When should I modify my fenders?

andrethegiant · 07-13-2008, 02:06 PM

Like the title says, when should I modify my fenders? I have some low offset wheels coming

and I'm debating whether I should have my fenders modified now (cut and rolled) or wait til my wheels come in a few weeks. The problem I'm thinking about is if I get them modified now without my wheels mounted how would I know that I rolled them enough and that I actually have enough clearance. I wouldn't want to have to get my fenders rolled twice

. Maybe t3h_clap can chime in?

05_GD7 · 07-13-2008, 02:23 PM

wait for the rims to come

T3h_Clap · 07-13-2008, 03:16 PM

it depends how "aggressive" they are.

and also it depends on your suspension.

so how aggressive are they?

tire choice, suspension setup?

read this? How To: Properly Modify 05+ GD STi Rear Fenders » t3h_Clap’s Wheel33tist Blog

andrethegiant · 07-13-2008, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T3h_Clap

it depends how "aggressive" they are.

and also it depends on your suspension.

so how aggressive are they?

tire choice, suspension setup?

read this? How To: Properly Modify 05+ GD STi Rear Fenders » t3h_Clap’s Wheel33tist Blog

Let's just say they're +30 offset and 9.5" wide with 255/40 rt-615's. I'm on helix coilovers with camber plates front and rear. And yes I read that article, I know what needs to be done to the fenders, just don't when is the best time to do it.

T3h_Clap · 07-13-2008, 07:17 PM

I wont ask the wheels...

either way, it'd probably better to do it when you get the wheels/tires mounted.

that way you know how far to go, although once they are mounted you can't return them.

the +30mm in the rear will be the tough part, even with the 255/40/17 (hopefully you're talking 17s).

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