I have a buddy who has an actual lift in his garage. I have a compressor and pneumatic tools. Popping off all four wheels would take a matter of minutes (lift the car, pull the bolts). The guy who has the lift knows a guy with a roller that we could borrow for a nominal fee. He livees in North Renton just off of 405 (Exit 6), and we could have a fender rolling GTG and BBQ. I need to do mine and I know a few of you guys may need to do yours. We could do it in 2-3 weeks on a Saturday (or Sunday). Cost would be very nominal - a small donation for use of the lift and for borrowing the roller. Who wants in?

EDIT: POSTPONED!!! See the last post of the thread. After Meister's baby is born we can re-schedule, probably in a couple weeks. :thumbup:

BTW a few VW guys will be there too, as the owner of the lift drives a nice 20th AE GTI and posted up on VWVortex. Should be a great German Car GTG!

I would be interested in this.

July is really busy for me though cause of all the drives. August would be better for me. I've pretty much requested every weekend off in july. :eyecrazy

I would be interested in this.

July is really busy for me though cause of all the drives. August would be better for me. I've pretty much requested every weekend off in july. :eyecrazy
OOooo...working weekends FTL!

I would but Haury's is gunna do mine for a reasonable price...dont want to risk cracking the paint or anything so i would rather have it professionally done

I am intrested in meeting fellow PNW bimmer nuts and VW people,

I do have a friend (hot redhead) who has been talking about needing her fenders rolled, but she is not a Bimmer chick (damn the world) she is a DSM girl (mitsubishi) if she showed up with me, would hell rain down on her and I?

of course we would donate for the lift/roller ;)

I am intrested in meeting fellow PNW bimmer nuts and VW people,

I do have a friend (hot redhead) who has been talking about needing her fenders rolled, but she is not a Bimmer chick (damn the world) she is a DSM girl (mitsubishi) if she showed up with me, would hell rain down on her and I?

of course we would donate for the lift/roller ;)
As long as she truly is hot, and she dresses as if it's 95deg outside... sure we could do that. :D

I've always had a thing for redheads anyways.... ;)

I would but Haury's is gunna do mine for a reasonable price...dont want to risk cracking the paint or anything so i would rather have it professionally done
Crack the paint? I've never had the paint crack from rolling fenders... we are not going to be pulling them, just rolling the lips. :thumbup:

I can understand if you don't want to do it yourself though.

I'm definately interested, if I have the day off. I'm gonna need my daughters rolled for sure, and maybe my Touring. I've got some vacation in about 3 weeks, also.

I'm assuming this will probably be either the 15th or 22nd?

The 22nd is the breast cancer drive. Sounds like it will be a big drive with some very exotic cars. :D

I'm assuming this will probably be either the 15th or 22nd?

The 22nd is the breast cancer drive. Sounds like it will be a big drive with some very exotic cars. :D
I'm down for driving for breasts. Exotic breasts are cool too... I'll take em any way I can get em.

I'm thinkin' the 15th or the 29th. If we get a lot of interest and Meister (the guy with the lift) doesn't have anything else going that day then we'll do it the 15th. That's two weeks after anything else was going on so it should be good (BMW CCA Dyno Day 7/1; Drive 7/22; 4th of July...7/4...).

Okay we're going to do the 15th. It's 2.5 weeks away and nothing big is going on that day. :thumbup:

id be down..my rears rub

id be down..my rears rub
Why is your Euro Plate indicative of Wolfsburg? :D

Cool, glad you're showing up.

Crack the paint? I've never had the paint crack from rolling fenders... we are not going to be pulling them, just rolling the lips. :thumbup:

I can understand if you don't want to do it yourself though.

I was just like you until researched and decided its not worth risk. I searched and came up with many results of the dangers when it comes to DIY rolling fenders and not cracking paint but here's a tip i found...

Caution: there is a risk of cracking the paint along the edge of the fender lip when performing this procedure. Use a heat gun to warm up the paint before rolling and you will have less chance of cracking, but there is no guarantee. I did crack the paint on one side over a 1cm section, but this was partly due to the paint having been damaged previously by rubbing tires. A little touch up paint is all that was needed to correct the situation.

The rear fenders flex alot ive seen it done before which scares me:eyecrazy

Good luck and do alittle research so you guys can doit right.

I'm down for driving for breasts. Exotic breasts are cool too... I'll take em any way I can get em.

I'm thinkin' the 15th or the 29th. If we get a lot of interest and Meister (the guy with the lift) doesn't have anything else going that day then we'll do it the 15th. That's two weeks after anything else was going on so it should be good (BMW CCA Dyno Day 7/1; Drive 7/22; 4th of July...7/4...).

Hey Jess, count me in for the 15th. I still need my fenders to be stretched a little. Anyone have a heat gun?

and of course I'm always down for driving for Breasts! :buttrock

I was just like you until researched and decided its not worth risk. I searched and came up with many results of the dangers when it comes to DIY rolling fenders and not cracking paint but here's a tip i found...

Caution: there is a risk of cracking the paint along the edge of the fender lip when performing this procedure. Use a heat gun to warm up the paint before rolling and you will have less chance of cracking, but there is no guarantee. I did crack the paint on one side over a 1cm section, but this was partly due to the paint having been damaged previously by rubbing tires. A little touch up paint is all that was needed to correct the situation.

The rear fenders flex alot ive seen it done before which scares me:eyecrazy

Good luck and do alittle research so you guys can doit right.

exactly, you need to use a heat gun (and get the paint reasonably hot) because if you don't , the paint will crack. I've done a fair share of fender rolling and you need to keep heat in the paint or it will crack. Best to have a friend run the heat gun while you work the roller.

exactly, you need to use a heat gun (and get the paint reasonably hot) because if you don't , the paint will crack. I've done a fair share of fender rolling and you need to keep heat in the paint or it will crack. Best to have a friend run the heat gun while you work the roller.
Thanks Cramer. I know that a couple of the guys that will be there have done it a few times, so I'll bring my heat gun. We'll have enough hands to help out! :thumbup:

Why is your Euro Plate indicative of Wolfsburg? :D

Cool, glad you're showing up.
im waiting for a cutom one right now...so i bought this one for the mean time...its all they had

Don't forget to add the Concours d'Elegance to your calendar. It's the the 23rd. :)

Check out this month's Zundfolge. There are some sexy m coupes on the cover as well as the center layout pics.
Just got it today. :D

I can't make it the 15th.:( My vacation starts the 17th.

damn sounds like fun but i will most likey be working that day

Don't forget to add the Concours d'Elegance to your calendar. It's the the 23rd. :)

Check out this month's Zundfolge. There are some sexy m coupes on the cover as well as the center layout pics.
Just got it today. :D
I've had that up for months bro! I'm totally looking forward to that! :alright

Okay so a few people have said that the 15th won't work... and a few others have told me that they are actually doing the Long Beach drive. Would the 29th or 30th be better?

Put it to a vote. Post up 15th or 29th please! :thumbup:

I can do 29th. :)

I can do 29th. :)
NICE. You gonna roll? I'm surprised you haven't already.

I could do the 29th.

the 30th is waterwagens and there are a few events going on the 29th as well for the show so you may want to check with Dave to see if he's even going to be home to host it that weekend ;)

Thanks, he hasn't gotten back to me on that... but previously he said that would work. I'll double check.

Damn, July is busy! :D

NICE. You gonna roll? I'm surprised you haven't already.
Nah, just hanging out. I don't have any rubbing issue at the autocross and track. :D

You know what guys, Meister just got back to me and said that he forgot he had a Lamas class all that weekend (his wife is pregnant, obviously). I did that before too... annoying as hell you have to take a whole weekend and go for 6-8 hours each day. :rolleyes

29th is out too as his lift is going to be occupied in preparation of WaterWagens going on the next day.

Looks like this will be August. I'll suggest a date when I get a chance to look at all the calendars again.. :dunno

Any recommendations?

Not the first weekend in August, Seafair. So the second weekend I think would be a good time.

YAY I'm happy it was pushed back to August, because then I may be down to do it! Mot needs to do his e30's as well, I'll see if he wants to come too.

Weekend of the 12th, or 19th would work for me. I'm working the other ones.

if we do it in Aug i will take time off to hang out

Not the first weekend in August, Seafair. So the second weekend I think would be a good time.

awe dood! I need to call you up1

Ill definately be there, with my new suspension, I can definately use a good fender rolling!

Ill definately be there, with my new suspension, I can definately use a good fender rolling!
yeah no kidding:rolleyes

Ill definately be there, with my new suspension, I can definately use a good fender rolling!
So you'll be keeping those wheels then?

So you'll be keeping those wheels then?

Thinking about it, but even if I dont I still need those fenders rolled big time!

Which reminds me, chea! U want to buy my rims and tires off me??

Okay I am proposing August 12th then. Seems like that is a little more clear than other weekends. :thumbup:

Thinking about it, but even if I dont I still need those fenders rolled big time!

Which reminds me, chea! U want to buy my rims and tires off me??
well how much and do you take payments :( i am really broke these days women cost too much

well how much and do you take payments :( i am really broke these days women cost too much
They never get cheaper, keep that in mind.:D

They never get cheaper, keep that in mind.:D
yeah tell me about it:rolleyes

yeah tell me about it:rolleyes
Try having a wife and daughters.
Crazy, man, crazy.
But I'm glad I'm not gay, that's all I say.

lol best sig ever@elsupremo

They never get cheaper, keep that in mind.:D
Tell me about it... the next time your wife tells you to pull into Shane "just to look", RUN LIKE HELL!!

That mistake cost me a good $10k.

But of course, everytime she complains about my mod fund I just tell her to look at her ring finger... ;)

Try having a wife and daughters.
Crazy, man, crazy.
But I'm glad I'm not gay, that's all I say.
I'm right there with ya man. Two daughters...

My life is going to be hell in about 12 years - one will be 18 and the other 15. :eek:

I'm right there with ya man. Two daughters...

My life is going to be hell in about 12 years - one will be 18 and the other 15. :eek:
18 you say hook it up :devillook jk

18 you say hook it up :devillook jk
:censored: Chea-----> :ketten

Tell me about it... the next time your wife tells you to pull into Shane "just to look", RUN LIKE HELL!!

That mistake cost me a good $10k.

But of course, everytime she complains about my mod fund I just tell her to look at her ring finger... ;)


hahahhahah I know exactly what you mean Jess. last month my wife dragged me into a Directbuy orientation crap. Let's just say we left spending $4500 to save money when spending MORE money! :rolleyes :confused

GEEEZ... what is it with women and shopping? (then again what is it with men and their cars?) :lol

:censored: Chea-----> :ketten
;) :devillook

hahahhahah I know exactly what you mean Jess. last month my wife dragged me into a Directbuy orientation crap. Let's just say we left spending $4500 to save money when spending MORE money! :rolleyes :confused

GEEEZ... what is it with women and shopping? (then again what is it with men and their cars?) :lol
Good point... my wife doesn't understand my obsession with cars; I don't understand her wasting 4 hours to save $40 on shoes (I mean, even at minimum wage that's like $40 in time, right? :dunno ).

August 12th still lookin' good? Just checking - BUMP. :thumbup:

That day should work for me. Atleast as of now.

I'm working August 12th, but it's far enough in advance that I can probably get the day off. I'm gonna plan on being there, anyways.

I think I can make it.

Looks like that day is pretty safe. We'll make sure it's then. Only one issue... Meister's wife is due in late August. Only issue is if she is early... but of course that would be very last minute. Just an FYI. :D

D'oh! I'd love to come but i gots to register for classes at WWU on the 12th... I've got race springs comin in in the mail so i'll def. need to do the roll!

Everyone still coming this weekend, right? :D

I don't know how runnable my car will be this weekend...

Is that roller available for rent? I can do rental plus deposit if I have to.

-Dan

Is this still going on this saturday?

I have to work 1-10. Maybe i can stop by for a little while.

What time is this again?

I'm not gonna be able to make it.:( I'm working and wasn't able to get anyone to trade with me.

hey i just saw this and i might be interested... so "rolling" means removing that inner lip of the fender, right? does anyone know what width of tires fit in the back of an E36 M3 ('98) when the fenders are rolled? can't this just be done with a regular metal file? or a rotary tool from a hardware store?

hey i just saw this and i might be interested... so "rolling" means removing that inner lip of the fender, right? does anyone know what width of tires fit in the back of an E36 M3 ('98) when the fenders are rolled? can't this just be done with a regular metal file? or a rotary tool from a hardware store?
AAAAaaaaaaaHHHHH!!!! NO! :nono

It means you use a specialized tool to fold in the fender lip. It usually gives you almost 1/2" extra clearance. We are not going to be cutting anything!

Is this still going on this saturday?

I have to work 1-10. Maybe i can stop by for a little while.

What time is this again?
I think we'll start at 10am or so. :thumbup:

Maybe i can make it out there to meet some new people. I work in Renton so i'll be down there anyways. Dont need to roll but i might just come hang out.


Joey

Okay guys we are going to have to postpone this for a couple weeks. The hosts' wife is a little too preggy to have people over... in fact she is in pre-labor and could have her baby literally any minute. We'll schedule after lil' Meister is in the world and Mommy and Baby can sleep while we roll fenders. :thumbup: :D

sounds good! Good luck with the wifey. I'll def try to make it to the postponed party.

sounds good! Good luck with the wifey. I'll def try to make it to the postponed party.
I'll tell him you said that. ;) We've already got two beautiful daughters... and that's quite enough! :D

I'll start a new thread with date as soon as the baby is born and we can agree on one. :thumbup:

Keep us updated! I still need some gauges from Meister so I'll get them when I come over.

AHH i just put 245 in the rear and they rub a bit so i need to get this done

Yes! when is the next fender rolling party? AHHHHHH need this done before i put on some staggered! :redspot

i'll definitely be in this time, let's just make sure it doesn't coincide with BMWCCA events such as the driving school on sept. 9-10.

Hey hey, when is the next weekend? My 255's are going to rub for sure I think ;-)

Yes! when is the next fender rolling party? AHHHHHH need this done before i put on some staggered! :redspot

Jared, we have a fender roller!! :redspot Give us a call and we'll get you a quote.

Can any of you guys pull my fenders and stretch em out, so maybe I can fit some 265's??

We haven't even had the first fender rolling GTG! Meister had his baby so it set things back...

We will be doing this very soon... :D

We haven't even had the first fender rolling GTG! Meister had his baby so it set things back...

We will be doing this very soon... :D
let me know when it will go on man when i get my 18's i will really need to get my fender's rolled

So can anyone pull and stretch out the fenders a bit?? lol.

^ Trouble is going to be finding a shop that is willing to do it. I'd have to check with Eddie before I can say if we would do it or not. Regardless of who you go to, know one will guarantee that your paint won't crack for even a standard fender roll even though it is unlikely. Stretching the fender will only increase the chance of that. Are you certain they need to be stretched? With the proper wheel offset you should really need that much.

I have rolled fenders, just want something wider.

i need rolled fenders. BAD

I have rolled fenders, just want something wider.

Do you "need" them pushed out is my main concern.

I think so, otherwise it would rub, no?

I think so, otherwise it would rub, no?

I wouldn't assume so. I have no clue what wheel size, offset, and tire brand/model you are going with, along with rear camber specs on your car. Those will make all the difference. If I remember correctly, you have already cut the inner fender lip off so you should have much more room than usual as is.

i need rolled fenders. BAD
Yeah those 245s you threw on there look phat, but like you said they rub on a bump. We'll get you hooked up bro. :thumbup:

Sorry I was a little late the other day. We'll do a group shot in the near future...maybe at our new 'club' meeting. How's the splitter working out?

so any idea when this will be happening?

I wanna roll mine, under hard accelleration I rub with my 225's, with the m52 I know im gonna rub.

So, when's this party? I need to get mine rolled before I can fit my 255's, and they will look much hotter on my car then stacked in the garage...

my rear tires kept slipping a few days ago on the track... i'll need some wider ones all around, i think. so i'm looking forward to this rolling party :)

What size and model of tire are you tunning Todor? And yes, I think we all are looking forward to a "rolling party" lol. Nevermind, thats way off topic.

What size and model of tire are you tunning Todor? And yes, I think we all are looking forward to a "rolling party" lol. Nevermind, thats way off topic.
I'm running stock size (245/40/17 rear, 225/45/17 front) with Kumho Exsta ASX tires. They had good ratings on tirerack.com, but they're still cheap tires... they may be to blame for my slipping on the track.

In any case, do you guys think i'll be able to put 265s in the back of an E36 M3 with rolled fenders?

haha those are the same times i have. FENDER ROLLING PARTY FTW

I'm running stock size (245/40/17 rear, 225/45/17 front) with Kumho Exsta ASX tires. They had good ratings on tirerack.com, but they're still cheap tires... they may be to blame for my slipping on the track.

In any case, do you guys think i'll be able to put 265s in the back of an E36 M3 with rolled fenders?
Damn... 265s? When I asked that question, there were guys saying you could run that on 9" rims, but with HEAVILY rolled and slightly flared fenders, and about -4* of camber. :dunno

Damn... 265s? When I asked that question, there were guys saying you could run that on 9" rims, but with HEAVILY rolled and slightly flared fenders, and about -4* of camber. :dunno
Wow... that sounds like a lot of work... and yet, 255s don't even require rolling? that's what i seem to hear.. just 1cm of additional width can make such a huge difference for the 265s?

Wow... that sounds like a lot of work... and yet, 255s don't even require rolling? that's what i seem to hear.. just 1cm of additional width can make such a huge difference for the 265s?
Really? I was pretty sure that 255s needed at least a roll.. :dunno

Am I thinking 295s? Hmm.... I have a really good thread on this. Let me find it...

Wow... that sounds like a lot of work... and yet, 255s don't even require rolling? that's what i seem to hear.. just 1cm of additional width can make such a huge difference for the 265s?
todor,

Here are some threads that I saved that could help you. They have a lot of insight from guys who have 'been there done that' in terms of super wide wheels and tires on the E36. :thumbup:

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=514354

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=461240

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=460007

aaaahh i need my fenders rolled SO BAD now...cause nows i gots the race setup :)

any update on this

thanks for the links Jesse. so yeah, it seems like even 255s are not that easy to fit. :(

bump... i'm running on bottlecaps on the front till this thing happens. PLEASE!!

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I'll call Meister today and see when he'd like to do this. Gettin' cold outside, so let's make it quick!

I'll call Meister today and see when he'd like to do this. Gettin' cold outside, so let's make it quick!
thankyou! i don't want to run around on these ugly ass wheels for very long...:(

hey a quick question to those who have/ are going to be rolling them... 1/ will you take before and after pics and post them for me... and 2 how "extreame" of a roll is possible ... i would like an Extreame roll that looks almost like it has flares is that possible... something along the lines of this look

http://www.da-motorsport.com/urunler/widebody/00.jpg

http://www.da-motorsport.com/urunler/widebody/04.jpg

http://www.da-motorsport.com/urunler/widebody/05.jpg

I really like that look, it stays clean lookin like stock but still adds a very mean look -Joseph

^that thing looks like he bought an entire new custom panel. i don't think you can do that with a fender roller?

so when is this Jesse i need to get this done 18's sitting in the garage is ftl

hey a quick question to those who have/ are going to be rolling them... 1/ will you take before and after pics and post them for me... and 2 how "extreame" of a roll is possible ... i would like an Extreame roll that looks almost like it has flares is that possible... something along the lines of this look

http://www.da-motorsport.com/urunler/widebody/00.jpg

http://www.da-motorsport.com/urunler/widebody/04.jpg

http://www.da-motorsport.com/urunler/widebody/05.jpg

I really like that look, it stays clean lookin like stock but still adds a very mean look -Joseph
You'll need Rieger fender arches for that look. To get even close to that you'll need to cut and weld the inner fenders - the won't flare much without that kind of modification. You can push them out a little, but not much.

We are just going to be flattening the lip at this fender rolling day. Heat Gun and Fender Roller only. :thumbup:

so when is this Jesse i need to get this done 18's sitting in the garage is ftl
I left a message with Meister earlier today. Dyno Day coming up soon also, so I'm thinking next weekend the 30th, or at the latest 10/7. :thumbup:

Im down for a dyno day any time after nov 1. Gotta see what the m52 is putting down. Should be a nice jump from my m20, which at our last dyno day put down a whopping 133whp/143 ft/lb tq. Wahoo

I left a message with Meister earlier today. Dyno Day coming up soon also, so I'm thinking next weekend the 30th, or at the latest 10/7. :thumbup:
NOICE. sounds perfect

Im down for a dyno day any time after nov 1. Gotta see what the m52 is putting down. Should be a nice jump from my m20, which at our last dyno day put down a whopping 133whp/143 ft/lb tq. Wahoo
We will probably have one in Mid-November also. It just depends on how many people are in 'need'. I know of at least 5 (including me) that are going to run in October.

I need one. October would be better though.

I work 8-3 on the 30th then off to meet everyone in southcenter around 4 before heading up to HIN. :)

so what's the official date on the fender rolling? i can't make it the 7th, unless that's sunday... i'm not sure... cause i'm in spokane that weekend on friday/saturday. maybe the next weekend?

I thought you neede this quick? :D

Sunday may work. We were shooting for a dyno day on 10/14, but maybe we can do it 10/8. Meister got back to me and said 10/7 should be good, but he needs to check with the wifey first. He has a brand new baby so he's really busy right now.

ok, well let me know. Yeah i do need this done, but i can't back out on goin to spokompton for that friday and saturday. So sunday would be perfect. and maybe i'll be able to make it to the dyno day as well!

NEW THREAD TO FENDER ROLLING DAY!!! (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?p=7600073#post7600073)

Saturday, 10/21