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      08-20-2007, 01:47 AM   #1
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Fenders Rolled!!!!

Got my fenders rolled by Longtran today, everything went well, he did a superb job. Let just see if i still rub
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what setup are you running on your tires
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      08-20-2007, 10:53 AM   #3
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still rubbing?/
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      08-20-2007, 10:58 AM   #4
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damn... long does it all!
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Lon is the man... lets see some pics with the fenders rolled...
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      08-20-2007, 12:24 PM   #6
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Did not hear any rub sounds yesterday driving home. Just painted the rub areas so did not test it. maybe i will test drive tomorrow. Big dips here i come..hahaha

the pic did not turn out well, but i will post them next few days


I m running the 225/35/19 front and 255/30/19 rear RFT, Long pointed out these have bulging side wall and thats why it rubbed
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      08-20-2007, 09:59 PM   #7
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pic are up

here it is, the first pic is before, you can the the fender shadow on the fender lining, the second pic you can see the fender is press again the fender lining, no shadow
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      08-20-2007, 10:52 PM   #9
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Still did not test drive it yet, going to test it on wed.
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how did you roll the fenders Long?? or is this a trade secret?? lol
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      08-21-2007, 01:13 AM   #11
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was it a hard job???

because i know on the E46 it's very difficult to rolled the fenders, it's a hard, long work..
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how did you roll the fenders Long?? or is this a trade secret?? lol
He uses the roller.


Test drive this morning, home to work...checked it with a mirror, so far so good, no rubbing on either side.
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how did you roll the fenders Long?? or is this a trade secret?? lol
i have a fender rolling tool.
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Test drive this morning, home to work...checked it with a mirror, so far so good, no rubbing on either side.

cool....now its time for a drop.
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maybe after these tires wear out
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i have a fender rolling tool.
Damn. I thought Long had so much "mod" mojo that he could just use his mod telekinesis to roll fenders.

Just like that kid in the Matrix. There is no spoon!
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I once heard that Long installed coilovers while delivering puppies.
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long is just the miracle kid...
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