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Shaved or Rolled fenders?
09-09-06, 07:29 PM
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Shaved or Rolled fenders?
Should I shave or roll my fenders on my 92 sc400 to fit 20s?
I just got it for $2k a while back and it needs a paint job and also intending to buy a body kit (havent decided which one though
) Just want sum input on the fender work and the pros and cons of each option.
BTW my sc400 is a STOCK height with stock brakes.
Thanks guys
I just got it for $2k a while back and it needs a paint job and also intending to buy a body kit (havent decided which one though
) Just want sum input on the fender work and the pros and cons of each option. BTW my sc400 is a STOCK height with stock brakes.
Thanks guys
09-10-06, 10:57 AM
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well it does depend on the clearance u need as well.. if ur running weak offsets and dont need that much room then u can pull it off with just rolling a lil. but if ur goin for the true flush look then u need to shave or pull to clear.
this is how my wheels are sitting. i dont think this will fit with just rolling.
this is how my wheels are sitting. i dont think this will fit with just rolling.
09-10-06, 12:35 PM
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Well from my research on the board I figure that a 35mm offset all around is flush, having them flush would be nice but i basically want them to fit and not rub.
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09-10-06, 08:50 PM
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Funny I just cut my fenders today. I asked everyone in a post a while back on what to do about my fat 295/40/18 tires. They were wide. like the kind of width you see on the 90's corvetts. They rubbed right on the lip of the fender like crazy. The consensus from most was to roll (with a fender roller or with a bat) and one or two to shave. Also it was suggested I get coilovers.
I got some Tain Basics thinking I would be smart
and just raise the back up so it wouldn’t rub. Wrong! They rubbed like a ****. The Basics BTW are a bit of a rough ride. I don’t recommend them. 
So I’m back to having to roll or shave/grind. I started to try to roll with a bat because I could not get a roller to save my life and was not going to drop $300 to do my fenders. Then I realized that I was going to F up the fenders with a bat. Its two layers of sheet metal that’s bent for strength. I decided to grind/cut. Someone said don’t use a dremel but to use a grinder. I have both and tried both. I started off with a grinder. Dude it will take forever if you are going to try to grind all that crap off plus the fender gets hot; hot enough for the paint to peel off. So I got the dremel and tried to cut the lip off. With the dremel I finished one side and went through like 6 of the cut off disks. But the heat was under control and it looked fine. Started off the other side got halfway through and ran out of cut off disks. I Said screw it and busted out the grinder. Switched on a cutting blade for metal and finished it off. The grinder works grate, much faster, but the metal got so hot so fast the paint started coming off.
So bottom line… cut over roll if you dont want to risk tweaking the fender and use a dremel if you got the patience because you’ll need it. Or have someone spray water as you use the grinder to keep the paint from peeling.
The tires cleared fine afterwards and the fender still felt strong.
Disclaimer: This is just my point of view. If you can get your hands on a fender roller try that too.
There. Everyone happy?
Sorry about the lengthy write up.
Cheers
I got some Tain Basics thinking I would be smart
and just raise the back up so it wouldn’t rub. Wrong! They rubbed like a ****. The Basics BTW are a bit of a rough ride. I don’t recommend them. So I’m back to having to roll or shave/grind. I started to try to roll with a bat because I could not get a roller to save my life and was not going to drop $300 to do my fenders. Then I realized that I was going to F up the fenders with a bat. Its two layers of sheet metal that’s bent for strength. I decided to grind/cut. Someone said don’t use a dremel but to use a grinder. I have both and tried both. I started off with a grinder. Dude it will take forever if you are going to try to grind all that crap off plus the fender gets hot; hot enough for the paint to peel off. So I got the dremel and tried to cut the lip off. With the dremel I finished one side and went through like 6 of the cut off disks. But the heat was under control and it looked fine. Started off the other side got halfway through and ran out of cut off disks. I Said screw it and busted out the grinder. Switched on a cutting blade for metal and finished it off. The grinder works grate, much faster, but the metal got so hot so fast the paint started coming off.
So bottom line… cut over roll if you dont want to risk tweaking the fender and use a dremel if you got the patience because you’ll need it. Or have someone spray water as you use the grinder to keep the paint from peeling.
The tires cleared fine afterwards and the fender still felt strong.
Disclaimer: This is just my point of view. If you can get your hands on a fender roller try that too.
There. Everyone happy?
Sorry about the lengthy write up.
Cheers
Last edited by lfrers; 09-10-06 at 09:25 PM.
09-10-06, 09:20 PM
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Funny I just cut my fenders today. I asked everyone in a post a while back on what to do about my fat 295/40/18 tires. They were wide. like the kind of width you see on the 90's corvetts. They rubbed right on the lip of the fender like crazy. The consensus from most was to roll (with a fender roller or with a bat) and one or two to shave. Also it was suggested I get coilovers.
I got some Tain Basics thinking I would be smart and just raise the back up so it wouldn’t rub. Wrong! They rubbed like a ****. The Basics BTW are a bit of a rough ride. I don’t recommend them.
So I’m back to having to roll or shave/grind. I started to try to roll with a bat but realized that I was going to F up the fender. Its two layers of sheet metal that’s bent for strength. I decided to grind/cut. Someone said don’t use a dremel but to use a grinder. I have both and tried both. I started off with a grinder. Dude it will take forever if you are going to try to grind all that crap off plus the fender gets hot; hot enough for the paint to peel off. So I got the dremel and tried to cut the lip off. With the dremel I finished one side and went through like 6 of the cut off disks. But the heat was under control and it looked fine. Started off the other side got halfway through and ran out of cut off disks. I Said screw it and busted out the grinder. Switched on a cutting blade for metal and finished it off. The grinder works grate, much faster, but the metal got so hot so fast the paint started coming off.
So bottom line… cut over roll if you dont want to risk tweaking the fender and use a dremel if you got the patience because you’ll need it. Or have someone spray water as you use the grinder to keep the paint from peeling.
The tires cleared fine afterwards and the fender still felt strong.
Sorry about the lengthy write up.
Cheers
I got some Tain Basics thinking I would be smart
and just raise the back up so it wouldn’t rub. Wrong! They rubbed like a ****. The Basics BTW are a bit of a rough ride. I don’t recommend them. So I’m back to having to roll or shave/grind. I started to try to roll with a bat but realized that I was going to F up the fender. Its two layers of sheet metal that’s bent for strength. I decided to grind/cut. Someone said don’t use a dremel but to use a grinder. I have both and tried both. I started off with a grinder. Dude it will take forever if you are going to try to grind all that crap off plus the fender gets hot; hot enough for the paint to peel off. So I got the dremel and tried to cut the lip off. With the dremel I finished one side and went through like 6 of the cut off disks. But the heat was under control and it looked fine. Started off the other side got halfway through and ran out of cut off disks. I Said screw it and busted out the grinder. Switched on a cutting blade for metal and finished it off. The grinder works grate, much faster, but the metal got so hot so fast the paint started coming off.
So bottom line… cut over roll if you dont want to risk tweaking the fender and use a dremel if you got the patience because you’ll need it. Or have someone spray water as you use the grinder to keep the paint from peeling.
The tires cleared fine afterwards and the fender still felt strong.
Sorry about the lengthy write up.
Cheers
09-10-06, 10:14 PM
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Funny I just cut my fenders today. I asked everyone in a post a while back on what to do about my fat 295/40/18 tires. They were wide. like the kind of width you see on the 90's corvetts. They rubbed right on the lip of the fender like crazy. The consensus from most was to roll (with a fender roller or with a bat) and one or two to shave. Also it was suggested I get coilovers.
I got some Tain Basics thinking I would be smart and just raise the back up so it wouldn’t rub. Wrong! They rubbed like a ****. The Basics BTW are a bit of a rough ride. I don’t recommend them.
So I’m back to having to roll or shave/grind. I started to try to roll with a bat because I could not get a roller to save my life and was not going to drop $300 to do my fenders. Then I realized that I was going to F up the fenders with a bat. Its two layers of sheet metal that’s bent for strength. I decided to grind/cut. Someone said don’t use a dremel but to use a grinder. I have both and tried both. I started off with a grinder. Dude it will take forever if you are going to try to grind all that crap off plus the fender gets hot; hot enough for the paint to peel off. So I got the dremel and tried to cut the lip off. With the dremel I finished one side and went through like 6 of the cut off disks. But the heat was under control and it looked fine. Started off the other side got halfway through and ran out of cut off disks. I Said screw it and busted out the grinder. Switched on a cutting blade for metal and finished it off. The grinder works grate, much faster, but the metal got so hot so fast the paint started coming off.
So bottom line… cut over roll if you dont want to risk tweaking the fender and use a dremel if you got the patience because you’ll need it. Or have someone spray water as you use the grinder to keep the paint from peeling.
The tires cleared fine afterwards and the fender still felt strong.
Disclaimer: This is just my point of view. If you can get your hands on a fender roller try that too.
There. Everyone happy?
Sorry about the lengthy write up.
Cheers
I got some Tain Basics thinking I would be smart
and just raise the back up so it wouldn’t rub. Wrong! They rubbed like a ****. The Basics BTW are a bit of a rough ride. I don’t recommend them. So I’m back to having to roll or shave/grind. I started to try to roll with a bat because I could not get a roller to save my life and was not going to drop $300 to do my fenders. Then I realized that I was going to F up the fenders with a bat. Its two layers of sheet metal that’s bent for strength. I decided to grind/cut. Someone said don’t use a dremel but to use a grinder. I have both and tried both. I started off with a grinder. Dude it will take forever if you are going to try to grind all that crap off plus the fender gets hot; hot enough for the paint to peel off. So I got the dremel and tried to cut the lip off. With the dremel I finished one side and went through like 6 of the cut off disks. But the heat was under control and it looked fine. Started off the other side got halfway through and ran out of cut off disks. I Said screw it and busted out the grinder. Switched on a cutting blade for metal and finished it off. The grinder works grate, much faster, but the metal got so hot so fast the paint started coming off.
So bottom line… cut over roll if you dont want to risk tweaking the fender and use a dremel if you got the patience because you’ll need it. Or have someone spray water as you use the grinder to keep the paint from peeling.
The tires cleared fine afterwards and the fender still felt strong.
Disclaimer: This is just my point of view. If you can get your hands on a fender roller try that too.
There. Everyone happy?
Sorry about the lengthy write up.
Cheers
Thats a HUGE help, id rather someone with experience do my work anyway. If i tried it myself i know id *** it up.