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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 07:11 PM
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fender rolling pix :)

ok.. so after we finished the wing.. we decided to get the fenders rolled so we can lower the car a bit more at the same time it will allow us to run wider and meaner tires.

Since we bought a fender rolling tool to tackle this job, this should be fairly easy to tackle. My partner Devin took the matter into his own hands and demonstrated how its done. Enjoy!

1) This is what a fender rolling tool looks like.


2) Here is a picture of a fender roller mounted onto the axle-hub.


3) You want to start rolling by pressing the roller on the edge of the inner fender.


4) Use a heat gun to soften the clear coat and paint.. this way you won't crack the paint too much while rolling.


5) Gently rolling the inner fender back and forth.. be precise.. don't panic!


6) Repeat the above procedures until you are satisified with the result. flatter the better.

7) Viola! smooth and clean! Now we put more aggressive size/offset wheels and adjust the suspension even lower.


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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 07:13 PM
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Pretty cool stuff.
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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 07:14 PM
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question about rolling a fender:

doesn't it still rub the inner wall? it just doesn't cut? the tire won't warp the fender after a while?
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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 07:15 PM
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will you guys offer this service for locals?
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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by hueman
question about rolling a fender:

doesn't it still rub the inner wall? it just doesn't cut? the tire won't warp the fender after a while?
unless you are running super crazy offset, this type of fender rolling will allow you to run up to 265 size tires on evo on 9-9.5" width wheels. anything bigger you will definitely warp the fender after awhile.
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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by grymicast184rc
will you guys offer this service for locals?
we can do it, but due to liability issues, we usually dont' do offer this service to anyone.

The reason being we don't cater this service is that, some customers are very meticulous about their cars.. when rolling fenders, uneven creases can happen. Therefore, we would prefer customers do it themselves that way we won't get chew up for doing a bad job.
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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 09:02 PM
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sweetness...whats the gains over rolling then "trimming". I would think trimming(if done neatly) would yeild greater clearences then rollig no?
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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 09:55 PM
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very nice. what would i need to do to get the rear fender to look like the trial car?

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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Blue By You Evo
very nice. what would i need to do to get the rear fender to look like the trial car?

have Varis install their Super Taiku kit with custom rear rolling and repaint the whole rear quarter. I would love those rears also
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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 09:59 PM
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thas wat im wondering, love that rear lip on the fender
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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 10:04 PM
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Cool! I have always wanted to see how it's done, thanks for posting!
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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 10:15 PM
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to achieve that look on Varis super taikyu, will require some fender pulling. a lot of drift cars had it done that way as well..i will find out and report back shortly.
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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 10:23 PM
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speed element, I sent you a pm
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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by PnutButterWolf
to achieve that look on Varis super taikyu, will require some fender pulling. a lot of drift cars had it done that way as well..i will find out and report back shortly.
to pull the fender like the varis time attack car is somewhat impossible. That looks like some small fender flares molded on. .. then again i can be wrong too..
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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by EVO_8
Cool! I have always wanted to see how it's done, thanks for posting!
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