Trimming fenders instead of rolling them

DYOOS · 07-31-2018, 12:11 AM

So you know that part of the fender that you "roll" to get more clearance... (I feel this is a numb question and I'm sure people have done it), but can you just trim that piece off without distorting the structure of the fender?

I feel I've seen this done, but I always question that the piece you cut off holds the arch of the fender in-tact and doesn't make it appear wobbly or bent.

tofu? · 07-31-2018, 03:50 PM

Go ahead. Then you have to grind it smooth and paint it to protect from rust. So much effort just to butcher your quarter panels

whyzee125 · 07-31-2018, 04:07 PM

I had it done on my zhp. Either method is acceptable as long as a good quality job is done. In the rust belt I'd probably prefer rolling but I live in a non salt region.

zstreet86 · 07-31-2018, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by tofu?

Go ahead. Then you have to grind it smooth and paint it to protect from rust. So much effort just to butcher your quarter panels

This, it's so much easier and cleaner just to roll.

9krpmrx8 · 07-31-2018, 04:27 PM

It's stupid to do unnecessary bodywork. Now if you need to cut the fenders and are committed then hack away.

DYOOS · 07-31-2018, 04:53 PM

Originally I wanted to do this to see if I can clear a 17x10 in the rears. Second thought I may just run a 9.5 and not trim any of the fenders.

tofu? · 07-31-2018, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DYOOS

Originally I wanted to do this to see if I can clear a 17x10 in the rears. Second thought I may just run a 9.5 and not trim any of the fenders.

you could just max out the rear camber to make it fit, but that kinda defeats the purpose of running a wider tire.

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DYOOS First Lieutenant 88 Rep 325 Posts Drives: 335i E90 N55 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Trimming fenders instead of rolling them So you know that part of the fender that you "roll" to get more clearance... (I feel this is a numb question and I'm sure people have done it), but can you just trim that piece off without distorting the structure of the fender? I feel I've seen this done, but I always question that the piece you cut off holds the arch of the fender in-tact and doesn't make it appear wobbly or bent. __________________ IG: @dyoos335i
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tofu? Second Lieutenant 88 Rep 242 Posts Drives: e92 n54 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: NYC 11385 iTrader: (0)	Go ahead. Then you have to grind it smooth and paint it to protect from rust. So much effort just to butcher your quarter panels
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whyzee125 Brigadier General 1671 Rep 3,639 Posts Drives: Dinan stage 2 335i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chattanooga Tn iTrader: (0)	I had it done on my zhp. Either method is acceptable as long as a good quality job is done. In the rust belt I'd probably prefer rolling but I live in a non salt region.
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9krpmrx8 Clean is the new cool, keep it that way. 808 Rep 1,685 Posts Drives: 11' Alpine White 335i Sedan Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Antonio, Texas iTrader: (0)	It's stupid to do unnecessary bodywork. Now if you need to cut the fenders and are committed then hack away. __________________ 2011 335i, FBO, N55+ Turbo, full E85, S55 intercooler, etc. 2015 X5 35i Xdrive
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DYOOS First Lieutenant 88 Rep 325 Posts Drives: 335i E90 N55 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Originally I wanted to do this to see if I can clear a 17x10 in the rears. Second thought I may just run a 9.5 and not trim any of the fenders. __________________ IG: @dyoos335i
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