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> Fender flares..., How many types have you seen? Pics please!
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post Dec 9 2013, 12:33 PM
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Finding flares that flows with the 914 lines is hard. Personally I think the GT flares look a bit too much like fenders of a US dually pick up (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Dec 9 2013, 12:47 PM
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Personally I think the GT flares look a bit too much like fenders of a US dually pick up (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

That they do ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

But i have to say, the stock GT flares have been growing on me over the years. Interestingly enough at about the same rate that the 916 look has grown uglier.
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post Dec 9 2013, 12:51 PM
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QUOTE(polo classic @ Dec 9 2013, 10:33 AM) *

Finding flares that flows with the 914 lines is hard. Personally I think the GT flares look a bit too much like fenders of a US dually pick up (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

I agree, the biggest reason they are so widely used and accepted, is because they are factory design with a racing heritage. that and they do have a fairly good proportion that suits the rest of the body.

I do like the flares jim kelly posted. They are awesome but IMO slightly over the top for street use, but perfect for track use (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


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post Dec 9 2013, 12:55 PM
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Not that they're much of a flare, but I get 225's on 8" rim under them.

Flares by BFH (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) and a big ol' pry bar... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)

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post Dec 9 2013, 01:07 PM
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QUOTE(jhadler @ Dec 9 2013, 10:55 AM) *

Not that they're much of a flare, but I get 225's on 8" rim under them.

Flares by BFH (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) and a big ol' pry bar... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)

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Awesome! What tire profile and wheel diameter on those 225s? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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post Dec 9 2013, 02:22 PM
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225/45-15 Hoosiers on 15x8 wheels with 4-7/8" backspacing.

Only very minor rubbing at full lock or full suspension load.

I have, in my imaginary plan to finish the car, an idea to go to 15x10's and run the big ol' 275's. But the reality of the project says "HA!" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) , and I think that I'll be on 225's for a while once (if) I get it running again.

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Awesome! What tire profile and wheel diameter on those 225s? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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post Dec 9 2013, 03:17 PM
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QUOTE(jhadler @ Dec 9 2013, 12:22 PM) *

225/45-15 Hoosiers on 15x8 wheels with 4-7/8" backspacing.

Only very minor rubbing at full lock or full suspension load.

I have, in my imaginary plan to finish the car, an idea to go to 15x10's and run the big ol' 275's. But the reality of the project says "HA!" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) , and I think that I'll be on 225's for a while once (if) I get it running again.

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Cool! Thanks for the info (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) !! IMO 225s are plenty wide in the rear (it is what 80s era 911 Carreras ran stock (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) ) ...... I will be running slightly widened GT flares and will be running the same 225 width (probably 225/45-16) ...... the fact you fit 225s into a narrow body is fantastic ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Dec 9 2013, 03:52 PM
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QUOTE(jhadler @ Dec 9 2013, 02:22 PM) *

225/45-15 Hoosiers on 15x8 wheels with 4-7/8" backspacing.

Only very minor rubbing at full lock or full suspension load.

I have, in my imaginary plan to finish the car, an idea to go to 15x10's and run the big ol' 275's. But the reality of the project says "HA!" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) , and I think that I'll be on 225's for a while once (if) I get it running again.

-Josh

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Awesome! What tire profile and wheel diameter on those 225s? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)




I'm running 225s front and 275s rear. You can make em fit with 9 inch fenders but its tight. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post Dec 10 2013, 01:15 AM
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QUOTE(polo classic @ Dec 9 2013, 11:33 AM) *

Finding flares that flows with the 914 lines is hard. Personally I think the GT flares look a bit too much like fenders of a US dually pick up (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

That's why I wanted input on different styles- the GT flared look boxy but on some cars they look better than on others, almost like the color makes a difference. And it does, but it shouldn't. A body style should look good and balanced whatever the color. I want to do 225s and 245s, maybe even 265s and have it look like it was designed that way.
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post Dec 10 2013, 01:19 AM
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QUOTE(Woody @ Dec 9 2013, 02:52 PM) *

QUOTE(jhadler @ Dec 9 2013, 02:22 PM) *

225/45-15 Hoosiers on 15x8 wheels with 4-7/8" backspacing.

Only very minor rubbing at full lock or full suspension load.

I have, in my imaginary plan to finish the car, an idea to go to 15x10's and run the big ol' 275's. But the reality of the project says "HA!" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) , and I think that I'll be on 225's for a while once (if) I get it running again.

-Josh

QUOTE(gothspeed @ Dec 9 2013, 12:07 PM) *

Awesome! What tire profile and wheel diameter on those 225s? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)




I'm running 225s front and 275s rear. You can make em fit with 9 inch fenders but its tight. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

I'm sure you've posted pics, but I haven't seen what flares you have. GTs?
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post Dec 10 2013, 05:53 AM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Dec 9 2013, 01:47 PM) *

QUOTE(polo classic @ Dec 9 2013, 10:33 AM) *
Personally I think the GT flares look a bit too much like fenders of a US dually pick up (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

That they do ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

But i have to say, the stock GT flares have been growing on me over the years. Interestingly enough at about the same rate that the 916 look has grown uglier.
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post Dec 10 2013, 08:12 PM
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QUOTE(mgp4591 @ Dec 10 2013, 01:19 AM) *

QUOTE(Woody @ Dec 9 2013, 02:52 PM) *

QUOTE(jhadler @ Dec 9 2013, 02:22 PM) *

225/45-15 Hoosiers on 15x8 wheels with 4-7/8" backspacing.

Only very minor rubbing at full lock or full suspension load.

I have, in my imaginary plan to finish the car, an idea to go to 15x10's and run the big ol' 275's. But the reality of the project says "HA!" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) , and I think that I'll be on 225's for a while once (if) I get it running again.

-Josh

QUOTE(gothspeed @ Dec 9 2013, 12:07 PM) *

Awesome! What tire profile and wheel diameter on those 225s? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)




I'm running 225s front and 275s rear. You can make em fit with 9 inch fenders but its tight. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

I'm sure you've posted pics, but I haven't seen what flares you have. GTs?



Glass GT flares from rennspeed.


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post Dec 10 2013, 08:20 PM
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post Jan 16 2014, 01:31 PM
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I wonder if Ford Escort Mk1 Zakspeed arches would look good?

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post Jan 16 2014, 04:50 PM
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My neighbor gave me a cd with a bunch of vintage Porsches running Laguna back in the 70s. I like the look of these flares. Only time I have ever seen this type.





Nice!


That was Bill Cuddy's car. It was an ex-Ginther car. How do I know? I worked on it for several years. It was sold when he acquired an ex Roy Woods McLaren 8E and then highly modified but I don't have a picture of it in it's present state.
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post Jan 16 2014, 05:37 PM
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I've been looking at the flares on the early 70's Camaros from Motion Performance too. They're kind of a bubble flare, almost what you see on the back of the Singer 911 creations and that may look good with the squared off fender lines we have.
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post Jan 16 2014, 06:55 PM
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Not that i would cut up my teener as i like her as she is, but if i had another......
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