Gauging Interest : Godfather Fender Flares Replica
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i think that would look kinda cool! i remember seeing an old-school corolla with big ass fender flares like that, all bolted on with the bolts showing... im sure whatever you do it will be awesome Roy!
carbon with exposed bolts would look wicked... having the option of that or fiberglass with hidden bolts would be great imho
Hell yea, id be down for a set. Im gonna roll the fenders anyway, these would make the car look even meaner with the big ass tires in the back. Get it goin, lets see some prices.
If botls were used would that invite thieves and make it easier for them to steal the flares or am i just worrying too much?
Cheers,
Roy
Cheers,
Roy
You worry too much is all :icon_razz . There are bolts visible on the side of the front blinkers, but people don't go stealing them.
eric
eric
blinkers arn't CF though. you never know what people will steel nowadays anyways. it is a good point though Roy.
Well i was just talking to a friend who has his own fiberglass company in the bay area and he used to make spoilers and fender flares which is kewl.
He will be helping me ad giving me tips for this new project. I think I could have indentations in the flares for the bolts which would look kewl.
Cheers,
Roy
He will be helping me ad giving me tips for this new project. I think I could have indentations in the flares for the bolts which would look kewl.
Cheers,
Roy
if you are talking about bolts like on the Frontier fender flares, personally, I'm not liking that for my mkiii.
imo I don't think it flows with the body well. If someone has pics on a mkiii to show, it may help me visualize it.
jmo
imo I don't think it flows with the body well. If someone has pics on a mkiii to show, it may help me visualize it.
jmo
do the bolts. and do it in carbon.
that way....
Flares $400
Bolts $2
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$402
frp mold-in unpainted flares
Flares $400
Bodywork $300
Painting $200
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$900
For 900, I'll just pull the stockers and forget trying mold anything in. Also keep in mind that if you ever get a ding in your car, the body has to be re-done, as the filler will probably crack, where a bolted flare can be simply replaced.
that way....
Flares $400
Bolts $2
-----------
$402
frp mold-in unpainted flares
Flares $400
Bodywork $300
Painting $200
--------------
$900
For 900, I'll just pull the stockers and forget trying mold anything in. Also keep in mind that if you ever get a ding in your car, the body has to be re-done, as the filler will probably crack, where a bolted flare can be simply replaced.
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good point! but lets just hope we dont get in any accidents so nothing at all has to get fixed! lol!
you can use security screws/bolts as well. there is a pretty large variety of shapes. also, you would still want to use something like heavy duty molding tape to attach the flares, the bolts could just compress and secure them. im using a 3m tape at work, its the kind they use to hold aircraft parts together, and the panels on the sides of truck trailers, very good stuff, and very difficult to remove.
stanzaspeed said:
I can just imagine it.... Joe blow goes around stealing all carbon fiber parts from every car he can see and sells them to duane at wholsale. Recycled carbon fiber headlight covers, anyone? :biglaugh:
Hi guys,
Yes, I will have to source some samples of the security bolts and try them.
From looking at the pic of the supra with flares that was posted by tubbie the flares looks like they flow with the fender.
If you look at the pics posted by Stanzaspeed the edge of the flares have a sharp bend...sudden drop...
I am thinking if I have to modify the godfather's flares to make it flow with the curve of the fender better or just leave it and replicate the flares as is.
What do u guys think?
Cheers,
Roy
Yes, I will have to source some samples of the security bolts and try them.
From looking at the pic of the supra with flares that was posted by tubbie the flares looks like they flow with the fender.
If you look at the pics posted by Stanzaspeed the edge of the flares have a sharp bend...sudden drop...
I am thinking if I have to modify the godfather's flares to make it flow with the curve of the fender better or just leave it and replicate the flares as is.
What do u guys think?
Cheers,
Roy
