 feeler FS: Fender Struts, Strengthen that weak area between the wheel well and the bumper!&# |
 Aug 14, 2011 - 9:54 PM
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Just to be clear this is about the lower section of the fender between the wheel well and the bumper. I have noticed that most 6th gens I've been around the lower front fender/bumper area is pretty "weak" as in easy to move by hand. Driving next to others I also see that part flexing from wind resistance. I'm sure this may cause rattles or squeaks while driving and even a shaky headlight in worst cases as the light support bolts to the fender as well.
SOO I made myself a set of fender struts. A bar that bolts to the fender and to a part of the frame to cut down on that part of the body flexing. Before I attached said bar, a gentle tap with my foot would cause the whole lower section of my fender and front bumper to move approx 2 inches, and after attaching my fender brace, I have virtually no movement with the same if not more force. $25/pair shipped to the US would be the price I'd sell these for. I want to get interest in at least 5 sets to make a jig and spend the time welding these up, after I get to the 5, I'll keep the jig and sell these constantly. 
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Oct 3, 2011 - 12:34 AM
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Fender braces look great. Ever made or thought about making under hood strut tower braces ?
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stephen_lee feeler FS: Fender Struts Aug 14, 2011 - 9:54 PM
HectortheRican Good idea. My buddy's Z31 came stock with thos... Aug 15, 2011 - 2:33 AM stephen_lee everytime i walk by i bump into the fender and it ... Aug 15, 2011 - 10:36 AM mkernz22 can you still use the splash guards with this? It ... Aug 15, 2011 - 12:53 PM
BonzaiCelica QUOTE (mkernz22 @ Aug 15, 2011 - 1:5... Aug 15, 2011 - 2:57 PM stephen_lee It seems like it would be behind the area where th... Aug 15, 2011 - 12:59 PM jordisonjr If not you could just cut a small hole, slide the ... Aug 15, 2011 - 2:59 PM mkernz22 QUOTE (jordisonjr @ Aug 15, 2011 - 3... Aug 15, 2011 - 4:50 PM stephen_lee there may be a liner clip there, but as stated non... Aug 15, 2011 - 6:31 PM stephen_lee thought about the strut tower braces, haven't ... Oct 3, 2011 - 3:20 PM BonzaiCelica I've seen these alot on chevy and ford trucks.... Oct 5, 2011 - 2:06 AM stephen_lee thats where i got the idea from. i swear it makes ... Oct 5, 2011 - 9:27 AM OOBE Put me up! The floppy fenders have always been... Oct 5, 2011 - 1:43 PM chacha could the bracket be thicker?....will it rust? sta... Oct 6, 2011 - 10:01 PM stephen_lee yes, yes, im not set up to weld stainless.
thicke... Oct 9, 2011 - 10:21 AM chacha thumbs up..keep me posted when item is finalized Oct 9, 2011 - 12:05 PM SupraKid ahem...? Dec 19, 2011 - 12:16 AM stephen_lee not much interest so i set it aside. i can sale em... Dec 20, 2011 - 12:42 PM |
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