wheels up for sale.
I dont understand your logic.

Those wheels look awesome on your car. The only thing keeping you from going lower is probably the fact your fenders ARE NOT cut underneath the flares......

Even so, you have ALOT of room to go before you are even close to needing to cut anything.....

Seriously. The body, the wheels, the colors.... it's awesome.
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2010 | 09:01 PM
  #19  
ecko's Avatar
Thread Starter
E85 Powered
Tenured Member: 15 Years
iTrader: (57)
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,723
Likes: 1
From: Long Island NY
Originally Posted by beefhole
Where did you find this car? What are the specs on it?
some guy in bayshore,alot of upgrades power Fc,fuel pump,fpr,short throw,fullexhaust etc.
Originally Posted by championadrien
Damn, how much you gonna sell those wheels for?

Fenders would look good when the car is lowered.
i do like the wheels but wanna go with somthing different, these wheels are straight from japan and go for $542 a wheel with out tires and tires are almost new prob sell for around $2100.
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2010 | 09:03 PM
  #20  
rotordad's Avatar
The Big Ugly!
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 867
Likes: 0
From: Fredericksburg, Va
Definately needs to be lowered & I would have to say nothing wrong with the wheels, they look good.
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2010 | 09:09 PM
  #21  
Hypertek's Avatar
Slowpoke
Tenured Member 05 Years
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 5,273
Likes: 6
From: Socal



Id like them molded in. But with the fenders cut.

You still have the option to pull them, but would require welding the holes and paint.
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2010 | 10:57 PM
  #22  
sharingan 19's Avatar
Rotary Revolutionary
Tenured Member 15 Years
iTrader: (16)
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 3,881
Likes: 3
From: Jacksonville, Tampa & Tallahassee
How much fender would one need to cut? All the way up to where the flares mount?
Reply
Old Mar 26, 2010 | 01:02 AM
  #23  
Krissyfc's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
From: So Cal
I think it looks nice either way, but I really like it without them.
Reply
Old Mar 26, 2010 | 02:43 AM
  #24  
ineedfc's Avatar
disturbing the peace
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 357
Likes: 0
From: sussex, wi
they look good just mold them in.
Reply
Old Mar 26, 2010 | 09:02 PM
  #25  
ecko's Avatar
Thread Starter
E85 Powered
Tenured Member: 15 Years
iTrader: (57)
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,723
Likes: 1
From: Long Island NY
thanks everyone.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
izzolaw
1st Gen General Discussion
2
Sep 27, 2015 08:33 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:05 PM.