Fender Flare Install - Page 3

Oaf02Z · 07-20-2014, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bfbfbxiao

search function is still not working and i dont feel like waiting.

what are you talking about?

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fleezer onFIER · 07-20-2014, 09:17 PM

Have any new pics yet?

Oaf02Z · 07-20-2014, 10:28 PM

No. I haven't taken any. I've been working all weekend. I'll be off Thursday - Sunday so I can take some pics. Also going to the Mach V meet on Saturday.

JAMM0N · 07-22-2014, 05:19 PM

did your shop take any pics of the progess when the flares were being installed? you didnt respond to the HT one so i thought i'd try your own thread.

Oaf02Z · 07-22-2014, 05:37 PM

I took 2 pics. 1 of the front and one of the rear. But I have cut more since then.

Rymaster · 07-22-2014, 05:41 PM

I'm just here to say.....that looks sick.

Makes me want flares so bad

KAT_Ayanami · 07-22-2014, 05:41 PM

Does not look like the front one was that well installed.

JAMM0N · 07-22-2014, 05:49 PM

a lot of the fronts seem to be off because of the curve where it sits on the fender. you can see the fender underneat the flare just a bit. maybe its just me or the flares are angled really of....

Oaf02Z · 07-22-2014, 06:19 PM

http://s1194.photobucket.com/user/Oa...?sort=3&page=1

See if you can see the 2 pics of it.

n3o729 · 07-22-2014, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Oaf02Z

http://s1194.photobucket.com/user/Oa...?sort=3&page=1

See if you can see the 2 pics of it.

i only see before pics :/

Oaf02Z · 07-22-2014, 06:49 PM

Damn I'm not sure. I get off at 2am. When I get home I'll post the 2 pics

n3o729 · 07-22-2014, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oaf02Z

Damn I'm not sure. I get off at 2am. When I get home I'll post the 2 pics

Sounds good! Ahhhh i wish they made one for hatch as well :/

Oaf02Z · 07-22-2014, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KAT_Ayanami

Does not look like the front one was that well installed.

My front left just developed a little gap on the vertical portion right where the side bumper vent it. I believe it is due to more of the bumper that had to be cut to fit the wheels. And the lack of reinforcement caused the bumper to become a bit flimsy on the side creating a gap....If any of that makes sense.

goldshuscooby · 07-22-2014, 08:31 PM

Bro, do you even flare? Of course.. I don't get an NASIOC in months and the first thread I see is this one!

P.S.

photos do not do this justice.. car looks like a meaty monster in person!

JAMM0N · 07-22-2014, 08:32 PM

yeah our bumpers are flimsy as hell. they bend and break like no other. and we want to reinforce it but with what. LMAO

n3o i might be doing that myself. just getting sedans and fabbing it up to the hatch but HTauto wont make them till 100 sets are sold and only a handful have been sold. it could take us forever so you have to deal with whats on the market or wait.

Oaf02Z · 07-22-2014, 11:09 PM

I'd buy them and fab them. I can understand where HT Autos is coming from, but still sucks for hatch owners. I did my part to help out.

Oaf02Z · 07-23-2014, 03:37 AM

Here you go.

Rear: I'm rubbing right where the rear bumper bolt Is.

Front: fender liner has now been taken out in the front portion, I now rubbing when turning in the back of the front liner so that'll probably go also. I've also cut the vertical portion of the front bumper.

KAT_Ayanami · 07-23-2014, 08:38 AM

If you can, try to get the liner all out and reinstall it higher (somehow). Fender liners are more important that what you think.

Oaf02Z · 07-23-2014, 10:55 AM

I'm trying to keep as much liner as possible. I don't like going without it.

n3o729 · 07-23-2014, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JAMM0N

n3o i might be doing that myself. just getting sedans and fabbing it up to the hatch but HTauto wont make them till 100 sets are sold and only a handful have been sold. it could take us forever so you have to deal with whats on the market or wait.

woooooo can you start a thread when you do???

Oaf02Z · 07-23-2014, 02:33 PM

I'd like to see that also.

Oaf02Z · 07-24-2014, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goldshuscooby

Bro, do you even flare? Of course.. I don't get an NASIOC in months and the first thread I see is this one!

P.S.

photos do not do this justice.. car looks like a meaty monster in person!

Bro, do you even work out?

JAMM0N · 07-24-2014, 02:13 PM

i will but i'm doing research and trying to get my body guy to look over your guys progress. good to know whats going on with your installation so we can attempt to do it also and do it right.

he's pretty meticulous about the work he does. he doesn't cut corners

If you are rubbing at the rear bumper bolt which holes your fender to your bumper you can roll that or fold it and it should work? its just a theory of course.

the fronts is interesting cause you are just rubbing in the back. ever thought of aftermarket caster to see if that'll fix the rubbing in the rear? i have caster bushings and moved it so that the front control arm is a little closer to the front than hitting the rear. again this is just my suggestion.

Oaf02Z · 07-24-2014, 11:29 PM

Didn't really look at going that route, just gonna keep on grinding stuff until I don't rub lol. Just bought some supplies, tomorrow surgery will commence. Gonna try to get it all taken care of.

n3o729 · 07-25-2014, 02:38 PM

post some pics progression pics when you get started!!!

07-23-2014, 03:37 AM	#67
Oaf02Z Scooby Specialist Member#: 263219 Join Date: Nov 2010 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: NOVA	Here you go. Rear: I'm rubbing right where the rear bumper bolt Is. Front: fender liner has now been taken out in the front portion, I now rubbing when turning in the back of the front liner so that'll probably go also. I've also cut the vertical portion of the front bumper. Last edited by Oaf02Z; 07-23-2014 at 03:45 AM.

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07-20-2014, 09:17 PM	#52
fleezer onFIER Scooby Newbie Member#: 349985 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Tampa, FL Vehicle: 2011 WRB STi	Have any new pics yet?

07-20-2014, 10:28 PM	#53
Oaf02Z Scooby Specialist Member#: 263219 Join Date: Nov 2010 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: NOVA	No. I haven't taken any. I've been working all weekend. I'll be off Thursday - Sunday so I can take some pics. Also going to the Mach V meet on Saturday.

07-22-2014, 05:19 PM	#54
JAMM0N Scooby Specialist Member#: 318736 Join Date: May 2012 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Milwaukee, WI Vehicle: 2013 WRX Hatch CBS (BLCK)	did your shop take any pics of the progess when the flares were being installed? you didnt respond to the HT one so i thought i'd try your own thread.

07-22-2014, 05:37 PM	#55
Oaf02Z Scooby Specialist Member#: 263219 Join Date: Nov 2010 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: NOVA	I took 2 pics. 1 of the front and one of the rear. But I have cut more since then.

07-22-2014, 05:41 PM	#56
Rymaster Scooby Newbie Member#: 296277 Join Date: Sep 2011 Vehicle: 2002 Impreza WRX Silver	I'm just here to say.....that looks sick. Makes me want flares so bad

07-22-2014, 05:41 PM	#57
KAT_Ayanami Scooby Specialist Member#: 155017 Join Date: Jul 2007 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Maryland Vehicle: 2000 2.5RS Blue Ridge Pearl	Does not look like the front one was that well installed.

07-22-2014, 05:49 PM	#58
JAMM0N Scooby Specialist Member#: 318736 Join Date: May 2012 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Milwaukee, WI Vehicle: 2013 WRX Hatch CBS (BLCK)	a lot of the fronts seem to be off because of the curve where it sits on the fender. you can see the fender underneat the flare just a bit. maybe its just me or the flares are angled really of....

07-22-2014, 06:19 PM	#59
Oaf02Z Scooby Specialist Member#: 263219 Join Date: Nov 2010 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: NOVA	http://s1194.photobucket.com/user/Oa...?sort=3&page=1 See if you can see the 2 pics of it.

07-22-2014, 06:49 PM	#61
Oaf02Z Scooby Specialist Member#: 263219 Join Date: Nov 2010 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: NOVA	Damn I'm not sure. I get off at 2am. When I get home I'll post the 2 pics

07-22-2014, 08:31 PM	#64
goldshuscooby Scooby Specialist Member#: 177641 Join Date: Apr 2008 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Stafford, VA Vehicle: 2011 STi SWP and Stage 1	Bro, do you even flare? Of course.. I don't get an NASIOC in months and the first thread I see is this one! P.S. photos do not do this justice.. car looks like a meaty monster in person!

07-22-2014, 08:32 PM	#65
JAMM0N Scooby Specialist Member#: 318736 Join Date: May 2012 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Milwaukee, WI Vehicle: 2013 WRX Hatch CBS (BLCK)	yeah our bumpers are flimsy as hell. they bend and break like no other. and we want to reinforce it but with what. LMAO n3o i might be doing that myself. just getting sedans and fabbing it up to the hatch but HTauto wont make them till 100 sets are sold and only a handful have been sold. it could take us forever so you have to deal with whats on the market or wait.

07-22-2014, 11:09 PM	#66
Oaf02Z Scooby Specialist Member#: 263219 Join Date: Nov 2010 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: NOVA	I'd buy them and fab them. I can understand where HT Autos is coming from, but still sucks for hatch owners. I did my part to help out.

07-23-2014, 08:38 AM	#68
KAT_Ayanami Scooby Specialist Member#: 155017 Join Date: Jul 2007 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Maryland Vehicle: 2000 2.5RS Blue Ridge Pearl	If you can, try to get the liner all out and reinstall it higher (somehow). Fender liners are more important that what you think.

07-23-2014, 10:55 AM	#69
Oaf02Z Scooby Specialist Member#: 263219 Join Date: Nov 2010 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: NOVA	I'm trying to keep as much liner as possible. I don't like going without it.

07-23-2014, 02:33 PM	#71
Oaf02Z Scooby Specialist Member#: 263219 Join Date: Nov 2010 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: NOVA	I'd like to see that also.

07-24-2014, 02:13 PM	#73
JAMM0N Scooby Specialist Member#: 318736 Join Date: May 2012 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Milwaukee, WI Vehicle: 2013 WRX Hatch CBS (BLCK)	i will but i'm doing research and trying to get my body guy to look over your guys progress. good to know whats going on with your installation so we can attempt to do it also and do it right. he's pretty meticulous about the work he does. he doesn't cut corners If you are rubbing at the rear bumper bolt which holes your fender to your bumper you can roll that or fold it and it should work? its just a theory of course. the fronts is interesting cause you are just rubbing in the back. ever thought of aftermarket caster to see if that'll fix the rubbing in the rear? i have caster bushings and moved it so that the front control arm is a little closer to the front than hitting the rear. again this is just my suggestion.

07-24-2014, 11:29 PM	#74
Oaf02Z Scooby Specialist Member#: 263219 Join Date: Nov 2010 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: NOVA	Didn't really look at going that route, just gonna keep on grinding stuff until I don't rub lol. Just bought some supplies, tomorrow surgery will commence. Gonna try to get it all taken care of.

07-25-2014, 02:38 PM	#75
n3o729 Scooby Newbie Member#: 362610 Join Date: Jul 2013 Chapter/Region: MAIC Vehicle: 2010 STi WRB	post some pics progression pics when you get started!!!