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ninefourteener
post Sep 10 2004, 10:10 AM
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Ok.... I've spent so much time/effort/money on the RSX lately, I've almost ignored the teener all summer.

What can I say? I've owed the car 1.5 years, and the only repair I've made was a battery. The only upgrades I've done have been stereo related, my side decals, or my front spoiler. I still drive it regularly (2 or 3 times a week), wash/clean it obsessively, and love it to death... but I've got an "itch" for a major change.

The 914 sits in the garage all winter.... and winter is coming. Perfect opportunity to do major changes. I'm actually contemplating flaring the car.

Call me crazy, but I kinda like the look of the bolt-on fenders better than the typical "molded-in" fenders. Plus, there's all kinds of advantages..... like the lack of a need for paint... among many others.

So.......... can we post some pictures of bolt-on flared cars? Procedures for doing it right? Will bolt-on flares interfere with my marker lights? Do the come in different sizes? Where can I buy them? How much do they cost?

As always.. this site rocks! Thanks!!

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post Sep 13 2004, 10:39 AM
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The bolt on look looks cool, race look, but I prefer the molded look. Just a few shots of what it took to do.


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post Sep 13 2004, 10:41 AM
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Left about a 3/8 lip to bond from both sides to. Easy stuff. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif)


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post Sep 13 2004, 10:43 AM
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The only part I didn't like about molding them into the rest of the fender was the feathering on both rear fenders, the front of both. That is just EverCoat and it is really thin, but look how far I had to go with it to be able to put a straight edge across the fender. Dang, I hope no one ever bumps those parts! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


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post Sep 13 2004, 10:44 AM
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Front, just about done.


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post Sep 13 2004, 10:45 AM
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Done.


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post Sep 13 2004, 01:35 PM
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^ Optical Illusion ^

Find the car!

those are very nice looking flares... Took a lot to make them work, i see? I wonder, how much harder would it be to weld on steel flares? I know you can find them, but not as common as fiberglass...
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post Sep 13 2004, 01:43 PM
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Man.... those did come out nice... definately.

My regards to the wife/girlfriend in the pic.. very nice as well.

Man.. I tell ya... the more I think about diving into a huge project like this....... the more I think i want to just sell my teener and get something that "fits" me better. Considering some of the junk I see on e-bay, I think mine would do pretty well.

Any pics of the car AFTER the fenders were cut, but BEFORE the new ones were on? I'm curious to see how much needs to be cut away.

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post Sep 13 2004, 02:01 PM
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Here, check out the car I'm building for a customer. All the flare pics are there.

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post Sep 13 2004, 02:17 PM
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QUOTE(Evill Ed @ Sep 13 2004, 12:01 PM)
Here, check out the car I'm building for a customer. All the flare pics are there.

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post Sep 13 2004, 02:38 PM
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Hi Matt -
Just stumbled across the thread. It's not that big of a project. A good body shop can match that green. Most of the time I spent was getting the flare flanges straight and the same from side to side. It took me probably a week after work to get everything lined up and correctly fit. I then had to do some repair work on one flare as it had some this spots - no big deal. I painted mine myself - but the car is white and hides lots. Still, they came out just fine. The body gaskets are cheap, and the hardware is a no brainer.
Wheels however are an issue and where the investment is. I wnet with a local guy who built me 4 bolt Fikse/Kinesis knock offs. I think I paid 125 each for them and I allready had the long lugs (as do you). They were heavy however. A buddy of mine had his wheels done by compomotive - they were beautiful! Both Panasport and Revolution can also make them for you. I think they are 200 to 250 per wheel. I would not hesitate to do what you are thinking. My only objection is having different color flairs. They come white or grey, so you will have to paint them any way. Here is a teaser - panasports and all.....


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post Sep 13 2004, 02:57 PM
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QUOTE(ArtechnikA @ Sep 13 2004, 12:17 PM)
QUOTE(Evill Ed @ Sep 13 2004, 12:01 PM)
Here, check out the car I'm building for a customer. All the flare pics are there.

http://community.webshots.com/scripts/edit...bumID=111692488

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Oh.....

Go to my Webshots link in my signature and click on Nick Coles 914 album.

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post Sep 13 2004, 03:12 PM
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I have lots of pic's! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Yeah, you cut away a pretty big chunk of the fender. I like the glass flares now. Steel is better by all means, but they are $1000 from AA and I don't like AA so I choose glass. Here are a few more. This part took me about 2 hours to cut all four and screw them on. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif)

Thanks for the comments on my car... and my wife. Two of my most favorite things! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


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post Sep 13 2004, 03:13 PM
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Well, there use to be a fender there! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)


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Hmm, I didn't get any shots of the front fenders cut, just flares screwed on. Well, my cut line is only about 1/4-3/8 inch in from the flares, so you can see, you cut a lot out.

Also, you can sort of see in the pic above the rear cut out, I left the lower steel braces attatched. I glassed the flares onto those to add strength. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)


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Some more POS dig camera shots.


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Then a few days later back from the paint shop.
I would say think about your 914 for a while. If you decide to sell, I would think you would get some decent $$$ for it, but trust me on this one, once it is gone, you WILL miss it. Gaurenteed. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)


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