ZBRA

For a track only car, any issues with removing the front inner fenders? This would include the sections mounted on the hood.

96GS#007

If you truly mean all the liners, then on the driver's side I'd be concerned about a stray piece of debris taking out the battery.

On a '90 and up car I'd be worried about debris puncturing the radiator fill reservoir.

A rock at 100mph can do some serious damage. My liners have a few holes in them from debris hits.

In addition, the liners lend a little support to the front bumper shell, so it'll deform a bit at speed.

Of course on a race car, all bets are off since you may be relocating things or adding bracing.

ZBRA

I'm going to relocate the battery to the cargo hole behind the passenger seat, so don't have to worry about that one.

Good point on the reservois. Of course, one metal shield will weigh as much as all of the liners.

Anyone had a rock come off the tire and go through the hood?

STEVEN13

Car: 1992
No. But I can see where the plastic liner took some shots.

Steve

Vetracr

Don't be surprised if you get star burst cracks in your paint on the hood above the wheels without the upper liners. Rocks hitting the under side of a fiberglass or FRP hood at 100mph will do that. Ask me how I know.

Larry

FastZR1

My race car didn't have any upper liners on the food. I just had bare fiberglass there from the race tires throwing sand and rocks. Not a big deal on a race car for me.

vetteblack

I had replaced the right front on mine, someone backed into it. Having that piece in hand, I can't think much weight would be saved taking the liners out, if that is your reason.

MAC95 6SPD

My C4 does not have inner fenders. I have no issues with stray rocks. The advantages are better access to work on the car, less heat, better air flow, etc. I used metal brake tube for braces for the front fascia and side gills. The car is a race car and the battery is relocated.
MAC

TRACKMAN2

all of my covers are of and i didnt relocate(but i know i should) any thing the computer takes a beating .. paint chips water when running in the rain. but even though the thing lookes like it ben sand blasted no problems at all...

AUTO_X_AL

I would think the alternator getting wet would be my only concern but if you don't run in the wet no worries. Assuming you do relocate some of the more critical pieces. Whats a race car for,right?

larryfs

my liners got destroyed after 20 track days. hugh holes. I just replaced them.

ScaryFast

Yeah, sand traps and kitty litter will do that.

Keep in on the track, Larry!