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  1. Under PSI

    Under PSI F1 Rookie

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    #1 Under PSI, Jan 17, 2007
    I just bought a pair of aftermarket shields for the front fenders of my 360. I was hoping that those of you who have the factory shields on their cars could help me out. I would really appreciate it if someone could measure a few points on their car and help me with where to place them. I realize that the cars that came from the factory with them have an indentation in the fender for placement and I know that mine won't appear totally original but I would like to get as close as possible. If someone could measure a point from the door gap and one or two other points so that I could place mine appropriately, I would really appreciate it.

    Thanks in advance.
     
  2. Patentman

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    #2 Patentman, Jan 17, 2007
    if you search shields and measure you should find a post from about six months ago detailing this.
     
  3. FERRARI-TECH

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    #3 FERRARI-TECH, Jan 17, 2007
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    Hope these picture help, but also a good body shop can indent the fender. It is a big job and involves painting and all that good stuff. Its not cheap, but you cannot tell the difference.
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  4. Under PSI

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    #4 Under PSI, Jan 17, 2007
    That is exactly what I needed, thank you so much.

    I don't think I'll go so far as to have the fender indented but at least I'll have them in the right place.
     
  5. GCalo

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    #5 GCalo, Jan 18, 2007
  6. Under PSI

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    #6 Under PSI, Jan 18, 2007

    Thanks for the link, I must have missed that one earlier.

    I measured it out and put the shields on my car. They are excellent quality and look nice but they stick out more than I would like. I guess that was to be expected. I'll keep them for now and decide if I want them for the long term.

    Thanks again for all of the help.
     
  7. GCalo

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    #7 GCalo, Jan 18, 2007
    Let's see the pictures!
     
  8. racerdj

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    #8 racerdj, Jan 18, 2007
    Ferrari Tech, great pictures....They prove that shields on a yellow car are quite stunning!
     
  9. jvmax

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    #9 jvmax, Jan 18, 2007
    Yes, I did not know about shields until I started looking on Fchat. YOU GOT TO HAVE SHIELDS to be worthy.... I have a 99 yellow 360 WITH SHIELDS and it is stunning against the yellow body
     
  10. Under PSI

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    #10 Under PSI, Jan 18, 2007
    I'll take a few and post them soon.
     
  11. SoftwareDrone

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    #11 SoftwareDrone, Jan 18, 2007
    Like I've said before, I'd rather own a 355 with shields than a 360 without. Not that there's nothing wrong with a 355.

    I've also heard that Premier owns a press (from Italy) that will indent the fenders properly. I've also heard that there are only two such presses in this country. Then again, I've heard that there is a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow.
     
  12. Rifledriver

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    #12 Rifledriver, Jan 18, 2007
    They can be indented beautifully without a press.
     
  13. GCalo

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    #13 GCalo, Jan 18, 2007
    Yes there is and one pot sits next to Rifledriver's desk!!!
     
  14. toggie

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    #14 toggie, Jan 18, 2007
    Also, why do some people claim that only Ferrari race cars should display shields?

    I have them on my black 430 street car for two reasons: I think they look great and I'm proud of the factory's many years of winning races.
     
  15. GCalo

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    #15 GCalo, Jan 18, 2007
    Didn't the storm trooopers have "shields", too?

    Or did they "force" them on?
     
  16. 2DUCKS

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    #16 2DUCKS, Jan 18, 2007
    A little off topic here: If I wanted to have the shields installed and recessed on my 348, does anyone know of a source in the Bay Area that can do a good job to make it look like it was factory spec'd?
     
  17. GCalo

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    #17 GCalo, Jan 18, 2007
    Call dave at Premier (310) 559-1562 in LA
     
  18. MufflerMan

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    #18 MufflerMan, Jan 18, 2007
    If you want an exact way to do this I could outline some referance points on a piece of 8.5 by 11" and fax it to you. I could trace the curve of the fender, the outline of the shield, and the edge of the door. Once you get it you could cut out the shield and it would give you a precise outline of it's location. We do this with hard to find gaskets at the shop all of the time. It would work perfect for this project. PM me with a fax # if you want.
     
  19. mv4

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    #19 mv4, Sep 8, 2010

    Would the 430 have the same measurement?
     
  20. paulie_b

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    #20 paulie_b, Sep 8, 2010
    yes, I believe so.
     
  21. paulie_b

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    #21 paulie_b, Sep 8, 2010
    if you send me a PM with your email address I will send you the proper measurements.
     
  22. mv4

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    #22 mv4, Sep 8, 2010
    Just PM you.
     

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