Yeah I thought the rivets would complete the GR4 look but it looks a little "racecarish" IMHO. I like it but I don't. I look at top end GR4's like DOES 200 and Rapids cars and they look sweet without the rivets.
Hey, if I want them after all I have to do is bring out the cordless and the rivet gun!
Will
So............How is it coming along????
Ron
Ron
Thanks for the kind words Will.It's been a pleasure working on your car I can't wait to see it painted and on the ground.Will and I experimented with that 3m panel adhesive and I have to say that stuff is almost as good as welding.Will bonded some scrap pieces together and I could not break the joint even with a hammer.Maybe one day I will get mine done and we could finally go cruising.
The panel adhesive would hold the steel flare to the fender without welding? 
Oh no. I can't believe I'm considering doing this now? Thanks a lot guys.
Oh no. I can't believe I'm considering doing this now? Thanks a lot guys.
Way to go Sam. No that you practiced on Wills go do your own. Then he can do the work and you can get the coffee 
Nice work guys. It's going to look great with the new wheels. So Will, what colour is it gonna be?
Nice work guys. It's going to look great with the new wheels. So Will, what colour is it gonna be?
quote:The panel adhesive would hold the steel flare to the fender without welding?
Still need to weld the marker light holes which leads to a full repaint.
The fibreglass flares are incredibly strong once bonded. They are quite thick and the compounding curve adds to the strength. They are so big and the contact area is so large that I beleive it adds strength to the area that was cut. I can't flex the flares at all. And anyone who knows me, knows that I am a huge massive powerful man.
BAWAHAHAHA
Will ( 4'13")
Colour?Not black, but it will be dark. Not sure yet.
..... Will great work, I should have done fiberglass to my car...I would have been done a year earlier ? LOL
A word of caution ..keep a wet sponge handy when welding the marker lights ...welding in a circle distorts the panel .. a wet sponge shrinks it back ...
Doug the adhesives and epoxys today are excellent. I bonded hinges to my carbon fiber decklid and its stronger then the material around it.
Ron
Ron
A word of caution ..keep a wet sponge handy when welding the marker lights ...welding in a circle distorts the panel .. a wet sponge shrinks it back ...
Doug the adhesives and epoxys today are excellent. I bonded hinges to my carbon fiber decklid and its stronger then the material around it.
Ron
Ron
king Good Will! Keep the photos coming.
Thanks for the compliments guys. More work than I thought but it'll be worth it. Should be in for paint in January and the paint guy "promises" 3 weeks.
Can't wait....
Will
Can't wait....
Will
I'm not clear on the cutting of the stock fenders. This has to be done to clear the tires?
The wide tires almost look like they wood clear the stock fenders.
The wide tires almost look like they wood clear the stock fenders.
quote:Originally posted by PanteraDoug:
I'm not clear on the cutting of the stock fenders. This has to be done to clear the tires?
The wide tires almost look like they wood clear the stock fenders.
You have to cut those puppys before putting on the flares (that's unless you want to jack the rear way up like an old Nova). These couple links below may help for a visual. I could take any photos that may help, as this can be tricky stuff!
http://www.poca.com/index.php/gallery/?g2_itemId=1899
http://www.poca.com/index.php/gallery/?g2_itemId=1586
Are the flares on Does200 'glass?
I've never seen a car with the wide wheels and tires on, without the flares on, and with a reference point to the original openings.
While I convinced of the aesthetics of the change, I'm not convinced that it is the way to go as far as the steering and handling go.
As per previous discussions, I'm not sure what the solution to the front caster should be. Maybe just a power steering system to dampen the
steering chatter?
I've never seen a car with the wide wheels and tires on, without the flares on, and with a reference point to the original openings.
While I convinced of the aesthetics of the change, I'm not convinced that it is the way to go as far as the steering and handling go.
As per previous discussions, I'm not sure what the solution to the front caster should be. Maybe just a power steering system to dampen the
steering chatter?
quote:Originally posted by PanteraDoug:
Are the flares on Does200 'glass?
I've never seen a car with the wide wheels and tires on, without the flares on, and with a reference point to the original openings.
While I convinced of the aesthetics of the change, I'm not convinced that it is the way to go as far as the steering and handling go.
As per previous discussions, I'm not sure what the solution to the front caster should be. Maybe just a power steering system to dampen the
steering chatter?
Yes, they are metal flares custom made by prior owner from the real factory fiberglass flares. Steering and handling are fine with mine, although it has some Group 5 setup from Wilkinson years ago. Not sure if that would make a difference or not.