Hi all:

As I understand, the inside black plastic of our fenders get bent so they are pushed in more to fit agressive setups?

Is this true? How much does rolling the rear cost and how long does it take?

Thanks...

new look coming soon


ravi

 

As far as I know they roll the inside metal edge of the fender/quarter panel to give more clearance for bigger wheels. There is a body shop that I deal with that chages $100 per fender, they said they just bought a new expensive machine specifically designed for rolling fenders. I can't imagine it takes that long to do this process.

 

Damn, thats pretty expensive. Are there any side effects from rolling?

 

it is possible for the paint to chip on the fender. though most places that know what they are doing should be able to avoid that. another option is to simply cut the part that would be rolled off. i'm pretty sure that's what jeff@performance nissan did, and that there are some pics of it somewhere on the forum.

 

 

By paint chipping you guys mean on the outside of the car right? Visible in daylight, etc?

 

Bump for more info.

 

correct.

 

So $100 a fender seems right? Can't I just take a hammer to the inside of the fender wells? LOL.

Usually take a few hours or what? I'm lookin for a place to do mine.

 

All you have to do is take ur car to the nearest body shop and have them grind the fender down.I had a local wheel shop do it for me and they charged me $75 (for both). i saw the guy do it he didnt place any tape on car either. after he was done grinding he sanded the metal dwn so it was smooth.

 

Now that is more like it, price wise. I'll try to get some quotes aroudn town and share my experience.

 

I once had a car and duct taped the outside (just to be safe) and used a grinder to get rid of the lip. $100 per fender is outrageous! Yeah they have a new machine for it, but it only costs $299 for it. Thats $100 profit on their first job!
http://eastwoodco.com/shopping/produ...=fender+roller

 

anyone every hear of just using a baseball bat instead? i did mine that way with no problem, no cost.

 

yup......... wrap a baseball bat in a towel and go to town. that is how we in the MR2 world always did it......

 

Awesome, free is the best cost, ahah.

So can someone list the steps?

Basically take off the wheel, get a baseball bat (can it be wood, or metal?) and just hammer away?

Hrmm sounds a bit risque...


ravi

 

No you don't hammer at it! With the wheel on and the car on the groung you put the bat between the tire and the wheel well and push up on the fender while rolling the bat back and forth.

 

Damn, I sorta see it now, but it still doesn't make sense to me. I guess it'sone of those things you just have to see to understand.

Btw, manofsteele, get some Volk pics up!
LOL cant wait to see your setup.

ravi

 

man of steel is correct. just leverage off the wheel. it is pretty thin metal, so it bends rather easily (easier than you will think)

gives you a nice smooth edge so you don't cut your tire if for some reason it hits up there (it shouldn't though). and if you are careful and dont crack the paint, you don't have to worry about rusting.

metal or wood bat is fine.

 

Hey GQ 350z I have pics of the wheels on this thread:

https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....hreadid=111919

But I still haven't gotten my tires, plus the weather around here hasn't been good. But believe me as soon as I get the tires and mount them I will have tons of pics to post.

 

I talked to two shops in town who quoted $150/side to do the front and rear fenders. They stressed that they heat the paint to make it "give" a little. Another shop said they use a Sawzall on the inner lip and make cuts at regular intervals to allow the metal to bend more easily. The "bat" method is the one I'd go with, but you might have an assistant hold a hair dryer or heat gun to warm the fenders before you start. Doesn't hurt to be careful. Our Nissans' paint isn't renowned for its' quality.