ninefourteener

No one has the flares on their car?

Greetings, I was wondering if someone with a set on their car wouldn't mind going out and getting a few measurements for me??? Looking to cross-reference them and use them on another vehicle. I know the wheelwells are "similar" sized, and I also know they are slightly flexible. With that, I'd really appreciate: The width of the flares (front to back), interior side, level to the ground. If the flares run lower in the front of the wheelwell than they do on the back (or vice versa), please measure the width, level to the ground, from the higher of the two points....... again, from the interior side of the flare, from the front side of the wheelwell to the backside. Does that make sense? I hope so. Thanks in advance for your help..... of course, if it isn't too much trouble, pictures always help. OHHHH... one more thing..... a good, reliable, quality retailer to buy them from at a good price? Edit: the only flares I've found so far are these, and they look REALLY cheap/poor quality to me. Am I right, or do they all look this thin? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DATSUN-240Z-260Z-280Z-1970-78-fiberglass-ZG-flare-kit_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a1205Q7c66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem140285915692QQitemZ140285915692QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

^^^^ Thank you. Interesting.... my wheelwells are 27 inches wide, at the lowest (widest) point. I noticed that the front and the back of the wheelwells on a 240Z are not level, whereas mine are (or close anyway). Were the front to back measurements you made level with the ground..... or were they from the actual lowest points of the wheelwell? (not level with the ground) But then again.... the zg flares do not go all the way to the bottom of the wheelwells. Anyone have any measurements on the zg flares? Think they'll "stretch" to accomodate my fenderwells? Actually, I guess they'd have to "squash", not stretch. Once again... thanks for your help. I wish I had a set to "test fit" Another thought... I saw one set on ebay, but they looked extremely cheap and low quality. Anyone have any good sources for buying a set? Do they make a set in abs plastic?

Thanks! Not a big NASIOC fan...... lots of knowledge, but lots of not-so-much-knowledge as well. I like ClubWRX a lot better. The build thread on my WRX is like 9 pages long, with over 8200 views: http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/engine-modifications/165158-ninfourteeners-progress-thread-pics.html

Greetings folks, Honestly, I'm just dropping in to gain a bit of information on specific 240z parts. I love your little cars, make no mistake, but I'm a Subie junkie at heart. Just dropping in to (hopefully) get some info/measurements on a project I'm working on, to help cross-reference some parts. I run my own Subaru forum/club in the SLC area, so it's common courtesy that I'm taking the time to introduce myself. Own: 1978 Subaru Brat project 2006 Subaru WRX, Cobb stage 3, VF39 turbo, 305 awhp (385 crank hp) 2007 Subaru B9Tribeca 7-pass Ltd - bone stock. clubwrx.net - member SB9T.com - member Subieclub.com - member NASIOC - member STLSubaru.com - member SLCSubaru.com - co-founder/site admin Both my Tribeca and my WRX have HUGE aftermarket support, but the Brat has almost nothing.... particularly 1st generation brats. I've already planned an entire STI engine/transmission/drivetrain swap, and I've gathered a good bit of information that should help out during the process. The body itself requires 100% fabrication though.... there is literally NOTHING available. Unlike the norm, I'm going with a lower, fatter, more modern stance with the brat... and the factory 13x4.5s aren't going to cut it. Going with a full coilover setup, and (hopefully) 17x10s on all 4 corners. Lots of "Monster truck" looking flares out there, but the zg flares available for your cars have really interested me. I've researched DOZENS of older vehicles with good aftermarket support, with the hopes of finding not only a car with a similar sized wheelwell, but also aftermarket fender flare resources. With that, I cannot seem to locate any dimensions on the wheelwell openings of an early 70s 240Z..... would someone be willing to go out into their garage and measure? I need: 1) Length from front to back, at the lowest point of the wheelwell openings 2) Length from the lowest point of the wheelwell, to the highest point in the arch. 3) Are the front wheel openings the same size as the back? Also, if anyone happens to be using the "zg flares", or the "super zg flares", I would appreciate the same measurements. Yes, I am looking for a bolt-on type flare for my Subaru Brat... crazy, but I'm doing it, and the 240Z seemed a suitable choice to research..... similar size car, both perfect semi-circular wheelwells... it just made sense to research it. I'm going to bookmark this page and check in often. Thanks in advance for all your help.... I really do appreciate it. --Matt In addition, how much "flexibility" do the zg flares have? (fiberglass).