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Posted by: Mikey914 Apr 18 2012, 10:58 AM

I've been working on these for a bit and looks like I got these figured out and will have a set installed Saturday when I have some time. I'll be cutting these Friday for the test fit.

Also looking at an option to allow for a rubberedge so there will be a better seal and reduce any vibration noise. Might add $3-4 per liner but I need to install to see how well it works.

Right now I'm looking at having production available after WCR may have a few sets before pending the test fit. Also will have additional material available to modify for the flared cars that will require the installer to cut the contour and glue to the stock.

if you are interested let me know here.


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Posted by: vsg914 Apr 18 2012, 11:02 AM

1 set here for sure. Possibly more

Posted by: mharmon Apr 18 2012, 11:18 AM

I'm in for 1 set for a flared car

Posted by: Scott S Apr 18 2012, 11:44 AM

Does anyone have any detailed pics of the installation process and the end result? I have always been a bit worried about getting star cracks in my glass flairs - this may be a great option.

Thanks!!!

Posted by: zonedoubt Apr 18 2012, 11:45 AM

I'm interested once I see what they look like installed and have an idea of how they fasten.

Posted by: VoPo914 Apr 18 2012, 12:39 PM

I'm in for a set when they become available! Thanks!!!

Posted by: sixnotfour Apr 18 2012, 12:48 PM

1 set

Posted by: JRust Apr 18 2012, 12:54 PM

I'm in for a set on a flared car

Posted by: StratPlayer Apr 18 2012, 01:24 PM

This is how they fasten to the car


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Posted by: gothspeed Apr 18 2012, 02:37 PM

QUOTE(JRust @ Apr 18 2012, 11:54 AM)

Posted by: pjhaun Apr 18 2012, 03:29 PM

I need a set for flared wheel wells.
Thank You!!!!
Phillip J. Haun
Oak Harbor, WA.

Posted by: pdlightning Apr 19 2012, 12:04 AM

I am in for a flaired set also, thanks.

Posted by: rwilner Apr 19 2012, 06:15 AM

I am in but would like to see installed pics 1st

thanks!

Posted by: nathansnathan Apr 19 2012, 06:57 AM

I'm in for a set.

Posted by: rdauenhauer Apr 19 2012, 08:47 AM

Id be interested but id also like to see them installed.

Posted by: Marty Yeoman Apr 19 2012, 01:36 PM

QUOTE(rwilner @ Apr 19 2012, 05:15 AM)

Posted by: Mikey914 Apr 20 2012, 05:39 PM

I got the prototypes cut. They we're a little more difficult to cut, but turned out nicely. I was playing around with the fit, but really need the clips to hold the in correctly.

Unfortunately my plastics guy got me the white plastic instead of black, but shouldn't matter as they will not be seen. Making up some clips and mounting tomorrow.

May bring a few pairs to WCR if all works out. Would like to see variations on flairs and how these can be modified to accomidate them.

-Mark


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Posted by: Socalandy Apr 20 2012, 07:31 PM

looks great

Posted by: StratPlayer Apr 20 2012, 07:38 PM

very cool

Posted by: Mikey914 Apr 23 2012, 01:44 AM

Spent the day fighting my car but did get the fronts test fit. I'm trying to to figure out the rears as they don't seel to fit quite right, but it's been a long day.
Here's a few pix


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Posted by: Mikey914 Apr 23 2012, 02:25 AM

The only problem I can see is that these would not sit down low enough in the well to protect the fenders fot those that wanted them to protect fender flares.

Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 4 2012, 11:31 AM

Updated the original thread by mistake. The issue with the rears (from what I can see) is they appear to bee to short or not wide enough. I elected to look at widening them and mounted a test piece to check the fit. I figured out that I can put a slight concave to the part by offsetting the rivet about 1/4" and I really like the shape it made when it's installed. It picks up the edge of the trunk area and fits nicely against the fender. I just need to road test these, but I'm happy with the way it fits. Kind of funny, I would have just thought of making these flat and not trying to add a coutour here, but it's almost like I planned it.

I need to road test these and I'll release them for the GB. I have made up 15 sets, so I'm glad that the fix, is actually an improvement. It also means that for those with flairs I can ship extra material and you can install an extra lip to protect your flairs using the same technique.




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Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 4 2012, 11:32 AM

Installed


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Posted by: TargaToy Jun 4 2012, 08:35 PM

I really like this idea.

Have you experimented with liners for the rear of the rear fenders--to protect the areas above the tail lights?

I recently had to graft in the rear section of the rear quarter and now the area inside the "point" of the rear fender is open...and downhill for stuff to collect in.

Posted by: cary Jun 5 2012, 09:09 AM

I'm in for 2 sets.

Posted by: Tedman5 Jun 5 2012, 01:46 PM

In for one set.

Posted by: jim_hoyland Oct 7 2012, 07:47 PM

I really like my wheel well liners. Installed them several months ago. The liners keep the road muck out of the turn signal bucket area and the cavity just aft of the doors. Installation was a snap and I modified my retaining brackets for quick removal.

Thanks for bringing this terrific product out...

Posted by: sixnotfour Oct 7 2012, 11:18 PM

How do we get em ?

Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 8 2012, 06:32 AM

I just need to make up the modifications to mount these I can do so this ween as I have a few of these that I can get out the door.
-Mark

I'll post more on this Wed.
Thx

Posted by: jim_hoyland May 12 2013, 07:25 PM

Are the liners currently available ?

Posted by: cary Jan 30 2014, 09:01 AM

As I'm working on my project upside down I was wondering if these ever came out of prototype yet?

Posted by: Mikey914 Jan 30 2014, 12:38 PM

WOW,
Your ears must be burning. We are actually working on getting the fit and mounting worked out now. I was hoping to have news to post on the weekend. Give me a few days and I'll have this worked out.
-Mark

Posted by: jim_hoyland Jan 30 2014, 01:30 PM

We'll worth it My liners are holding up well and I'm no longer getting crud collecting by the doors or turnsignal buckets.

Posted by: edrotol Jan 30 2014, 01:42 PM

QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Apr 18 2012, 09:58 AM)

Posted by: StratPlayer Jan 30 2014, 01:56 PM

I've had fender well liners on my car for about 10 yrs. now, never had any problems with them. I didn't glue them at all, I installed them using the clips that came with them,,, I see mikey is putting clips on them. The install is easy using the clips.

Posted by: Harpo Jan 30 2014, 05:36 PM

Posted by: Mark Henry Jan 30 2014, 06:40 PM

Any Canadians interested?
Might be able to do a group shipping deal.

Posted by: Mikey914 Jan 30 2014, 09:27 PM

QUOTE(jim_hoyland @ Jan 30 2014, 11:30 AM)

Posted by: eitnurg Jan 31 2014, 04:42 AM

Put me down for a flared set.

Posted by: sgetsiv Feb 9 2014, 06:03 PM

I'll take a set as well when you're ready. No flares here.

Thank you,

Steve

Posted by: Mikey914 Jan 14 2015, 08:11 PM

Spent some time with Carry today working out the bugs on these. We are making some minor modifications and will be producing these this next week Pictures to follow tonight.

Thanks all for your patience, and Carry for providing a lift and nice space to work out the details today.

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Posted by: sixnotfour Jan 14 2015, 11:07 PM

QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jan 14 2015, 07:05 PM)

Posted by: sixnotfour Jan 14 2015, 11:08 PM

Posted by: Mikey914 Jan 14 2015, 11:49 PM

Got the rears fitted today. We had some old patterns and the rear was pretty close. I like way it came together. The only issue That I can see is that rear fender well, in the front has the clip behind the liner making it harder to install. There is an opening to address the screw used to attach the end of the rocker panel. I plan to make the hardware available as an option, for those that want to replace while you are there

All in all a good fit. A lift made it easier. but can be done on the ground.


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Posted by: Mikey914 Jan 15 2015, 12:15 AM

The fronts did fit, but we are making an adjustment to add a little more material as there was a section that could use a little extra material. I will be checking the fit on mine tomorrow. This is Cary's car, so I will be checking my fit to assure there is minimal variation on these.
Pics on the front tomorrow evening, and I'll open up the GB. The cost did go up about $6 on materials, but for those that have posted on this threads prior to this, I will honor the original GB price.

Posted by: Mikey914 Jan 16 2015, 12:17 AM

As promised,
We got the fronts fitted, and here it is.
Drivers front - front mount


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Posted by: Mikey914 Jan 16 2015, 12:20 AM

Front fender aft


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Posted by: Mikey914 Jan 16 2015, 12:23 AM

Top of wheel well


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Posted by: partsman Jan 16 2015, 07:13 AM

I'm in for a set...no flares

Eric

Posted by: StratPlayer Jan 16 2015, 09:36 AM

Very glad to see this project coming along. These are a great addition to your teener.

Posted by: Mikey914 Nov 23 2016, 05:06 AM

Did another run of these and will be adding to my Black Friday items. $88 for a set of all 4!

Reg $110

Posted by: GeorgeRud Nov 23 2016, 10:58 AM

Do they work with the GT flares?

Posted by: 3d914 Nov 23 2016, 12:19 PM

QUOTE(GeorgeRud @ Nov 23 2016, 09:58 AM)

Posted by: Mikey914 Nov 23 2016, 06:50 PM

Yes, with modification. I can include additional material so you can make a perfect fit. The material is stout enough that it can be pop riveted easily onto the main parts.

Posted by: eitnurg Nov 24 2016, 04:07 PM

I don't wish to rain on anyone's parade, but as I have fitted these to a car with flared arches, can I sound a note of caution here.
Cutting & riveting the "additional material" is laborious and results in a distinctly home-made item. I ended up using the standard liners as a basis for templates for widened items, which I then cut out of a new sheet of plastic material, an online supplier having matched a sample. Some of the original fastenings worked fine: others I had to re-make as the locations were different. Bit no hardship, and then eBay then found a willing purchaser of the original narrow liners.
A bit more messing around, but a much more professional looking installation, and something every 914 should have. There are enough cars around with flared arches: surely a one-off exercise with templates is feasible?

Posted by: jmill Nov 25 2016, 09:36 AM

It sounds easy but all flare installs are not the same. From how high they are mounted, how far fore or aft to even if they are FG or steel is all different. About the only way to make it happen in one piece is to provide the material and have the buyer make a template and cut to fit. Some aren't that handy or patient. Mikes solution is a good option for them.

Posted by: Mikey914 Nov 25 2016, 01:01 PM

John hit the nail on the head. I can't make ??? variations cost effectively. If you don't mind paying a couple hundred dollars to have custom ones made, the modification is the best alternative.

By the way these are open now.
Found a few items didn't publish at midnight.