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| Randal |
 Jul 4 2010, 11:52 AM
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OK so to put on a set of Bontempi flares or fenders you cut out all the metal except the part where you hang the FG parts. Any idea on the net weight savings? |
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| J P Stein |
Jul 5 2010, 10:14 AM
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Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
Well....it didn't pop off the rim......
We were searching for a bit more tracton (heat) via less pressure. The pressure drop was semi-effective, but the rubbing & the cupping on the inside edges of the tires were unacceptable. Now days it's 19-20 lbs back there. The new (this year) Hoosier carcass construction....including cantis....seems to be a move in the right direction. Turn in & transitions are much better. I just wish they had more sizes. A 9 X 15-16 straight side would be perfect for the front of a 914.....R25 compound would be a bonus. The DP Miata ( and other) guys get R25 cantis in 13 (or 14) inch sizes. They don't have to wait for heat. The front flares were hammer & dolly work (didn't even use much bondo (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) )...cheep too...my hands were in better shape back then. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I tried to expand the rears more to fit the bigger 10 inch tires & wheels , but gave up....thus the HPH flares. |
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Randal Bontempi Flares / Fenders Jul 4 2010, 11:52 AM
brant I'm curious to hear
I'm actually wondering... Jul 4 2010, 06:30 PM
Randal
I'm curious to hear
I'm actually wonderin... Jul 4 2010, 07:07 PM Randal
I'm curious to hear
I'm actually wonderi... Jul 4 2010, 09:46 PM SirAndy The existing flares are nice, but limit me to a 9... Jul 5 2010, 01:44 PM Randal
The existing flares are nice, but limit me to a 9... Jul 5 2010, 02:09 PM SirAndy Those are nice wheel's Andy.
Where did you ... Jul 5 2010, 02:17 PM stewteral The existing flares are nice, but limit me to a 9... Jul 5 2010, 10:44 PM stewteral [quote name='stewteral' post='1339859' date='Jul 5... Jul 6 2010, 07:17 PM J P Stein My best guess would be :not much.
The HPH rear qu... Jul 4 2010, 08:40 PM bam914 The GT flares that QSC sells on ebay are very ligh... Jul 4 2010, 08:48 PM J P Stein You need more tire in back.....but you already kno... Jul 5 2010, 08:49 AM Randal
You need more tire in back.....but you already kn... Jul 5 2010, 09:44 AM Britain Smith Even though the HPH flares might be heavy, they ca... Jul 6 2010, 09:40 AM |
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