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Old Mar 22, 2025 | 08:14 PM
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Btw did you have to roll your fenders to fit those wheels?

I'm sure you've probably mentioned it somewhere in your thread
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Originally Posted by Defratos
Btw did you have to roll your fenders to fit those wheels?

I'm sure you've probably mentioned it somewhere in your thread
Rear fenders are only half rolled (some lip left) but front fenders are untouched, just flattened plastic fender liner protrusion.

rear fender.
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Originally Posted by JT2MA71
Rear fenders are only half rolled (some lip left) but front fenders are untouched, just flattened plastic fender liner protrusion.


rear fender.
Thanks, but did you need to do any fender work for the below wheel setup? seems to have enough of a gap for the wheels to fit, but not sure if this would have needed fender work as well?

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Originally Posted by Defratos
Thanks, but did you need to do any fender work for the below wheel setup? seems to have enough of a gap for the wheels to fit, but not sure if this would have needed fender work as well?
No, picture shows current fender. no added fender work with the bronze wheel setup. bronze wheels are only 0.3 mm more aggressive than the apex wheels as far as poke.
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Ok, so I understand that someone would still have to do some fender work to fit this bronze wheel setup? or no because they aren't as aggressive?

I'm assuming the bronze setup are the Volk ze40 18x10 +39. square setup 18x10 with 275/35?

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Originally Posted by Defratos
Ok, so I understand that someone would still have to do some fender work to fit this bronze wheel setup? or no because they aren't as aggressive?

I'm assuming the bronze setup are the Volk ze40 18x10 +39. square setup 18x10 with 275/35?
If stock fenders, yes, the rear need some rolling or shaving with these Volk ZE40's in 18x10 +39 with 275/35 tires. And they are definitely more aggressive than stock.

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Ok clear, thank you.
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Originally Posted by JT2MA71
Installed this Super Now rear subframe bushing collars kit.




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Rear mount after:


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Ron, what is the advantage if getting these?
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Originally Posted by JT2MA71
Made my engine cover 2-piece for ease of removal, without removing the shock tower brace.



Ron, how is the two-piece engine cover working out for you? What kind of hardware did you use and where can I get those? Thank you!!
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Ron, what is the advantage if getting these?
Tightens up the factory rubber bushings for less movement.
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Ron, how is the two-piece engine cover working out for you? What kind of hardware did you use and where can I get those? Thank you!!
It works perfectly! I just used some 3/16" aluminum, cut to strips of about 3/8" wide and 3/4" long. riveted on the rear half of the cover, flared the ends for easier line-up/guide for the front half.
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Originally Posted by JT2MA71
It works perfectly! I just used some 3/16" aluminum, cut to strips of about 3/8" wide and 3/4" long. riveted on the rear half of the cover, flared the ends for easier line-up/guide for the front half.
Great, I will create something similar then, I just ordered new Tom's front strut bar and like your idea, thank you as always.
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Originally Posted by Rossi
Great, I will create something similar then, I just ordered new Tom's front strut bar and like your idea, thank you as always.
You're welcome!
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