B-1-Juan-oh Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Has anybody tried these bubble flares from Legend motorsports in CA. They look similar to the 1200 specific ones that classic datsun sells but Im sure there would be more cutting and massaging necessary. These are a little cheaper but would it be worth it to get the dat1200 ones from classic? Quote Link to comment
metalmonkey47 Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 They look just like ZG flares to me. Quote Link to comment
B-1-Juan-oh Posted February 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 They look similar to the ones in the 2nd pic. photos courtesy of google zg style flares: 1200 specific flares: Quote Link to comment
sssr20det510 Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 I have a friend that has them but dont think he has mounted them yet, they took him forever to get once ordered Quote Link to comment
72240z Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 They look just like ZG flares to me. They arent though. Quote Link to comment
B-1-Juan-oh Posted February 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 I have a friend that has them but dont think he has mounted them yet, they took him forever to get once ordered Is he mounting them on a 1200? I would like to see how they look size wise compared to the classicdatsun flares and how much modification they would need to make them work Quote Link to comment
sssr20det510 Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Is he mounting them on a 1200? I would like to see how they look size wise compared to the classicdatsun flares and how much modification they would need to make them work oh sorry he has the classic datsun ones Quote Link to comment
B-1-Juan-oh Posted February 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 oh sorry he has the classic datsun ones I would also like see if the ones from classic datsun are ready to bolt-on or if they need some modifying.... Tell ur friend to get on it, lol. Ive seen a couple 1200s on here with those and they look niiiiice, im all about saving money tho Quote Link to comment
sssr20det510 Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 ill ask him to post the pics he has think he just taped them on to see what they would look like so far Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 I would also like see if the ones from classic datsun are ready to bolt-on or if they need some modifying.... The CDM flares are a true bolt-on. Zero modification necessary. That's what I have on my car. :thumbup: And FYI they are an identical copy of the Japanese flares on the car shown previously. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Ive seen a couple 1200s on here with those and they look niiiiice, im all about saving money tho I understand about saving money, but what's your time worth? B) If the CDM flares bolt straight on, and the other flares take many hours of modification, lots of trial and error, numerous test fits, etc... Quote Link to comment
Davec Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Where did you get the CDM flares from?, I ordered 2 sets of flares and a chin spoiler from Les @ Classic, never heard from the guy again, even called a back two months later said he would check and call me back???? Quote Link to comment
sssr20det510 Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Where did you get the CDM flares from?, I ordered 2 sets of flares and a chin spoiler from Les @ Classic, never heard from the guy again, even called a back two months later said he would check and call me back???? I thought you got them dave ? whats on the geko then Quote Link to comment
B-1-Juan-oh Posted February 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 I understand about saving money, but what's your time worth? If u ask my employer.... No that much, Haha. It would be nice not having to worry about making a bad cut....the ones from legends do closely resemble CDMs (closest ive come across) with the bubble design and the rivet location style..... Hmmmm Quote Link to comment
B-1-Juan-oh Posted February 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 ill ask him to post the pics he has think he just taped them on to see what they would look like so far Cool, thanks Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Where did you get the CDM flares from?, I ordered 2 sets of flares and a chin spoiler from Les @ Classic, never heard from the guy again I got mine from Les. Bought tons of fiberglass parts from him over the years, never had a problem. Have had to wait a few times though. The 510 and Z stuff he usually keeps on the shelf. The 1200 stuff moves quite slowly so it's all made after you order it. I think my flares took 3 weeks to make, and 2-3 days to ship? I'd give him another call. And then another. B) While he is somewhat expensive, and has rubbed a few people the wrong way, he's not a crook. But for the last few years he outsources all the fiberglass production. So he's sort of at the mercy of the fiberglass shop. He just owns the molds, he doesn't actually make any of it. Quote Link to comment
Davec Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Geko has some 5" universal flares from ebay, I'll try Les again soon, used the money on other things when i couldn't get ahold of him. Quote Link to comment
B-1-Juan-oh Posted February 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 Geko has some 5" universal flares from ebay any pics of this geko? Quote Link to comment
Burabuda Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 these http://www.ebay.com/itm/Racing-Universal-Fender-Flares-Datsun-1000-1200-B110-240Z-510-Front-Rear-NEW-/370730487550 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 these http://www.ebay.com/itm/Racing-Universal-Fender-Flares-Datsun-1000-1200-B110-240Z-510-Front-Rear-NEW-/370730487550 FWIW, those fit decent on a 510, but don't fit a 1200 worth shit. Quote Link to comment
king bee66 Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 df, i know you know your shit but you did notice the ebay pic of the sanitora that had the flares installed, right? Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 df, i know you know your shit but you did notice the ebay pic of the sanitora that had the flares installed, right? Yes, and they look like hammered dog shit. :rofl: I've bought no less than 3 sets of flares so far looking for the best fit. First the TE27 flares (fit decent, but not great), second those universals from that exact same seller (way too wide, doesn't fit the wheel openings right,tried them on 3 different 1200s), and lastly the CDM flares. They aren't perfect looks wise (prefer a more "ZG" style), but they fit perfectly. You'll notice in that pic on ebay that they scrunched them up to get them to fit front to rear, and they pull away from the body and leave air gaps between the flare and body all the way around. I'm not saying they can't be made to work on a 1200, far from it. But seeing as how they aren't much cheaper than the CDM flares, I can't see doing it unless you just absolutely hate these... Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 Oh, and one the previously posted pics is my car with the TE27 flares... ^_^ As you can see they fit decent, but aren't very deep and will only allow you room for about 1-2" wider wheels. Quote Link to comment
king bee66 Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 The only thing I don't care for about the CDMs is that most of the installations that I've seen have the rivets uneven and the arches are never perfectly rounded. Maybe I'm nitpicking but I do prefer the cdms overall look. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 The only thing I don't care for about the CDMs is that most of the installations that I've seen have the rivets uneven FWIW, they don't come pre-drilled. So some of that unevenness you see is probably installer error. ^_^ I used aluminum rivnuts and stainless screws instead of rivets. That means no rust and the ability to take them off any time I need to. Rivets are bad. Quote Link to comment
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