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> 914RS4 Tube Chassis 996 Suspension Audi 2.7TT Stage 3, ADDED RECAROS
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post Aug 25 2018, 02:05 PM
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would you happen to have more pictures of that flare widening? I searched your name and widen flares and did not come up with what I was looking for.

I have a collection of pics in my office computer showing more details. I don't recall if I ever posted more of them on the forum. Just checked my facebook company page but only a couple incidental pics of that car in the timeline photos.


@chrisfoley I would appreciate it if you could post up a bunch of those pictures to get an idea of how you did it.
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post Aug 25 2018, 02:20 PM
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Ron S did it on his real 6.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...3&hl=flares


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post Aug 25 2018, 03:14 PM
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Ron S did it on his real 6.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...3&hl=flares


@mepstein Thank you so much......that was perfect.
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post Aug 25 2018, 03:45 PM
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I went thru all my pics. Most of the work is undocumented.
The process started with cutting off some crappy custom flares that had really thick bondo to make them smooth.
Then I carefully butt welded the AA GT flares in place and hammered the weld seams smooth.
Next I chose a cut line just inside the curved edge. The location was chosen so I could shrink the edge of the removed piece to match the new shape.
Then, using a modified palm nailer, I hammered the shit out of the part left on the car to raise up the top so the wheel opening would end up at the same height as on the stock flare, and I smoothed all the surfaces with hammer and dolly.
The front and rear edges were curved outward to create a smooth shape that would line up with the reworked edge of the removed piece.
After many hours of reshaping the loose edge I was satisfied with the transition and clecoed the loose section in place with some small pieces of sheet metal to bridge the gap.
This is the point where I started taking pictures.

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post Aug 25 2018, 05:31 PM
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Thank you @chrisfoley this is super helpful
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post Aug 29 2018, 12:23 PM
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Well I started to install the flares. I started with it upside down cause it makes it so much easier. I painted both mating surfaces with weld-thru-primer before welding. Notice the rear fender how it encroaches onto the rear tail light. That is because I stretched the wheel base 3". I like the way it is fitting. I will need to add about 6" to the rear flare and 5" to the front flare. I'm waiting for the new rims to come it before I do that though.


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post Aug 29 2018, 12:51 PM
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Wow Rudy...

That's Bad Ass. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/KMA.gif)

For those who don't know the meaning.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAGcDi0DRtU


Enjoy !!!

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post Aug 29 2018, 01:08 PM
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Im jealous of the fun metal fab work your going to do (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


However only 1 fender would be fun, 4 would be repetitious and boring (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)


6" extension of those flares is going to be substantial!!!
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post Aug 29 2018, 03:05 PM
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QUOTE(ValcoOscar @ Aug 29 2018, 11:51 AM) *

Wow Rudy...

That's Bad Ass. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/KMA.gif)

For those who don't know the meaning.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAGcDi0DRtU


Enjoy !!!

Oscar


I did enjoy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Aug 29 2018, 03:20 PM
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Im jealous of the fun metal fab work your going to do (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


However only 1 fender would be fun, 4 would be repetitious and boring (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)


6" extension of those flares is going to be substantial!!!


Andy I hear you on that. The reason it's 6" is that the 996 hub to hub dimension is 5" wider than a 914. So, add to that the 335 tire on 12.5" rims and there are the ingredients for the wide rear. I think that it wont look too weird since I am adding an 18" wide radiator on each side within the quarter panel that will be taper to the interior about 12" from the face of the quarter panel. If I did not have that I would of put in some serious + offset on the 3-piece rim and tuck the meats inside. But I don't like the look of the meats tucked in. Yes there will be more aerodynamic drag on them....but I don't care, it will look downright mean.
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post Aug 29 2018, 04:07 PM
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You might need a third cooler FYI. That 2.7 runs pretty hot. I would run an electric water pump so you can at least have as optimal cooling as possible (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

And your cars going to be awesome (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I just love everything about this build!
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QUOTE(ValcoOscar @ Aug 29 2018, 11:51 AM) *

Wow Rudy...

That's Bad Ass. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/KMA.gif)

For those who don't know the meaning.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAGcDi0DRtU


Enjoy !!!

Oscar

I am descended from Finns and now I am removed rom the thread pondering ass, or asses. Still, it looks like things are in good hands.
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post Aug 29 2018, 09:17 PM
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QUOTE(ValcoOscar @ Aug 29 2018, 11:51 AM) *

Wow Rudy...

That's Bad Ass. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/KMA.gif)

For those who don't know the meaning.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAGcDi0DRtU


Enjoy !!!

Oscar


Amazing how complex that word can be.
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Hey guys I’m needing to borrow a sheet metal break for a couple of months. Does anyone have one that I can borrow or is someone willing to let theirs go on the cheap. Let me know.
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post Sep 2 2018, 11:58 AM
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Hey guys I’m needing to borrow a sheet metal break for a couple of months. Does anyone have one that I can borrow or is someone willing to let theirs go on the cheap. Let me know.

I have a 24" or 30" brake. I forget which size it is. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) CPOS but it works. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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QUOTE(76-914 @ Sep 2 2018, 10:58 AM) *

QUOTE(Curbandgutter @ Sep 2 2018, 10:40 AM) *

Hey, guys, I’m needing to borrow a sheet metal break for a couple of months. Does anyone have one that I can borrow or is someone willing to let theirs go on the cheap? Let me know.

I have a 24" or 30" brake. I forget which size it is. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) CPOS but it works. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


As long as the CPOS works....... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I'll call you later this weekend.
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post Sep 4 2018, 09:32 AM
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Wow...love these panel clamps.



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post Sep 7 2018, 11:09 AM
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Well I'm in the process of welding the fenders on. It takes me about 4 hours per fender. Here is how I did it.

First, flatten out the bottom lip of the existing fender. This is to give you a flat area with which to attach the new fender. At this time also cut the existing fender along the bottom edge.

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Then attach the fender to the two bottom lips and weld. Then tack weld along the top center of the fender. This will give you 3 points where it is attached to the car now.

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Then cut from the bottom to the top half of the fender an attach panel clamps. I found that using a thin cut off wheel worked the best. It gave a nice gap to weld and was not so tight that it would bind the panel clamps when trying to pull out.

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Spot weld in between the clamps

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Then remove and spot weld remaining gaps that the clamps left behind.

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Cut and clamp the other half

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Weld, remove clamps, weld, and grind. I find that it was super easy to grind with the cut-off wheel and then to finish with an 80 grit disk sander.

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Amazing...

Pictures speak volumes thanks Rudy

Gee..I need more time off work (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

See you tomorrow for breakfast!!!

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Rudy - I know! You can come up to Petaluma and we can install my flares! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

Seriously, that looks GREAT! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) Nice job!
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