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crashking51
11-07-2007, 07:38 PM
Is it better to roll the fenders or cut them? I figure I can get in there and cut most of the lip off then seal/repaint the inside.

Anyone in the Jersey area roll? (fenders that is!)



beansandcornbread
11-08-2007, 01:37 PM
I haven't picked out any wheels yet but just had my quarter panels cut. I think it's supposed to be easier and you won't have to worry about your paint getting f'd up.
thedak
11-08-2007, 01:45 PM
Grind them. 90% of the time u can see a rolled quarter from a mile away.
multistrada74
11-08-2007, 01:48 PM
cut. looks ugly if you get under and look up, but noone can see it. at least you don't have to worry about cracking the paint on the outside. now THAT would be depressing!
u-got-gto
11-08-2007, 02:17 PM
I haven't picked out any wheels yet but just had my quarter panels cut. I think it's supposed to be easier and you won't have to worry about your paint getting f'd up.

What do you mean you haven't picked out any wheels yet? The aftermarket wheels on you GOAT look awesome!
bjs06gto
11-08-2007, 03:34 PM
I cut mine
It's really your choice
But what ever you do make sure who does it knows what they are doing!!
beansandcornbread
11-08-2007, 04:12 PM
What do you mean you haven't picked out any wheels yet? The aftermarket wheels on you GOAT look awesome!


Yeah, I like them but the finish is coming off the wheels and the tires are shot. I'm trying to decide on 18's or 19's with some 275's out back. I only have 245's out back now.
bjs06gto
11-08-2007, 04:16 PM
^^^Trust me go with 19's^^^
beansandcornbread
11-08-2007, 04:24 PM
That's what i'm probably going to do. I want the Alt Miro 359's. Just worried about them fitting. MrTosh has them and they look awesome. 40mm offset in the rear has me worried but they work for him. It's stressing me out. I'm battling a migraine as I type.
bjs06gto
11-08-2007, 08:25 PM
That's what i'm probably going to do. I want the Alt Miro 359's. Just worried about them fitting. MrTosh has them and they look awesome. 40mm offset in the rear has me worried but they work for him. It's stressing me out. I'm battling a migraine as I type.

:iagree:I stressed for 6months b-4 I got my CCW's. I know the pain.

BTW for your migraine
Im sure some Beans and Cornbread will do the trick.
JonnieDago
11-08-2007, 08:29 PM
I rolled, and I would probably grind if I had it to do over again. My fenders have a couple little wrinkles in them after rolling them FLAT! No one else ever notices them unless I point them out, but the fact that I notice them is enough.

On top of all that there is a small area that is right in a bend so it is unroll-able that I will probably end up having to grind when I lower the car.
Mikey340
11-08-2007, 10:11 PM
Grinded mine no problems 2yrs!
Mike
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f161/Mikey340/P9 300971.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f161/Mikey340/P9 300967.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f161/Mikey340/P9 200874.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f161/Mikey340/P9 200856.jpg
BRAZEN06GTO
11-08-2007, 10:17 PM
Sparks...FTW!!

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j244/BRAZEN06GTO/ Sony%20Camera%20DCS-S650/SonyCameraDSC-S650073.jpg
bjs06gto
11-09-2007, 12:31 AM
Sparks...FTW!!

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j244/BRAZEN06GTO/ Sony%20Camera%20DCS-S650/SonyCameraDSC-S650073.jpg

HEY I remember that!!!
Nefarious
11-09-2007, 01:02 AM
grind em off!
impulsivegoat
11-09-2007, 01:22 AM
roll em. I've got no wrinkles and no paint issues.
Jontall
11-09-2007, 02:10 AM
Is it better to roll the fenders or cut them? I figure I can get in there and cut most of the lip off then seal/repaint the inside.

Anyone in the Jersey area roll? (fenders that is!)

I went to 3 body shops and they all told me not to grind them. The spot welds hold the inner and outer quarter panels together and if they're removed, the car will be significantly weakened and eventually separate because of the horsepower. I had mine rolled by Rogue Engineering in Ho Ho Kus, NJ (BMW shop). They charge me a total of $200. I have no paint damage at all and it can't be seen either. http://www.rogueengineering.com/Merchant2/merchant .mvc?
I had never seen it done before so I was scared to do it myself. After seeing them do it, I would rent a roller/heat gun and do it myself now.
crashking51
11-09-2007, 04:52 AM
Great....everyone says grind then the last one says roll becuase of weakness...LOL
Ls1goato4
11-09-2007, 09:50 AM
roll
crashking51
11-09-2007, 10:14 AM
Who does it in Monmouth/Ocean county area of NJ or even close by...?
pwr_shift
11-09-2007, 01:08 PM
Great....everyone says grind then the last one says roll becuase of weakness...LOL

Excellent! Democracy at its finest . . .
texboymike85
11-09-2007, 01:34 PM
I cut,looks great and no problems,goin on two years.
73vette05gto
11-09-2007, 03:21 PM
I just talked with my body shop they brougth up a good point if you roll when you trade it in they could say that it needs new quarter panels and deduct that from what there going to give you for the trade on the other hand if you cut can always smooth out an paint the one spot
bjs06gto
11-09-2007, 04:15 PM
Roll it up.
Light it up.
Smoke it up.

Then Cut it up

If you want to do both.
aquariussuperman
11-09-2007, 04:25 PM
Or get a cradle alignment. Wow, tires fit, who knew?
Mikey340
11-09-2007, 10:59 PM
Roll it up.
Light it up.
Smoke it up.

Then Cut it up

If you want to do both.

What he said!
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f161/Mikey340/P9 300976.jpg
bjs06gto
11-09-2007, 11:06 PM
^^^Just read your plates:secret::secret::secret::secret::secret:
crashking51
11-10-2007, 06:27 AM
Plates are on my 05 GT but the fiance wont give the car back which is ok because now that I got the GTO, I dont want to drive it anyway. The plates are Organ Doner plates, thus the DO IT. Thinkin about puttin DID IT on the GTO....
BobthePhotoGuy
11-10-2007, 06:53 AM
I went to 3 body shops and they all told me not to grind them. The spot welds hold the inner and outer quarter panels together and if they're removed, the car will be significantly weakened and eventually separate because of the horsepower. I had mine rolled by Rogue Engineering in Ho Ho Kus, NJ (BMW shop). They charge me a total of $200. I have no paint damage at all and it can't be seen either. http://www.rogueengineering.com/Merchant2/merchant .mvc?
I had never seen it done before so I was scared to do it myself. After seeing them do it, I would rent a roller/heat gun and do it myself now.

You can cut about 1/2" off without removing the spotwelds (on most GTO's).

If you take your time and do it with long sweeping motions, then hit it with some 60 grit paper, the edge will be smoother then stock.

Nice sweeping motion like this:
http://www.bobthephotoguy.com/misc/FenderGrind.wmv
dvrmstrng
06-22-2009, 02:34 PM
sorry...have to resurrect this thread...i need to cut or roll in central NJ and cannot do it myself, not an option...anyone want to make some money, or recommend a place?
The Giver
06-22-2009, 04:36 PM
sorry...have to resurrect this thread...i need to cut or roll in central NJ and cannot do it myself, not an option...anyone want to make some money, or recommend a place?

I'm near trenton, I plan on grinding mine soon, if it goes well I'll figure out a price for ya.
dvrmstrng
06-22-2009, 04:40 PM
sounds good..ill be in for sure.
dvrmstrng
06-22-2009, 05:02 PM
ordering the wheels tomorrow...ended up doing 19" all the way around so im gonna need to find someone in NJ that will cut my fenders....
raygnicky
06-22-2009, 08:04 PM
if u are looking for more clearance cut them .much easier and less chance of messing the paint up . as far as rims i have 19's and if i could go back i would get 18's in the same rim cus there is nothing out there in a str / strip tire . and having to switch to my stocks everytime i want to run someone or go to the track . has gotton old big time ....
dvrmstrng
06-22-2009, 08:06 PM
this is my DD and i dont go to the track or race very frequently...
dvrmstrng
06-22-2009, 08:07 PM
and by frequently i mean never
dvrmstrng
06-22-2009, 08:07 PM
i gotta find someone to cut them..asap
littlecrunch2000
06-25-2009, 08:57 PM
I am in the same boat as you, bud. I had mine roleld before, but seriously need to cut them so I can fit. Find someone to cut them and NOT ROLL them and you will be better off. Also, take to heart the idea of doing a cradle alignment, that seems to work as well, or prove to be a worthy secondary insurance. GL and Ill let you know how mine turn out as I am getting them cut on Sat.
MR_HANDSOME
06-25-2009, 09:43 PM
had mine cut 2 years now,.. NO PROBLEMO lol lol

-you dont want to end up messin up your paint

:judge:Oh yeah... get 19" look way better!
littlecrunch2000
07-07-2009, 01:59 AM
got mine cut and im soooo glad that I did. I am rubbing just a tiny bit, but thats because the factory cant even line up cradle bolts properly. Once the cradle is actually lined up right, I wont rub at all. Rolling gives you about half the clearance at cutting.
WNYETSGTO
07-07-2009, 01:07 PM
I need to cut my rear fenders. I have a Bosh grinder. What type of grinding wheel do I need to get. I have used the grinder for cutting straight through metal so I have those wheels. I saw the pictures above and it looks like you sand it down (for lack of the correct description). Also is this the correct tool to use? This thing gets crazy out of contol! It also makes things hot real fast.

Bosch 1347A 4-1/2-Inch Angle Grinder