Hammer1

iTrader: (14)

Hey guys,
Looking for the real scoop on fenders. I need to replace my driver side fender and have been looking at the "shark" style aftermarkets. I would really like to find them in sheet-metal but haven't seen them(I'm really not concerned with the weight thing). A stock replacement will run around $200. I see the Eurbini(sp) fiberglass are around $200/pr. Dont really want to go the extra expense of CF.

Is it true that the fiberglass are prone to flexing and cracking the paint? Do they make them in FRP? Any other hazards I should be aware of(besides the obvious fitment issues)? Any other suggestions?

Thanks,
Hammer

MarquisDeSam

iTrader: (16)

FRP = Fiberglass.
Stay away from knockoffs. Poor quality/fitment.
Stock is the best. Aftermarket fender might not line up with door/front bumper/headlights/etc.

noodleman

iTrader: (13)

Sorry, but FRP DEFINITELY is not fibreglass! FRP = Fibre reinforced plastic. It's much higher grade material than just fibreglass.

but you're right about knockoffs, they use cheap low grade fibreglass that suck, and fitment/quality is horrible.

Quality JDM kits like Ings and Vertex uses FRP, and i've heard nothing but greats things about them.

Bubble

iTrader: (50)

Eurbini(sp)= Sarona = POOR fitment. at least 2 member here had it and not happy about it.

ClaytonC01

iTrader: (4)

fiberglass will actually warp in heat and cause bubbles and or paint cracking, happened to my buddies eclipse after i told him a million times to spend the extra 75 on the metal ones..

Hammer1

iTrader: (14)

Thanks for the imput.

Does anyone make the shark style fender in sheet-metal??