Fender Flare Development

[krazykustomz]

I am going to share some pics of a flare set that we developed for the 99-02 cougar that we can use as a reference on how you guys would like the celica versions to be done. We have a celica in the shop now having a body kit installed and he wants flares so we're going to mock up the flares on that car and you guys can see what the pieces will look like fully molded and painted before the production flares even exist.

These flares on the cougar are perpendicular to the ground at a 90 degree angle. This means that the flares get slightly wider at the bottom as the car tends to roll in slightly.

The measurements on these flares are 2.5" out from the wheel well at the top corners. The flare extends up on the sheet metal from wheel well 3.5".

On the flares I have to make the areas where it meets the bumpers and sideskirts universal so they can be used with all the kits on the market. The fenders and quarerpanel mounting points as well as the wheel well will all be fully finished and celica specific.

Also remember that this car in the pics is at stock height and has stock 6.5" wide wheels on it currently.

here is the link
http://www.krazykustomz.com/NECO/flares

I need some feedback on what you guys want for the celica. Do you want wide rounded flares like this or more mild?

Below is a pic of a Tiburon with similar style flares

http://domestic-compacts.com/widebodykits/mingarage_tiburon2.jpg

http://domestic-compacts.com/widebodykits/mingarage_tiburon3.jpg

http://domestic-compacts.com/widebodykits/mingarage_tiburon8.jpg

[classicromeo]

the same as the tiburon.....but we dont want the wing of the tiburon :p

[krazykustomz]

the size on the cougar is the same as the tiburon. Do you guys want them rounded over like the cougar? The ones on the tibby have a flat edge on them.

[TOYcelicaOTA]

nice! i think the flat edge is hot

also you told me to remind you about the brashboy lip spoiler on your next post ........ so i did :D

[NP_gts]

:werd:

[krazykustomz]

We can look at doing the spoiler when we do the blown kit at the end of the month. I'll be in CA this week but wanted to get the guys started on the flares before I leave.

[robare99]

I like the square edges like on the Tiberon.

Rob

[NP_gts]

:stupid:

[specz]

flat edges. :thumbup:

[BATmobile]

a like the ones on the tiberon, hey crazy what color is that on the cougar, it looks hot!

[Blue Bomber]

:werd:
Tib looks great. The flat flares will match the angular look of our cars perfectly.

[nexceli216]

:thumbup: yup i like flat edged too!

[YellowCelica_GT]

ya i like the same one as on the Tiburon with flat edges

[aZnTrD2k]

Originally posted by Blue Bomber
:werd:
Tib looks great. The flat flares will match the angular look of our cars perfectly.

[SuuPaSeDan]

:werd:

[evil eye]

Originally posted by Blue Bomber
:werd:
Tib looks great. The flat flares will match the angular look of our cars perfectly.

[Kry]

beats paying 3k + for apr

[NP_gts]

Originally posted by Kry
beats paying 3k + for apr
ya but the apr is a full widebody kit. thisll just be flares

[TOYcelicaOTA]

Originally posted by NP_gts
ya but the apr is a full widebody kit. thisll just be flares

thats all a lot of people are lookin for

[NP_gts]

Originally posted by TOYcelicaOTA
thats all a lot of people are lookin for
just pointing out the difference between the two

[xplodeloadz]

any suggestions for lug stem extenders for the daily drivers who want to go flared w/ spacers??? or can anyone give suggestions for staggered rim brands that'll make our rims look flush to the new wheel wells

[Kry]

Originally posted by NP_gts
ya but the apr is a full widebody kit. thisll just be flares

yea i know i am saying krazykustomz's flare kit + any body kits for examples VS, Trial etc. can still beat APR kit 's price