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To flare or not to flare.....
I've been debating in my head, do I want to add flares to the back of the 912-6. Right now the car has 7x17's all around, but I wouldn't mind going to 8 or 9's in the rear for a more agressive stance.
I've got a front lip spoiler to add and I'm sanding on the duck tail rignt now, prepping for paint.  
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Flare it so I can come and see how it's done.
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The car looks nice as it is, but the flares are even nicer, and you can stick on that wider rubber.
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The car's a bastard already, so I vote for IROC flares and spoilers all around!
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how is the paint on the car?
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Andy's question is key: if the paint isn't good and recent, it's easier to rationalize the *complete repaint* you're likely to need, since it's unlikely you can get a satisfactory match to that color. Of course, since you're putting a ducktail on it, you're probably already anticipating that.
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Flare it
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Definitely flares
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no flares. It looks good.
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Flares and fiberglass bumpers (IROC or backdate). Go for it.
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930 look!
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Paint was redone a few years back, looks okay. I'm not looking for a show car, just a fun driver. Figured since I needed to do the duck an a new rear valance, I could just paint from the edge of the doors back on both sides.
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No flares. Narrow bodies are disappearing.
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A nice thing about adding flares- We cheated the Cararra flares out an extra 1/4 inch or so on my '73 to make sure 275's on 10" wheels will fit.
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I just noticed your signature- Not a cloud in the Seattle area today, and I miss my V-tail! Sold it a few years ago. |
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Actually, your mid-year style car does have small flares, compared to the first 911's.
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John, Keep the narrow body, add a front and rear bumper to go with your ducktail.
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