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ezza · 10-20-2014, 07:35 PM

IF there already is one i cant find it

Looking to do some metal work on my newly acquired 180. Inspiration, ideas and techniques would be good to see...

Heres the kind of thing im thinking of, this is a quick mock up to get ideas of the dimensions of the sheet i need to cut:

Untitled by ezza_9000, on Flickr

Untitled by ezza_9000, on Flickr

obviously i cut the template too short, and il probably be mounting higher up but i just wanted an idea of where to start, if anyone has any pics, tips or ideas feel free

Ratpack_Chad · 10-20-2014, 07:44 PM

Excited for this thread.

ezza · 10-20-2014, 08:06 PM

Things iv found scouring the net

silviaks2nr · 10-20-2014, 09:13 PM

Those last two are well done. See how the flare itself isn't just flat, it's slightly convex? The little lip on the outer edge is key too.

OBEEWON · 10-21-2014, 07:52 AM

I need this in my life so much. I need that edge that drops down like the second set of pics you posted Ezza.

This thread was about stock metal but Knoop posted some gold in here:

http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=378512

Black R · 10-21-2014, 08:08 AM

Subbing.

I've seen metal flares from a bimmer welded on an s13 before.
It looked sick.

I believe kgmade did them.

yuhanbang · 10-21-2014, 09:59 AM

good info, seen metal flares from a bimmer welded on an s13 before. thanks

ezza · 10-21-2014, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OBEEWON

I need this in my life so much. I need that edge that drops down like the second set of pics you posted Ezza.

This thread was about stock metal but Knoop posted some gold in here:

http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=378512

Just had a quick look through that, he did some supreme work with those arches, if mine weren't rusty i would be seriously considering trying that.

I know what your saying about the drop down lip but i saw a white 15, i cant find the pic now, but it had sharp edged flares, looked so fucking good.

If anyonw knows the onw i mean, its japanese and was on white concave cr kai, 18 or arguably 19"

ezza · 10-21-2014, 04:30 PM

found it

Untitled by ezza_9000, on Flickr

Matej · 10-21-2014, 04:39 PM

Flares look weird and out of place on any car made after 1988, no matter how properly they are made.

I would give anything to have stock unmolested fenders again. Except a lot of money.

ezza · 10-21-2014, 05:01 PM

i agree to a degree, but with arches as rotten as mine its a option looking very appealing, i can fit retarded sized wheels with the robustness of metal not fibreglass

also if executed well they do look amazing imo

OBEEWON · 10-22-2014, 08:01 AM

wow that follows the stock arch almost perfectly. I do like that.

benarovi · 10-22-2014, 10:57 AM

go check out the babybear guys on insta. from Thailand or something. really good clean metal work

yomisiu · 10-22-2014, 04:29 PM

not my style, but -

http://instagram.com/havs_s14

crzsteveo · 10-22-2014, 05:52 PM

what about an entire metal rear over???

AusAndrew · 10-27-2014, 02:15 AM

I'm doing similar but on a four door. Made a template then a jig out of timber. If you make your template, then add 10mm onto the lip, put it in a jig with the 10mm hanging out to bash it down 90degrees, then take it out of the jig and bash it all the way over and it forms the flare for you.

IIIXziuR · 10-27-2014, 11:53 AM

That looks pretty smooth, Andrew.
What thickness material did you fashion those flares from?
Could you display a picture of the jig that you created?

Cheers

nathanong87 · 10-27-2014, 11:57 AM

nathanong87 · 10-27-2014, 11:59 AM

forreal doe. take your fenders from some junked up VW like this mate
http://www.stanceworks.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=37661

***CrimsonRockett*** · 10-27-2014, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nathanong87

yellow S14

Is this the Yellow Navan S14?

So much quality work on that car.

OBEEWON · 10-27-2014, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nathanong87

forreal doe. take your fenders from some junked up VW like this mate
http://www.stanceworks.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=37661

Good craftsmanship, horrible styling. Those fenders would work on many cars but they don't work on something as boxy as a WRX.

That S14 is hot dog though.

nathanong87 · 10-27-2014, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OBEEWON

Good craftsmanship, horrible styling. Those fenders would work on many cars but they don't work on something as boxy as a WRX.

That S14 is hot dog though.

i dunno. car looks pretty tuff to me

way better than other options like honda civic 'feels' style fenders =P

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrimsonRockett

Is this the Yellow Navan S14?

So much quality work on that car.

yea it is!

EnemyS15 · 10-27-2014, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nathanong87

Nate, do you own this s14? If so, I NEED/WANT those flares. How much for templates. Pay pal ready!

If not, any info on this s14 that could lead me to the owner?

BAD ASS Craftmanship!

Matej · 10-27-2014, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrimsonRockett

Is this the Yellow Navan S14?

So much quality work on that car.

Quote:

Originally Posted by EnemyS15

Nate, do you own this s14? If so, I NEED/WANT those flares. How much for templates. Pay pal ready!

If not, any info on this s14 that could lead me to the owner?

One of the Moccomans drift team cars.

Core Xtremer.

Who can make this out of metal? Best S-chassis widebody ever.

EnemyS15 · 10-27-2014, 08:57 PM

Ty Matej!!!!!!!!

KoukiMonsta · 10-27-2014, 11:42 PM

hell yea EZZA, this needed to be a thread.

plenty of good material posted. this is making me want to start cutting ....

Matej - that cannot be the best ever. It doesn't have enough camber or poke or cool other junk! duh

(you know I kid)

OBEEWON · 10-28-2014, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nathanong87

i dunno. car looks pretty tuff to me

way better than other options like honda civic 'feels' style fenders =P

yea it is!

See I was going to post up those exact overs! That makes way more sense than round flares on a car design wise. The round flares interrupt the body line. The boxy ones match the whole body. The paint and other stuff is nicer on the grey car though. The craftsmanship on it is top notch for sure. I just think he went the wrong direction. Makes the car look like it's trying to hard.

Its like the E30's. They are boxy. Round flares would look wack on it.

FRhatch · 10-28-2014, 07:21 AM

has anyone looked into sourcing 944 rear arches? I've even thought of repurposing dodge dakota arches (I'M NOT SAYING THAT ITS BEEN DONE OR THAT ITS a GOOD IDEA) just an idea. hahah

adams 02rs · 10-28-2014, 07:53 AM

Here is a link to a arching/flare thread for a bmw...you might find it helpful:

http://forums.corral.net/forums/loun...roject-21.html

IIIXziuR · 10-28-2014, 09:23 AM

The Morocco Mole neon yellow car has some of the best arch work I've seen on a Nissan sports vehicle.

I imagine much time and effort is invested in to fitting and blending the added on flare.

10-20-2014, 07:35 PM	#1
ezza Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: UK Age: 37 Posts: 518 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Custom metal arch thread IF there already is one i cant find it Looking to do some metal work on my newly acquired 180. Inspiration, ideas and techniques would be good to see... Heres the kind of thing im thinking of, this is a quick mock up to get ideas of the dimensions of the sheet i need to cut: Untitled by ezza_9000, on Flickr Untitled by ezza_9000, on Flickr obviously i cut the template too short, and il probably be mounting higher up but i just wanted an idea of where to start, if anyone has any pics, tips or ideas feel free

10-21-2014, 07:52 AM	#5
OBEEWON Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hightened State of Emergency Posts: 6,053 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	I need this in my life so much. I need that edge that drops down like the second set of pics you posted Ezza. This thread was about stock metal but Knoop posted some gold in here: http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=378512 __________________

10-21-2014, 08:08 AM	#6
Black R Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: ATL Posts: 642 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Subbing. I've seen metal flares from a bimmer welded on an s13 before. It looked sick. I believe kgmade did them. __________________ S13 XE coupe: Aristo GTE, R154, GT37, Defsport Wilwood kit, KTS coilovers

10-22-2014, 08:01 AM	#12
OBEEWON Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hightened State of Emergency Posts: 6,053 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	wow that follows the stock arch almost perfectly. I do like that. __________________

10-27-2014, 11:53 AM	#17
IIIXziuR Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Left Hand Path Posts: 2,655 Trader Rating: (22) Feedback Score: 22 reviews	That looks pretty smooth, Andrew. What thickness material did you fashion those flares from? Could you display a picture of the jig that you created? Cheers __________________ ... ... ... ... .

10-20-2014, 07:44 PM	#2
Ratpack_Chad Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Jose, Ca Age: 35 Posts: 211 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Excited for this thread.

10-20-2014, 08:06 PM	#3
ezza Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: UK Age: 37 Posts: 518 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Things iv found scouring the net

10-20-2014, 09:13 PM	#4
silviaks2nr Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: SC Posts: 2,192 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Those last two are well done. See how the flare itself isn't just flat, it's slightly convex? The little lip on the outer edge is key too.

10-21-2014, 09:59 AM	#7
yuhanbang Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: LA Age: 38 Posts: 2 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	good info, seen metal flares from a bimmer welded on an s13 before. thanks

10-21-2014, 04:30 PM	#9
ezza Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: UK Age: 37 Posts: 518 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	found it Untitled by ezza_9000, on Flickr

10-21-2014, 04:39 PM	#10
Matej Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 9,423 Trader Rating: (39) Feedback Score: 39 reviews	Flares look weird and out of place on any car made after 1988, no matter how properly they are made. I would give anything to have stock unmolested fenders again. Except a lot of money.

10-21-2014, 05:01 PM	#11
ezza Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: UK Age: 37 Posts: 518 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i agree to a degree, but with arches as rotten as mine its a option looking very appealing, i can fit retarded sized wheels with the robustness of metal not fibreglass also if executed well they do look amazing imo

10-22-2014, 10:57 AM	#13
benarovi Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: FaiL Age: 31 Posts: 913 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	go check out the babybear guys on insta. from Thailand or something. really good clean metal work

10-22-2014, 04:29 PM	#14
yomisiu Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 1,675 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	not my style, but - http://instagram.com/havs_s14

10-22-2014, 05:52 PM	#15
crzsteveo Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: manasshole, VA Posts: 886 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	what about an entire metal rear over???

10-27-2014, 02:15 AM	#16
AusAndrew Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Gold Coast, Australia Age: 34 Posts: 8 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm doing similar but on a four door. Made a template then a jig out of timber. If you make your template, then add 10mm onto the lip, put it in a jig with the 10mm hanging out to bash it down 90degrees, then take it out of the jig and bash it all the way over and it forms the flare for you.

10-27-2014, 11:57 AM	#18
nathanong87 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: maryland Age: 36 Posts: 5,182 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	__________________ IG @nathanong87 --- Night ★ Life natelife.tumblr.com

10-27-2014, 11:59 AM	#19
nathanong87 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: maryland Age: 36 Posts: 5,182 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	forreal doe. take your fenders from some junked up VW like this mate http://www.stanceworks.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=37661 __________________ IG @nathanong87 --- Night ★ Life natelife.tumblr.com

10-27-2014, 08:57 PM	#25
EnemyS15 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 1,677 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	Ty Matej!!!!!!!! __________________ Check out my build thread! http://zilvia.net/f/builds-builds-on...rhd-build.html

10-27-2014, 11:42 PM	#26
KoukiMonsta Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NC Posts: 1,969 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	hell yea EZZA, this needed to be a thread. plenty of good material posted. this is making me want to start cutting .... Matej - that cannot be the best ever. It doesn't have enough camber or poke or cool other junk! duh (you know I kid) __________________ @UpshiftEngineering

10-28-2014, 07:21 AM	#28
FRhatch Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Maryland Age: 39 Posts: 35 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	has anyone looked into sourcing 944 rear arches? I've even thought of repurposing dodge dakota arches (I'M NOT SAYING THAT ITS BEEN DONE OR THAT ITS a GOOD IDEA) just an idea. hahah

10-28-2014, 09:23 AM	#30
IIIXziuR Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Left Hand Path Posts: 2,655 Trader Rating: (22) Feedback Score: 22 reviews	The Morocco Mole neon yellow car has some of the best arch work I've seen on a Nissan sports vehicle. I imagine much time and effort is invested in to fitting and blending the added on flare. __________________ ... ... ... ... .

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