Re: Fender Roll

[GRobWorkII@xxxxxxx]

James Clay wrote:

<<<I wouldn't do it.  I have rubbed even the rolled fenders on my car at times
on the track.  I would much prefer to be rubbing a big dull rolled edge at
over 100 MPH in turn 1 at RA than have the tire sliced open on a nicely
sharpened edge.  BTW, you really can't see the paint if it does crack unless
you get down to that level to look>>>

I have to chime in and agree with James on this one.  Unless you are 
absolutely certain the tire will clear before cutting (this is awful 
difficult without actually snipping and then fully (read FULLY) loading the 
suspension - WITH various lateral acceleration flexes taken into account), 
you simply will not know until it is too late.  Remember all the bushings 
that are flexible, and sidewalls are getting thin these days.  You might have 
a load of kids, some saggy springs in a couple years, or who knows...  I have 
my rear lips rolled almost as far as they could be cut, and still every once 
in a long while rub the left on an occasional right-hander when accelerating. 
 The nice polished steel needs rust prevention attention from time to time, 
but the sidewall shows zero evidence.       

robW

'85 535i (Holga)
'90 Festiva (Woo-Hoo!)
'98 Golf (Wifemobile)
'99 Chinese Crested (low miles, aero-package, never raced)

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