General For General 240sx/Silvia (s-chassis) discussions.

Rolled Fenders...

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 17, 2002 | 05:24 AM
  #1  
ChibaDrifter's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 96
From: hawaii
Rolled Fenders...

finally got around to taking pics of my rolled fenders... finally the tires dont rub.



Old Oct 17, 2002 | 05:53 AM
  #2  
Import Fanatix's Avatar
Contributing Member
 
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 1,115
From: NYC
WHat is the process to roll the fender? Is it to cut the inner lip every few inches and then use a rubber mallet and hit it. Thanks for any help.
Old Oct 17, 2002 | 06:00 AM
  #3  
ChibaDrifter's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 96
From: hawaii
my friend had a fender rolling machine he got from our friend who works a raceshop here. Im sure you could rent one from a race shop near you.

if you want to go ghetto style just take a baseball bat and do that... but i would recomend the fender rolling machine
Old Oct 17, 2002 | 06:18 AM
  #4  
Import Fanatix's Avatar
Contributing Member
 
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 1,115
From: NYC
Nice, didn't know they actually had a machine that did that. In the ghetto, my approach is the one that is "handed down" I will definitely look into that. Thanks and BTW it looks good and clean unlike some of the ones done around here.
Old Oct 17, 2002 | 01:24 PM
  #5  
SilvaPwr's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 352
From: Fredericksburg, VA
Originally posted by Import Fanatix
Nice, didn't know they actually had a machine that did that. In the ghetto, my approach is the one that is "handed down" I will definitely look into that. Thanks and BTW it looks good and clean unlike some of the ones done around here.
Import, actually there is an easier way to do this, go to the paint shop grab a 1/2 pint of paint for a few bucks, get access to a air powered dremel tool and cut the lip out, I have rolled the fenders in my civic and it sucked so I cut them out instead. Besides I know people who have gotten the rolling machine done and it can possibly mess up your 1/2 panel and put dents into your car....
Old Oct 17, 2002 | 02:23 PM
  #6  
Import Fanatix's Avatar
Contributing Member
 
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 1,115
From: NYC
Also another interesting point, but if I use a Dremel wouldn't that leave a jagged edge and can possibly gut the tire also? Didn't know about the machine causing dents, will definitely have to look at other alternatives too.
Old Oct 17, 2002 | 06:27 PM
  #7  
StanBo's Avatar
Contributing Member
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 2,817
From: NYC
Originally posted by Import Fanatix
Also another interesting point, but if I use a Dremel wouldn't that leave a jagged edge and can possibly gut the tire also? Didn't know about the machine causing dents, will definitely have to look at other alternatives too.
The roller attaches to your wheel goes and is cranked outwards while rolling the fenderwall out.

I think I might have to do the same after I change my TC rods. I think the problems I am getting is with the rods right now. Passenger wheel rubs when taking hard turns.

Your car looks great. What width tire are you running?
Old Oct 17, 2002 | 08:34 PM
  #8  
ChibaDrifter's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 96
From: hawaii
haha, thanks stan.

i had to do it because im going to be running 16x9in SSRs with a -25 offset

also did it because i did this little suspension mod (secret ) and it lets my wheels go WAY sideways... ill show you later since your the don mac moderator.. haha

im only running 215s on the front but run 6mm spacers.
Old Oct 17, 2002 | 08:56 PM
  #9  
spitz7985's Avatar
Contributing Member
 
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 709
Originally posted by ChibaDrifter

also did it because i did this little suspension mod (secret ) and it lets my wheels go WAY sideways
you wanna share this little secret with your fellow club240 members?
Old Oct 17, 2002 | 09:06 PM
  #10  
ChibaDrifter's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 96
From: hawaii
i might ....if you are running aftermarket tension rods that is
Old Oct 18, 2002 | 03:40 AM
  #11  
StanBo's Avatar
Contributing Member
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 2,817
From: NYC
Originally posted by ChibaDrifter
i might ....if you are running aftermarket tension rods that is
Solid w/ heim(sp?) joint? I hate you.

Old Oct 18, 2002 | 09:20 PM
  #12  
ChibaDrifter's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 96
From: hawaii
buy some tension rods and ill teach you my fantastic trick that no one will ever tell you unless you are down with the japanese drifters!
Old Oct 18, 2002 | 11:59 PM
  #13  
battlestylespl's Avatar
Contributing Member
 
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 1,061
From: Wisconsin Sucks
i'll tell you the secret. matt smokes crack. there..secret is out.
Old Oct 19, 2002 | 03:13 PM
  #14  
StanBo's Avatar
Contributing Member
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 2,817
From: NYC
Originally posted by ChibaDrifter
buy some tension rods and ill teach you my fantastic trick that no one will ever tell you unless you are down with the japanese drifters!
I didn't go with the solid rods. I was new to the game (still am I have only had my car for 4 months). I purchased the PDM whiteline filled tc arms.

My next car will be hardcore. I mean ultra off the wall custom stuff.

I will tutor with oldtimers and learn their ways. I am diggin my uncle Mike the "Datsun carb king".
Old Oct 19, 2002 | 04:02 PM
  #15  
spitz7985's Avatar
Contributing Member
 
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 709
Originally posted by ChibaDrifter
buy some tension rods and ill teach you my fantastic trick that no one will ever tell you unless you are down with the japanese drifters!

alright, i ordered my tension rods. lets hear the secret.



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 03:32 PM.