driftar31 Posted December 30, 2008 Report Posted December 30, 2008 were to get flared guards from Quote
LittleRedSpirit Posted December 30, 2008 Report Posted December 30, 2008 were to get flared guards from You have to make your own. Give punctuation a chance or the next post I read without any goes straight to the trash. You will need to lower the car, find the wheels you want, fit them, then roll an old bit of 2 inch pipe between the tyre and the gaurd. Use a heat gun to soften the metal first if you have to. Quote
driftar31 Posted December 30, 2008 Author Report Posted December 30, 2008 Ok mate srry.Were can i find my self a heat gun are they cheap.What is the legal height in qld Quote
67Rolla-Ken Posted December 30, 2008 Report Posted December 30, 2008 Heat guns are available from any hardware store, not overly expensive. I think the legal ride height for QLD is 120mm, but check the official site for your state. Quote
white_sandshoe Posted December 30, 2008 Report Posted December 30, 2008 Go to local marine supply store, purchase flares... Return home, park car in suitable place, such as on unmowed, long, dry grass or petrol soaked driveway surrounded by solvents. Stand a short distance away, about two foot, closer the better as you're aim doesn't need to be as good... Fire flare into guard Run around trying to find a fire extinguisher/garden hose before your corolla is completely gutted by the subsequent raging fire. Ok, enough of me being a smartass... It's a good idea, after setting it up to the height you want, with the tyres you want, (take into account the 22" cromies JUST WONT FIT, so sensible selection will help alot.) when you jam your 2 in. pipe under there, to stick a couple of spare tires or batteries in the boot, and have a few mates jump in the back seat... it'll put the car into a "fully laden/high speed cornering" stance, as that's the position you're most likely going to rub your tires on the guards, and that's the situation that your guard rolling will be most needed. Another thing, heat guns will merrily bubble and strip paint... it's kinda one of the main uses for them.... be careful! When you do it, make sure you have a mate holding the end of the bar, and take it really really slowly! Last thing you want is either the bar spinning around and putting a hole in your door, or go too quick, and take out your mate's legs with a steel pole... Fence posts work a treat... The ones often used for exhaust pipe... Also, there is a limit to the amount you can flare any guard... essentially what you're doing is stretching the metal. At some point, it'll not stretch anymore, and begin to tear. That's not good... Good luck, and post up the results! Quote
driftar31 Posted December 30, 2008 Author Report Posted December 30, 2008 ok thanks mate gud one lol so dnt use heat gun Quote
white_sandshoe Posted December 30, 2008 Report Posted December 30, 2008 ok thanks mate gud one lol so dnt use heat gun you can use it, and it does help... will reduce the chance of tearing, as the metal is more pliable, but just don't get the gun too close... just take your time and it'll all work out. Quote
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