Modifying front/Rear fenders for rubbing issues (pics) - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

robc1976 · 03-11-2013, 06:24 PM

Figured I would post this up, may save rim damage for somone....I fitted 285/25/20 with a 10MM spacer...looked to be fine, hit a larger than normal bump and my rim got scratched all the way arpoundthe top lip.....yeah I was pretty damn pissed! So I strated looking under there and found a well know spot for rubbing...cut it out...still slightly rubbed with rolled fenders. I didnt want to cut the inner fenders out but shape them to make the more square to add preacious space I needed. I took a dremel ginded on the inder fender to make metal thinner and with the added heat (check outside paint to be sure it does not get hot...mine never did) I was able to hit the inner lip with ease and bend it until it touched the inside fender (flush) and this did the trick. I aslo cut the bolt out in the front fenders.

This may be well know but thought some pics could help somnone.

Rear fenders:

Front fenders:

melenkae90 · 03-12-2013, 03:40 PM

Good info man!! May need to use this when the new wheels go on.

VMRWheels · 03-12-2013, 03:50 PM

Wow, nice detailed photos!

robc1976 · 03-12-2013, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by VMRWheels

Wow, nice detailed photos!

Thank you!

R 4 5 T 4 M 4 N · 03-12-2013, 10:37 PM

this is perfect, I was just scouring the forum for a better explanation on what needed to be done yesterday and then you drop this in my lap.

On the front you did not have to relocate the attaching screws? Just cut off the access plastic?

robc1976 · 03-12-2013, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by R 4 5 T 4 M 4 N

this is perfect, I was just scouring the forum for a better explanation on what needed to be done yesterday and then you drop this in my lap.

On the front you did not have to relocate the attaching screws? Just cut off the access plastic?

I had to relocate them back because I cut the actual metal part they attached to...same metal to be cut as plastic. basically the end screw mounting place was cut out and the raer stayed....so I moved the front mounting location down.

Evochuck · 03-13-2013, 01:50 AM

What did you use for rust protection? Touchup paint?

~XxTeexX~ · 03-13-2013, 02:03 AM

your threads are always a contribution here rob! if you want that look you gota start moving and cutting shit that gets in the way, simple as that no way around it.

robc1976 · 03-13-2013, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Evochuck

What did you use for rust protection? Touchup paint?

Touch up or clear coat.

robc1976 · 03-13-2013, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ~XxPornxX~

your threads are always a contribution here rob! if you want that look you gota start moving and cutting shit that gets in the way, simple as that no way around it.

thanks man! Totally agree....it hits my tires it gets removed lol!

Mahhvinn · 03-13-2013, 03:40 AM

Another great thread, Rob!

robc1976 · 03-13-2013, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Mahhvinn

Another great thread, Rob!

I appreciate that!

Daily Three · 03-13-2013, 10:34 AM

sorry can't see the pics at work are you running 285s square??

robc1976 · 03-13-2013, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Daily Three

sorry can't see the pics at work are you running 285s square??

I am running 285's with a 10MM (rim was hitting inner fender, 10MM is safest spacer IMHO).... I have -1.8 camber.

Daily Three · 03-13-2013, 10:54 AM

that is just absurd... 285s on the front.. props.. you've got a pm comin your way lol.

robc1976 · 03-13-2013, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Daily Three

thalol! t is just absurd... 285s on the front.. props.. you've got a pm comin your way lol.

That would be huge front tires!

Daily Three · 03-13-2013, 03:30 PM

ah the way the thread was worded i thought you had done the impossible lol.

project335i · 03-13-2013, 03:48 PM

Good work Rob

robc1976 · 03-13-2013, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Daily Three

ah the way the thread was worded i thought you had done the impossible lol.

that would be aggressive lol!

robc1976 · 03-13-2013, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by project335i

Good work Rob

thanks man! Did you have to do this with your huge 12" rims you are putting on?

tofu- · 05-19-2013, 01:21 PM

is the quarter panel steel thin enough to cut with a dremel? (section A)

robc1976 · 05-19-2013, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by tofu-

is the quarter panel steel thin enough to cut with a dremel? (section A)

Easily!

03-11-2013, 06:24 PM	#1
robc1976 Colonel Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,513 iTrader: (8)	Modifying front/Rear fenders for rubbing issues (pics) Figured I would post this up, may save rim damage for somone....I fitted 285/25/20 with a 10MM spacer...looked to be fine, hit a larger than normal bump and my rim got scratched all the way arpoundthe top lip.....yeah I was pretty damn pissed! So I strated looking under there and found a well know spot for rubbing...cut it out...still slightly rubbed with rolled fenders. I didnt want to cut the inner fenders out but shape them to make the more square to add preacious space I needed. I took a dremel ginded on the inder fender to make metal thinner and with the added heat (check outside paint to be sure it does not get hot...mine never did) I was able to hit the inner lip with ease and bend it until it touched the inside fender (flush) and this did the trick. I aslo cut the bolt out in the front fenders. This may be well know but thought some pics could help somnone. Rear fenders: Front fenders: __________________ JB4 G5 ISO+BMS flash,Walbro 455 LPFP, DO meth kit 4-AN SS lines, BMS OCC, RB turbos W/3.5 N20 sensor, RB valve, BMS DCI, 3" AR kittyless Dps, Strett 2 oil OC W/ SS lines, ER FMIC, ER CP W/HKS BOV, M3 control arms, M3 Strut Brace, M3 front sway-bar, Meyle HD tie-rods, HPA rear toe arms, Wavetrac LSD, DEFIV differential kit, BC Coil-overs, Power-Flex subframe bushings, stoptech slotted rotors, Rogue Tranny Mounts, Concept 1 CS-5.0 rims,
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~XxTeexX~ attention whore Drives: yes Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Socal Posts: 3,060 iTrader: (0)	your threads are always a contribution here rob! if you want that look you gota start moving and cutting shit that gets in the way, simple as that no way around it. __________________ #teamstretchNpoke

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03-13-2013, 10:34 AM	#13
Daily Three First Lieutenant Drives: 07 E90 335i 6MT Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: United States Posts: 399 iTrader: (4)	sorry can't see the pics at work are you running 285s square?? __________________ JB4 G5+COBB DCI HPF FMIC AR Catless DPs Milltek BMW Oil Cooler AR OCC 100% E85 255/265 PSS M3 Sways M3 Rep Front CF M3 Hood CF Lip

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melenkae90 Private First Class Drives: 2007 e90 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: YEG Posts: 128 iTrader: (0)	Good info man!! May need to use this when the new wheels go on.

03-12-2013, 10:37 PM	#5
R 4 5 T 4 M 4 N I bleed alpine white. Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 2,076 iTrader: (12)	this is perfect, I was just scouring the forum for a better explanation on what needed to be done yesterday and then you drop this in my lap. On the front you did not have to relocate the attaching screws? Just cut off the access plastic?

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Evochuck Private First Class Drives: 335xi 09 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Montreal Posts: 134 iTrader: (2)	What did you use for rust protection? Touchup paint?

03-13-2013, 10:54 AM	#15
Daily Three First Lieutenant Drives: 07 E90 335i 6MT Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: United States Posts: 399 iTrader: (4)	that is just absurd... 285s on the front.. props.. you've got a pm comin your way lol. __________________ JB4 G5+COBB DCI HPF FMIC AR Catless DPs Milltek BMW Oil Cooler AR OCC 100% E85 255/265 PSS M3 Sways M3 Rep Front CF M3 Hood CF Lip

03-13-2013, 03:30 PM	#17
Daily Three First Lieutenant Drives: 07 E90 335i 6MT Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: United States Posts: 399 iTrader: (4)	ah the way the thread was worded i thought you had done the impossible lol. __________________ JB4 G5+COBB DCI HPF FMIC AR Catless DPs Milltek BMW Oil Cooler AR OCC 100% E85 255/265 PSS M3 Sways M3 Rep Front CF M3 Hood CF Lip

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project335i Banned Drives: Wide Load Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SAUGA Posts: 4,514 iTrader: (6)	Good work Rob

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tofu- Colonel Drives: 335i Jet Black/Coral Red Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: nyc Posts: 2,831 iTrader: (4)	is the quarter panel steel thin enough to cut with a dremel? (section A) __________________

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