cutting out rear fenders.

[sr20dets13]

sorry i know this has been discussed many times, ive even read a post myself before. but i cant seem to find a write up on cutting out the rear fenders for wide fenders. maybe im not choosing the right words for a search. thanks

[YoungGun]

Use a air saw, and cut 1" above the body line.

[sr20dets13]

ok.. and where do i bring the cut down to? couple inches before the bottom of the wheel well?

[LongGrain]

bring it down to the lower body line, that way you leave the edges to mount your aero..

[sr20dets13]

thanks guys !

[khmer1]

don't you have to reinforce it or something because im in the process of doing the same but was wondering about it

[fliprayzin240sx]

You could reinforce it. Im seen folks fill the underside with those spray on foam, catch is it gets fucking messy. Another idea was use those sponge blocks that florist use for flower design. Slap it under the over fender and shave/mold it to fit between the fender and over fender.

[Slo_Slidewayz]

From what I have heard you need a lip or reinforcement similar to that of the OEM lip on the inside to keep the 1/4 panel from not having any support.

I know Ive seen a write-up for it somewhere, I think it was on a build up thread somewhere...

[handinpants]

tack weld after cutting

[kalypso123]

bring it down to the lower body line, that way you leave the edges to mount your aero..

meaning here... right

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc167/kalypso678/quarterdent.jpg

[sr20dets13]

yeah im going to have them welded and sealed back together after i cut them.

[GSXRJJordan]

I've done this a ton... I can free-hand teh cut perfectly with my grinder now lol.

As far as what to do after you cut the outer fender - ONLY CUT THE OUTER FENDER, don't go crazy with a sawzall and a 8" blade, use a 4.5" angle grinder or similar - I slice the inner fender back to where it's "flat", and pull those slices out, then weld them to the outer fender... this is just as strong (or stronger) than the OEM configuration, and the best way to do it IMO. Pics:
http://vrovwa.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pzYNneeG_jyQEH0mOk0L1BzWJKlUXeqAUwpmTejoue0TvaYi seznif13ZLHbnDKEw__pi-n_MHoPuhuSx5FIqIIJAn8jT48FW/DSC05560.jpg
http://vrovwa.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pk-3zpK_OnW_NPjbVfeo2BMuZFHOv3lYjyVNQPPNJUjIlW_mxkWPa TaaSmmB3EdAoz1iYJb_kjBOcdwoO9AYWW5FzNpcCMjti/DSC05561.jpg

... then install bomb Dmax overs, paint, and drop it :)
http://vrovwa.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pIxz4OOuZ17SN1cFfH5yBHAXoU0_IS-eCPeDs0rgzB9HjBsntk_rT8E0bevCzyS0wZ2ZjouNzxkU1G2Yw EFql9lulTtHKz2sO/DSC05570.jpg

As far as what to do once you realize that the slits in the inner fender let in tons of smoke while drifting, most people use "Great Stuff" Big Gap Filler, which I tried, but I'll be removing it and just welding in some .030" sheet to cover the gap from the inside, and give me something to put sound deadening on once I get off my ass.

[Mister.E]

^ thats fuckin sick man!

[420sx]

hey can you post a rear pic for me i wanna see how those d max fit on there please

[GSXRJJordan]

hey can you post a rear pic for me i wanna see how those d max fit on there please

Wait, you want me to whore out pics of my car/fitment? Is that appropriate here? Lol :w00t:

http://xgeudg.bay.livefilestore.com/y1p7Kkcm6WjOTn2f_ZrNLOWvNUNqlBea6kkHM2OH83XpPG9EyL htcMcTPDGVuUPh87bnSd09ZCAVOi9ZRcvqwUT3A/DSC05599?download
http://xgeudg.bay.livefilestore.com/y1p7Kkcm6WjOTmq307EFgDR05RcpNDXg-ykh9lAg353r8HF3z1sRrAt_1pQwCM_55opkM4sH0HXWaPAjpXs UYiElw/DSC05601?download

They're 40mm overs, "pinched" to fit my 18x12 +0's without much camber, so they're out to about 50mm on the driver's side and ~60mm on the passenger side :)

[420sx]

cool, just what i needed to see thanks

[kalypso123]

I'll be removing it and just welding in some .030" sheet to cover the gap from the inside, and give me something to put sound deadening on once I get off my ass.

show us how you'd do this... [ insert whoring here below ]

[jodett]

excellent. just what I needed.

[fliprayzin240sx]

excellent. just what I needed.

Seriously? Bump an almost year old thread just to say that gay shit? I commend you for searching but holy shit, look at the post dates.

[dato]

http://i46.tinypic.com/24lpzjk.jpg
pulling teeth!
http://i49.tinypic.com/25pshft.jpg
http://i49.tinypic.com/flvyv4.jpg
http://i45.tinypic.com/jindba.jpg

[nisco]

Is that for a ZG flare? If so it doesn't look like you have much space to rivet to

[dato]

Zg flare?????

[tryangle]

Zg flare?????
"If you have to ask you cant afford it" lol
http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo163/dartmarc2291984/2006_beerfest_0021.jpg