boxkita Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I feel like I'm feeding the trolls for even responding. I get the "Look, Ma, it fits" thing and "it rubbed slightly" bit, however, fender flares are only half the battle. Its the compression of the suspension driving down the road and the extra 6 inches of parking room you need to allow for that really causes problems. Add in the rim rub you'll be getting when you get exuberant with your car, you'll be posting a for sale with the dreaded words "some curbage on the rim". For someone else's question about running 275's, they fit - http://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3908620&postcount=14805. You just cant turn very well - http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/fs-wa-enkei-rpf1-18x9-5-38-sbc-p4026844.html However, as all of OP's pictures are of a parked car, it really shouldnt be a problem. Then again, you're not the first to go wide nor go for flares, so let's see what you come up with. Wide: http://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4052713&postcount=4577 Flared: http://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3724330&postcount=3933 Really Flared: http://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4027774&postcount=4550 [url=http://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4027774&postcount=4550][/url] Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Motion Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I don't think the OP knows about the amount of work required to get the flares working properly...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1055 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I flared my old gf wagon. It was a massive PITA. I also had equipped 17x9.5 +19 sawblades wrapped in 255/45/17 yokohoma s drives (closer to 270 than 255). It fit perfectly but took 2 months worth of constant tinkering to get them just right. I had my car realigned 6 times and changed the ride height 7. In the end i was left with a 190whp n/a screamer that handled great. So i sold it. Its not easy, and its not always pretty. I always kept at least one flare as a back up since a turn too wide would cause them to fracture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Motion Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I flared my old gc wagon. Really shows how much you know about them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOneDoubleN Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 That looks f**king stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimberDHexMods Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Nah ignore the trolling, consider the (few) objective points made in this crap shoot of a thread, and then do what you're going to do. Last I checked you are the owner of your car, not a bunch of total strangers on the internet. If anyone gets anxiety and loses sleep over what you do with your car, that's not your problem. [CENTER][B][I] Front Limited Slip Racing Differentials for the 5EAT now available for $1895 shipped, please inquire for details! [/I][/B][/CENTER] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1055 Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Really shows how much you know about them... Know about what? Im confused as to what your insinuating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubieChik Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 GC is the chassis code for coupes and sedans....wagon was GF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1055 Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Ah, your right. It was a Typo... I had a gf4 obs. I was looking at the sedan and got all fucked up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xero287 Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 I thought it meant girlfriend wagon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lol slow Posted September 16, 2012 Author Share Posted September 16, 2012 Flares will be done by a guy who's flared a lot of his cars, E30's, VW's...blah blah blah. car makes complete turns without rubbing or anything. The only reason why I'm even wanting to put flares is not to avoid rubbing but so i can slam it's face on the ground, clearance is all that matters. oh and plus to much poke is ugly. also to boxkita...my wheels are wider than that white wagons ...so it's cool. It's what I like, it's what I'll do. I NOW understand you guys here are track guys, all 90% function 10% form, while I'm 90% form 10% function, it's all good. ...lets hug it out. http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/39303_530749156942081_1517788877_n.jpg ^friends TC, 9.5" rota grids, 225 tire. Car was eye banged by EVERYONE at the show, people crowded to get pics. http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/250114_530050187011978_1078564663_n.jpg http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/524520_10151075669652897_1100064534_n.jpg ^my buddies 07 wrx tr, 18x9.5" 30 offet 225/40/18 tire. come back to his car, has a license plate award that said "Top 100 Best in Show" ...over 1500 cars were in the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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