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Old Nov 10, 2010 | 04:59 PM
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You need to get these on yours banny,will look sick
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Old Nov 10, 2010 | 05:22 PM
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why does dubdub seem to post in every thread your in banny? stalker?
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Old Nov 10, 2010 | 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by eggy790
why does dubdub seem to post in every thread your in banny? stalker?
A little bit eggy

he knows why

p.s saw u about a week ago on the mcds roundabout top of m606.
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Old Nov 10, 2010 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by banny sti
Would it be possible to have another version of these arches but say and inch or so narrower, would make getting wheels that fill them a little bit easier

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Sorry mate hadn't seen this , yes could do if there was enough interest as it would mean new moulds
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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by eggy790
why does dubdub seem to post in every thread your in banny? stalker?

Eddy got no idea who this dude is

Thanks for the reply ABW, will see if anyone else is interested roughly how many people would you need to make it viable?
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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 12:46 PM
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Daren,

Want to make some to fit a set of newage sti rims with the spacers I've got?
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 05:40 PM
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What has everyone who has these fitted done to seal up the inner wing now the arch liners are removed??? I am getting all the crud and water from the road coming into engine bay through where FMIC pipe goes through on drivers side.
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 06:19 PM
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duck tape fixes anything!

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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by DaOne
duck tape fixes anything!

Too much of an opening for tape, probably best to just cut the arch liners to suit and put them back in.
Anyone else got any suggestions feel free to share.
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Old Nov 18, 2010 | 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by banny sti
Eddy got no idea who this dude is

Thanks for the reply ABW, will see if anyone else is interested roughly how many people would you need to make it viable?
Only around 5 people mate , looks like there's 2 already vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv

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Daren,

Want to make some to fit a set of newage sti rims with the spacers I've got?
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Old Nov 18, 2010 | 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by ABW
It just so happens


I've not checked the 4 dr rears yet though to see if the join is in the right place , I'll check tomorrow
For somethin so simple daz , that wagon looks the nuts!!! :thumb :
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 11:28 PM
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Also..not to get off topic but i would be interested in seeing a new age style flare for the fenders...the boxer flares..maybe even as wide as the WRC kits....am i the only one??? lol
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Old Dec 2, 2010 | 09:01 AM
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He is making these already, theres a thread on here...
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Old Dec 2, 2010 | 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by welshy12
Too much of an opening for tape, probably best to just cut the arch liners to suit and put them back in.
Anyone else got any suggestions feel free to share.
Epoxy resin? I used it for filling the small gap inside the recently rolled arches.
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Old Dec 2, 2010 | 01:18 PM
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Epoxy resin? I used it for filling the small gap inside the recently rolled arches.
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Old Dec 13, 2010 | 11:02 PM
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Hi Darren, How are you getting on with the newage arches. Sorry i couldn't remember where the other thread was. Thx
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Old Dec 26, 2010 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Jolly Green Monster


total hp in the pic is now 1965bhp

quick vid
http://s950.photobucket.com/albums/a...t=jollyfun.mp4

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Simon who's bugeye is that? And are they standard front n rear arches on it?

Looks low and wide really liking it

Thanks
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Old Dec 26, 2010 | 07:32 PM
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HOW ARE THE Newage arches getting on Darren
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Old Dec 26, 2010 | 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by stevie1982
Simon who's bugeye is that? And are they standard front n rear arches on it?

Looks low and wide really liking it

Thanks
Standard arches and wings as far as I know.

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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by EH52WRX
HOW ARE THE Newage arches getting on Darren
1st job in the new year buddy
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 01:47 PM
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I also would not mind slightly narrower as I am looking at Rota 17x9 and not much choice with PCD 5x100 and low et to fit these wide arches.
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by HRT
I also would not mind slightly narrower as I am looking at Rota 17x9 and not much choice with PCD 5x100 and low et to fit these wide arches.
3 and counting, just need 2 more now
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 05:56 PM
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+1 more, really like the look of the newage ones as there not as wide, would be on a classic wagon if it makes any difference
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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 07:19 PM
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Come on guys we only need one more person and we can get Mr ABW on the case
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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 07:28 PM
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Hi Darren, how are the classic arches for my bugeye wagon getting on.
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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 04:47 PM
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ive recently bought sum rims that are 2 wide for my classic wrx wagon and sit just proud of the arch, redline inovite 18's with autoguard sa802 225/40/zr tyres, from a later model with bigger/wider arches. was thinkin of sellin the wheels (contact me any1 if intrested) but now thinkin of gettin the grinder out and hackin my perfect rust free rear aches away......damn u.......lol
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 02:13 PM
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These are awesome, think I will be getting some when payday comes around.
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 03:16 PM
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I am looking for a set of 4 door arches for my wagon, do you have a set on the shelf ready to go or do I have to order them.
Cheers

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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by simon9
I am looking for a set of 4 door arches for my wagon, do you have a set on the shelf ready to go or do I have to order them.
Cheers
I've one set here atm. more on the way
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 09:01 PM
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Cool, will be in touch asap
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