H2odog
Elio Addict
Very nice rendering. Have you calculated width from centerline to outside of fender?
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Wheel Fenders, Fairings, Skirts, Covers
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Craig
Elio Addict
If the 9.2 is correct, looks like just under 40 in.
I want the full fenders, but with the entire fender done as the main part is, without the black part at the back. (1) It looks better (2) I expect it could be painted better.
H2odog
Elio Addict
Thanks, don't have time to print it right now and my calipers are out inn the shop anyway.
KN16
Elio Addict
You could do it custom after the fact. Given that they'd need two kinds of paint and introduce a nightmare of problems and complaints plus raise production costs I doubt you ever see them one color from the factory,
Two tone from the factory? Absolutely not. But a single piece fender would definitely makes things easier and better looking.
KN16
Elio Addict
The black parts would require a flexible paint. it would lead to all kinds of issues keeping the halves the same tone. It can be done it just adds to cost. The black parts are removable for tire service. Painting them will make them fragile meaning they'd have to put up with a lot of customer complaints.
We naturally don't know what's going to happen but cost/benefit says they'll remain black even if you opt for "Marshmallow" .
Given that you only have to remove 4 bolts to take off the entire fender, I don't see the maintenance advantage in being able to just remove the back plastic.
Ryan
Elio Enthusiast
No rendering, just the front CAD view from the EM blog. I dropped it into Solidworks and scaled it to full size so I can create some simple 3D models.
Ryan
Elio Enthusiast
As much as I enjoy using tools, needing to use them to check tire pressures would get real old real fast!
