fiberglass fenders? - Toyota Yaris Forums

Jason@SportsCar · 06-04-2010, 04:24 PM

I am just putting a feeler out to see if there is interested in OE style fiberglass front fenders...

After a recent mishap with our HP Yaris we are replacing all of the front body work. To meet the SCCA Production class rules we have to cover the tops of our 10.5" wide slicks, this has required the use of flares. I was talking to the vendor who supplies our flares about building a one-piece fiberglass fender, with the flare already built in.

This should cut some weight on the front of the car, and give us the tire clearance/coverage we need. The other option would be just a direct OE replacement with no flare, if you want the flares you just add them on.

I just did not know if anyone other than us would be interested in such a product. He should have a ballpark figure for me in the next week, and a minimum number needed to proceed - so far it sounds like six pairs.

The end result would look very similar to the image below.

TheRealEnth · 06-07-2010, 10:46 AM

if the price is good im in, also need something like that

ShortStuff · 06-07-2010, 09:32 PM

same here... if the price is good i'm interested

Jerkratt · 06-08-2010, 08:16 PM

will this still mount the stock bumper and what not if so im down

yarisugi · 06-08-2010, 11:33 PM

what are the flares from?

cali yaris · 06-08-2010, 11:34 PM

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I was talking to the vendor who supplies our flares about building a one-piece fiberglass fender, with the flare already built in.

Since the flares cover both the fender and the bumper, how would that be done? two piece?

SilverBack · 06-09-2010, 12:54 AM

^I think he's saying the flare section of the fender would stick-out beyond the front of the fender to wrap over the bumper. If it's true then IMO it actually sounds like a good idea for those who have body kits or planning on one eventually.

Jason@SportsCar · 06-09-2010, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by cali yaris

Since the flares cover both the fender and the bumper, how would that be done? two piece?

The initial thought was a once piece (flare incorporated into the fender) with an overlap on to the bumper - this makes it an easy install for our purpose. However, we quickly realized that not everyone may want the flare, and where the cosmetics are second to function for us, that may not be the case for others. Additionally, this could create a challenge for anyone not using stock bumpers.

So likely it would be done as two pieces. The fender would be a direct OE style replacement, with separate flares.

I will be seeing the supplier this weekend, so hopefully I will have an update on Monday.

Jason@SportsCar · 06-14-2010, 10:34 PM

I talked to our supplier... He thinks he could do a small order, six sets, for around $350 retail. This would be a pair of OE style replacements, no flare.

A set of four fender flares retails for $299.

If there is enough interested I will pass it along, and he can proceed from there.

06-04-2010, 04:24 PM	#1
Jason@SportsCar Drives: 2015 H Production Yaris Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Debary, FL Posts: 1,953	fiberglass fenders? I am just putting a feeler out to see if there is interested in OE style fiberglass front fenders... After a recent mishap with our HP Yaris we are replacing all of the front body work. To meet the SCCA Production class rules we have to cover the tops of our 10.5" wide slicks, this has required the use of flares. I was talking to the vendor who supplies our flares about building a one-piece fiberglass fender, with the flare already built in. This should cut some weight on the front of the car, and give us the tire clearance/coverage we need. The other option would be just a direct OE replacement with no flare, if you want the flares you just add them on. I just did not know if anyone other than us would be interested in such a product. He should have a ballpark figure for me in the next week, and a minimum number needed to proceed - so far it sounds like six pairs. The end result would look very similar to the image below. __________________ 2005-2008 SCCA Solo BS National Champion 2017-2018 SCCA H Prod National Champion

06-07-2010, 10:46 AM	#2
TheRealEnth Beast View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Blz Blu LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,365	if the price is good im in, also need something like that __________________ One you've taken a yaris for a spin, there's no turning back. Its a Chao!!!

06-08-2010, 08:16 PM	#4
Jerkratt View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris Liftback S (RIP 07) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fair Lawn, NJ Posts: 1,379	will this still mount the stock bumper and what not if so im down __________________ "It hurts more when its wet"

06-09-2010, 12:54 AM	#7
SilverBack Joey View User's Garage Drives: '14 Scion xD 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: El Monte, Ca Posts: 3,529	^I think he's saying the flare section of the fender would stick-out beyond the front of the fender to wrap over the bumper. If it's true then IMO it actually sounds like a good idea for those who have body kits or planning on one eventually. __________________ Formerly owned Met-Met. '07 Yaris LB 5-speed. A forum post should be like a skirt: Long enough to cover the subject but short enough to keep things interesting. "I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem." -Hank Hill

06-14-2010, 10:34 PM	#9
Jason@SportsCar Drives: 2015 H Production Yaris Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Debary, FL Posts: 1,953	I talked to our supplier... He thinks he could do a small order, six sets, for around $350 retail. This would be a pair of OE style replacements, no flare. A set of four fender flares retails for $299. If there is enough interested I will pass it along, and he can proceed from there. __________________ 2005-2008 SCCA Solo BS National Champion 2017-2018 SCCA H Prod National Champion

06-07-2010, 09:32 PM	#3
ShortStuff View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris 3 door meteorite Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: South Jersey Posts: 8	same here... if the price is good i'm interested

06-08-2010, 11:33 PM	#5
yarisugi やりすぎだ～ View User's Garage Drives: Me: Nuts: Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ハワイ Posts: 2,041	what are the flares from?

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