Bubble flares on a 4 door?

[Whoracle]

well i need to get new front fender(s), and was thinking of going fiberglass/carbonfiber from http://www.futofab.com/ but i am not sure if flares in the front will look like ass on a 4 door. I google searched, but i couldnt find any 4 doors with bubble flared fenders, anyone got some pics? wish i had a 2dr :(

[Cuts metal like mad]

don't do it! When you come over, I'll have a look at your fenders and see what we can do. Bet a bit of body work would be cheaper than fiberglass. BTW, can we make it saturday instead? LMK

[MicroMachinery]

I've seen guys cut the flare and attach half to the body, and half to the rear door. Actually looks pretty nice if you do it right. I'm seriously considering doing it with mine.. depends on the wheels/tires I run, and how low I go. Flares on cars with the wrong wheels and/or stance look like butt.

[WagDatto]

Clean job here:

http://the510realm.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=13352

 

1. Cut body

2. Keep pinch weld

3. ????????

4. Profit!!

[Whoracle]

Clean job here:

http://the510realm.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=13352

 

1. Cut body

2. Keep pinch weld

3. ????????

4. Profit!!

 

wow, that is really nice, dont really like the airdam in the front (prefer the bre spook look), but the rear looks really nice.

[MicroMachinery]

Very interesting.. I wouldn't do it that way, but that's creative. I'd be afraid of too much stuff flying up and attacking my door. You can see how it's beating the inside of his door/wheelwell up. I'm sure moisture migrates in there pretty badly too.. Looks good though!

[Whoracle]

yea, after you posted that i scrolled down to see how he actually did it, there would definately be dirt and water coming in. Not good for those who see lots of rain like us PNWers.

[banzai510(hainz)]

a straight unflared 510 is better.!!!!!!!IMOP

 

I say dont flair unless lots of rustin rear qtr panel then go box flairs to cover it up

[WagDatto]

I had stock body... Then I flared the rear of the 'goon with a slege hammer. Now I wanna do box flares made from a beater wagon and retain the use of the rear doors. It's gonna be retarded, tune in this spring!

[Cuts metal like mad]

Now I wanna do box flares made from a beater wagon and retain the use of the rear doors. It's gonna be retarded

 

:blink:

[WagDatto]

Yup. Start at the middle of the rear door, cut the skin off a donor car all the way along the top of the quarter panel to the tail light, box it in, add some sweet vents.... and wham!! Stock body box flares that are stupid long and retardedly awesome.

[johnbureezu]

I've had dreams of flaring my wagon also. Just so much work to do it right and keep it functional. I still ponder the thought of wider wheels xlarge rubber, but only if it looks like this and keeps the back door/seats functional.

These are the only flares the would justify the molestation of the goon. lol

Notice how the flares are above the bodyline...mmmmmmm. Downfall is you gotta chop alot out prolly lose practical function of the rear doors/seats. I want it so bad though. arghh

Another cool example on a hako.

mmmmmm. bubbles

[Whoracle]

honestly i dont really care about keeping the back doors/seats functional. the only thing i use it for is i throw my backpack back there, but i could put it in the passengers side or truck just as easily. there have been thoughts of welding the back doors, but if i did that i would want to get a permanent lexan window for the rears rather then retain the rolldown.

[ohpyramids]

literally just saw this on 510 realm-- this thread

 

 

cutting for plastic flares looks like a brutal and irreversible process, but i think the flares will look badass. its my plan anyways. im worried that metal flares will make me look like a burrito truck... if you live in LA- you know what i mean! :D