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Old 11-21-20 | 10:29 PM
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Does anyone have pics of their rolled or shaved rear fenders? Just recently bagged my 4GS and noticed the tire rubs a little in the rear. I've done a shave and pull on my old 2GS and was wondering if anyone could shed a little light on the process or info on doing the rears for this gen. Appreciate it. It's also a 20x10 with a 275/30 tire if anyone was wondering.
Old 11-23-20 | 06:20 AM
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I'll try to remember to get a pic later today. Mine are rolled. I was told by my fender rolling guy that the rear of the GS is tricky due to there being a seam on the lip. When rolled, that seam can split off and cause some cracking and splitting of the paint. I told him to do it anyway.
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Old 11-23-20 | 10:04 AM
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The rears was not as bad as I thought, I was worried it would be too thick or stiff to roll. There is a bead of sealer in the middle of the lip, once you start rolling it cracks, but it didn't stop me. I was worried I would pull or flare the fender, but to avoid doing so spent less time on one angle. I did 1/4 to 1/2 turns on one angel then increased it more vertically. Not only did it come out as planned, it was faster than other cars I've done.
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Old 11-23-20 | 10:39 PM
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Thanks guys for the info. Yeah I saw that seam and wasn't sure if it was okay to roll it or shave off. On the 2GS you just take off a trim piece held by some screws and the exposed lip from the fender can be shaved all the way down, which I did. Searched and couldn't find a good enough pic of a before and after rolling or shaving on the 4GS. If you guys could post your pics so I could get an understanding of how it looks I'd appreciate it.
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rear left wheel well. Starting from the front of it to the back.
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Old 11-24-20 | 07:45 PM
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Nice! That's exactly what I needed. Now I feel more confident in tackling this. What spec wheels are you running if you don't mind me asking?
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Never mind checked your posts and seen. Clean ride! And do appreciate the pics!
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its my pleasure.
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