Dads RS7 gets some new front fenders

[Dads RS7]

I chose to go with some 295/30 tires all the way around on 10" wheels for better traction and while they fit "okay" they stick out from the front fenders a small amount. I can't tuck them in any closer so that also means I can't lower it because it would hit the fenders. I went on line and found some after market front fenders from BKS that are over 1" wider and believe it or not they fit great. I thought it would be worth the effort if they look good and fit good. Yes, they need some work but after being painted and fitted properly they will look stock and no one will know the difference which is what I prefer.

Stock:





Pretty close inside:



New fenders in process:







Sorry the last one was blurry. I'll get better as they progress.
Should be able to space these out with a 10-20mm spacer and get the 295 under there easily and possibly a 315 on an 11" wheel. Only time will tell.

I also need a set of drag radials that are slightly taller than these so I will have to space them out to go any taller.
I'll keep you posted. Keep modifying and be safe!

God Bless,
Keith

[nickrs7]

I chose to go with some 295/30 tires all the way around on 10" wheels for better traction and while they fit "okay" they stick out from the front fenders a small amount. I can't tuck them in any closer so that also means I can't lower it because it would hit the fenders. I went on line and found some after market front fenders from BKS that are over 1" wider and believe it or not they fit great. I thought it would be worth the effort if they look good and fit good. Yes, they need some work but after being painted and fitted properly they will look stock and no one will know the difference which is what I prefer.

Stock:





Pretty close inside:



New fenders in process:







Sorry the last one was blurry. I'll get better as they progress.
Should be able to space these out with a 10-20mm spacer and get the 295 under there easily and possibly a 315 on an 11" wheel. Only time will tell.

I also need a set of drag radials that are slightly taller than these so I will have to space them out to go any taller.
I'll keep you posted. Keep modifying and be safe!

God Bless,
Keith

what tires did you put on ?

[Dads RS7]

Michelin Sport Cup 2
295/30-20. Not made for drag racing.

[Blackstallion]

I get so giddy when I browse this section -- keep us posted Keith!

[kouzman]

Very nice! Can't wait to them fully painted.

[Dasquade]

i suppose these won't be identical/fit the S6 C7 pre facelift model? :s (couldn't find them on the bks site..only for A6 4F)
Price is very good, tought the stock fenders was around same price..of one fender!

I'm sure pictures doesn't do justice to how wide she is now :) (+6cm over RS7 wide? damn)

[Dads RS7]

i suppose these won't be identical/fit the S6 C7 pre facelift model? :s (couldn't find them on the bks site..only for A6 4F)
Price is very good, tought the stock fenders was around same price..of one fender!

I'm sure pictures doesn't do justice to how wide she is now :) (+6cm over RS7 wide? damn)

They are 1.25" wider per side than the stock fenders.

[ryanhmusic]

They are 1.25" wider per side than the stock fenders.

I have nothing to say other than WOW! Can't wait to see this painted and all buttoned up...

[VeryBadman]

That's very clean wide body (at least in the front) kit!

[SunDevil]

Are you the same Dad who owned the Samoa Orange R8?

[Dads RS7]

Are you the same Dad who owned the Samoa Orange R8?

Yes, the very same (Dads R8) .





Also the Dads C63 before that, etc....... I have a modding problem.





I need counseling.

[Blackstallion]

Wow! That looks to be a BS conversion on your c63 -- my goodness I'm lost for words...

[yeuchau]

Did you supercharged that c63?

[Dads RS7]

Did you supercharged that c63?

No supercharger, It was all N/A with heads/cams, headers, etc...
We did put nitrous on it for a while trying for a 9.xx second 1/4 mile pass but the tranny wouldn't hold it.
Then went back to road racing all N/A.

[DadzS6]

When I had my C63 I remember coming across the build on yours. That was/is a bad car. The R8 is too. I had one as well but it just a V8 with a 6 speed manual. Your new project looks awesome!

Do you live in MD? If so, where? We are moving back to MD/DC this weekend after 15 years in Florida.

[Dads RS7]

When I had my C63 I remember coming across the build on yours. That was/is a bad car. The R8 is too. I had one as well but it just a V8 with a 6 speed manual. Your new project looks awesome!

Do you live in MD? If so, where? We are moving back to MD/DC this weekend after 15 years in Florida.

Thank you for the kind words. We live in Orlando east of the UCF campus.
Moving back to MD/DC? You miss the winters? LOL

[Dads RS7]

All four of the wheels on the car are 20x10" with a +30 offset. That works perfect for the front for maximum fit with the least amount beyond the stock fender as the pictures above show. However, the rear has a good amount of space behind them with the exception of a bleeder valve. Pic below.





If you move the bleeder valve back an inch you now have plenty of space to run a 10-1/2" or 11" wheel and stay within the rear fenders. You may already know that but if not, now you do. As I learn little tricks like this I'll keep you included. I can now run an 18 x 10.5" on the rear with the 305-40 Mickey Thompson drag radials.

[dannybear]

How much clearance do you have at the front from the tyre and upper arm? Do you think that will rub when cornering hard?

[Dads RS7]

How much clearance do you have at the front from the tyre and upper arm? Do you think that will rub when cornering hard?

All we did was run up and down the drag strip and some street driving. NO extreme road or track racing. NO rubbing at this point.

[Dads RS7]

Since I am going with the wider fenders and different rear wheel/tire set up I am selling all the new wheels/tires. Here is the listing:

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...-Cup-2-for-RS7

Please help me move them. I don't need these in my garage.

[ecpChris]

Just saw your sig and VBOX numbers. Awesome man!

[Dads RS7]

All the needed sanding and fitting is done. The lines turned out great! Primed and ready for paint. Should be done next week.

[4RCFED]

I remember your build from the mbworld forums. Nice job!

[melomandn]

Maybe I missed something, but the front bumped lined up without any work?

Excited to see the final product

[Dads RS7]

Sanford Paint and Body did a great job!! Yes, they took some extra work, but WOW!!
Same tires and wheels except with a 25mm spacer behind them. The new wheels will be 11" wide with no spacers. The new front tires will be Nitto 315/30R20 R888. They will fit the new wheels better because they will not budge out as much and therefore fit under the fenders better.









Have a great holiday weekend!!

[NASSTY]

Looks great Hot Rod! Can't wait to see this BEASST in person.

[Brooklyn]

That looks outstanding!

[rs7gram]

your dad got Instagram?

[notn41]

Very nice

[Aadel@E1motorsports]

Awesome build! Can't wait to see the new wheel and tire setup. Currently trying to get a drag setup put together for our S6, thanks for the inspiration!

[turbello18]

Maybe I missed something, but the front bumped lined up without any work?

Excited to see the final product

I agree. How is that possible and still extend that much. Looks freakin sweet though. Congrats.


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[Keaney]

Any info on what mods you needed to do to make it fit? Bodge?


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[hex808]

Looks great! How was the fitment in the front lip?

[Dads RS7]

I agree. How is that possible and still extend that much. Looks freakin sweet though. Congrats.

The front bumper will "lean" out as needed to match up. Its flexible enough to bolt right up. (no mods required)

Any info on what mods you needed to do to make it fit? Bodge?

The only mod required is the inner liner needs a lip to attach to so the body shop created a small lip and it worked perfectly.

Looks great! How was the fitment in the front lip?

The front lip fit perfectly. The shop was surprised how easy it went on with no adjustments.

All in all its very good and I am happy!!

On the rear they moved the bleeder valves completely out of the way so the 10.5" or 11" wheel will fit and stay inside the rear fenders. New wheels are ordered and being made so I hope someone wants these quickly. They need to go, please.

[tonymission]

Looks perfect, Keith! Love it man


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[Dads RS7]

I received the test fit wheel from Forgeline and the 18" fits great with no clearance problems anywhere. With the bleeder valve moved there is plenty of room behind it to take the full 1/2" wider wheel all to the inside.
The new rear wheels will be 18 x 10.5 with the Mickey Thompson 305/40R18 drag radials.









Bleeder valve moved back out of the way. They cut the stock bracket off and re-welded it in place back lower and back.


We'll see where it goes from here.