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Old 08-17-2011, 12:40 PM
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I figure I post this on here. Just an idea for now.

Ok here is my vision. Just so I can opt to put on wider wheels without looking like wheels are sticking out the fenders.

These are the crappy flares I got




Here are the Custom flare I want to make.
two piece for the front
-Cut at the red line
-Green mold to flare



three piece for the rear
-one piece for the rear bumper
-one piece for the flare
-one piece for to match side skirt with flare


These flares should be about 1.5" Inches flare.
I just want to make it more streamline.

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Old 08-17-2011, 03:46 PM
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Interested to see what you can come up with.
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Old 08-18-2011, 07:44 AM
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You may find the cost of doing the front is cheaper if you purchase aftermarket fenders. (ie, no need to re-invent the wheel).

Also, look through some drifter mags or browse the sylvia forums. They make a lot of universal flares that you can re-shape and adapt for your use.

Lastly talk to Mike at RRE. I think they were able to fit a 255 or 265 tire within the confines of the OEM well. Bigger isn't always better. The more tread you have, the more rolling resistance you have. If you're hard parking, then obviously stance is everything.

Good luck! Can't wait to see what you do.
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Good stuff Mike, can't wait to see how it turns out!
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interested! maybe make them come out a little higher to give a wide body look like evo. my .02 but great work!
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The only way I see this being marketable would be if it is cheaper then an evo conversion kit after install. What do you think this would cost if it gets finished?
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Old 08-19-2011, 10:30 AM
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I was talking with a friend that work for bodyshop.
He told me pie cut.


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My projects are still on the drawing board..
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Interested to see what you can come up with.
Thanks for the interest. Keep me motivated to be creative.

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You may find the cost of doing the front is cheaper if you purchase aftermarket fenders. (ie, no need to re-invent the wheel).

Also, look through some drifter mags or browse the sylvia forums. They make a lot of universal flares that you can re-shape and adapt for your use.

Lastly talk to Mike at RRE. I think they were able to fit a 255 or 265 tire within the confines of the OEM well. Bigger isn't always better. The more tread you have, the more rolling resistance you have. If you're hard parking, then obviously stance is everything.

Good luck! Can't wait to see what you do.
Yeah, I have been diggin' around for reference..
I rather not re-invent the wheel for cheaper/inexpensive alternatives..

Yeah smaller is **AwH so cute**.
No, never that on my RA.
Stance, flushness, etc. is not going to happen on my RA.

Stickers & LEDs are enough for me.

Im going to need a lot of luck & shit load of measuring....

Tick stick, flex ruler, clay molding, 3d scan, 3d model.

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Good stuff Mike, can't wait to see how it turns out!
Thanks, appreciate the positive feedback.

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interested! maybe make them come out a little higher to give a wide body look like evo. my .02 but great work!
I've been working on more aggressive look. I will post more pic later.

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The only way I see this being marketable would be if it is cheaper then an evo conversion kit after install. What do you think this would cost if it gets finished?
No plans for marketing. Just trying to see what others think about the idea. Maybe get an additional idea from it, also references to universal parts. etc.

If I do mass production cost will be cheaper.
Unless if I use aluminum it will be costly.
Plastic mold & mfg process from Tap Plastic isnt cheap either for prototype.

All depends on manufacturing process/path.

I can get them made but the cost is holding me back...

So in the meantime collecting ideas is free.
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Old 08-19-2011, 02:52 PM
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Once Im done I will gladly share my drawing/3d model that way you guys can get yours made locally or if/when I do get mine made I will update this post.
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