clarkspeed
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Thanks DavyZ. It's amazing what can be done with a body hammer and dolly! I have seen custom flares hammered from sheet metal and welded on that looked pretty good also. Not stock looking, but not the huge overhang you get from the big fiberglass pieces.
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I wanted a very subtle flare on my Z also. Something that kept the same body lines but didn't really look like a flare. I ended up rolling out the inner fender lips and welding a piece of 3/16" round barstock to the edge for support. I gained about 1.5" of flare and almost 3" of clearance. Enough to get 245/45/16 tires under it. Looks stock unless you put it beside another Z. Here are some pics if you want to see: http://www.mindspring.com/~cstephens/zmain.htm
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Brake Conversion Opinions
clarkspeed replied to zolorin's topic in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis
Keep in mind that tires are always the limiting factor in stopping distance. The stickier the tire, the faster you will stop. Brake upgrades only improve the "feel" of the brakes, durability, and fade resistance. Big $$ can be better spent on tires and wheels if you really want to stop quicker. For little money, high temp fluid, Hi-Perf pads, and ss lines go along way toward eliminating fade and providing a firm pedal. -
Thanks Mike, $130 is not bad and if it works for you, it must supply some serious fuel.
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Who makes a good, dependable, economical, inline fuel pump? My Bosch unit froze up after sitting for a year so I need a new one. It pulled pretty good from the fuel cell but cost around $180. Anything out there better and CHEAPER. I'm running a NA race prepared Z with SDS FI system, less than 300HP.