Fender 101 for newbie?

[E.T.Racing]

I just cut up an old tube that you get with a set of wheel from the scout shop.

 

[rocketmann]

Another basic Q
When do you guys install fenders?
Early before/after paint job done or
As last step after tuning is good before/ after preped wheel/axle in place?
What are pros and cons which order you follow?

 

[E.T.Racing]

After paint and before tuning so you can test with the fenders on the car, and adjust the weight accordingly. You can also put them on before you paint if you want to paint them. I have not tried to paint the new Gee fenders so I don't know how well the paint will stick to them.

 

[IAE Racing]

I have painted white gee fenders along with the rest of the car.

 

[The Iceman]

Here is some photos on how some GEE fenders look installed. Now, you may not want to install the fender this tight if this is your first time installing fenders.

DFW Mounting

Rear Fender Mounting

Now that Pick gave me an AHA Moment!!!! I need to cut my body in front of the rears @ 3 degrees and about 3 degrees for the front! Unless the the Fenders already have a 3 degree slant to glue too?

 

[Obsessedderbydad]

They do have a slight angle to them, but you wont cover the while wheel regardless.

 

[GravityX]

Here is some photos on how some GEE fenders look installed. Now, you may not want to install the fender this tight if this is your first time installing fenders.

DFW Mounting

Rear Fender Mounting

Now that Pick gave me an AHA Moment!!!! I need to cut my body in front of the rears @ 3 degrees and about 3 degrees for the front! Unless the the Fenders already have a 3 degree slant to glue too?

This was a trial and error approach. Sand. Check for fit. Sand some more. Try again... etc. Until I got what you see, a little tedious but much smoother airflow around the DFW.

 

[The Iceman]

Here is some photos on how some GEE fenders look installed. Now, you may not want to install the fender this tight if this is your first time installing fenders.

Still, Very Nice!!! gives me something to strive for!

 

[ngyoung]

In that front view is there a little wood shim or epoxy added to hold the fender angle?

Here is some photos on how some GEE fenders look installed. Now, you may not want to install the fender this tight if this is your first time installing fenders.

DFW Mounting

 

[Obsessedderbydad]

I added wood shims on mine to get the angle. But you can just use epoxy as well if you want.

 

[B_Regal Racing]

Here is some photos on how some GEE fenders look installed. Now, you may not want to install the fender this tight if this is your first time installing fenders.

Still, Very Nice!!! gives me something to strive for!

Amen! - My fender work needs more help than I thought.

 

[DerbyDad4Hire]

That's good video!! Thanks guys.. Now the real question is how to go about the right way /images/boards/smilies/wink.gif What are the DOs and DONTs installing fenders? This would help us inch closer to sub 3 for sure..

fenders have kinda been my obsession lately. Unfortunately, I've ignored them up until this season, so I only have a couple builds ad experience. With that context set, here are the dos,donts I follow: DO build your fenders from lightweight wood like balsa. DO seal the balsa fenders with CA DON'T use pine DO notch out the fenders on the bottom to avoid hitting the rail. DON'T shape the fenders such that they increase the frontal area compared to no fenders.

Why not use pine?

 

[Kinser Racing]

IMO pine is far easier to build fenders with. If you want easy fenders go with the GEE fenders.

 

[GravityX]

No... the body was sanded to meet the angle you see. I think what you are seeing is the silver tape I use when attaching the fender that may look like an epoxy or a shim.

In that front view is there a little wood shim or epoxy added to hold the fender angle?

 

[DerbyDad4Hire]

I would use pine any day over balsa.

 

[E.T.Racing]

Bass wood for me when I am not using the Gee fenders!