Carbon fiber fender mod for pre 2017 (Completed with pics)

We have a slingshot project in the shop and were really liking the new carbon fiber fenders. The project sling is a 2016 and the fenders are for a 17+. I know they are pretty similar so we ordered them up and are going to make it work. We would be a sad excuse for a custom shop if we said it wont fit .

A little modification and she fits like a glove. We are definitely not leaving these stock, more pics to come...

This is a view of the passenger side panel taken under the fender. The difference between the newer and older slings is were this bottom bolt lines up and bolts to the frame.Were the carbon fiber tab bolts up needs to be trimmed out as it wont let the lower fender edge sit flush with the side panel. Once the tape is masked along the bottom I now know were I need to cut the side panel for the carbon fiber tab to be recessed.

Close up of the tab before trimming.

Quote from MACAWS

Not to take anything away from away from that beautiful sling - but can I ask what tires you are running?

No prob, tires are the Toyo Proxes 4 and are the same thing we run on all our 22" tire/wheel packages with a 305 rear. Really nice tire.

Thanks, I definitely will. Hoping to have it done this weekend and get some photo/video.

After marking were the tab will be on the panel I made a rough outline in green tape so I know were to cut without the fender on.

This shot is after the first rough cut. You can see the different frame rail the 2017+ bolt the fender to now.

I held the fender back up and marked exactly were the fender will bolt to the frame tube, drilled (make sure its the same angle as the bolt goes through the fender), and installed a nice pretty nut rivet. If you don't have the tool to do this you can drill all the way through and use a longer bolt with a nut on the back side (not as pretty but works).

This pic shows the driver side temporarily bolted up. A different bolt will be used so it matches.

Fenders all prepped up and ready for paint.

Sealed and ready for some red pearl.

Red sprayed and ready for unmask then super deep clear coat.

Teaser shot!

Just finished the project and couldn't wait to get some pics up! Will have some front shots tomorrow. Really happy with the way this one turned out. Did the custom fenders, color matched the front filler pieces, a few repairs, some powdercoat, and a fresh set of Ferrada Fr4 22" wheels to finish it off.