Wide body/flares

[Commando81]

I scrolled through a few pages the wide body doesn’t seem very popular based on them being so wide it requires large spacers or extreme back spacing.

I’d like to do more of a flare than what I see for wide body kits. Of course google turns up plenty of $100 EBay flares I’m sure are just top notch stuff.

just curious if anyone here has done more of a moderate flare setup to point me in the right direction.

 

[thecman02]

I'm curious what you would consider moderate?

I also keep waffling about flares. My arches are kinda crusty, and the car was totaled so I'm not really worried about value.

 

[NOVA_Ranger]

I'd be interested in a decent quality kit at a somewhat reasonable price. I definitely like the look.

 

[Commando81]

I'm curious what you would consider moderate?

I also keep waffling about flares. My arches are kinda crusty, and the car was totaled so I'm not really worried about value.

to my understanding a lot of kits are 60mm. I could be completely mistaken on this.

I’d like to see about 1-1.5” outward maybe 4-5” onto the body. Think like the slim line flares offered for trucks in the early 2000s

 

[Commando81]

I really like this look just an inexpensive EBay kit gives me a lot of concern

 

[M-Sport fan]

Are those re-drilled Enkei NT-03s on that FiST??

I like the looks of those flares themselves, but not the extreme 'poke' offset/spacers on that car.

Just because one has said flares, does NOT mean one has to 'fill out' every single last millimeter of them.

 

[Commando81]

Are those re-drilled Enkei NT-03s on that FiST??

I like the looks of those flares themselves, but not the extreme 'poke' offset/spacers on that car.

Just because one has said flares, does NOT mean one has to 'fill out' every single last millimeter of them.

Not sure about a redrill maybe they used those flares for a model? These eBay ones seem to have the flat spot but you drill the hole. And I agree on not needed to fill it out completely. They are cheap I may just order and see what they are like, but figured it was worth asking if anyone knows a quality set of this nature

 

[M-Sport fan]

The (suspected) NT-03s I was questioning on that FiST are the WHEELS, not the flares.

 

[Commando81]

The (suspected) NT-03s I was questioning on that FiST are the WHEELS, not the flares.

Ah
I know nothing for wheel types lol

 

[NATYPE]

I've always liked the look of people taking those cheap flares and just heating / cutting to get a good fit. I think that's what Mighty Car Mods did on one of their Kei trucks and it just looks clean. I'm also a fan of the exposed rivet points and obvious over fender look though. All the boutique kits for this car seem expensive and I really don't like the way that Krotov kit looks which seems to be the most readily available. Fifteen52 makes a pretty integrated looking fender flare for us right? Or used to I assume.

 

[Commando81]

I've always liked the look of people taking those cheap flares and just heating / cutting to get a good fit. I think that's what Mighty Car Mods did on one of their Kei trucks and it just looks clean. I'm also a fan of the exposed rivet points and obvious over fender look though. All the boutique kits for this car seem expensive and I really don't like the way that Krotov kit looks which seems to be the most readily available. Fifteen52 makes a pretty integrated looking fender flare for us right? Or used to I assume.

well based on what they show on eBay they would be a little too big for the car unless I can’t read a tape measure anymore. Figure with how cheap they are and EBay’s return guarantee when they say it will fit it’s worth getting a set in hand and seeing what they are like

 

[ron@whoosh]

we have M2 flare kits and Project RST flare kits in stock if anyone's interested @ 10% off today and tomorrow - message me for details

https://whoosh-motorsports.myshopif...cts/2014-m2-motoring-bolt-on-fender-flare-kit

https://whoosh-motorsports.myshopif...c-flare-kit-with-many-options-frp-bolt-on-etc

 

[cidsamuth]

I used M2. They give about 1” more room, assuming you cut the fenders underneath. They are pricey, but fit well.

The negative is that the finish is so-so. It is fine for my track car with just a rattle can topping, but they would need some sanding and finishing for a nice street car.

Also remember, with more offset to fill those fenders comes more torque steer and more tramlining.

Here is a pic with the M2 flares and +27 offset 17x8 rims (Hoosier tires).

 

[Commando81]

I used M2. They give about 1” more room, assuming you cut the fenders underneath. They are pricey, but fit well.

The negative is that the finish is so-so. It is fine for my track car with just a rattle can topping, but they would need some sanding and finishing for a nice street car.

Also remember, with more offset to fill those fenders comes more torque steer and more tramlining.

Here is a pic with the M2 flares and +27 offset 17x8 rims (Hoosier tires).

Do they require trimming to fit or is it optional? I don’t foresee myself running a wheel and tire combo that needs it with the suspension I have earmarked. Those two styles Ron mentioned are more my style then a wide body kit

 

[dhminer]

I used M2. They give about 1” more room, assuming you cut the fenders underneath. They are pricey, but fit well.

The negative is that the finish is so-so. It is fine for my track car with just a rattle can topping, but they would need some sanding and finishing for a nice street car.

Also remember, with more offset to fill those fenders comes more torque steer and more tramlining.

Here is a pic with the M2 flares and +27 offset 17x8 rims (Hoosier tires).

That looks awesome. How wide of a tire can you fit in there?

 

[cidsamuth]

Do they require trimming to fit or is it optional? I don’t foresee myself running a wheel and tire combo that needs it with the suspension I have earmarked. Those two styles Ron mentioned are more my style then a wide body kit

You don’t have to cut. But, if not, it’s all for the looks of the fender, and I’m not sure if you can run a wide enough tire/wheel to make the areas look “filled up” and not rub the OEM fender underneath. Ron might know.

 

[Woods247]

Do they require trimming to fit or is it optional? I don’t foresee myself running a wheel and tire combo that needs it with the suspension I have earmarked. Those two styles Ron mentioned are more my style then a wide body kit

The first set Ron posted are M2. Same as what @cidsamuth has. You cannot run wider wheels/offsets at low ride heights without cutting. Also, wider tires are typically taller too which makes them contact the lower area of the front fender/bumper cover mount when lowered. A 235/40/17 or 245/40/17 will smack that mount on small bumps. I cut mine out. There’s a single 245/35/17 option on Tirerack that will work well but you still have to cut out the fenders under the flares to clear the extra width. To do it correctly it takes a fair amount of work.

 

[cidsamuth]

That looks awesome. How wide of a tire can you fit in there?

Right now, I’m running Hoosier R7s, 225/40/17. They have a 9.6” section width. The rims are +27. It’s tight getting it in there and not rub the flare on the outside and the coilover on the inside under track conditions.

I have removed most of the wheel liners and “clearanced” the wheel well underneath with a hammer.

 

[Commando81]

The first set Ron posted are M2. Same as what @cidsamuth has. You cannot run wider wheels/offsets at low ride heights without cutting. Also, wider tires are typically taller too which makes them contact the lower area of the front fender/bumper cover mount when lowered. A 235/40/17 or 245/40/17 will smack that mount on small bumps. I cut mine out. There’s a single 245/35/17 option on Tirerack that will work well but you still have to cut out the fenders under the flares to clear the extra width. To do it correctly it takes a fair amount of work.

I’m looking at Flatouts tarmac coilovers so I’ll actually be going up a touch on ride height. If trimming is what it takes it is what it is. I came from running Jeeps for years so I’m no stranger to needing to trim for clearance. Just rather not if I don’t have to.

 

[cidsamuth]

I’m looking at Flatouts tarmac coilovers so I’ll actually be going up a touch on ride height. If trimming is what it takes it is what it is. I came from running Jeeps for years so I’m no stranger to needing to trim for clearance. Just rather not if I don’t have to.

Mine, being a track car, allowed for more freedom in how I cut and hammered - it’s all about making speed/handling.

Frankly, I don’t think I’d cut on a street car unless I was going to go all out on the flares with a top notch finishing and painting job so they looked “factory.”