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I just bought my first 914 and it just showed up this morning from the west coast. So needless to say, I’m new to the board and the car…. My first order of business is to start collecting parts needed to begin body work. This leads me to my question:
Steel GT fenders VS Fiberglass. Has anyone used fiberglass fenders on their street cars??? Have they cracked??? Have they held up to the true test of time??? Or should I save up and get the steel ones?? Thanks for any feedback! |
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Before the rusted longitudinals were fixed on my car, the windsheild would rattle every time I crossed railroad tracks! After it was fixed (and the Brad Mauyer stiffening kit installed), there is still cowl shake, but not so much it is scary. With no roof, the longitudinals are the ONLY part of the car that resist torsional flex (i.e. chassis twisting). And with this car being drawn-up before CAD/CAM was available, it probably doesn't have one-tenth the resistance of a modern convertible, much less a current car with a permanent roof. And this is with a stock suspension. If the car is modified with current performance tires and upgraded suspension components, the effects are multiplied. So yes, chassis flex will cause the flares to separate. |
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