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Posted by: Britain Smith Mar 2 2012, 03:28 PM

I am at the point in my project where I need to determine which 914 bodywork to go with to fit my larger tires. I did some searching thru old threads trying to determine a good measurements, but was unable to answer all my questions. Therefore, we need to collaborate and build a database on what is available out there and associated measurements.

Posted by: Britain Smith Mar 2 2012, 03:28 PM

1. Sheridan (Ultimate 914 Bodywork)
Website: http://sheridanmotorsports.com/porsche914.html

Standard Version
Front:
Total Width: 70 3/4" Wide.
Measurement off inner fender well: ?
Wider than stock: ?

Rear
Total Width: 72" Wide.
Measurement off inner fender well: ?
Wider than stock: ?

Widebody Version:
Front:
Total Width: 76" Wide.
Measurement off inner fender well: ?
Wider than stock: ?

Rear
Total Width: 77" Wide.
Measurement off inner fender well: ?
Wider than stock: ?

Posted by: Britain Smith Mar 2 2012, 04:05 PM

2. American International Racing (AIR)
Website: http://www.americaninternationalracing.com/

SCCA Version:

Front:
Total Width: ?
Measurement off inner fender well: ?
Wider than stock: 5"
Rear
Total Width: ?
Measurement off inner fender well: ?
Wider than stock: 7"



Group 5 Version:

Front:
Total Width: ?
Measurement off inner fender well: ?
Rear
Total Width: ?
Measurement off inner fender well: ?

Posted by: Andyrew Mar 2 2012, 04:23 PM

Should measure the HPH stuff? Its not in this category of width though.. Just slightly larger than GT.

Posted by: Britain Smith Mar 2 2012, 04:45 PM

3. High Performance House (HPH)
Website: http://www.highperformancehouse.com/

Front:
Total Width: ?
Measurement off inner fender well: 14 3/4 - 15"
Wider than stock: ?


Rear
Total Width: ?
Measurement off inner fender well: ?
Wider than stock: ?

Rears Installed:

Posted by: Britain Smith Mar 2 2012, 04:53 PM

Yes, please do. I really need the front measurements as I think my new set-up might fit under the HPH front flares.

-Britain

Posted by: SirAndy Mar 2 2012, 07:16 PM

^^^ This is just plain sexy ... I love Rogers car ...

Posted by: Andyrew Mar 5 2012, 10:26 PM

Bumping this to remind me to take measurements..

Posted by: Britain Smith Mar 6 2012, 11:16 AM

4. GT Racing
Website: http://gt-racing.com/products-page/914-parts/

Front:
Total Width: ?
Measurement off inner fender well: ?
Wider than stock: ?


Rear
Total Width: ?
Measurement off inner fender well: ?
Wider than stock: ?
**Spoke to the guy at GT-Racing and he indicated that their rear fenders at 3" wider than a stock 914/6 GT flare.

Posted by: Britain Smith Mar 6 2012, 11:16 AM

5. QRS Fiberglass
Website: http://www.qrsfiberglass.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=10&zenid=otup39lhrcksol12lcm1h3c0f4

Front:
Total Width: ?
Measurement off inner fender well: ?
Wider than stock: ?


Rear
Total Width: ?
Measurement off inner fender well: ?
Wider than stock: ?

Posted by: SirAndy Mar 6 2012, 12:39 PM

I didn't know you were considering the GT look ...

I have a set of extra wide GT flares (at McMark's shop) that i could measure.

I'll be using those for my Fikse wheels.
Front: 9x17 with 245-45
Rear: 11x17 with 315-35

Not sure if that would be enough for you ...

Posted by: Britain Smith Mar 6 2012, 01:33 PM

I hadn't really considered the GT look before, but I need something to cover my new wheel set-up. Surprisingly the wheel don't stick out as far on the new suspension as they did on the old set-up. However, I have no real reference to how wide I need since most people reference the wheel size that will fit.

Here are the front and rear views of the wheels on my car.

Posted by: Britain Smith Mar 6 2012, 09:29 PM

Ok, here are some numbers measured today off a stock 914, a factory M71 flared car, and my car.

Stock 914:
Front:
Measurement off inner fender well: 13.75"
Rear:
Measurement off inner fender well: 9.75"

Factory Flared 914/6:
Front:
Measurement off inner fender well: 15.75"
Rear:
Measurement off inner fender well: 11.75"

My Chassis Requirements:
Front:
Measurement off inner fender well: 15.0"
Rear:
Measurement off inner fender well: 15.0"

Posted by: Andyrew Mar 6 2012, 11:06 PM

My HPH fronts look around 14 3/4 - 15", I'll get the rears later as I cant really get a tape in there at the moment.

Posted by: Britain Smith Mar 6 2012, 11:20 PM

Hmmmm...that means that the HPH fronts would work on my chassis. I might end up making my own set of wider HPH looking rears...we shall see.

-Britain

Posted by: Andyrew Mar 7 2012, 12:24 AM

Worse case, you could offset the fender till you were sure it gave you enough room.

With 255's on the front I cant run as low as I'd like... I went drifting the other day and had to raise the front end about an inch to avoid rubbing.

Posted by: Britain Smith Mar 7 2012, 12:51 PM

Do you have a good picture of the HPH fronts mounted on your car?

-Britain

Posted by: Andyrew Mar 7 2012, 12:58 PM

Well I have 15 pages in my progress and paint thread... But heres one I dont think i've posted...





Attached thumbnail(s)

Posted by: Andyrew Mar 7 2012, 01:03 PM

And a couple from my thread.

Posted by: Britain Smith Mar 8 2012, 05:23 PM

Does anyone have any experience with the GT-Racing stuff?

Their website indicates that the rear flares can take up to a 12" wide tire. Does anyone run these?

http://gt-racing.com/products-page/914-parts/914-gt-qtr-panels/

-Britain

Posted by: Britain Smith Mar 8 2012, 05:50 PM

5. Rennspeed Motorsports
Website: http://www.rennspd.com/index.asp

Front:
http://www.rennspd.com/Products.asp?Task=STD&ModID=13&catID=5
Total Width: ?
Measurement off inner fender well: ?
Wider than stock: ?


Rear:
http://www.rennspd.com/Products.asp?Task=STD&ModID=13&catID=7
Total Width: ?
Measurement off inner fender well: ?
Wider than stock: ?

Posted by: Britain Smith Mar 12 2012, 01:37 PM

I added pictures for the GT-Racing rear flares. I spoke to the guy over there today and he indicated that their rear flare was 3" wider than a stock GT flare.

-Britain

Posted by: Britain Smith May 18 2012, 12:38 PM

It has been a while, but I wanted to update this thread with pictures of my final set-up.

I went with QRS Fiberglass front fenders widened about 1.5" and GT-Racing Rear Fenders. I will get the body clearance numbers this weekend as you can't really use my wheel widths as a reference because of I not running struts or swing-arm suspension any more.

Posted by: polo classic May 25 2012, 10:02 AM

is F-S-H available in the US?
http://www.f-s-h.com/contents/de/d129_914_GT.html

http://www.f-s-h.com/contents/de/d119_914_wide_body.html