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Originally Posted by takid455
Great job on the fab work. Looking at the fastening of the inner fenders raises the question of ' Are they easily removable to access hidden components?' Seen many builds with fancy sheet metal inner fenders that cover up lots of mechanicals. How does this allow one to fix those parts if needed?
Not picking on this build , but the inners are fastened in a wedge form with flanges holding them and and the turbo piping locking them in on the front side. At least that how it appears. Would it be better for the inners to bolt to the flanges vs the flanges bolting to them?
Yes, factory inner fenders rarely need to be removed, but they dont cover or hide much except for the blower motor on 2nd gens. 
Again, not an attack but merely a curiosity I have. |
Nice observation.
But factory wells do more than hide the blower motor. They provide a secondary support for the fender and a third support for the hood when shut, not to mention keeping road grime, rocks from hitting the underside of the fender and engine.
My 2 cents, may not reflect RS...but
Most builders and designers like to convey a consistency starting with the body and in this case the 275 Ferrari inspired round feel of the body. This consistency will flow everywhere, interior, trunk and under hood.
Addressing the removable panels. When you have custom paint going on a vehicle the last this you want are panels that have to be pryed, squeezed or forced on. The easier a panel is to remove finish and install the more efficient the build will be. It also provides more hiding places for brake and other components like electronic. Not to mention it just looks cool.
Keeping a car build unique is close to impposible these days. It only takes 2 design pieces to make or break a build. Incredible as always.