Spacers/adapters and flares questions

[farleyd]

Hi to all, as you probably know, i am presently fitting custom (OEM replica) GT flares on my 914. Already have some 993 17" alloys. While testing some measurements last night, i noticed that with a 1 1/4" spacer at the rear, i only need a 1 inche or so movement from the stock fender to fit the 9' wheel. The front 7,5" is fitting fine with only a 7/16" spacer. Hence, eliminating the need for huge GT flares (for a while at least! Summer is here as you know!). Ill obvioiusly need bigger spacers/adapters when i do the move to GT flares.

Question#1: how far can a stock fender be streched? and how to?
Question#2: whats the maximum spacer/adapter thickness to remain safe?
Question#3: do you use Lock-tite (red or blue) on the nuts to secure the adapters?
Question#4: do you know a set-up like mine? If so, what spacer thickness do they sue?
Questions#5: any tips to share?

Many many thanks

[DSPTurtle]

farleyd,
How are those flares coming. I have heard many opinions on spacers. Mostly people say not to use them. Well, my 944 has them straight from the factory on the rear. They are at least 1/2 inch if not more so that must be considered safe. I have asked some local road racers and they say as long as you get 9 turns and you have good studs, spacers are okay.
I stretched my fenders with a baseball bat. I had just planned on rolling the inner lip but then I realized they would stretch a little if I kept trying.
Good Luck!!!

[farleyd]

Here are pics of the actual set-up.

[rich]

I think your wheel fit has alot to do with your choice of wheel. I'm running 15"X 8" Fuchs copies with 125mm wheel spacers. I have Glas flares. I really could have moved the rear flares out another 1/2". But they work. I know what you mean about summer coming. Don't bit off more than you can handle this time of year.

[SummerSledSix]

Farley, weren't you hammering out your flares from scratch? If so, how's it going?