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Old Jan 13, 2014, 10:06 PM
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cutting quater panels,!

did my research already , just want to know how wide and big someone ever cut?
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If you go to the 2nd or 3rd highest s lines you have issues.

You can look on the trunk on either side and see the panel isn't just one pieces

Meaning when you cut you'll have to make a filler piece.

My fender is cut on your lowest line and I had the two peices welded.
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Originally Posted by xXANCHORMONXx
If you go to the 2nd or 3rd highest s lines you have issues.

You can look on the trunk on either side and see the panel isn't just one pieces

Meaning when you cut you'll have to make a filler piece.

My fender is cut on your lowest line and I had the two peices welded.
Yeah ,the tires and wheel combo is 18x10.5 3153018, third line is where the cyber vo cutts are,the trick bending some back to weld
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Cut the outer fender to where you want it. Cut the inner fender lower and then slice it vertically. Then you can bend it to mostly fill the gap. Use a foam or other filler to seal off the remaining openings.
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any cutting of the rear fender above the crease will result in a gap between the inner and outer layers. But it's not really a big deal. There are plenty of ways to deal with it including just putting tape over the gap.

Here is when I did mine. I think it turned out nice.
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Originally Posted by EvoAutocrosser
any cutting of the rear fender above the crease will result in a gap between the inner and outer layers. But it's not really a big deal. There are plenty of ways to deal with it including just putting tape over the gap.

Here is when I did mine. I think it turned out nice.



did you weld yours shut in the inside or just put tape to cover the gap?i got a welder laying around in my shop, I might go by some sheet metal also to compusate for lost material little gaps,
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Originally Posted by sunrichmond
did you weld yours shut in the inside or just put tape to cover the gap?i got a welder laying around in my shop, I might go by some sheet metal also to compusate for lost material little gaps,
I just left the gap open and put plastic door edge guard around the edges (inner and outer) because they are sharp. Eventually ill get it welded shut but for now its fine and the door edge guard just about closes the gap. Welding will take off so much paint and require grinding, sanding, primer, and paint that it wasn't worth it at this point.
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Originally Posted by EvoAutocrosser
I just left the gap open and put plastic door edge guard around the edges (inner and outer) because they are sharp. Eventually ill get it welded shut but for now its fine and the door edge guard just about closes the gap. Welding will take off so much paint and require grinding, sanding, primer, and paint that it wasn't worth it at this point.
I was worried if it will effect the overall performance if not welded, about the paint I was thinking about wrapping thr car after wards
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Originally Posted by sunrichmond
I was worried if it will effect the overall performance if not welded, about the paint I was thinking about wrapping thr car after wards
I was told the outer body panels on the Evo have zero influence on the rigidity of the body and it's no problem. I've been running that way for a while and have had no issues.
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this article helped me out with my rear fenders:

http://www.jdmlegends.com/?p=3008

This is exactly what psushoe described.
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Originally Posted by woodchuck
this article helped me out with my rear fenders:

http://www.jdmlegends.com/?p=3008

This is exactly what psushoe described.

Yes, except I did not weld mine after bending and shaping. I did not want to damage the paint on the quarter panel, since I have not installed over fenders yet. I used some thick brush on rustoleum on the under side to cover everything up to keep from rusting.
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