BRIAN MP5T
11-30-2007, 06:25 PM
When I picked up my 18" rims, they looked great but on the stock suspension with a full tank of gas and a person in the back, it would rub unless I drove like a granny. I decided to get the TEIN-SS Coilovers and was left with a problem. I can't drop my car.
I started looking into a solution to the problem. Here were the options.
1. Roll the Fender Lip up
2. Cut the Fender Lip with a rotary tool.
3. Get the Offset of the rim changed.The Offset was going to cost about $40.00 per and then a mount and balance.
Cutting the fender has been done by some members of another club. I would not recommend it. That seam/lip is where the two sections of frame are held together. Removing this part will eventually cause the frame to rust and flex apart.
Rolling the fender should be done on a warm day or in a place where you won't be rushed. Some have place a wooden baseball bat on the tire between the fender and the tire and rolled the car forward. This works but has a really great chance of messing up the paint. So that leave me with the idea that made the most sense and worked for me..
You will need.
A Rubber Mallet
A Heat Gun
Time.
Start by jacking the car onto jack stands and removing the tire.
Heat the area until the paint becomes rather warm to the touch, this is to make the paint less likely to crack or chip off. Start hitting lightly, numerous small taps will bend the metal. Take your time and work the entire fender gradually rather than bending one complete section at a time. Stop when the lip is flush with the inside of the fender.
THIS SHOULD ONLY BE DONE TO THE REAR
There is no requirement to do this to the front.
P.S. This worked for me, but I will not be held responsible if you bugger up your car. If you want my help, I will gladly help you do it.
I have seen these used alot, they are in every tuner mag. They are about $300.00 to buy and Final Lap Kingston has one for rent.
http://www.bmw-m.net/Gallery/images/fender_roller1.jpg
http://www.bmw-m.net/Gallery/images/fender_roller2.jpg
EDIT:
Just an Update. It's been over Four years since I rolled my fenders and the paint is still solid and there is no rust.
I started looking into a solution to the problem. Here were the options.
1. Roll the Fender Lip up
2. Cut the Fender Lip with a rotary tool.
3. Get the Offset of the rim changed.The Offset was going to cost about $40.00 per and then a mount and balance.
Cutting the fender has been done by some members of another club. I would not recommend it. That seam/lip is where the two sections of frame are held together. Removing this part will eventually cause the frame to rust and flex apart.
Rolling the fender should be done on a warm day or in a place where you won't be rushed. Some have place a wooden baseball bat on the tire between the fender and the tire and rolled the car forward. This works but has a really great chance of messing up the paint. So that leave me with the idea that made the most sense and worked for me..
You will need.
A Rubber Mallet
A Heat Gun
Time.
Start by jacking the car onto jack stands and removing the tire.
Heat the area until the paint becomes rather warm to the touch, this is to make the paint less likely to crack or chip off. Start hitting lightly, numerous small taps will bend the metal. Take your time and work the entire fender gradually rather than bending one complete section at a time. Stop when the lip is flush with the inside of the fender.
THIS SHOULD ONLY BE DONE TO THE REAR
There is no requirement to do this to the front.
P.S. This worked for me, but I will not be held responsible if you bugger up your car. If you want my help, I will gladly help you do it.
I have seen these used alot, they are in every tuner mag. They are about $300.00 to buy and Final Lap Kingston has one for rent.
http://www.bmw-m.net/Gallery/images/fender_roller1.jpg
http://www.bmw-m.net/Gallery/images/fender_roller2.jpg
EDIT:
Just an Update. It's been over Four years since I rolled my fenders and the paint is still solid and there is no rust.