ok so i decided i didnt like my 1st attempt at fabricating flares, just like everyone else so clearly voted in my previous thread...haha...they've been removed...well, replaced actually....see my new flares below and a write up on how to install. Now I just need some low offset wheels and I'm set!

Since these are tech forums I'll gladly tell you how I did it:

* Ordered a set of used 1990 Jetta GLI flares from a guy on a VW forum ($60)....
* Test fit everything and marked off what needed to be trimmed, surprisingly not so much.
* Using a utility knife and about 2 hours of careful trimming I got them to fit flush all around.
* Now it's time to attach them them to the car. This part is actually quite simple but it helps to have a buddy (or tape, like I used) to help hold everything in place while you're working.
* Line everything up, drill a small hole through the lip of the fender flares and into the inner fender lip and also the front/rear bumpers of the car.
* Now, using some #10 U-type Speed Nut Fastners slide them over the holes you just drilled and then use some #10 screws to fasten the flares to the fender lip/bumpers through the speed nuts.

Materials Required:

#10 U-type fastners and #10 screws (3/4" and 1"):



How they attach to the fender lip / bumpers:



Tools Needed:

Utility Knife:



Drill / Screwdriver:

 

I think they would look a little better if you cut the flares off when they reach the F/R bumpers. Get some paint on them too and you'd be golden!!.. Nontheless, they look alot better than the previous ones

 

wow! i like them!
good job btw!

and the crx looks sick!

 

I never thought they could look that nice. Maybe I may have to get me some. Nice how-to and they look good bud.

 

looks good but imo it would look betta with wider wheels

 

i actually like them. good job.

 

looks like ***

 

I agree - nice hot booty!
Looks like a Kim Kardashian.
Paint them and maybe fill them to the body with Bondo they'll upgrade to something more like Jessica Alba.

 

7.5 for trying 5.3 for wheel fitment.....flares are so you can run wide offset wheels not +40 mr5's

 

I've always wanted to put MKII or MKII Golf/Jetta fender flares on my hatch.

 

they look pretty damn good dude.

 

Looks good but need to be cut off at the skirt.

 

Not too shabby. A little more trimming/molding and you'll be in business.

 

Looks like a Delorean... (garbage)

 

"Now I just need some low offset wheels and I'm set!"

Guess you missed that in my O.P.

Actually my MR5's are +38, but still too high. I'm either gonna begin searching from some ~ +15 or get some 20 or 25mm billet wheel adapters.

I wanted to put the flares on *before*....so that I know exactly what offset is needed to make the wheels flush....makes sense, right?

 

I like the look of it, If they were paint matched to the red or at least glossy black it would look even better.
Also get wider wheels.

 

looks decent but ill get the picture when you run some low offset wheels cause it currently doesn't look right with those mr5's. good write up though

 

ya, not the right wheels for the flares

 

you definitely need the wheels to justify putting them on.
for fabbing it up

 

I really don't see why you need them? But if you like them then gave fun.

 

I think I like it just because it's someone trying to do something a little different with an EF chassis, which these days is pretty rare to see.

(I've been around for a bit, see sig )

 

Looks pretty good!

 

i think they look good! make me a set and i'll give you a deal on a set of these (my buddy and i make them. 15x9 0 offset 5.5 inches of dish!!! pm me.

 

^^^ Now that looks good... that will be my next build I think... a WAGON!!! ^^^

 

Is this an appearance thread or tech thread?