Notices
Brakes & Suspension 350Z stoppers, coils, shocks/dampers

Lowered, now rubbing

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 09-06-2010, 11:17 AM
  #1  
Kiriller
Registered User
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
Kiriller's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Richmond Hill
Posts: 2,722
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Lowered, now rubbing

I guess i should roll the fenders, now question is, how safe is it that the paint wont crack (obviously i wont do it myself) and what will happen if rubbing continues if i dont roll the fenders?

Specs: Axis Hiros 9.5 in rear, 285 bfg kdw.
This is after 1 day of rubbing..
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pi...9&id=501579020
Old 09-06-2010, 11:28 AM
  #2  
CORNELL
Registered User
iTrader: (3)
 
CORNELL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: HOUSTON
Posts: 506
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

this was me after getting my coilovers...



thats melted rubber splattered on the car, you can no longer read the tires sidewall. rolled my fenders myself, rented an eastwood roller and had a freind use a heat gun on the paint while i rolled and didnt damage the paint at all
Old 09-06-2010, 11:32 AM
  #3  
stogey420time
Club Moderator
the Hot Spot
iTrader: (1)
 
stogey420time's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Houston
Posts: 3,714
Received 78 Likes on 54 Posts
Default

How low are you?
What are your offset?

Fender roll should fix your problem... if it doesn't, either: dial in more negative camber or do a fender pull but fender pull are for the hellaflush guys who's running 10.5 or 11's in the back (you're 1 inch short) with 0 or negative offset.

There is a possible chance your paint will crack... just make sure they use a heat gun to soften up the paint, allowing it to bend with the roll.
Old 09-06-2010, 02:58 PM
  #4  
Kiriller
Registered User
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
Kiriller's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Richmond Hill
Posts: 2,722
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

is there anyway at all to roll fenders without paint damage?
Old 09-06-2010, 03:13 PM
  #5  
davidv
Registered User
iTrader: (2)
 
davidv's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Tucson, AZ
Posts: 42,754
Likes: 0
Received 11 Likes on 11 Posts
Default

Rolling the fenders is common. Some members have had good luck and some not. Ask for a shop recommendation in your regional forum. No guarantees.
Old 09-06-2010, 05:10 PM
  #6  
Tackett
Registered User
 
Tackett's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Charleston, WV
Posts: 2,192
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

I rolled mine with a baseball bat and a heatgun.

Worked out great. Though I don't know how extreme you need it.

If you don't need a lot of roll, you may look into it.
Old 09-06-2010, 05:13 PM
  #7  
AdvanZ33
Senior Super Moderator
MY350Z.COM
iTrader: (105)
 
AdvanZ33's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Eastern NC
Posts: 7,287
Received 189 Likes on 102 Posts
Default

Take off the spacers until you get your fenders rolled.
Old 09-06-2010, 11:13 PM
  #8  
winchman
Registered User
 
winchman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Georgia
Posts: 2,335
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

Without the spacers, the wheels/tires will probably rub on the inside.

Take a look at this: http://www.honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2388615

Please point out the parts in the underside view that will benefit from dragging on stuff.
Attached Thumbnails Lowered, now rubbing-350z-underside.jpg  

Last edited by winchman; 09-06-2010 at 11:20 PM.
Old 09-07-2010, 03:12 AM
  #9  
AdvanZ33
Senior Super Moderator
MY350Z.COM
iTrader: (105)
 
AdvanZ33's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Eastern NC
Posts: 7,287
Received 189 Likes on 102 Posts
Default

I had 18x9.5+45 w/ 275/40 tire and no spacer and didn't rub on the inside. What are your offsets?

Edit: 18x9.5+42

Last edited by AdvanZ33; 09-07-2010 at 03:26 AM.
Old 09-07-2010, 05:04 AM
  #10  
BrandonHeat
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
 
BrandonHeat's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Tucson
Posts: 136
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I just recently got my fenders rolled. Took the guy 2hrs, but no cracks even on a section where I had a massive dent that got repaired. Just take your time and you should be fine.
Old 09-07-2010, 05:10 AM
  #11  
AcidJake75
Living in 350Z
iTrader: (64)
 
AcidJake75's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: DFW, TX
Posts: 4,887
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

you wont even have to go that aggressive on the roll from what I can tell on that pic..+1 on taking off spacers until you get them rolled..
Old 09-10-2010, 06:04 PM
  #12  
carlili4190
New Member
iTrader: (6)
 
carlili4190's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Evanston/Oak Brook, IL
Posts: 432
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by BrandonHeat
I just recently got my fenders rolled. Took the guy 2hrs, but no cracks even on a section where I had a massive dent that got repaired. Just take your time and you should be fine.
2 hours! Jeez thats a long time... The person who rolled my fenders did it in about half an hour with no cracks or anything... (maybe it was because you had the dent?)
Old 09-21-2010, 04:54 PM
  #13  
Spoiled Z
Registered User
iTrader: (30)
 
Spoiled Z's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 821
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Rolled mine with a help of a friend it took about 2 hours. If ur going to do it yourself for the very first time no need to rush. But I guarantee u the 2nd wheel will be so much faster.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Lt_Ballzacki
Brakes & Suspension
39
08-06-2021 06:19 AM
MicVelo
2003-2009 Nissan 350Z
34
05-30-2017 03:28 PM
ars88
Zs & Gs For Sale
18
04-04-2016 07:52 AM
James1990
Brakes & Suspension
10
12-16-2015 08:57 PM



Quick Reply: Lowered, now rubbing



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 01:40 PM.