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> Fender flares..., How many types have you seen? Pics please!
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post Dec 6 2013, 12:12 PM
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2 questions about flares.

#1 Is there any other places besides Tangerine that sells them?

#2 What the difference between fiberglass & Steel?
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post Dec 6 2013, 12:43 PM
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I love the Tangerine Racing flare. I do not believe it is available elsewhere. As for glass or steel…..I have never liked glass flares and if I was doing flares, unless it was on a dedicated track car, they would be steel. The steel will not suffer stress cracks or easily break if someone were to tap it.
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post Dec 6 2013, 02:34 PM
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these are nice...



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post Dec 6 2013, 09:12 PM
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QRS fiberglass with Dzus fasteners.


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post Dec 6 2013, 09:21 PM
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QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Dec 6 2013, 08:12 PM) *

QRS fiberglass with Dzus fasteners.

Very nice and certainly worthy of COTM! Do you have any detailed pics of the install or closeups of the way the fasteners attach the flares? Nice style!
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post Dec 6 2013, 10:08 PM
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QUOTE(2mAn @ Dec 6 2013, 11:12 AM) *

2 questions about flares.

#1 Is there any other places besides Tangerine that sells them?

#2 What the difference between fiberglass & Steel?

I will tell you after having my fenders done custom by a local shop, the price of Tangerine's flares are more than fair. I didn't go as big as theirs so they aren't exactly what I needed. That said, if you want the clean factory look retained and room for plenty of tire, I can't imagine a better or more cost effective solution.
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post Dec 7 2013, 12:35 AM
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these are nice...

+1 ...... that is one of the few after market designs that looks very good, especially on track cars ......... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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post Dec 7 2013, 12:59 PM
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QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Dec 6 2013, 08:12 PM) *

QRS fiberglass with Dzus fasteners.

Very nice and certainly worthy of COTM! Do you have any detailed pics of the install or closeups of the way the fasteners attach the flares? Nice style!


http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...&hl=purists cw people look away&st=0
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post Dec 7 2013, 02:41 PM
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QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Dec 7 2013, 11:59 AM) *

QUOTE(mgp4591 @ Dec 6 2013, 07:21 PM) *

QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Dec 6 2013, 08:12 PM) *

QRS fiberglass with Dzus fasteners.

Very nice and certainly worthy of COTM! Do you have any detailed pics of the install or closeups of the way the fasteners attach the flares? Nice style!


http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...&hl=purists cw people look away&st=0

Thanks Elliot, very helpful and gives me lots of options. And if I were to screw up the metal work on my body I've always got hope to fit it with fenders similar to yours or others. Thanks!
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post Dec 7 2013, 04:18 PM
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QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Dec 7 2013, 11:59 AM) *

QUOTE(mgp4591 @ Dec 6 2013, 07:21 PM) *

QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Dec 6 2013, 08:12 PM) *

QRS fiberglass with Dzus fasteners.

Very nice and certainly worthy of COTM! Do you have any detailed pics of the install or closeups of the way the fasteners attach the flares? Nice style!


http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...&hl=purists cw people look away&st=0

Thanks Elliot, very helpful and gives me lots of options. And if I were to screw up the metal work on my body I've always got hope to fit it with fenders similar to yours or others. Thanks!

I was also wondering if you've experienced any buffeting or cracking of the fiberglass due to air pressure building up in the flares (as big as they are) and would venting prevent this, making it more aerodynamic? Something to think about at 120 plus...
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post Dec 7 2013, 04:27 PM
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You've got more things to worry about at 120mph+, like the back end wanting to lift off the ground!
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post Dec 7 2013, 05:14 PM
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A few years ago, I made these from the front fenders of a 91 Pontaic Grand Prix. I bought them new and I recall thet they were inexpensive. Never did get them on the car...

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They were too long, so after I cut out the flare, I shortened it by taking aout about a 1.5" piece put of the middle. Looks like a good fit same squarish shape as the 914 fenders and the same width edge. Depends on how you fit them, you will get 215 under them for sure, and maybe 225s.

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post Dec 7 2013, 06:51 PM
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QUOTE(carr914 @ Dec 7 2013, 03:27 PM) *

You've got more things to worry about at 120mph+, like the back end wanting to lift off the ground!

I think I've got that part figured out... don't need to be flyin' around at that speed!
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post Dec 7 2013, 07:21 PM
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QUOTE(mgp4591 @ Dec 7 2013, 01:41 PM) *

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QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Dec 6 2013, 08:12 PM) *

QRS fiberglass with Dzus fasteners.

Very nice and certainly worthy of COTM! Do you have any detailed pics of the install or closeups of the way the fasteners attach the flares? Nice style!


http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...&hl=purists cw people look away&st=0

Thanks Elliot, very helpful and gives me lots of options. And if I were to screw up the metal work on my body I've always got hope to fit it with fenders similar to yours or others. Thanks!

I was also wondering if you've experienced any buffeting or cracking of the fiberglass due to air pressure building up in the flares (as big as they are) and would venting prevent this, making it more aerodynamic? Something to think about at 120 plus...

So far, so good. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Dec 7 2013, 09:49 PM
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post Dec 8 2013, 01:56 AM
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Here's my car. Steel SC flares front and rear. Bodywork by Scott Yeaman. 7" rims in front, 8" in the rear.

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post Dec 9 2013, 01:47 AM
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At the risk of offending everyone possible, I still don't understand why people graft on fenders from a completely different era or generation or brand/model. It might seem cool at the moment, but step back later and look at it again... It's just looks wonky. SC is bad enough, but Rabbit and Grand Prix get progressively horrible.
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post Dec 9 2013, 05:35 AM
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post Dec 9 2013, 08:06 AM
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these are nice...

thanks Jim...you beat me to it!

Steel GT flares on Huey.

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post Dec 9 2013, 11:24 AM
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At the risk of offending everyone possible, I still don't understand why people graft on fenders from a completely different era or generation or brand/model. It might seem cool at the moment, but step back later and look at it again... It's just looks wonky. SC is bad enough, but Rabbit and Grand Prix get progressively horrible.

I think some other types from other cars may work but really haven't seen any that do. The visual balance is so important on these cars, that's why I wanted to get as many perspectives as possible. I've seen some interesting ideas!
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