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Old 06-07-2012, 08:54 PM
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Absolutely no experience with rolling fenders. Exploring the option, as I would like to fit RS tire sizes on my NB GT3.

Anyone have experience with rolling fenders on a 997?
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Old 06-07-2012, 09:10 PM
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Ive done it to other p-cars....shouldn't be too different on a 997. Used a baseball bat and went real slow with some heat. Risky due to potential paint crack....may not be worth it, but doable.

There are also specific tools designed for rolling fenders you may be able to locate/borrow/rent: http://www.streetfire.net/video/fender-rolling-101_104960.htm
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Old 06-07-2012, 09:46 PM
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Greek, I believe Ralph at Vortex has the tool for this plus Ralph is a trained body guy too
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Old 06-07-2012, 10:14 PM
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I know the process, but I guess I wasn't specific.

Just wanted to see if anyone had first hand experience with rolling fenders on 997.
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Add cup fenders and you can run 275 and 335
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Old 06-07-2012, 10:36 PM
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NJ-GT is the master of rolled fenders.

He most likey knows what size tire you could fit under the narrow body once rolled.

He jammed 345s under my last RS no sweat.
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Greek pulling out all stops to surpass Izzone. A/C is next to go. Radio stays. Can't drive without Madonna playing.
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Originally Posted by sstjohn
Greek pulling out all stops to surpass Izzone. A/C is next to go. Radio stays. Can't drive without Madonna playing.
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Originally Posted by El Matador
What are you laughing at? Pot, kettle, black. I'm pretty certain you two were the inspiration for this.


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Originally Posted by sstjohn
Greek pulling out all stops to surpass Izzone. A/C is next to go. Radio stays. Can't drive without Madonna playing.
Greek rolls fenders and Giesha goes on diet, I gutted trunk this evening
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Originally Posted by Izzone
Greek rolls fenders and Giesha goes on diet, I gutted trunk this evening
So you saved 3 pounds taking out the tool kit and carpet. Not impressed till you touch the interior and AC.
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Greek rolls fenders and Giesha goes on diet, I gutted trunk this evening
So you saved 3 pounds taking out the tool kit and carpet. Not impressed till you touch the interior and AC.
I can gain 3 more pounds of beer weight, it's a victory to me
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Originally Posted by deputydog95
What are you laughing at? Pot, kettle, black. I'm pretty certain you two were the inspiration for this.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xvl3q...feature=topics
Very European!
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