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Old Feb 23, 2007 | 01:43 PM
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Rolling Fenders?

do you have to have your fenders rolled if you are doing a 1.5 in drop, and 20x10 or 20x10.5 in the rear?
 
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Old Feb 23, 2007 | 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by PEARL-G
do you have to have your fenders rolled if you are doing a 1.5 in drop, and 20x10 or 20x10.5 in the rear?

I guess if you have a very conservative offset youll be fine. still
dont know about that front 10in though. Need to search man.

Get ready for some $$$$ with f/r camber / toe kits though
 
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Old Feb 23, 2007 | 06:09 PM
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I have a question. Is there a proper way to have your fenders rolled that doesn't reduce the integrity of the primer/paint bond to the metal? It seems to me that rolling fenders would increase the likelihood of paint chipping/peeling around the wheel arches.

Personal experiences? I've seen a tool that attaches to the hub that rolls fenders uniformly...but I honestly don't know anyone who hasn't used a baseball bat to do it!!!
 
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Old Feb 23, 2007 | 06:19 PM
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There is always a chance of cracking the paint even when using a fender roller. Almost no shop will guarantee against paint cracking so its always a risk, but alot of people are willing to take that risk to run aggressive offsets. Another option is to have the fenders cut, but that in itself can lead to paint and rust issues because the fenders have to be touched up, and the paint will not adhere as well as the stock paint
 
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Old Feb 23, 2007 | 06:25 PM
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I did mine myself about a year ago with no problems. As long as you go slow and heat them you should be fine.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2007 | 11:02 PM
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i found a ACP front and rear camer kit for $695. are these garbage?
at http://www.autocarparts.com/parts/Su...on/Camber-Kits
 
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Old Feb 23, 2007 | 11:20 PM
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last time I did a roll I just used a heat gun/4" PVC +Jack and
took my time.

Sold the car 6 yrs ago and owner still has no issues
 
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Old Feb 23, 2007 | 11:49 PM
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I roll mine with the eastwood fender roller. If you slice the paint on the underside with a razor it will help prevent paint cracking. I havent done my G yet but did a pretty big pull on my 240 and a mild pull and roll on my rx7.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 01:07 AM
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you know i might sound like an idiot, but what are you doing when you roll your fenders? are you actually pulling them out and makind them wider?
 
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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 01:12 AM
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Originally Posted by PEARL-G
you know i might sound like an idiot, but what are you doing when you roll your fenders? are you actually pulling them out and makind them wider?
If you stick your hand to the inside of one of the rear fenders, you will notice that there is a flange. When rolling a fender, you take the said flange and are actually hemming it into the inside and creating a tight "V," if you will. This will afford for more room for tire travel and eliminate any potential rubbing of the tire against the fender, if you are running a wider tire with an agressive wheel offset.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 03:48 AM
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im gonna go with theres a good chance in the front youll have too rear should be fine
 
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