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| boxsterfan |
 Aug 12 2003, 09:54 PM
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914's are kewl  Group: Members Posts: 1,776 Joined: 6-June 03 From: San Ramon, CA Member No.: 791 Region Association: Northern California  |
I have been working out the details and specs for a 3.2 conversion. I would like to run big enough tires, but maybe not sure about the GT flare looks. A little throttle steer won't bother me, but I do want good to very good grip.
What size tires will fit under a rolled fender lip or are there also smaller flares for the rear? 15x7, 16x7? 205/??/?? tires? How have most of you done the rear 5-lug conversion? I have an early 914 which Pelican says can be drilled out to 5-lug. What options do I have? Thanks, boxsterfan |
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| John Kelly |
Aug 13 2003, 08:16 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 692 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Moclips WA. Member No.: 640 |
Hi Boxsterfan,
You can make almost any size flare you want following a simple technique that I've developed. You can stretch the fenders out 1/2" and blend the stretch so that no one can tell it is stretched (without screwing up your door gaps), or you can go a little wider as in the attached picture of an unfinished flare. No cutting or welding. No expensive tools. You can follow along as we do the community flare project which starts this weekend, or drive up to Seattle and learn in person while helping out. I am in the process of making a detailed video while flaring Zach's 914 (pictured). This car will be at the flare party if it is not raining. More pictures later. John www.ghiaspecialties.com Attached image(s) 
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boxsterfan 5-lugs, wheel sizes and flares Aug 12 2003, 09:54 PM
campbellcj There are previous threads that cover some of thes... Aug 12 2003, 09:58 PM Jeffs9146 5-lug thread
here is a thread, I will try to find... Aug 12 2003, 10:08 PM SirAndy i don't know if there are smaller flares as th... Aug 12 2003, 10:12 PM Qarl Hmmmm.....
http://www.my914-6.com/for_sale.htm
A... Aug 12 2003, 10:20 PM boxsterfan Thanks for all the great info! Who has got a ... Aug 12 2003, 10:49 PM Andyrew As far as flares, I could run 225's in the rea... Aug 12 2003, 10:59 PM Brad Roberts Go here for some our gear cal. Excel sheets.
Gear... Aug 13 2003, 01:22 AM 914Timo About gearing, listen what Chris said. If you are ... Aug 13 2003, 01:31 AM John Kelly Hi Andyrew,
The method you describe will not give... Aug 13 2003, 08:34 AM boxsterfan The 205/55/16's sound good with 3000RPM at 75... Aug 13 2003, 10:29 PM Mike9142.0 I was a member last year but let it go. I could no... Aug 13 2003, 10:40 PM
boxstr 255/40/17 rears with a 1 inch spacer, and 215/45/1... Aug 13 2003, 11:39 PM |
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