Put my rear fenders on:) (pics)
06-29-06 | 06:21 PM
#51
again, this is not for street, yes it will be street driven on some weekends, but I am building the car for time trials, and hill climbs.
Edit: also I had to use that many rivets, I intended on not using as many, but because the panels wernt straight, I had to use more to keep a clean look. its getting painted over so who cares
Edit: also I had to use that many rivets, I intended on not using as many, but because the panels wernt straight, I had to use more to keep a clean look. its getting painted over so who cares
Last edited by Turbo23; 06-29-06 at 06:24 PM.
06-29-06 | 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by iceblue
The pink one is the only acceptable one because its a race style kit.
and I think thats the only one I posted thats not actually used for racing or drifting (err.... it might be... but I don't think it is...)
I think the point was to show off the awesome rivets on those cars and show off the molded kits on those retarded looking 240's
Originally Posted by Icemark
Hmm the rivets in the pictures of the show cars, are riveted on after the panel was painted...
Doesn't do a thing for me, but then I generally think flares look ricer gay on street FCs anyway.
Doesn't do a thing for me, but then I generally think flares look ricer gay on street FCs anyway.
Last edited by Bigretardhead; 06-29-06 at 07:36 PM.
06-29-06 | 07:49 PM
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Funny how reading through a thread can confuse your feelings. At first I thought gay gay gay but then after seeing some pics and reading everyones opinions, I don't know what to ****** think. Looks...function.....looks.....function........DAM MIT!!!!
06-29-06 | 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by davedge
Heres some more "useless input" aswell...
Any of the actuall FRP widebody fenders from Japan(MSports, BN, Sexystyle...) actally come with pre selected locations on the panels for them to be.....
...you guessed it, RIVETED on. I don't think(and this is simply my oppinion) that any of the companies that make these parts, really care about some whine *** kids in bumfuck, nowhere USA, who like to sit on the internet all day and talk about their stock cars... this is for those that are using wider/lower offset wheel combinations, to achieve better handling. Whether it is for "track only" or weekend warriors... this is who they are designed for.
I'm happy you all have an oppinion about aesthetics... but try and think outside of your little box... even the AWR race cars have rivet on fenders... and if you don't know who they are... I'm sorry.
I'm relatively new to this forum... but I'm not new to motorsports. Have fun responding like an ******* if you want to. I know I'll never see you at the track anyways... you'll still be sitting in front of your computer screen.
Sorry to clutter your thread too man... lets see those panspeed fronts....
Any of the actuall FRP widebody fenders from Japan(MSports, BN, Sexystyle...) actally come with pre selected locations on the panels for them to be.....
...you guessed it, RIVETED on. I don't think(and this is simply my oppinion) that any of the companies that make these parts, really care about some whine *** kids in bumfuck, nowhere USA, who like to sit on the internet all day and talk about their stock cars... this is for those that are using wider/lower offset wheel combinations, to achieve better handling. Whether it is for "track only" or weekend warriors... this is who they are designed for.
I'm happy you all have an oppinion about aesthetics... but try and think outside of your little box... even the AWR race cars have rivet on fenders... and if you don't know who they are... I'm sorry.
I'm relatively new to this forum... but I'm not new to motorsports. Have fun responding like an ******* if you want to. I know I'll never see you at the track anyways... you'll still be sitting in front of your computer screen.
Sorry to clutter your thread too man... lets see those panspeed fronts....
I'm glad you're so smart... Everyone knows what the fenders were "intended" for... What people fail to realize (and what pisses me off) is seeing people put riveted fenders (or fender extensions PERIOD) on for aesthetic value alone, as we see so many misguided people doing these days... Props to Turbo23 for actually needing them...
06-29-06 | 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Bigretardhead
what show cars? all the pics I posted are cars that are used for drifting or racing... except the pink FD... maybe.
That would be a site... That car is really clean... it was out at SEMA last year...
06-29-06 | 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Bigretardhead
what show cars? all the pics I posted are cars that are used for drifting or racing... except the pink FD... maybe.
).My point was instead, (and exactly what I said) was that the cars in the pictures were painted before the panels were riveted on.
And the thread has been pruned for flaming. It is okay to say you don't like something and why, but outright attacks are unacceptable here. That includes you davedge.
Last edited by Icemark; 06-29-06 at 08:12 PM.
06-29-06 | 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 13b4me
I'm glad you're so smart... Everyone knows what the fenders were "intended" for... What people fail to realize (and what pisses me off) is seeing people put riveted fenders (or fender extensions PERIOD) on for aesthetic value alone, as we see so many misguided people doing these days... Props to Turbo23 for actually needing them...
Keep the pics comin...!
06-29-06 | 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Icemark
Think you need to go back and read my post. As the way it is worded, I have no problem with race or show cars with them (even though several of the pictures I seriously doubt drive any further than from the truck to the showroom- for example this one... common- never seen a "race car" with a lambo door on it
).
My point was instead, (and exactly what I said) was that the cars in the pictures were painted before the panels were riveted on.
).My point was instead, (and exactly what I said) was that the cars in the pictures were painted before the panels were riveted on.
I get what your saying though... and I get your point, but all the pictures are purpose built cars, so it isn't applicable in this scenario.
sorry, I'm just kinda having fun here. no hard feelings. oh, and yeah, all the cars did have the panels painted before they were attached... or they just replaced the rivets/screws with non-painted ones... lol.
here's most of the other cars going sideways
damnit... I can't find pics of that brown 240 hatch....
Last edited by Bigretardhead; 06-29-06 at 08:48 PM.
06-29-06 | 09:08 PM
#64
here in japan they originated the rivet thing because the drifters were often changing their quarter panels because of damage in a moments notice...so thats were the paint the whole flares with rivets thing came from..
now some one said it was RICER to mold FLARES OR USE BONDO come on do you even know what you are saying, just because you use these materials in a process to help your body work or lines doesnt mean you are a ricer...its just called bad bodywork if you get 10lbs gunk bondo
now some one said it was RICER to mold FLARES OR USE BONDO come on do you even know what you are saying, just because you use these materials in a process to help your body work or lines doesnt mean you are a ricer...its just called bad bodywork if you get 10lbs gunk bondo
06-29-06 | 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by snowball
if i drag raced and ran 9's that doesnt mean my rusting 1/4's look good. things should be molded into the car, just my opinion.
06-29-06 | 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by El Nene 7
here in japan they originated the rivet thing because the drifters were often changing their quarter panels because of damage in a moments notice...so thats were the paint the whole flares with rivets thing came from..
now some one said it was RICER to mold FLARES OR USE BONDO come on do you even know what you are saying, just because you use these materials in a process to help your body work or lines doesnt mean you are a ricer...its just called bad bodywork if you get 10lbs gunk bondo
now some one said it was RICER to mold FLARES OR USE BONDO come on do you even know what you are saying, just because you use these materials in a process to help your body work or lines doesnt mean you are a ricer...its just called bad bodywork if you get 10lbs gunk bondo
I said that, but I was joking. everyone here always says that anything that doesn't help performance is rice... so just kinda joking along those lines.... i.e. bondoing the fenders on does not help performance at all, and takes a bit of time, and money if you can't do it yourself. therefore, rice... right? lol.
on another note, I went to a car show a couple weeks ago where the guy with that green silvia I posted above was at. all the 'show car' people there commented how they didn't like the rivets. these were also the guys who like cars with 50 tv screens, on hydrolics, white leather interior with neon lights everywhere, etc... (these guys would generall be considered ricers, esp. here on this board). and noone at the track, or who actually drives their car has ever said anything about the rivets, or that they look good.... so I guess my comment was kinda based off that also.
and, where did the 'rusting 1/4's' come from? just because a panel isn't molded means the 1/4's are gonna rust? ...
06-29-06 | 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Bigretardhead
and, where did the 'rusting 1/4's' come from? just because a panel isn't molded means the 1/4's are gonna rust? ...
06-29-06 | 10:42 PM
#69
pics will come soon, Im not expecting it to be done till end of july, I still have some wiring I need to finish, and I need some piping made, and othet such stuff, so the front fenders and rear fenders are about the extent. Ill take a full body shot soon, when i can push it out of the garage next week. Just to get a feel for the stance, and what i need to raise and lower. Im hoping everything fires right away, i rebuilt her last spring, drive it with the stock turbo, then decided to go with the larger turbo. ive been cleaning up alot of wiring, etc. I promise, I will have many pictures when she is about completed
06-30-06 | 12:02 AM
#72
i said earlier in the thread, I really didnt have a choice of using less rivets, with the way the panel fit, for it to look half decent, I have to use that many. Once its black you wont see them as much. i would have rather have placed them every 8-12 inches instead of every 3-4
07-16-06 | 02:57 PM
#74
this isnt a fender but i did this reverse airflow hood with rivets and then painted over it. i like the rivets on the fenders as long as its painted over. looks like aircraft to me. i say keep them
Last edited by R_PROWESS; 07-16-06 at 02:59 PM.
07-16-06 | 04:48 PM
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I like the rivets! Your car looks great... What did you do to the original rear fender, so that the tire doesn't rub on it? Do you have a pic of inside the fender? Just wanted to know how it works more 