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| root |
 Jan 1 2005, 10:55 PM
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Two Wheeled Type4 Completed!  Group: Members Posts: 849 Joined: 5-May 04 From: Sterling, VA Member No.: 2,026 Region Association: None  |
Happy New Year to all!
I'm looking for advise on going fiber. I installed a Rennsport 916 bumper my '72. I want to flare the wheel wells now. Can someone comment on fiber flares 7", 9", 11" what size is best? 7 front 9 rear or 9 front 11 rear? Converting to 5 lug seems straight forward but I need advise on wheel offset and tire size. I intend to continue to use the 914 as a weekend, good weather, country road driver, (no concourse racing). Just want bigger tires, little stiffer suspension, and evetually upgraded rotors and calipers. My interest is to convert to higher horsepower after I finish the above. But I'm stuck on the flares! Suggestions anyone? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif) Attached image(s) 
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| Aaron Cox |
Jan 1 2005, 10:59 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
what motor are you running?
7/9 is a BUNCH of wheel...... 9+ is insane! got 400 hp? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/burnout.gif) |
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| root |
Jan 1 2005, 11:08 PM
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Two Wheeled Type4 Completed! Group: Members Posts: 849 Joined: 5-May 04 From: Sterling, VA Member No.: 2,026 Region Association: None |
It's stock 1.7L now.
Most horse power it'll ever have will be if I convert to a 6 with an old 911, say a 2.2L, like maybe 150-170 HP MAX. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) |
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| pete-stevers |
Jan 2 2005, 01:22 AM
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saved from fire! Group: Members Posts: 2,642 Joined: 10-October 04 From: Abbotsford,BC, Canada Member No.: 2,914 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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you can fit 16x7s with a 225 on the rear without putting a glass flair on, you just need to roll the lip,and dolly out the rear quater...on the front it is no problem to run sevens I run 16x6 with 205 and there is to much room. iwill be spacing the wheel out untill i get my 16x7s for the front (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool_shades.gif)
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| DJsRepS |
Jan 2 2005, 06:18 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 431 Joined: 4-November 04 From: Sarasota Florida Member No.: 3,060 |
I wish there was an 9 piece FG kit for the 914. It would have 3 styles to choose from. It would inc front and rear bumper replacments, 2 rocker replacments, 4 wheel flares that run with the rocker replacments and the 9th part a little low profile decoration for the rear trunk lid...... And as a joke add a slim front hood scoop and mess with alot of people that dont know any better!
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| John Kelly |
Jan 2 2005, 06:22 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 692 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Moclips WA. Member No.: 640 |
Have you considered steel? Have you seen what can be done with the original metal? Here is my do-it-yourself album:
http://allshops.org/cgi-bin/community/comm...d=9980138836765 I finally have 95% the video on my computer and am doing the final editing, so the video should be ready soon ( my first, what do I know). Simple techniques for anything from a 1/2" wider than stock flare... to a 5" wider monster flare. John www.ghiaspecialties.com |
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| DJsRepS |
Jan 2 2005, 06:24 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 431 Joined: 4-November 04 From: Sarasota Florida Member No.: 3,060 |
It would be nice if same company could make a good front bumper kit for V8 guys to get better set up for their up front radiator
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| Air_Cooled_Nut |
Jan 2 2005, 11:56 AM
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914 Ronin - 914 owner who lost his 914club.com Group: Members Posts: 1,748 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Beaverton, Oregon Member No.: 584 Region Association: None |
John, your hands are magical so naturally you think the tequnices are simple (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) I took a couple automotive restoration classes and shaping metal takes finese and practice...practice that wouldn't be a good idea on a 914 body (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) |
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| Air_Cooled_Nut |
Jan 2 2005, 11:57 AM
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914 Ronin - 914 owner who lost his 914club.com Group: Members Posts: 1,748 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Beaverton, Oregon Member No.: 584 Region Association: None |
That's a LOT of money for a VERY small market. |
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| John Kelly |
Jan 2 2005, 05:04 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 692 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Moclips WA. Member No.: 640 |
Toby, Actually, fixed panel shaping is a lot easier than more standard metalshaping techniques. There is no magic. The hardest part might be deciding what shape will look good. I think I have developed a system that any do-it-yourselfer should be able to get good results with. Skill is developed slowly as you shape...less skill is required at the start, more at the end.... but you've been learning as you work. Very simple, but a lot of effort. John www.ghiaspecialties.com |
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| Mueller |
Jan 2 2005, 06:31 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None
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there are already a few companies selling all the parts you want from one place ....well except the front hood scoop, but that can be bought from Summit Racing (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) the most common setup is the standard GT flare (7 and 9) with 16x7s with 225/50 front (one inch spacer) and 16x8/9s with 245/45 rear (spacer optional, depends on the amount of room between tire and fender lip) |
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| neo914-6 |
Jan 2 2005, 06:45 PM
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neo life Group: Members Posts: 5,086 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Willow Glen (San Jose) Member No.: 159 |
John, It was nice finally meeting with you. I found out Ron Covell's shop is only about 40 minutes from me. He has a beginners class next weekend but unfortunately I cannot attend. There are many classes throughout the country. I think your inplace shaping method will be the way to go on my 914's front fenders. I will only run 8" anyway. I found a local metal restoration guy who may be able to help me with some parts I am designing. He works on Italian exotics and restos but is not too expensive since he works out of a country barn. Felix |
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| root |
Jan 2 2005, 07:48 PM
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Two Wheeled Type4 Completed! Group: Members Posts: 849 Joined: 5-May 04 From: Sterling, VA Member No.: 2,026 Region Association: None |
MUELLER, Thanks that's the basic info I was looking for. I keep changing my mind daily from FG to Steel. Now I'm back to steel again! I'm definitely going to do steel flares (welded ) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) as of today anyway.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/idea.gif) Just need to find a good deal on some. Has anyone used the Auto Atlanta Steel Flares ?? |
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| John Kelly |
Jan 3 2005, 09:30 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 692 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Moclips WA. Member No.: 640 |
Hi Felix,
It was nice to meet you too! John www.ghiaspecialties.com |
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