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To roll fender or not |
Todd230 |
Feb 23 2013, 07:01 PM
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New to me 914-6. Very original unmolested. Tires are too old to use and I have a set of 911 fuchs. Today I had a cheap 195/60/15 mounted on the 15x7 just to see how it would look. I suppose I could go a bit narrower if I needed to but i really like the look and would just hang on to the originals. The combo fits but just barely. I'd probably only have to roll the inner lip at the top of the fender. No pulling. I don't want to hurt resale but the cars I'm seeing sell are not concours and have some modification at a minimum. Anyone think rolling that inside lip is a big deal? Looks like the fender in the picture had something bend the lip at some point anyway. Any input welcome. Thx
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Dasnowman |
Feb 23 2013, 07:46 PM
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You miss 100% of shots you don't take! Group: Members Posts: 265 Joined: 24-May 12 From: Tricities, B.C./ Lake Whatcom Member No.: 14,477 Region Association: Canada |
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1)Buy different offset on rims I think the 944 ones might give better clearance? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) 2)Clean the back of the fender really good, rent a fender roller from auto parts store or Craigslist, use a heat to heat paint or let sit in desert heat, roll inside lip flat but use a 30 minute to hour set seam sealer to prevent rust, dirt and water getting in there. When ever you roll a fender even with warm paint there is a 98% chance it might crack. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif) 2) Order a set of GT or Tangerine metal flares and get the Metal Surgeon to install them and repaint fenders and buy some 8" for the front and 10" Fuchs for the rear and run some beafy tires. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) 3) Buy some Bias ply tyres in stock size and driff that sucker on every corner! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif) But what do I know? been on this site less then a year so I'm a noobie! |
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