View Poll Results: Flares or No Flare?
Flare
26
55.32%
No Flare
6
12.77%
I like Both
15
31.91%
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Fender Flares or No?
10-31-05, 08:43 PM
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Fender Flares or No?
I keep going back and forth in my head on the flares, so I decided to make a poll to see what you guys, the 1st gen community, think.
To answer the primary question: they are flares for a 240ZG, a 240z that has what's called a "G" nose.
With Flare
Without Flare
You like both
To answer the primary question: they are flares for a 240ZG, a 240z that has what's called a "G" nose.
With Flare
Without Flare
You like both
10-31-05, 09:26 PM
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I voted "no". I do like the flares when they are very tight to the tire like that, but the "bolt on" look of seeing the mounting screws just spoils it for me. Just my opinion....
10-31-05, 09:36 PM
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I can understand everyone's point about the bolt on thing. To me it adds a purposeful I'm not here to impress you but to stomp a hole in your *** look while giving you the functionality of adding low offset wheels to widen the track as well as putting wider rubber down. Though the thing that sucks is I can only fine 245-50-16 as the widest 16" tire and a 50 of 245 would be to tall for a 7 I think, from a looks point of view mostly.
Threw research I believe 99% that both are from a ZG kit.
Threw research I believe 99% that both are from a ZG kit.
11-01-05, 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by rotor vs. piston
I keep going back and forth in my head on the flares, so I decided to make a poll to see what you guys, the 1st gen community, think.
To answer the primary question: they are flares for a 240ZG, a 240z that has what's called a "G" nose.
With Flare
Without Flare
You like both
To answer the primary question: they are flares for a 240ZG, a 240z that has what's called a "G" nose.
With Flare
Without Flare
You like both
The CP racing flares: Not.
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11-28-05, 05:43 PM
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Had I been able to find a set of flares that I liked, I may have gone that way, along with the Kaminari kit and whaletail, instead of the widebody. Would have been a hell of a lot less work. On the other hand, I do like the fat assed look of the widebody, if everyone would quit asking if it was a Porsche.
I do like the way those flares look.
I do like the way those flares look.
11-28-05, 09:32 PM
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I'd say if you're willing to get some hella-wide wheels and tires, go for the fender flares... if not, leave it alone and get the widest tires you can fit in the standard ones...
Personally I think either bolted-on or molded flares look pretty cool on old-school cars.
And with bolt-on flares, you can always fill in, sand, and paint them to look smoother.
A race-use body kit would probably be overkill for a street car though.
Personally I think either bolted-on or molded flares look pretty cool on old-school cars.
And with bolt-on flares, you can always fill in, sand, and paint them to look smoother.
A race-use body kit would probably be overkill for a street car though.
12-05-05, 01:08 AM
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I wish someone made good flares outta polyurethane... I don't like fiberglass.
Polyurethane, you can bend up and it won't damage it. Fiberglass cracks if you look at it really mean.
Sometimes I'm not quick enough to catch people before they lean on my cars and the inconsiderate people at the local parking lots is evident by the door dings on all the cars I've ever owned. I need flares that'll take a bit of impact.
Polyurethane, you can bend up and it won't damage it. Fiberglass cracks if you look at it really mean.
Sometimes I'm not quick enough to catch people before they lean on my cars and the inconsiderate people at the local parking lots is evident by the door dings on all the cars I've ever owned. I need flares that'll take a bit of impact.
12-05-05, 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by mattreeve
yes but wouldnt polyurethane bend in heat from the sun, deforming the shape of the fender?
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12-06-05, 11:05 AM
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There is another good reason for the flares, to allow more rubber width as previously stated but also to lower the car's ride height further, you can remove metal under the flares so the car can ride lower without striking the bodywork, thereby lowering the center of gravity further. If I find my car can be lowered that far without creating bump steer issues I would definately go that route.
