Wide bagged '01 TT

[Forty-six and 2]

You sir do amazing work.

jesus that body work is above and beyond. I can't even imagine the time it took to do just the foam and grid. Inspirational stuff man! Awesome car! Are you painting the lips black again or going polished?

They won't be black or polished. I don't like shiney metal. lol The finishes will be a surprise. I have already decided what I want. I'm using the wheels as a reference for a dead flush fit, so I have to wait until I'm a little further along to have the lips coated.

TTs are awesome and you made this one even better. This thing is ridiculous and your fabrication is nothing short of remarkable. Love this thing and cant wait to see more.

I appreciate all the good words! It keeps my motivation high. Starting from 100% scratch on a large portion of a car is a whole new world for me. haha I am beyond picky about every detail, so the speed of the progress may not be the fastest. I'll be sure to update as it happens.

[ChanceTheNapper]

TTs are awesome and you made this one even better. This thing is ridiculous and your fabrication is nothing short of remarkable. Love this thing and cant wait to see more.

[mikey G]

jesus that body work is above and beyond. I can't even imagine the time it took to do just the foam and grid. Inspirational stuff man! Awesome car! Are you painting the lips black again or going polished?

[Zic]

You sir do amazing work.

[AKToyotaluv]

Damn brah! That TT with those custom made wider wells looks f*cking sick!!! Keep it up can't wait to see the final touch.

They are 5" round and I can't remember the lengths at the moment. From my calculations, they add up to just under 7 gallons.

Progress pictures.

Paint removal.



Cut plans.



Cut and roughly placed





Did the same on the other side, then started filling in the gaps.





I am half way through the other sides filler pieces. The pictures will be posted a little later.

Enjoy

[Forty-six and 2]

Satisfied with the shape, I wrapped it with foil and made a 2" grid over it. The new quarter panel will be carbon fiber, so the foil is to allow the cured panel to release, and the grid is to allow me to make the passenger side an exact match.




I started the passenger side last night, so it is only a few steps past this, at the moment.





Expanding foam would have been better to use, but this foam is cheap, and I can grab it from the store. All of the foam will be removed once the carbon panel has been made.

Once the rears are done, I will get started on the fronts.

For real time updates, follow me on instagram @46_2.

[Forty-six and 2]

Covered with drywall joint compound and blocked.

[Forty-six and 2]

I have the wheels covered.

18x11 et0 and 12.5 et-19



Test fit with the metal flare taped on.



The start of a foam flare. Everything was equally as rough at it's beginning.



taking shape



Fitting the bumper. The vent will be staying, and will have a separate detailed piece to finish off the opening.

[mgpdoc]

RWB ?
Is that you ?

Great poject there sir.
Love the fabrication. A nice set of wheels would top it off, but hey, the wide fenders will be awesome.

Be sure to update this properly.

Cheers

Mike

[Forty-six and 2]

I'm back at it...

I haven't been satisfied with only having widened flares. I decided to cut into it again, before the coming color change. I have been at it for a couple weeks so far.

enjoy










I didn't take any picture of the beginning of the foam progress, but this is beginning of the shaping.






A little closer to the proper shape, so I taped on the flare to reference the wheel fitment.










My phone is being a pain in the ass, so I'll update the rest of the progress later.

[dylan.]

Wow looks incredible. Awesome work man! By the way, what seats are those? I'm in love.

[vwscooter]

This thing is great. So much work put in, good job man!

[Forty-six and 2]

Probably looks good in person. Black wheels/lips never show up right in pictures. Not bad though.

You are probably right. They certainly look great in person.

Def different, and in this case it really works! Sick car bro, color combo is pretty neat too

Thanks man! I love the way it turned out.

For all the wheel ha+ed, I will be building a set of RS' this coming year, and they will have polished lips. I love the black lips on the VIP's, so they will stay that way.

I appreciate all of the kind words, even though the lips aren't for everyone. My feelings aren't hurt.

[Queef|Chief]

Def different, and in this case it really works! Sick car bro, color combo is pretty neat too

[CandySucker]

looove the car

I'm on the bandwagon too... can't get with black lips, always feels like such a waste

but set up, fitment, and everything else coming up roses