Experience with CS wide front fenders, or "over-fenders"
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Experience with CS wide front fenders, or "over-fenders"
The wheels that I am getting for my FC are a 17x8, with a 24mm offset. Obviously, this is going to put them out past the stock fender a tad, Im thinking about 29mm if Im thinking correctly. So, something it going to need to be done so that I dont rub. I was looking at the corksport "over-fender" set, but I dont know if I like the idea of mouling them in.
Most cases that Ive seen fibderglass moulded into steel it began to crack within a few years. I also dont just want to leave them un-moulded, becuase I think that looks pretty ghetto. I was then just going to get the wide front fenders,
but Im then afraid thats going to give a little too much clearance, and make the wheel look sunken in, and look bad. Also I cant tell how those fenders would look with the rest of the car being stock-bodied. Does anyone have any experience with either of these products, or pics of them on a car?
Most cases that Ive seen fibderglass moulded into steel it began to crack within a few years. I also dont just want to leave them un-moulded, becuase I think that looks pretty ghetto. I was then just going to get the wide front fenders,
but Im then afraid thats going to give a little too much clearance, and make the wheel look sunken in, and look bad. Also I cant tell how those fenders would look with the rest of the car being stock-bodied. Does anyone have any experience with either of these products, or pics of them on a car?
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I have the overfenders on my car. I love them, and gonna actually fill them with nice wheels later, after the motor suspension and tranny upgrades. While the car is in peices, I'm gonna remove the front fenders and mould, and cut the fenders and flares to make them look perfect.
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Originally posted by Rxmfn7
SO, are those over fenders steel, or fiberglass? I guess I never asked, I just assumed they were FG..
SO, are those over fenders steel, or fiberglass? I guess I never asked, I just assumed they were FG..
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i have those fenders going on my car right now as we speak but my car won't be out for 2-3 weeks i have a lot of stuff getting done at the body guy. ill post when its done, one of my friends is getting his done it should be out at end of next week
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When I got the overfenders, I just heated them a little because it was cold outside. the fit perfect. There are already little marks where you need to drill for the rivets, and the body line matched up, right on.
When I mould them, i'm not using rivets, i'm cutting the original metal part so It will fit flush, then use fiberglass to secure everything.
When I mould them, i'm not using rivets, i'm cutting the original metal part so It will fit flush, then use fiberglass to secure everything.
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I think these fenders look like ****. I was thinking of swaping my s4 fenders with some s5. And if you think that the wheels will stick out of the wheel wells just get some camber plates. Will be more effective than fender flares
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you do realize there is no discernable difference between S4 and S5 fenders... there was a huge debate on that already.
the complete fender is a better proposition i feel. im planning on getting them for my GTUs cuz my passengerside is already bashed in. the Overfenders are best when moulded in, but the expansion rate of steel and fiberglass are different... i would defnitly be worried about cracks in the future. there should be a proper way to do it. a real fiberglass worker, like boat hull repairman or something, should be able to mix up a resin that could possibly work w/ steel and give long service life.
btw, any idea how much farther the CS fenders stick out past stock?
the complete fender is a better proposition i feel. im planning on getting them for my GTUs cuz my passengerside is already bashed in. the Overfenders are best when moulded in, but the expansion rate of steel and fiberglass are different... i would defnitly be worried about cracks in the future. there should be a proper way to do it. a real fiberglass worker, like boat hull repairman or something, should be able to mix up a resin that could possibly work w/ steel and give long service life.
btw, any idea how much farther the CS fenders stick out past stock?
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btw, any idea how much farther the CS fenders stick out past stock?
btw, any idea how much farther the CS fenders stick out past stock?
Originally posted by Bukwild
I think these fenders look like ****. I was thinking of swaping my s4 fenders with some s5. And if you think that the wheels will stick out of the wheel wells just get some camber plates. Will be more effective than fender flares
I think these fenders look like ****. I was thinking of swaping my s4 fenders with some s5. And if you think that the wheels will stick out of the wheel wells just get some camber plates. Will be more effective than fender flares
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it is the most effective, you dont need to **** up the camber just to get the wheels to tuck w/o rubbing.
i would totally get spacers for my car... but the question is; where do you get longer wheel studs?
wheel bearing wear is not a problem for me, i can replace both in the front in an hour.
i would totally get spacers for my car... but the question is; where do you get longer wheel studs?
wheel bearing wear is not a problem for me, i can replace both in the front in an hour.
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Molding Fiberglass to metal is a nightmare!! trust me it won't get out of the drive way before it cracks...
Found this out while trying to mold a summit racing hood scoop to an 86 Chevy Blazer....
(the Blazer was not mine I was helping)
Found this out while trying to mold a summit racing hood scoop to an 86 Chevy Blazer....
(the Blazer was not mine I was helping)