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Posted by: mgp4591 Nov 22 2013, 10:07 AM
I'm looking for something a little different than the standard 914-6 flares we see. They do look good, but are there other options that are more unique?
Posted by: HalfMoon Nov 22 2013, 10:13 AM
I'm looking for something a little different than the standard 914-6 flares we see. They do look good, but are there other options that are more unique?
Mines got a Sheridan kit.
Posted by: Michael N Nov 22 2013, 11:14 AM
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.
Posted by: mgp4591 Nov 22 2013, 11:34 AM
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.
I like the look with the outer rib on the flare, looks more like a narrow body theme. I've seen alot of the Sheridan and IMSA type including the Patrick Motorsports cars and they all look good, but I'm looking for something out of the ordinary that doesn't look too strange.
Posted by: boxsterfan Nov 22 2013, 11:45 AM
http://www.europeancarweb.com/features/epcp_1001_modified_1972_porsche_914/photo_07.html
I like the treatment on this car. Looks like nothing (or barely rolled) on the fronts and rear looks so nice and smooth.
Posted by: jimkelly Nov 22 2013, 12:03 PM
tangerine
http://www.tangerineracing.com/exterior_panels.htm
Posted by: Woody Nov 22 2013, 12:06 PM
Posted by: SirAndy Nov 22 2013, 12:40 PM
Rabbit flares ...
Posted by: matthepcat Nov 22 2013, 01:04 PM
^^ Looks Like Yeaman Auto Body ^^
Posted by: SirAndy Nov 22 2013, 01:28 PM
That's probably because it is ...
Posted by: ruby914 Nov 22 2013, 04:05 PM
Just found this.
What ever happened to this car?
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=63017&hl=neo914&st=20
EDIT: 
found it, For those of you who haven't followed the thread, "neo914 concept" link is in my signature. All details are in individual thread links.
Posted by: carr914 Nov 23 2013, 02:10 AM
Posted by: MoveQik Nov 23 2013, 08:39 AM
Not welded in flares but cut, pulled and smoothed out again. I allows me to run 16x8's out back.
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Posted by: Cairo94507 Nov 23 2013, 08:55 AM
I would do the Tangerine Racing flares - I love them so much. I kinda wish I had another 914 just so I could do those flares- they are truly art.
Here you go: http://www.tangerineracing.com/exterior_panels.htm
Posted by: brant Nov 23 2013, 08:57 AM
There is the Rayco style too
and like Mikes Extremely well done custom flares...
there are lesser custom jobs:
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Posted by: Mike Bellis Nov 23 2013, 09:56 AM
Mine used to have steel 930 flares...
Now is has these...
Posted by: 396 Nov 23 2013, 10:44 AM
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!
Posted by: gothspeed Nov 23 2013, 04:36 PM
Not welded in flares but cut, pulled and smoothed out again. I allows me to run 16x8's out back.
Are those 951/944 16x8s in the rear?
Posted by: MoveQik Nov 23 2013, 04:39 PM
Not welded in flares but cut, pulled and smoothed out again. I allows me to run 16x8's out back.
Are those 951/944 16x8s in the rear?
Yup.
Posted by: r_towle Nov 23 2013, 04:42 PM
Ewwww
Posted by: sixnotfour Nov 23 2013, 07:07 PM
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Posted by: Rand Nov 23 2013, 07:15 PM
Bontempi....
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Posted by: sixnotfour Nov 23 2013, 07:20 PM
Not welded in flares but cut, pulled and smoothed out again. I allows me to run 16x8's out back.
Boss that Looks Stout !!
Posted by: effutuo101 Nov 23 2013, 08:03 PM
Here is an after picture from all of the work Jeff did on post 21
He does great work.
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Posted by: scotty b Nov 23 2013, 08:36 PM
Evil flares
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Posted by: Rand Nov 23 2013, 08:39 PM
Here is an after picture from all of the work Jeff did on post 21
He does great work.
Stellar work from the PNW crew on that one. I just can't get used to it. If you are going to flare, then mean it. Those are like dimples. No offense intended. Dimples are cute.
Posted by: anderssj Nov 23 2013, 08:48 PM
Evil flares
Wow, really NICE work Scott
Posted by: Rand Nov 23 2013, 08:53 PM
Here is an after picture from all of the work Jeff did on post 21
He does great work.
Stellar work from the PNW crew on that one. I just can't get used to it. If you are going to flare, then mean it. Those are like dimples. No offense intended. Dimples are cute.
It's all about taste. My personal taste is, if you need a little extra fender room, then stretching the stock fender like a muscular bulge looks great. Doing a wonky fender flare looks funky.
How big do you want to go?
Posted by: Cairo94507 Nov 23 2013, 10:14 PM
Scotty- The flares look perfect. Solves the problem while maintaining the original body lines/look.
Posted by: Andyrew Nov 23 2013, 10:24 PM
Another angle of the Bontempi flares, but molded. Shows the shape of the front and rear. 
Posted by: drive-ability Nov 24 2013, 12:35 AM
I saw a car with flairs just like this in Pick a part Anaheim ca. just last week !!!
Posted by: drive-ability Nov 24 2013, 12:45 AM
The tail lights are moved 2 inches to the outside of the car. The rear is 4 inches wider. I am using the factory bumper just extended to fit. 
Posted by: Cairo94507 Nov 24 2013, 08:16 AM
I love that you widened it and moved the tail lights outward to keep the stock look. That is going to one bad ass car.
Posted by: sixnotfour Nov 24 2013, 10:51 AM
Note to self- Rand is Rant King.....Dares Not to be Different..
Back to your Cubical
Posted by: Rand Nov 24 2013, 11:27 AM
Note to self- Rand is Rant King.....Dares Not to be Different..
Back to your Cubical
I should say, I have huge respect for that build, even if I didn't like the flares. It's all personal taste. I like the factory GT flares, a simple stretch, Bontempi, and Tangerine. The other styles just don't look right to me. To each his own.
Oh, and always huge props to John Kelly and his work.
Posted by: OmaPossu Nov 24 2013, 11:47 AM
Posted by: Matt Romanowski Nov 24 2013, 12:55 PM
Nobody has a picture of SC flairs on a Teener?
Posted by: r_towle Nov 24 2013, 03:07 PM
Note to self- Rand is Rant King.....Dares Not to be Different..
Back to your Cubical
It's a Randrantification.
Posted by: nolift914 Nov 24 2013, 03:27 PM
http://s288.photobucket.com/user/tmehta914/media/DSC06114_zpsdac2afc5.jpg.html
http://s288.photobucket.com/user/tmehta914/media/1266571_10151810924496941_1541428237_o_zpsa2c75b24.jpg.htmlhttp://s288.photobucket.com/user/tmehta914/media/914001_zps1beb3bac.jpg.html
With SC flairs on rear
Posted by: Gary Nov 24 2013, 03:42 PM
Nobody has a picture of SC flairs on a Teener?
OK
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Posted by: polo classic Nov 24 2013, 04:07 PM
For some reason I belive 993 GT2-styre flares would look good
Posted by: barefoot Nov 24 2013, 04:31 PM
Here's mine - all glass:
Posted by: Spoke Nov 24 2013, 04:39 PM
BFH... 
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Posted by: gothspeed Nov 24 2013, 09:17 PM
Not welded in flares but cut, pulled and smoothed out again. I allows me to run 16x8's out back.
Are those 951/944 16x8s in the rear?
Yup.
Cool!!! What size tires are you running .... the profiles look 'just right'! ....
Posted by: MoveQik Nov 24 2013, 09:55 PM
Not welded in flares but cut, pulled and smoothed out again. I allows me to run 16x8's out back.
Are those 951/944 16x8s in the rear?
Yup.
Cool!!! What size tires are you running .... the profiles look 'just right'! ....
Thanks. I can't even begin to add up how many hours are into those fenders. It was really important to me to keep the factory lip and arch in place while still getting them stretched enough to fit the wider wheels. At the end of the day the body shop is very proud of their work but I'm not convinced they would ever work on another car for me. But it was worth it IMHO. I got the exact "look" that I wanted. The tires are 225/50/16's
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Posted by: sixnotfour Nov 24 2013, 10:47 PM
uh 245/45 x 16
Posted by: MoveQik Nov 24 2013, 10:56 PM
uh 245/45 x 16
Uhhhhh....no. Those tires had a date code of 1999 with sidewalls that were covered in cracks. So they were replaced with these. A 245/45 is not a very common tire and these have almost the exact physical dimensions. I was surprised to see the variance between different manufacturers on the same size tire. That said, I still got a smoking deal on the wheels.
Posted by: sixnotfour Nov 24 2013, 11:15 PM
oh my bad..they do look bigger than 225's... I thought we would party like its 1999
Posted by: mgp4591 Nov 25 2013, 11:01 AM
Here is an after picture from all of the work Jeff did on post 21
He does great work.
Stellar work from the PNW crew on that one. I just can't get used to it. If you are going to flare, then mean it. Those are like dimples. No offense intended. Dimples are cute.
It's all about taste. My personal taste is, if you need a little extra fender room, then stretching the stock fender like a muscular bulge looks great. Doing a wonky fender flare looks funky.
How big do you want to go?
I was thinking at least 245/40-17, possibly 265's for the rear and 225/50's for the front. Nothing real radical and keeping alot of the look and opening of the stock body, i.e. no round flares. I think the body needs the stock fender opening for visual balance but I want the rubber. Tangerine flares look good but pricey- same with Sheridan. I've got some cutouts from a GT install a buddy did (he does great work) and I'm thinking of working them in somehow...
Posted by: gothspeed Nov 25 2013, 11:41 PM
Not welded in flares but cut, pulled and smoothed out again. I allows me to run 16x8's out back.
Are those 951/944 16x8s in the rear?
Yup.
Cool!!! What size tires are you running .... the profiles look 'just right'! ....
Thanks. I can't even begin to add up how many hours are into those fenders. It was really important to me to keep the factory lip and arch in place while still getting them stretched enough to fit the wider wheels. At the end of the day the body shop is very proud of their work but I'm not convinced they would ever work on another car for me. But it was worth it IMHO. I got the exact "look" that I wanted. The tires are 225/50/16's
BTW are those 951/944 16 x 7s on the front?
Posted by: rick 918-S Nov 26 2013, 07:11 AM
Steel flares stretched and reshaped
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Posted by: gothspeed Nov 27 2013, 12:41 AM
Awesome pics!!! Keep posting em' .....
Posted by: chrisz01 Nov 27 2013, 09:32 AM
I have no idea were these flairs came from. I bought the car with them on. I believe the other 914 is an original 914-6 GT
Posted by: kid914 Nov 27 2013, 06:06 PM
I'm looking for something a little different than the standard 914-6 flares we see. They do look good, but are there other options that are more unique?
Mines got a Sheridan kit.
Where did you get the rear ducktail spoiler?
Posted by: kid914 Nov 27 2013, 06:06 PM
I'm looking for something a little different than the standard 914-6 flares we see. They do look good, but are there other options that are more unique?
Mines got a Sheridan kit.
Where did you get the rear ducktail spoiler?
Posted by: carr914 Nov 27 2013, 08:16 PM
I'm looking for something a little different than the standard 914-6 flares we see. They do look good, but are there other options that are more unique?
Mines got a Sheridan kit.
Where did you get the rear ducktail spoiler?
That's made by Roger Sheridan
Posted by: kid914 Nov 27 2013, 09:21 PM
Thanks carr914
Posted by: carr914 Nov 28 2013, 06:23 AM
Roger makes them in different Heights - up to 8" I think
Posted by: gothspeed Nov 29 2013, 02:27 PM
Here are some interesting 'stock' flares ...... with round side mirror and thinner bumper top(s) ...... oops ........ I guess this is the factory 914-8 ...... ![popcorn[1].gif](style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
The pic is from this video at 2:27 ..... the vid has a lot of 914s in it ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDSyglTmSGo
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Posted by: Randal Nov 30 2013, 12:44 PM
Fronts are Patrick Racing flares. Backs are 11" further modified by McMark. Look nice when they are freshly painted.
Posted by: 2mAn Dec 6 2013, 12:12 PM
2 questions about flares.
#1 Is there any other places besides Tangerine that sells them?
#2 What the difference between fiberglass & Steel?
Posted by: Cairo94507 Dec 6 2013, 12:43 PM
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.
Posted by: jimkelly Dec 6 2013, 02:34 PM
these are nice...
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Posted by: Elliot Cannon Dec 6 2013, 09:12 PM
QRS fiberglass with Dzus fasteners.
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Posted by: mgp4591 Dec 6 2013, 09:21 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!
Posted by: MoveQik Dec 6 2013, 10:08 PM
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.
Posted by: gothspeed Dec 7 2013, 12:35 AM
these are nice...
+1 ...... that is one of the few after market designs that looks very good, especially on track cars .........
Posted by: Elliot Cannon Dec 7 2013, 12:59 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?showtopic=202635&hl=purists cw people look away&st=0
Posted by: mgp4591 Dec 7 2013, 02:41 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?showtopic=202635&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!
Posted by: mgp4591 Dec 7 2013, 04:18 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?showtopic=202635&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...
Posted by: carr914 Dec 7 2013, 04:27 PM
You've got more things to worry about at 120mph+, like the back end wanting to lift off the ground!
Posted by: nick mironov Dec 7 2013, 05:14 PM
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...
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.
Posted by: mgp4591 Dec 7 2013, 06:51 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!
Posted by: Elliot Cannon Dec 7 2013, 07:21 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?showtopic=202635&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.
Posted by: rick 918-S Dec 7 2013, 09:49 PM
Traditional
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Posted by: Larry Hubby Dec 8 2013, 01:56 AM
Here's my car. Steel SC flares front and rear. Bodywork by Scott Yeaman. 7" rims in front, 8" in the rear. 
Posted by: Rand Dec 9 2013, 01:47 AM
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.
Posted by: gothspeed Dec 9 2013, 05:35 AM
Traditional
Posted by: naro914 Dec 9 2013, 08:06 AM
these are nice...
thanks Jim...you beat me to it!
Steel GT flares on Huey.
Posted by: mgp4591 Dec 9 2013, 11:24 AM
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!
Posted by: polo classic Dec 9 2013, 12:33 PM
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 
Posted by: SirAndy Dec 9 2013, 12:47 PM
That they do ...
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.
Posted by: gothspeed Dec 9 2013, 12:51 PM
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
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
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Posted by: jhadler Dec 9 2013, 12:55 PM
Not that they're much of a flare, but I get 225's on 8" rim under them.
Flares by BFH and a big ol' pry bar... 
-Josh
Posted by: gothspeed Dec 9 2013, 01:07 PM
Not that they're much of a flare, but I get 225's on 8" rim under them.
Flares by BFH
and a big ol' pry bar... -Josh
Awesome! What tire profile and wheel diameter on those 225s?
Posted by: 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!" 
, and I think that I'll be on 225's for a while once (if) I get it running again.
-Josh
Awesome! What tire profile and wheel diameter on those 225s?
Posted by: gothspeed Dec 9 2013, 03:17 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!"
, and I think that I'll be on 225's for a while once (if) I get it running again. -Josh
!! IMO 225s are plenty wide in the rear (it is what 80s era 911 Carreras ran stock ) ...... 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 ...
Posted by: Woody Dec 9 2013, 03:52 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!"
, and I think that I'll be on 225's for a while once (if) I get it running again. -Josh
Awesome! What tire profile and wheel diameter on those 225s?
I'm running 225s front and 275s rear. You can make em fit with 9 inch fenders but its tight.
Posted by: mgp4591 Dec 10 2013, 01:15 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
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.
Posted by: mgp4591 Dec 10 2013, 01:19 AM
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!"
, and I think that I'll be on 225's for a while once (if) I get it running again. -Josh
Awesome! What tire profile and wheel diameter on those 225s?
I'm running 225s front and 275s rear. You can make em fit with 9 inch fenders but its tight.
I'm sure you've posted pics, but I haven't seen what flares you have. GTs?
Posted by: carr914 Dec 10 2013, 05:53 AM
That they do ...
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.
100%
Posted by: Woody Dec 10 2013, 08:12 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!"
, and I think that I'll be on 225's for a while once (if) I get it running again. -Josh
Awesome! What tire profile and wheel diameter on those 225s?
I'm running 225s front and 275s rear. You can make em fit with 9 inch fenders but its tight.
I'm sure you've posted pics, but I haven't seen what flares you have. GTs?
Glass GT flares from rennspeed.
Posted by: iamchappy Dec 10 2013, 08:20 PM
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Posted by: polo classic Jan 16 2014, 01:31 PM
I wonder if Ford Escort Mk1 Zakspeed arches would look good?
Posted by: SLITS Jan 16 2014, 04:50 PM
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.
Posted by: mgp4591 Jan 16 2014, 05:37 PM
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.
Posted by: effutuo101 Jan 16 2014, 06:55 PM
i like mine...
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Posted by: BIGKAT_83 Jan 16 2014, 07:10 PM
i like mine...
I do tooPosted by: dale73914 Jan 16 2014, 09:22 PM
Yep.
Not that i would cut up my teener as i like her as she is, but if i had another......
Posted by: szuccaro Jan 17 2014, 01:10 AM
some more
Posted by: mgp4591 Jan 17 2014, 08:31 AM
some more
The white color makes it hard to see if they're GT flares or just pulled fenders. My car will be a flat ivory (so far) and may hide some not so perfect body work. All of these suggestions are very welcome and there's alot of great work and personal style out there! Thanks!
Posted by: effutuo101 Jan 17 2014, 08:49 AM
Teeners are like jello. Always room for more.
Get two. Do one narrow and one wide!
Posted by: ClayPerrine Jan 17 2014, 08:55 AM
They are more like Lays potato chips.
No one can have just one.
Posted by: sixnotfour Jan 17 2014, 08:22 PM
Chex Party Mix
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Posted by: mgp4591 Jan 17 2014, 10:02 PM
My problem is I'm garagecally challenged- not even one, but I've got most of the parts , knowledge and tools to do it. I'll be narrow bodied initially but looking at all the options. There may be a Chex mix in my future! 
Posted by: effutuo101 Jan 17 2014, 11:33 PM
Chex Party Mix
In green!
Posted by: Mueller Dec 28 2015, 01:52 PM
Rabbit flares ...
Did this car ever get finished and if so...pictures of it?
Posted by: iwanta914-6 Dec 28 2015, 01:57 PM
Rabbit flares ...
Did this car ever get finished and if so...pictures of it?
Not the same car but just saw this in the "porsche 914" group on facebook today. Owner says they are 911SC rear flares on all four corners.
Posted by: Mueller Dec 28 2015, 02:12 PM
Rabbit flares ...
Did this car ever get finished and if so...pictures of it?
Not the same car but just saw this in the "porsche 914" group on facebook today. Owner says they are 911SC rear flares on all four corners.
I like that one!
Posted by: Newlap Dec 28 2015, 03:11 PM
Rabbit flares ...
Did this car ever get finished and if so...pictures of it?
Not the same car but just saw this in the "porsche 914" group on facebook today. Owner says they are 911SC rear flares on all four corners.
I like that one!
Thanks, that's my car
Here is another pic from a different angle:
Posted by: Cracker Dec 28 2015, 04:12 PM
I'd be the last guy to tell people what they should/shouldn't do with their 914...that said, the original "GT" flares just fit the car. That might simply be due to what I expect a hot-rodded teener to look like. No right or wrong answer...
Tony
Posted by: burton73 Aug 16 2017, 09:48 PM
The last posting was 20 months ago. Seeing if anyone has anything to ad to this. I want to run 8 inch 951 Fuchs on the rear of my V8 car because I think I will need more traction than a 7inch 911 Fuchs and smaller tire can me. Even with LSD I think the tires will spin with 400 FPT.
I do not think I want GT flares on this car. Just Flares on the back. Thinking of Carrera or SC flares on back. This is the turquoise (Olympic Blue) car in my Avatar shown with 7 Inch Fuchs front and rear with small tires on it.
Bob B
Posted by: HalfMoon Aug 16 2017, 10:05 PM
The last posting was 20 months ago. Seeing if anyone has anything to ad to this. I want to run 8 inch 951 Fuchs on the rear of my V8 car because I think I will need more traction than a 7inch 911 Fuchs and smaller tire can me. Even with LSD I think the tires will spin with 400 FPT.
I do not think I want GT flares on this car. Just Flares on the back. Thinking of Carrera or SC flares on back. This is the turquoise (Olympic Blue) car in my Avatar shown with 7 Inch Fuchs front and rear with small tires on it.
Bob B
I'm a sbc and I use one of Sheridan's standard widebody's, but my next build will use Rogers widest wide-body.
See image
Posted by: markhoward Aug 16 2017, 10:10 PM
Here's whats on my 76. Definitely a hand job..
Posted by: infraredcalvin Aug 17 2017, 01:58 PM
Was told these are sc flares... I've always liked this car... wish I would have bought when it was for sale...
Posted by: markhoward Aug 17 2017, 02:19 PM
Those SC flares look great! Wonder if I can get my oddball ones to look more like that with the help of a fender roller..
Posted by: Chris914n6 Aug 17 2017, 04:34 PM
Can't find the drawing I did years ago but this rendering sorta gets it. Basically the GT flares with the 'bulge' tapered like 911s.
Posted by: mgp4591 Aug 17 2017, 04:42 PM
I like the look of the "hand job"- it retains the original lines of the fender with the lip which is what I'm planning to do. Since this original post, I've moved and have a 3 car garage with my car on a rotisserie, replacing virtually everything underneath the car including the rotted out floor and all of the suspension components. I've got my wheels and tires chosen, mounted, and have 944 turbo brake calipers all around. I was in a bad accident a couple of years ago not long after moving into my new place and it put me down for about a year and the rehab continues but so does the work on the car. I hope to have more updates as the work continues - keep the pictures and ideas coming!
Posted by: burton73 Aug 17 2017, 05:47 PM
So I made some observations on the 914-body shape and putting on flares or say cutting the factory body and moving it out 1 inch or so. This is what I think Jeff did on posting #21. The bottom of the wheel well goes at a natural taper that way so it seems like this was what done. I put a mixing stick on the bottom and that is the line if you hold the contour.
So I think you cut the line that I show on the picture of Jeff’s car that I marked with pen and then cut some steel to fill it in. I think I will add a piece in the center 1 to 2 inches to
Bow it out, as that is the place where the tires rub on a non-flared car.
You can see the shape of the 914 wheel well and it is longer looking than a 911.
Picture of SC Flare from Peter at Restoration Design.
Bob B
Posted by: Olympic 914 Aug 17 2017, 06:00 PM
Well I'll jump in here and show you what your car would look like with the Tangerine flares on. It sounds like what you're trying to do anyway.
I have 7s and 8s x16 w/ 225 50 16 on the back.
First without the bumpers on show how wide they are, from other angles you can hardly tell. 
These flares are 1" in the front and around 2 1/2" in the rear.
Now the flares on the truck are stock. 
Posted by: boxsterfan Aug 17 2017, 06:50 PM
Can't find the drawing I did years ago but this rendering sorta gets it. Basically the GT flares with the 'bulge' tapered like 911s.
I hope one day to build a 914 that looks like that.
Posted by: burton73 Aug 17 2017, 09:31 PM
Well I'll jump in here and show you what your car would look like with the Tangerine flares on. It sounds like what you're trying to do anyway.
I have 7s and 8s x16 w/ 225 50 16 on the back.
First without the bumpers on show how wide they are, from other angles you can hardly tell.
These flares are 1" in the front and around 2 1/2" in the rear.
Now the flares on the truck are stock.
Now that is a super sweet look. You did a great job on your car.
Bob B
Posted by: rdauenhauer Aug 17 2017, 11:18 PM
i like mine...
Holy crap thats Purty! Get that on the road
Posted by: seanpaulmc Aug 18 2017, 06:10 AM
I like the look of the flares on this one. Don't know who's it is just saw the photo one day and kept it for inspiration. 
Posted by: Larmo63 Aug 18 2017, 10:15 AM
You just can't argue with the factory type flares....
Posted by: nine11speedster Aug 18 2017, 10:25 AM
Slightly off topic,
does anyone know if there are FiberGlass fenders (front and rear) that is the original size out there?
I m trying to make a stock looking 914 that is ultra lightweight.
Posted by: mgp4591 Aug 18 2017, 10:46 AM
I like the look of Chris's flares but I'm going for more the 70 Camaro IMSA look... the wheelwell openings are contoured similar to a 914 but the angle has been blown out to fit the tires. A very hotrod kinda look. Hard to explain unless you've seen one.
Posted by: AZBanks Aug 18 2017, 11:11 AM
I'm not a fan of just flaring the rear. Flared rear without a least a little flare in the front looks unbalanced IMHO.
Posted by: sixnotfour Aug 18 2017, 12:26 PM
you know.....
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Posted by: Mueller Aug 18 2017, 02:05 PM
More subtle flares to fit 16x8s with 225s
Posted by: mgp4591 Aug 18 2017, 08:18 PM
I'm not a fan of just flaring the rear. Flared rear without a least a little flare in the front looks unbalanced IMHO.
I'm flaring fronts and rears - the Camaro has the fronts flared too but the rears are HUGE and it does look unbalanced. My rears won't be nearly that big!
Posted by: mgp4591 Aug 18 2017, 08:19 PM
you know.....
Still wish I'd bought that car!
Posted by: campbellcj Aug 19 2017, 07:48 AM
Tangerine Racing with 8's and 9's - I like them much better than GT-style and they're German metal. For a real widebody aero car I would most likely go full Sheridan kit.
https://flic.kr/p/S7ey53https://flic.kr/p/S7ey53 by https://www.flickr.com/photos/cjcam/, on Flickr
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Posted by: 914forme Aug 19 2017, 09:55 AM
That is what is going on my car also. EG33 car, not the 914-6 it will remain a narrow body.
Posted by: Chris914n6 Aug 21 2017, 11:46 PM
Drew my flare idea up real quick that didn't really capture it, then realized I had a model and clay and missing tools 
Posted by: 9144me2enjoy Aug 24 2018, 09:00 PM
The Blue with checkered flag 914 above that was listed by Seanpaulmc use to belong to me back around 2009. I purchased the car on Ebay, the flares were from a 911SC. I loved the looks of it. I sold it to someone back East I believe, I tried tracking the car down without any luck. I couldn’t find the VIN to go through DMV. Anyhow someone did a great job with the metal work on the flares. I’ve found after checking around in my area with a few metal shops that it can get very expensive to add steel flares these days in just the labor alone! Ouch
Posted by: AZBanks Aug 24 2018, 10:58 PM
The Blue with checkered flag 914 above that was listed by Seanpaulmc use to belong to me back around 2009. I purchased the car on Ebay, the flares were from a 911SC. I loved the looks of it. I sold it to someone back East I believe, I tried tracking the car down without any luck. I couldn’t find the VIN to go through DMV. Anyhow someone did a great job with the metal work on the flares. I’ve found after checking around in my area with a few metal shops that it can get very expensive to add steel flares these days in just the labor alone! Ouch
That car was recently for sale in Flagstaff Arizona.
Posted by: 9144me2enjoy Aug 25 2018, 05:49 PM
The Blue with checkered flag 914 above that was listed by Seanpaulmc use to belong to me back around 2009. I purchased the car on Ebay, the flares were from a 911SC. I loved the looks of it. I sold it to someone back East I believe, I tried tracking the car down without any luck. I couldn’t find the VIN to go through DMV. Anyhow someone did a great job with the metal work on the flares. I’ve found after checking around in my area with a few metal shops that it can get very expensive to add steel flares these days in just the labor alone! Ouch
That car was recently for sale in Flagstaff Arizona.
On Craigslist?
Posted by: AZBanks Aug 26 2018, 06:02 PM
The Blue with checkered flag 914 above that was listed by Seanpaulmc use to belong to me back around 2009. I purchased the car on Ebay, the flares were from a 911SC. I loved the looks of it. I sold it to someone back East I believe, I tried tracking the car down without any luck. I couldn’t find the VIN to go through DMV. Anyhow someone did a great job with the metal work on the flares. I’ve found after checking around in my area with a few metal shops that it can get very expensive to add steel flares these days in just the labor alone! Ouch
That car was recently for sale in Flagstaff Arizona.
On Craigslist?
Yes, 3 to 6 months ago.
Posted by: Gmanscott55 Aug 26 2018, 06:22 PM
Posted by: 1stworks Aug 26 2018, 06:44 PM
Not my car or pictures but really like these...
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