Z-Dreamer Posted June 8, 2002 Share Posted June 8, 2002 Just received my Victoria British Z catalog in the mail and I noticed they sell BIG steel flairs for the street. 2-1/2" wide in the front and 3-1/2" wide in the back! I don't want to use fiberglass flairs because of the eventual cracking of the paint due to dissimlar materials expanding and contracting during temp changes. I think these would be a good choice for running WIDE wheels and tires. The catalog photo is in B/W, so it's not that clear. Anyone currently using these? or does anyone have any pics of these on a Z? Any idea how difficult these would be to install? I assume they must be welded on? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated! Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dp351zcar Posted June 9, 2002 Share Posted June 9, 2002 Does Victoria British have a web site? I have tried to find one and got nothing. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted June 9, 2002 Share Posted June 9, 2002 They do, but its lame, its only really a internet ad for they're available in the mail catalogs. Ummm, Hey VB and Motorsports, umm, you guys do know you can have a online store right? Regards, Lone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Dreamer Posted June 9, 2002 Author Share Posted June 9, 2002 Here's the web address: www.victoriabritish.com Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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pparaska Posted June 10, 2002 Share Posted June 10, 2002 I've not seen that yet, maybe I have that catalog and need to look. I'd consider using one of these new adhesive systems for installing patch panels. You'd have alot of surface area that would be holding those flares on, and I'd think a high strength adhesive, like used to put patch panels, 1/4 panels, etc. on these days would be fine. The great thing is you wouldn't have to worry about warping the sheet metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dp351zcar Posted June 10, 2002 Share Posted June 10, 2002 Thanks for the link Z-Dreamer. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted June 10, 2002 Share Posted June 10, 2002 I have a pair of the fender flares... They look to be of good quality and I'm impressed with how they should blend in. I don't have them installed on the front fenders yet mind you. My rear flares are fiberglass, and although they look nice, they were hard to install. My initial recommendation is that these are worth the money based on durability alone. I've heard a lot of guys complain about cracked flares, and these won't crack... They'll bend, but no cracking... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Dreamer Posted June 10, 2002 Author Share Posted June 10, 2002 Most of the feed-back I've gotten concerning VB has been good! I like the "rounder" look of their steel flairs. They're on my shopping list! Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted June 11, 2002 Share Posted June 11, 2002 Guys, I"m so darned busy lately that I haven't been able to take pics of parts that people want to buy. I'll try to get pics up in the next couple of days for you... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Dreamer Posted June 16, 2002 Author Share Posted June 16, 2002 Hey Mike, no rush, but when you get a chance, we would love to see those steel fender flairs! Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Dreamer Posted June 24, 2002 Author Share Posted June 24, 2002 Mike, when you get time. tick, tick, tick ... Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Dreamer Posted July 5, 2002 Author Share Posted July 5, 2002 Does anyone have pics of Victoria British steel fender flairs? Before and after would be nice! Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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