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Galavoxx · 11-14-2006, 04:38 PM

When I lowered my car I found out that the tire guys at the wheel shop misjudged the size I would need once the car was lowered. I ended up cutting the inner fender liner so that the tires wouldn't rub. The cut job didn't fix the problem so I had to run out and buy smaller sized front tires. The rear tires are fine and never rubbed and after putting on the new fronts, those don't rub either. I have a question though. Should I try to pop rivet or somehow close the gap of the inner fender liner so that water doesn't splash up into the underbody during inclimate weather? I've already driven the car in the rain and was wondering what people's thoughts might be on this one.

KSIbucky · 11-14-2006, 04:41 PM

Galavoxx · 11-14-2006, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by KSIbucky

It's the inner fender...what do you want? It's still connected to the car with about a 1 to 2" gap where I cut the lining for the tire to keep from rubbing.

the_saint · 11-14-2006, 04:49 PM

It probably wouldn't hurt to patch the holes up if you have some material laying around...but I wouldn't lose any sleep over it either since much of the engine is exposed from underneath anyways.

And besides, the holes still would have been there if they had fixed your rubbing issue.

Galavoxx · 11-14-2006, 05:02 PM

The only reason I ask is because I noticed the headlight and blinker housing is pretty close to the hole. A fair amount of water will be splashing up in there. Any suggestions on material to use? I have some carbon fiber laying around that I don't need... haha. Maybe some thin black plastic from tap would work.

the_saint · 11-14-2006, 05:10 PM

In that case just clean it up real good and slap on some duct tape.

You know what they say; "If you can't duct it, f*#k it"

but seriously though. If you've got some material to patch it with go ahead and do it. But I'd save the CF for something cooler than an inner fender patch. lol

barryware · 11-15-2006, 02:14 PM

If you are talking about the plastic liner in the fender, I had to take one of mine out to run a wire for the cruise I installed. It is just a little piece and I don't think it would cost that much to just order new ones. Maybe 20 - 30 bucks a piece. They are available as they are used in collision repair.

If it were me, I would just buy new inner fenders.

Galavoxx · 11-15-2006, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by barryware

If you are talking about the plastic liner in the fender, I had to take one of mine out to run a wire for the cruise I installed. It is just a little piece and I don't think it would cost that much to just order new ones. Maybe 20 - 30 bucks a piece. They are available as they are used in collision repair.

If it were me, I would just buy new inner fenders.

The only problem with that is I am affraid the tires are still a little too big to entirely clear the fender liner. I don't want to buy new fenders just to cut them again. I think a repair might be the way to go. Part of the issue with the originals is the design. They made the liner too shallow near the edge. There is plenty of room in the fender to make the liner deeper but they just didn't do it.

Black Yaris · 11-15-2006, 05:16 PM

I just want to know what genious put a 215/45 17 on your car... it should have been a 215/40 17, which is a much more common size and much closer to the hight of the stock tire

11-14-2006, 04:38 PM	#1
Galavoxx View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Hatch Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 397	Cut my fenders... When I lowered my car I found out that the tire guys at the wheel shop misjudged the size I would need once the car was lowered. I ended up cutting the inner fender liner so that the tires wouldn't rub. The cut job didn't fix the problem so I had to run out and buy smaller sized front tires. The rear tires are fine and never rubbed and after putting on the new fronts, those don't rub either. I have a question though. Should I try to pop rivet or somehow close the gap of the inner fender liner so that water doesn't splash up into the underbody during inclimate weather? I've already driven the car in the rain and was wondering what people's thoughts might be on this one.

11-14-2006, 04:41 PM	#2
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11-14-2006, 04:49 PM	#4
the_saint 50% borikén Drives: 06 Mazda5, 90 240sx Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Omaha, somewhere in middle america Posts: 166	It probably wouldn't hurt to patch the holes up if you have some material laying around...but I wouldn't lose any sleep over it either since much of the engine is exposed from underneath anyways. And besides, the holes still would have been there if they had fixed your rubbing issue. __________________ '06+ Toyota bB Garson - D.A.D. aero Zuenglein Dolci wheels

11-14-2006, 05:10 PM	#6
the_saint 50% borikén Drives: 06 Mazda5, 90 240sx Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Omaha, somewhere in middle america Posts: 166	In that case just clean it up real good and slap on some duct tape. You know what they say; "If you can't duct it, f*#k it" but seriously though. If you've got some material to patch it with go ahead and do it. But I'd save the CF for something cooler than an inner fender patch. lol __________________ '06+ Toyota bB Garson - D.A.D. aero Zuenglein Dolci wheels

11-15-2006, 05:16 PM	#9
Black Yaris der Zeck View User's Garage Drives: '05 Audi A4 1.8t quattro Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 5,231	I just want to know what genious put a 215/45 17 on your car... it should have been a 215/40 17, which is a much more common size and much closer to the hight of the stock tire __________________

11-14-2006, 05:02 PM	#5
Galavoxx View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Hatch Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 397	The only reason I ask is because I noticed the headlight and blinker housing is pretty close to the hole. A fair amount of water will be splashing up in there. Any suggestions on material to use? I have some carbon fiber laying around that I don't need... haha. Maybe some thin black plastic from tap would work.

11-15-2006, 02:14 PM	#7
barryware Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 129	If you are talking about the plastic liner in the fender, I had to take one of mine out to run a wire for the cruise I installed. It is just a little piece and I don't think it would cost that much to just order new ones. Maybe 20 - 30 bucks a piece. They are available as they are used in collision repair. If it were me, I would just buy new inner fenders.

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