Thoughts on JGTC style wide body fenders

[Tys]

I've always liked the front fenders on the Z-tune GTR and found this pic of a GTO with something similar. I think the vent on the GTO is a bit too large and prefer the size of the GTR. You tend to see a lot of these types of fenders on NSX's in Japan and never really thought that they would suit the body of a GTO. But if someone made fenders that were a little similar to the Z-tune, I think it would look great.

So what do you guys think??

http://www.carsmagz.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Nissan-Skyline-R34-GT-R-by-JAPO-Motorsport-from-Rear-Side-View-Picture-570x379.jpg

http://z1516club.fc2web.com/Member/05015.jpg

http://z1516club.fc2web.com/05015-2.jpg

[stealthee]

To me, it looks like an afterthought. You want aesthetic mods to almost look like they came factory on the car.

[G.C.W.]

So you like the subtleties of the z-tune.I agree it's better than the GTO pic.Too garish,weird flare and return on the fender.
The Z-Tune is squared for a boxier car.Hmmmm? I personally would want the flare to come out slightly further and drop to the bottom of the fender.But that would incorporate a new side skirt and everything.
Interesting! Its definatly something to think about.

[Tys]

yeah, something subtle like the Z-tune. The GTO pic looks a bit too much.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u00TdMELcG8/SwD-LDrciRI/AAAAAAAADHM/7BahD0BBZzI/s400/GTR34Z-TuneFender.jpg

http://www.powerplayimports.com/repository/1_31_01_2005_15_50_ZTuneGuard.JPG

Or even the front fender on this NSX

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y21/danielksong/nsx3.jpg

[IPD]

i'd take the mirrors, the wheels and the intake plenum off that GTO before i'd take the fenders.

*edit*

i think i know what it is. our front fenders don't need to be vented, they just need to be wider and/or slightly flared.

[NOMIEZVR4]

I've always loved the zesty GTO fenders...The picture of the red GTO above also has zesty manufactured fenders..but I like this design better..

I wonder if they are even able to be purchased..

http://www.bee-r.com/main/his/albam/file/z06s.jpg

[TT4ME]

I vote no.

[Gearhead]

I vote no.
I second that vote.

[MR2]

I'm sorry but it's ugly!

[B-Man]

I think it looks good on the skyline because of the angles of the body lines. I think it would look bad with the curves of our body lines.

[G.C.W.]

I think it looks good on the skyline because of the angles of the body lines. I think it would look bad with the curves of our body lines.

Ok i agree,the square nature of the Skyline lends itself to that look.But what if it we're round.Matching our body lines.Especially for a widebody kit.Not too far away from the side,kinda like the NSX?

[IPD]

Ok i agree,the square nature of the Skyline lends itself to that look.But what if it we're round.Matching our body lines.Especially for a widebody kit.Not too far away from the side,kinda like the NSX?

i've seen good front fenders. the guy in europe with the black stealth who rolled his fenders...now THAT'S a good look up front. it flows well with the stock curves. pointless "vents" on the front are just that, pointless.

[Tys]

I've seen them on Supras as well, but I guess I am yet to see some good ones on GTO's. I still reckon PitRoad M still have the best fenders for GTO's, imo.

[Tys]

repost

[G.C.W.]

I've seen them on Supras as well, but I guess I am yet to see some good ones on GTO's. I still reckon PitRoad M still have the best fenders for GTO's, imo.

Speaking of PitRoad M,that is an interesting avatar you have sir.:)