interested in fender rolling? - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

wrxkidid · 2007-07-20, 12:11 AM

how many people would be interested in or need their fenders rolled?

we were thinking of getting a roller and heat gun for the garage but if no one is going to use it i dont see a reason to buy it.

its $50 a pop to rent or $250 to buy w/ a heat gun...

this is the one we are thinking of getting.

http://www.eastwoodco.com/shopping/p..._mmc=undefined

Dean · 2007-07-20, 06:01 AM

If you ask nice, the Sybir-SECCS one is $20 to rent of which $10 goes to the club. I believe that is the exact model. A bunch of us have heat guns.

P.S. Sybir-SECCS...

I didn't realize it until after I reread the sentence.

100_Percent_Juice · 2007-07-20, 07:03 AM

^Dean is that the one that was in your garage? Now that I have wheels I am interested also.

Dean · 2007-07-20, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 100_Percent_Juice

^Dean is that the one that was in your garage? Now that I have wheels I am interested also.

Yes, but on a sedan, unless you are going over 235s and/or have <45mm offset, you may not need it.

cody · 2007-07-20, 08:04 AM

If RE01R's are even a mm wider than RT615's (both 225/45/17), I will be interested.

sybir · 2007-07-20, 09:16 AM

Noone wants the cybersex fender roller!

Anyways, yeah, mine is an Eastwood. They're very handy to have around, but keep in mind it's pretty much a one or two-time use on a given car, unlike most tools yiou can use for maintenance. I have one because we needed one for race prep, and I loan it out pretty much whenever because it puts a few bucks in the club coffers and then covers gas for meeting up with whoever's running to or from Reno; I recouped the cost on it a while back.

That said, $250 is a smoking deal on one. We paid $400 for just the roller years and years ago. If you're going to be building cars and you're going to have friends over working on theirs, it can be pretty handy to have around. It definitely takes some finesse, so practice on something beaterish if you can (I practiced on my wagon, lol).

Kevin M · 2007-07-20, 09:39 AM

Practice, schmactice. Just crank on it.

sybir · 2007-07-20, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

Practice, schmactice. Just crank on it.

yeah.

kidatari · 2007-07-20, 10:18 AM

BTW, Aaron's fender rolling tool is in my garage, and I must say that it is a damn good piece of work. You just have to remember to USE HEAT AND GO SLOW. I rushed on the driver's side like a dummy and cracked the paint, but I used the heat gun on the passenger side and it worked like a dream.

I've been debating purchasing another roller, just to say that I have one, now that they're down to $250

I'm sure that it'll last forever and I'll have plenty more cars with fenders to roll

100_Percent_Juice · 2007-07-20, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Dean

Yes, but on a sedan, unless you are going over 235s and/or have <45mm offset, you may not need it.

I went over a bump the other day and it let me know that I needed it. Especially on the side that is out of alignment. I thought I ripped my fender out but all is well. Speaking of which, that should all be fixed shortly.

sti deede · 2007-07-20, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kidatari

BTW, Aaron's fender rolling tool is in my garage, and I must say that it is a damn good piece of work. You just have to remember to USE HEAT AND GO SLOW. I rushed on the driver's side like a dummy and cracked the paint, but I used the heat gun on the passenger side and it worked like a dream.

I've been debating purchasing another roller, just to say that I have one, now that they're down to $250

I'm sure that it'll last forever and I'll have plenty more cars with fenders to roll

You're going to need a bigger tool box

cody · 2007-07-20, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 100_Percent_Juice

I went over a bump the other day and it let me know that I needed it. Especially on the side that is out of alignment. I thought I ripped my fender out but all is well. Speaking of which, that should all be fixed shortly.

Wait until after you get your new supsension in and the alignment done before you decide you need to roll them. :twocents:

JonnydaJibba · 2007-07-20, 12:36 PM

Who needs fender liners anywho? But seriously, rolling my fenders was the last thing I did to get my tires to stop rubbing. But then I was dumb and got WIDER tires. Oh well.

sperry · 2007-07-20, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JonnydaJibba

Who needs fender liners anywho? But seriously, rolling my fenders was the last thing I did to get my tires to stop rubbing. But then I was dumb and got WIDER tires. Oh well.

Anyone not running in Street Mod.

bxracer69 · 2007-07-21, 08:51 AM

Im probably going to have to roll mine, Im going to wider tires next year possibly

zion · 2007-09-21, 11:46 AM

Any chance of getting that done on my ride? 07 wrx wagon please reply 18x8 225/40 need it done be for I install my suspention goodies tanks zion

100_Percent_Juice · 2007-09-21, 10:40 PM

yeah and I am going to need this too. I thought I would not rub after the alignment...wrong.

wrxkidid · 2007-09-22, 11:06 AM

i didnt buy it. didnt seem like there was enough interest. i can help you do it if you can borrow sybirs. i think it is still in reno?

2007-07-20, 12:11 AM	#1
wrxkidid EJ205 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Incline Village, NV Posts: 1,232 Car: 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd. 5.7l Class: None :/ Cory, just put a 4g63 in it.	interested in fender rolling? how many people would be interested in or need their fenders rolled? we were thinking of getting a roller and heat gun for the garage but if no one is going to use it i dont see a reason to buy it. its $50 a pop to rent or $250 to buy w/ a heat gun... this is the one we are thinking of getting. http://www.eastwoodco.com/shopping/p..._mmc=undefined __________________ Mosey down the road.

2007-07-20, 06:01 AM	#2
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	If you ask nice, the Sybir-SECCS one is $20 to rent of which $10 goes to the club. I believe that is the exact model. A bunch of us have heat guns. P.S. Sybir-SECCS... I didn't realize it until after I reread the sentence. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2007-07-20, 07:03 AM	#3
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	^Dean is that the one that was in your garage? Now that I have wheels I am interested also. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2007-07-20, 08:04 AM	#5
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	If RE01R's are even a mm wider than RT615's (both 225/45/17), I will be interested. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2007-07-20, 09:16 AM	#6
sybir The Don Real Name: Aaron Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,097 Car: '97 Legacy / '05 FXT Class: low	Noone wants the cybersex fender roller! Anyways, yeah, mine is an Eastwood. They're very handy to have around, but keep in mind it's pretty much a one or two-time use on a given car, unlike most tools yiou can use for maintenance. I have one because we needed one for race prep, and I loan it out pretty much whenever because it puts a few bucks in the club coffers and then covers gas for meeting up with whoever's running to or from Reno; I recouped the cost on it a while back. That said, $250 is a smoking deal on one. We paid $400 for just the roller years and years ago. If you're going to be building cars and you're going to have friends over working on theirs, it can be pretty handy to have around. It definitely takes some finesse, so practice on something beaterish if you can (I practiced on my wagon, lol). __________________ Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to be sarcastic.

2007-07-20, 09:39 AM	#7
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Practice, schmactice. Just crank on it. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2007-07-20, 10:18 AM	#9
kidatari EJ22 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 291 Class: Low lol internet.	BTW, Aaron's fender rolling tool is in my garage, and I must say that it is a damn good piece of work. You just have to remember to USE HEAT AND GO SLOW. I rushed on the driver's side like a dummy and cracked the paint, but I used the heat gun on the passenger side and it worked like a dream. I've been debating purchasing another roller, just to say that I have one, now that they're down to $250 I'm sure that it'll last forever and I'll have plenty more cars with fenders to roll

2007-07-20, 12:36 PM	#13
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	Who needs fender liners anywho? But seriously, rolling my fenders was the last thing I did to get my tires to stop rubbing. But then I was dumb and got WIDER tires. Oh well. __________________ "Why do chicks tell you to call and then not answer....so gay." "Cuz girls are fags I dunno"

2007-07-21, 08:51 AM	#15
bxracer69 EJ22 Real Name: Nick Langkamp Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: On the Road Posts: 384 Car: 2003 Mitsubishi Evo8 Class: SM Snowboarding....Because gravity is cheaper than gas	Im probably going to have to roll mine, Im going to wider tires next year possibly __________________ My better is better than your best. My fast smells like french toast. www.langkampracing.com

2007-09-21, 11:46 AM	#16
zion n00b Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sun Valley NV Posts: 3 Car: 07 WRX Wagon Class: N noob SEMPER FI	Any chance of getting that done on my ride? 07 wrx wagon please reply 18x8 225/40 need it done be for I install my suspention goodies tanks zion

2007-09-21, 10:40 PM	#17
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	yeah and I am going to need this too. I thought I would not rub after the alignment...wrong. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2007-09-22, 11:06 AM	#18
wrxkidid EJ205 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Incline Village, NV Posts: 1,232 Car: 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd. 5.7l Class: None :/ Cory, just put a 4g63 in it.	i didnt buy it. didnt seem like there was enough interest. i can help you do it if you can borrow sybirs. i think it is still in reno? __________________ Mosey down the road.

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