Flares and desirability, ...rebuilding after an off |
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Flares and desirability, ...rebuilding after an off |
yeahmag |
Apr 9 2014, 11:38 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,435 Joined: 18-April 05 From: Pasadena, CA Member No.: 3,946 Region Association: Southern California |
As you can see from the picture below I had an off at Streets of Willow that did a number on the sheet metal on the car. From my initial investigation, the damage doesn't appear to go beyond the outer skin (fenders and door skin) of the car.
I've always wanted a flared car, but my wife is starting to push for me to start working towards a 911. In peoples opinion, with a 'hot rod' like the car is, would glass flares (riveted or bonded) increase or decrease the desirability of the car over putting stock fenders back on? I have already provisioned and committed to buy stock parts, but it's not that big of a deal at this point. Price is always an issue to consider, but the QRS flares seem affordable. You can see more about the off here: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=233699 |
gms |
Apr 9 2014, 01:53 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,701 Joined: 12-March 04 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 1,785 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I feel it would decrease the value of the car however if you plan on running more track events I would put the fiberglass on and then you will limit your damage from more off track excursions. Attach the fiberglass with dzus fasteners and then if you have another mishap it will be easily repaired. The fiberglass will give a little before breaking and sometimes you can just repair it yourself. Definitely buy the replacement steel panels now because they will only increase in value as they become more scarce.
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