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AppleBit · Joined: 16 Nov 2002 Posts: 1516 Location: Minneapolis, MN

Right now the Porsche is in the body shop.

Since the rear is getting some body work done, should I put the rear GT flares on there or just leave it alone?

What increase in size tires could I go with then?

Other thoughts...
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Rasta Monsta · Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 11733 Location: PacNW

Do you have a 944 front end? If not, I don't think the flares would look all that great.
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fezza575m · Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 9:14 pm Post subject:

Flares are a must.....but then again i just may be a little biased

agree with what Rasta said though
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924RACR · Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 9:54 pm Post subject:

So, you're getting it painted? Why not get it all done at once?
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AppleBit · Joined: 16 Nov 2002 Posts: 1516 Location: Minneapolis, MN

PORSCHEV · Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 12:42 am Post subject:

I have to agree..if your going wide in the back it will look silly with out 944 fenders.

Why add the flares?? Are you still having clearance issues?
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Rasta Monsta · Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 11733 Location: PacNW

I'm guessing traction issues.
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tuurbo · Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 3:03 am Post subject:

The beast will look mean enough with what you've got.

I can understand if by 'flares' the other guys here mean the flared rear quarter sections that look really boxy. They wouldn't look so hot.

But if you did your own, a mild rounded flare, was it the 924D(?) it might look kind of cool.

I agree with the poster in the past who said the 944 flares are boring.

ideola · Joined: 01 Oct 2004 Posts: 15550 Location: Spring Lake MI

Keep it as close to stock as possible. Can you say S-L-E-E-P-E-R?!?!?!
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flosho · Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 10:19 am Post subject:

My vote is for cgt flares on the back and slap on some 944 front fenders.
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AppleBit · Joined: 16 Nov 2002 Posts: 1516 Location: Minneapolis, MN

flosho · Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 3:12 pm Post subject:

I know there is a member that has just rear cgt flares and stock front, it doesn't look terrible, but it definitely looks more natural with the matching front fenders.

You can probably run a 265 or 275? maybe more? tire in the rear, should be able to get a 10" tire back there under the flares.
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AppleBit · Joined: 16 Nov 2002 Posts: 1516 Location: Minneapolis, MN

Decided to just leave it alone this year. It would only save me $300 to do it right now. I just want to get in the car and enjoy it.
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ideola · Joined: 01 Oct 2004 Posts: 15550 Location: Spring Lake MI

924RACR · Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 1:12 am Post subject: