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> poll: fiberglass flares or steel???
which is better?, fiberglass or steel??
which is better?, fiberglass or steel??
fiberglass [ 8 ] ** [5.41%]
steel [ 140 ] ** [94.59%]
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post Aug 26 2009, 12:43 PM
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9in no problem for me! (w/steel)

I am gonna run 7s & 8s X 16 fuchs, 1" spacers with 944 turbo offset ....... I hope that will work ...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) ................ do you have any pics of your machine (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)??

QUOTE(tracks914 @ Aug 26 2009, 10:35 AM) *

I went FG for cost reasons. My car was dumpster material so I wasn't looking for originality. I just wanted a cool looking cruiser.


Mine will not be a restoration level either ...... just a functionally solid, great looking GT clone example ........ but since I have a new Miller Inverter TIG coming ...... I have no choice but to do 'perfect' flares in steel ........ (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Aug 26 2009, 12:55 PM
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Fiberglass = SILICONE

Steel = SALINE

I believe they say Saline is better in the long run :-)
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post Aug 27 2009, 06:58 AM
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The only reference I have to cost for installation is $400 per fender for steel plus the cost of the flares and then of course...paint.
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post Aug 27 2009, 07:18 AM
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The only reference I have to cost for installation is $400 per fender for steel plus the cost of the flares and then of course...paint.


Just save your $$$ and watch for parts at a good price. I found a set of steel flares for $900. But, that was back in '96.....
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post Aug 27 2009, 09:55 AM
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I cannot wait to get my new TIG welder ...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

http://www.autoatlanta.org/detail.lasso?-d...E8E&-Search
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post Aug 27 2009, 10:18 AM
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post Aug 27 2009, 11:29 AM
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Who did CPR on this 2 year old thread? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


It was not me but the forums I come from always get mad when one does not do a 'search' before starting a new thread about a common subject.

This forum is just crazy with new threads starting up every minute or so ..... it is hard to follow threads on this forum ..... they get lost to the second or third page after just a couple hours ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

I think the 'garage' section should be divided into at least three sections ....... 'body/chassis', 'brakes/wheels/suspension' and 'drive-train'
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post Aug 28 2009, 12:59 PM
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QUOTE(jt914-6 @ Aug 27 2009, 05:18 AM) *

Just save your $$$ and watch for parts at a good price. I found a set of steel flares for $900. But, that was back in '96.....

I put together a group buy last summer, and we got them for $875 shipped, including rockers.
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QUOTE(gothspeed @ Aug 27 2009, 09:29 AM) *

The forums I come from always get mad when one does not do a 'search' before starting a new thread about a common subject.

This forum is just crazy with new threads starting up every minute or so ..... it is hard to follow threads on this forum ..... they get lost to the second or third page after just a couple hours ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

I think the 'garage' section should be divided into at least three sections ....... 'body/chassis', 'brakes/wheels/suspension' and 'drive-train'

How about you do a search on why it is not a good idea to split the main forum.

It's been discussed many times ...
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post Sep 16 2009, 12:53 PM
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How about you do a search on why it is not a good idea to split the main forum.

It's been discussed many times ...
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It is bad enough to do searches for something actually I care about ....... + this - that .......... it obviously doesn't matter much to anyone ....... but compared to other automotive forums ......... this place seems like a third world country ....... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)
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post Sep 16 2009, 01:43 PM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Aug 28 2009, 05:19 PM) *


How about you do a search on why it is not a good idea to split the main forum.

It's been discussed many times ...
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It is bad enough to do searches for something actually I care about ....... + this - that .......... it obviously doesn't matter much to anyone ....... but compared to other automotive forums ......... this place seems like a third world country ....... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)

it s nice and comfy here....if you like other forums better, don't bother complaining,
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post Sep 16 2009, 03:37 PM
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QUOTE(pete-stevers @ Sep 16 2009, 12:43 PM) *

QUOTE(gothspeed @ Sep 16 2009, 11:53 AM) *

QUOTE(SirAndy @ Aug 28 2009, 05:19 PM) *


How about you do a search on why it is not a good idea to split the main forum.

It's been discussed many times ...
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Andy


It is bad enough to do searches for something actually I care about ....... + this - that .......... it obviously doesn't matter much to anyone ....... but compared to other automotive forums ......... this place seems like a third world country ....... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)

it s nice and comfy here....if you like other forums better, don't bother complaining,
its a simple click with your mouse!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
and then there is the club.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
Or just stick around...the comraderie is great!
your choice
......or you could try to become an admin (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) ....... of course, no one is forced to be here .......... just like no one is forced to read or respond to my posts ............. I love 914s ................. my '914 owner/enthusiast card' is old enough to buy alcohol in any state of the union .......... so I am gonna build my GT clone with AA steel flares and you guys are gonna like it ......... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

I just stated a simple fact, this place is busier than a tokyo subway during rush hour .......... and there is nothing wrong with wanting this layout to be a tad more organized ...... instead of being a 'mosh pit' of miscelaneous threads ....... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) ............... rest assured, I will continue to visit (IMG:style_emoticons/default/type.gif) and sleep very soundly if this place stays just like it is ....... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif)
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For instance when I was studying the best 911 emergency brake solution I bet it took several days to "discover the best stuff" I'm sure it was more than 15 pages and posts that were several years old. One thing though on the discovery I ran across some other neat info while I was lost in the wilderness.
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post Sep 23 2009, 07:41 PM
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QUOTE(gothspeed @ Aug 26 2009, 02:43 PM) *

QUOTE(cobra94563 @ Aug 26 2009, 12:12 AM) *


9in no problem for me! (w/steel)

I am gonna run 7s & 8s X 16 fuchs, 1" spacers with 944 turbo offset ....... I hope that will work ...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) ................ do you have any pics of your machine (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)??

QUOTE(tracks914 @ Aug 26 2009, 10:35 AM) *

I went FG for cost reasons. My car was dumpster material so I wasn't looking for originality. I just wanted a cool looking cruiser.


Mine will not be a restoration level either ...... just a functionally solid, great looking GT clone example ........ but since I have a new Miller Inverter TIG coming ...... I have no choice but to do 'perfect' flares in steel ........ (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Sep 23 2009, 07:51 PM
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This is certainly not what I expected down here.
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QUOTE(gothspeed @ Sep 16 2009, 01:37 PM) *

QUOTE(pete-stevers @ Sep 16 2009, 12:43 PM) *

QUOTE(gothspeed @ Sep 16 2009, 11:53 AM) *

QUOTE(SirAndy @ Aug 28 2009, 05:19 PM) *


How about you do a search on why it is not a good idea to split the main forum.

It's been discussed many times ...
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Andy


It is bad enough to do searches for something actually I care about ....... + this - that .......... it obviously doesn't matter much to anyone ....... but compared to other automotive forums ......... this place seems like a third world country ....... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)

it s nice and comfy here....if you like other forums better, don't bother complaining,
its a simple click with your mouse!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
and then there is the club.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
Or just stick around...the comraderie is great!
your choice
......or you could try to become an admin (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) ....... of course, no one is forced to be here .......... just like no one is forced to read or respond to my posts ............. I love 914s ................. my '914 owner/enthusiast card' is old enough to buy alcohol in any state of the union .......... so I am gonna build my GT clone with AA steel flares and you guys are gonna like it ......... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

I just stated a simple fact, this place is busier than a tokyo subway during rush hour .......... and there is nothing wrong with wanting this layout to be a tad more organized ...... instead of being a 'mosh pit' of miscelaneous threads ....... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) ............... rest assured, I will continue to visit (IMG:style_emoticons/default/type.gif) and sleep very soundly if this place stays just like it is ....... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif)





Stop while you are ahead, you are making far too much sense with your logic and ideas about actually organizing topics here.

We will have none of that!

Chaos, difficult searching, and repeated threads about questions people are sick of answering will be the norm so that you can be less productive and they can be annoyed that there is another thread over question X that has been answered so many times, if those noobs could only use a search then wade through pages upon pages of results in 1 single forum.

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Most of the searches I've done have provided results that were useless...not sure why though. Therefore, I just ask the question in a new thread and it;s probably been asked and answered before.
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Are the flares lap welded or butt welded? How were the factory flares added?
By the by I don't see anything on the filler after the flares are attached. Since I perfer lead, that would of course be my vote........since I'm new do I get vote?
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Steel flares are butt welded. Filling with lead would be ideal.
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