Labor for fender flares

[Jean]

What would be a ballpark figure to extend the stock e30 fender flares on each corner by about 2"

I have no idea about bodywork really, I imagine it would take some cutting, flaring, welding, sanding, bending etc etc. I don't need paint, just basically getting the fenders to look like what Alex S. has on his old 4door DSP car.

Are we talking 1k, 2k, 3k, more?

Thanks!

[JeremyE30autox]

I would say between 2k and 3k.

Depends on the body shop and how well you want it to look.

[bmwguy325is]

I found a guy that was going to do the over fenders. The pop rivet kind. He was making me a deal at $500. That was to trim the fender and paint the fenders and then paint for rust protection.
Just to give you an idea. So maybe $1000 for real metal work plus the parts. mine was plus parts too.
275s FTW

[Jean]

So he used the pop rivet fenders to attach to the metal fenders ? Or did he use the pop rivet ones as a "guide" to make new metal work?

yep, I need these to clear 275/35/15 on 15x10 square .

[JeremyE30autox]

What are you planning on using the car for?

[Jean]

What it's been used for since I've had it, autocross.

[JeremyE30autox]

Ok cool.

I will also be clearing 275s in the future. I plan to build my own custom fender flares for the front and build a custom overfender for the rear.

The question is really how you want them to look. If you want a really clean, great looking fender you will have to pay quite a bit to have it done. I can build my own in my shop and they will be very functional and look good. The finish just may be a tad rough.

Its all in what you want.

[bmwguy325is]

So he used the pop rivet fenders to attach to the metal fenders ? Or did he use the pop rivet ones as a "guide" to make new metal work?

yep, I need these to clear 275/35/15 on 15x10 square .

I am going to run the pop rivet flares. I have always liked them plus they are lighter. I am having it done this winter.

[Jean]

Yeah I want a clean look.... hmm

[JeremyE30autox]

Then go with the pop rivet fenders. They will have a clean look depending on which ones you buy and how they are made. And most should be able to fit 275s

[JeremyE30autox]

They will also make labor cheaper if you know how to do simple body work.

[drumad]

what are these 15x10 wheels you speak of?

post a progress thread if this happens if you don't mind

[Jean]

Will do

[JeremyE30autox]

Jean

Interested in what autocross you do. Send me a PM if you want to discuss some specifics

[Jean]

I've been autocrossing the E30 in SM because of the mods I've done to the car etc. With my older car (04 R32), I ran in DS.