Opening up flared fenders? Options

[bdey01]

I love the look of a widebody car, but there is something about the look of the wheel wells of an unmolested 914 that just makes it look "right". I don't know if it is that the wheels on a widebody car are tucked in under the flares, so it just always looks small or what, but when I see something like the fifteen eleven car, it really appears perfect to me. At least in its stance.

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/autogen.pl-28897-1765570027.1.jpg)

I have tried searching the forums for conversations about possibly modifying a widebody to have a more symmetrically circular wheel opening so that the wheel wasn't so tucked in and seemingly small, but I haven't found anything, so forgive me if this has been discussed. I have found some discussions about the fifteen eleven 914, but mainly just pointing out it exists or how much someone does or does not like aspects of it.

Also, I know that changing the openings so they are more circular maybe takes away from what makes a 914 a 914, but mine is already modified a lot from its former owner, and I want to make it something special for me, so forgive me if this seems anathema to other 914 owners. My car stance is just off, and I know I could get even wider meats on the wheels, but they will still be tucked in too much for my liking.

I want them out closer to the edge of the flare and not covered up. Maybe it just reminds me of an old fashioned 50's Buick with fender skirts, and that is not what I want a Porsche 914 to be.

Has anyone rounded out the openings on a stock 914, or done the same on a flared widebody like the photo above? Also, is there some reason why I shouldn't (mechanically, not aesthetically!)? Specifically, I am looking at an AIR SCCA widebody kit package or maybe a Sheridan kit and wanting to modify those pieces' lines on both the front and rear fenders. I would like to hear from others about if they have done this and how they went about it, and what it looks like and how good or bad the process went.

Thanks.

Brian

[Front yard mechanic]

Time to get out your big hammer a can of bondo and show us what ya got

[Cairo94507]

I always thought the GT flares might look cool with the stock wheel well lips welded onto them. Have you tried spacers to move the wheels out? (Personally, I do not like spacers.) Maybe check into some different rims with the offset you need to get them further out. The other issue with big tires is they need more HP to turn. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[brant]

many many race cars in colorado were built back in the day with metal VW rabbit flares that have the round look you are talking about.

look for some pics.
there are many out there.
brant

[mepstein]

That car is so ugly.

[Montreal914]

^^^ (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

[porschetub]

That car is so ugly.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) would be hard to make it more ugly ...already been done .

[windforfun]

Darth Vader for sure. I can hear the heavy breathing, Maybe James Earl Jones owns that beauty. I like it.

That'll be in the next 007 movie. Ha!!!

[barefoot]

Or, you could do this (17" wheels) :

[rgalla9146]

That car is so ugly.

I agree.
I love the drivetrain idea...that's about it.
I doubt they'll get more than a handful sold.

[Superhawk996]

I doubt they'll get more than a handful sold.

That thing has been shopped around more than the town whore on every social media outlet.

Does anyone know if they have even sold one yet?

[TRP]

That car is so ugly.

I wish 914 world had a like button. That 914 hurts, right down to my core. Kind of reminds me of when people put C1/C2 Corvette features on their C5 Corvette. It's not my car, so the owners can do what makes them happy, but I dont have to like it.

It also reminds me of the guy who was trying to promote and sell a 'modern' Porsche Speedster body on top of a 968 Boxster. Looked bloated and swollen, like an old drunk relative.