New flares installed, new problem
02-18-2007, 08:42 PM
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New flares installed, new problem
In order for my car to be PCA Race G - Stock legal I had to put back my rear flare to stock so I bought some flares from a gentleman on Pelican.
When installing them, as my quarters had been "baseball bat flared", I went by the torsion tube holes for alignment. Once the front was right I simply squared up the rear and that's where they went (cut and butt welded in). All was well until I put the wheel on and loaded the suspension (just with the weight of the car+me). There is about 4" of clearance in the front of the wheel but only about 1" in the rear. I rechecked the torsion tube and the hole in the quarter is perfectly aligned. I also noticed, once the wheel was in place, that the shape of the flare seems more squared off than I remember mine being originally, and not even square to the ground. None of this is readily apparent on the lift... and both sides are exactly the same.
The only other thing that may play a part is the new rear RUF bumper. It's "possible" IT is the wrong width and pulling in the quarter panels in that area.
I have emailed Getty for dimension data as they do sell two different Yellowbird bumpers for 74-77 and 78-83.. If someone here has either Getty (or any other) bumper i'd appreciate the width dimensions.
Any ideas?
When installing them, as my quarters had been "baseball bat flared", I went by the torsion tube holes for alignment. Once the front was right I simply squared up the rear and that's where they went (cut and butt welded in). All was well until I put the wheel on and loaded the suspension (just with the weight of the car+me). There is about 4" of clearance in the front of the wheel but only about 1" in the rear. I rechecked the torsion tube and the hole in the quarter is perfectly aligned. I also noticed, once the wheel was in place, that the shape of the flare seems more squared off than I remember mine being originally, and not even square to the ground. None of this is readily apparent on the lift... and both sides are exactly the same.
The only other thing that may play a part is the new rear RUF bumper. It's "possible" IT is the wrong width and pulling in the quarter panels in that area.
I have emailed Getty for dimension data as they do sell two different Yellowbird bumpers for 74-77 and 78-83.. If someone here has either Getty (or any other) bumper i'd appreciate the width dimensions.
Any ideas?
02-19-2007, 09:24 AM
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Are the new flares legal?
02-19-2007, 09:48 AM
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I assume so as supposedly they are exactly the same as SC flares but considering I can't currently DRIVE with them i'm not too worried about legality at this point Eric... 
The parts on Pelican -
http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/...BDYchs_pg1.htm
Fender Flare 8 inch Rear (Left), 911SC/Carrera (1978-89)
Fender Flare 8 inch Rear (Right), 911SC/Carrera (1978-89)
The parts on Pelican -
http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/...BDYchs_pg1.htm
Fender Flare 8 inch Rear (Left), 911SC/Carrera (1978-89)
Fender Flare 8 inch Rear (Right), 911SC/Carrera (1978-89)
