Could I be the first to do this to a 350z? - Fender Flares
I wonder how many more people will be rocking these now...
http://www.more-japan.com/blogs/2012...hted-in-texas/
http://www.more-japan.com/blogs/2012...hted-in-texas/
hey 350Zensokou,
just noticed the ones on the BRG red Z seem to be a little different where the front ones stop at the bumper to fender joint and yours goes all the way down. Do you know if the ones the company you mentioned making them is doing the ones that go all the way or do they stop at that same spot as the red Z?
just noticed the ones on the BRG red Z seem to be a little different where the front ones stop at the bumper to fender joint and yours goes all the way down. Do you know if the ones the company you mentioned making them is doing the ones that go all the way or do they stop at that same spot as the red Z?
I'm not sure where brg guy got his but I spoke to him and he said he didn't want to ruin his amuse bumper, that's why he cut the flare so he wouldn't damage his bumper. You can get my set any way you want. Full or cut, it's up to you.
Read through this and didn't see it answered if the original fenders were cut to give proper clearance? You mention that they are bolted on, so does that mean the OEM stuff is still underneath? Also, did they tub the wheel wells at all and is there any rubbing?
I love the look, but if it just looks good and isn't functional I think you should give others the heads up on that.
I love the look, but if it just looks good and isn't functional I think you should give others the heads up on that.
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Read through this and didn't see it answered if the original fenders were cut to give proper clearance? You mention that they are bolted on, so does that mean the OEM stuff is still underneath? Also, did they tub the wheel wells at all and is there any rubbing?
I love the look, but if it just looks good and isn't functional I think you should give others the heads up on that.
I love the look, but if it just looks good and isn't functional I think you should give others the heads up on that.
All OEM fenders had to be cut in order for the wheels to even fit properly. Rubbing happens everyday at every turn. It's my daily so I've gotten use to it. I'm wanting to go meaty tires on my Z but being as low as I am and how aggressive my current wheels are I was wondering if anyone had suggestions. My current setup is 18x10-33 18x12-30...so would I have to go with 17's or even 16's to be able to run meaty tires. I ask this because my flares actually come about an inch lower then the stock fender/ quarter panel. It's kind of a weird question, I hope y'all understand what I'm asking.
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Looking at the current fitment, you'd have to go back to OEM springs or to coil overs if you stick with the same overall tire height but go meaty. It looks like your current stretch leaves the top of the tire above the edge of the fenders. I'm not sure how you would calculate the proper "meaty" tire height since changing the overall tire height is also going to change your suspension - and it isn't practical for most to use trial and error when it comes to wheels and tires because of the cost. I vote for searching the private classifieds for a set of gently used coilovers.
