Guard flaring

[holdenhero]

Before I get a full car respray I'm considering doing a few little modifications which will make my VT differ from most others but I'm not quite sure, and it isn't really as easy as changing a door trim to revert to stock so I was just wondering what everyone else things about flared guards on a VT...?

Also does anyone have an opinion on puttin in the VZ SS front guard style indicators (i believe their called flutes or something) onto a VT? I thought it was a good idea initially however now I'm having doubts...

Any pics or other mod suggestions welcome

[lumina01]

imho i rekon it'll look gay and wouldnt do either of those mods.
if i was getting a full respray i'd just get the aerial shaved but its your car good luck.

[davway]

aerial shaved would be a tasteful mod.
there are a few replacement options these days.
just take a look at the Ford BA's, they have their aerial in the back window - you wouldnt even know it was there.
and for those that say there are reception issues - B.S - i own a BA Fairmont and have not had one instance of bad reception.

another tasteful mod would be to colour code the black strips on the roof.

[Holdens Rule]

Have seen a couple of VY, VZs that have had the rear guards massaged a little wider so they could have wider rims on them. It wasn't in your face wide but just a little and with the wider rims it looked really tough. The front I wouldn't worry about cause they look sort of flared but the rear in standard form does look a little boring.

[STEALTHY™]

Doesn't look gay if executed properly! Commyvts GTSR replica is a perfect example (he was on here, so look in the VT section and you might find it)

[holdenhero]

I'm not looking to go for a massive flare, just something to make it look that little bit different. I'm considering getting the rear arches tubbed so I can run 265-275 tyres on the street and something like a 315 slick or thicker at the track so I can hopefully recieve some sort of traction so really a flare would just be for the look.

Anyone seen and pictures of older model cars with the newer VZ SS flutes? I found out ssv sells them.

[Greesie]

How much work is involved in "massaging" the rear guards, Im keen to lower my VZ but the offset rims i have on look as though they will only just scrap on the guard

[s_ikari2015]

how much you looking to spend? ever consider a Coupe 4 style body kit?

[11gothevt11]

I'm not looking to go for a massive flare, just something to make it look that little bit different. I'm considering getting the rear arches tubbed so I can run 265-275 tyres on the street and something like a 315 slick or thicker at the track so I can hopefully recieve some sort of traction so really a flare would just be for the look.

Anyone seen and pictures of older model cars with the newer VZ SS flutes? I found out ssv sells them.

Little flare would look good..But flutes in the gard they look super crap in my opinion

[SSINZ]

Wait... you can get Coupe 4 style body kit for VT/VX??? wheerre?

[VTLS1]

theres a bloke on the gold coast in qld that sells fibreglass guards that are fluted & flared,not overly flared but just enough to fit wider tyres on the vehicle. dunno what they fit like though. as for flaring metal,with the right tool this easy as. theres a tool available that bolts to the vehicles hub assembly,then theres a roller that swings up & rolls the guard or panel to what size you need. precise & accurate every time if thats what you want to do.

[jazza15]

How much work is involved in "massaging" the rear guards, Im keen to lower my VZ but the offset rims i have on look as though they will only just scrap on the guard

I got quoted $150 for both sides on the rear of my VT from Low Down Guard Rolling. It is a mobile service based in Greenvale, Victoria I think.

[Greesie]

cheers jazza, seems like a pretty good price, i live in perth but, would be sweet if i get a similar quote