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S2000 Front Fender
Fender Rolling, Shaving, and Flaring - Roll It, Shave It, Pull It, Flare It
Forcing A Fender To Accept Your New Wheels
By
Charles Trieu
/ Photography by
Charles Trieu
/ Jonathan "Wong,"
Super Street
,
April, 2010
Since the S2000 front fender has such a thin gauge of steel, using the fender roller will cause a fender pull. That was out of the question since the owner wanted the exterior to remain stock looking. After starting the bend with the roller, Isaac used the Eastwood Fender Finisher.
Since the S2000 front fender has such a thin gauge of steel, using the fender roller will
After
Isaac of Fenda Rolla prefers the Parts Shop MAX fender roller. Its small compact size is for cars with little suspension droop. When you've got shorten coilovers, your hub will not sag down enough to fit very large rollers.
Isaac of Fenda Rolla prefers the Parts Shop MAX fender roller. Its small compact size is f
Eastwood's Fender Finisher has rubber teeth, which softly crimp the fenders without pulling the fender out. This really finishes up the job nicely on thin front fenders. Remember to heat the metal up first just like using a fender roller.
Eastwood's Fender Finisher has rubber teeth, which softly crimp the fenders without pullin
After the roller is attached, it's time to heat the fender. Fenda Rolla recommends a high-quality heat gun set to 1150° F.
After the roller is attached, it's time to heat the fender. Fenda Rolla recommends a high-
On the S2000 you will also need to trim the rear bumper like so. Just above this piece is a screw holding up the rear bumper. That screw has to be relocated a few inches back and the tab bent out of the way for the tire.
On the S2000 you will also need to trim the rear bumper like so. Just above this piece is
Although this S2000 has factory wheels, the owner has opted to improve handling via wheel spacers and wider tires. The wider track is causing rubbing on all four wheels.
Although this S2000 has factory wheels, the owner has opted to improve handling via wheel
While the fender is still warm, Isaac starts on the fender similar to Mike did on Jonny's car.
While the fender is still warm, Isaac starts on the fender similar to Mike did on Jonny's
Instead of removing the front fender lining, you can simply cut out the outer portion like so.
Instead of removing the front fender lining, you can simply cut out the outer portion like
The S2000 now sits with 10mm spacers in the front and 15mm in the rear. OEM tires were 225/45R17 and 245/40R17 but thanks to Fenda Rolla 235/45R17 and 255/40R17 now clear with ease.
The S2000 now sits with 10mm spacers in the front and 15mm in the rear. OEM tires were 225
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