Hemi Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 hey guys i got a set of fibreglass flare for $50 and was wonderin how the hell u put them on ..is it just a bit of drillin grinding off the gaurds then bolting on painting etc of is there more to it then that..any help appreciated cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Mk1 Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 Are they like Forrest arches or small ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WESTCORT Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 ill cry if u got forest flares for $50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mex Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 if your origanal guards rub then flare them out with a hammer or somin of the likes, then just bolt them on, you dont really want to cut your guards out cuase it leaves a sharp edge that will cut into your tyres pretty quick, hope that sorta helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemi Posted August 3, 2004 Author Share Posted August 3, 2004 i dont think so they bring the gaurd out about 1-2 " not much but enught to stop the rubbing ...i was gonna grind them off and then bend them slightly out to stop that???.....iunno this is y im asking lol i dont really wanna bend out the gaurd because it might crack the paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mex Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 it will be covered by the flare tho, dont bolt it on at the edge of the guard bolt it on over the origanal metal flared bit on the car, looks better and will cover any damage to the paint my flares were stolen off my car the other day too, so if you like i can post a pic of what my actauly guards look like if you want? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemi Posted August 4, 2004 Author Share Posted August 4, 2004 yea thatd be cool thanx ...yea my m8 suggested just rolling it with a pole and then boltng the flares at the point were the smaller flares start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mex Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 yeah i used a steel bassball bat, and a bunch of people sitting on each corner will post those pics tommorow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDave Posted August 8, 2004 Share Posted August 8, 2004 Rivet them on and then use flexi filler to smooth in the profile to the car, much better job and they cant get nicked!! I have some pics of when I did my XPack if you like?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemi Posted August 8, 2004 Author Share Posted August 8, 2004 yea any pics/tips much appreciated ....also i was looking at my gaurds and tires today and realised they are also rubbing on the inside of the thing ...like at the back by the pedals...tat area ...im guessn the only way to fix this is by getting lower profile tires? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WESTCORT Posted August 8, 2004 Share Posted August 8, 2004 take some air out of the tyres for a quick fix, thats what i did, my tyres rub on my front spoiler thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDave Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 This is one of them jobs where an FBh comes in handy!! I will go dig you some pics out just now... CheeRS Dave... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDave Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 In Mk2 form, here we go... Before... During... After... Sorry but I never got pics of the rivets or the tubs, DOH!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDave Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 I have heaps of the Mk1 but they are orginal welded flares and made from steel so maybe no good to you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemi Posted August 9, 2004 Author Share Posted August 9, 2004 MAAAAAAN that looks soo nice ...hrmm thanks for the help but my flares are like just little one that just bring the gaurd out a bit and i stuffed one of the gaurds even more in the weekend (esky + farm paddock = stuffed gaurd) anyhow so i drill the flares ...drill the gaurd and rivet or bolt them on???....also would it look better withoutmoulding it to the body or doing that??....i as thinking painting the flare then getting polished allen head bolts and just leaving as is ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDave Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 all depends on what look you are after mate, also easier to remove with bolts but more rigid and sturdy with rivets. You can always drill em out if you need to swap em also? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymz Posted August 10, 2004 Share Posted August 10, 2004 where's the best place to buy flared gaurds from?. I have a smasked in back left wheel arch and it's a prick of a thing to get fare again i'm thinking about just bashing it out and the putting flares over top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WESTCORT Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 I love the black you painted your mk1 and that rs2000 there dave, real sexy. Ill be painting my mk1 black when i get it but will probly be a poor mans house paint job what did you pay in sterling or otherwise to get ur mk1 painted? unless ur a diy man and did it urself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDave Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 £3500....ouch!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WESTCORT Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 guess ill be going the house paint route after all still damn nice though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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