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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 04:10 PM
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hey...i tryed to order a 4 door kit from u some months ago...now i have a coupe for the project...really want to pick up a set of the wide flares!!! help me out please!!!
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 04:55 AM
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I need these arches in my life! im on my phone ATM and finding it a pain ta view everything, but how much for a 4door kit? Oh and availability
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 07:52 PM
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Sorry guys , I'm making these as I go so a bit of a wait atm . I'm doing some new moulds soon so I can get a good few sets made .
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 08:19 PM
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What we talking money wise mate? I'll put some wonga aside for when your ready
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 08:33 PM
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What we talking money wise mate? I'll put some wonga aside for when your ready
£200 a set (4dr) buddy
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 08:39 PM
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Outstanding I'll def have a set, you have any idea on timescale ATM? I've got engine work I want ta get done first anyway so no rush
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by CommanderPanda
Outstanding I'll def have a set, you have any idea on timescale ATM? I've got engine work I want ta get done first anyway so no rush
3 weeks max.
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Old Feb 26, 2012 | 09:19 PM
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Price on a 2 door pal?
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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 04:45 PM
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Ive got some rota g force 18x9 et35 rims to go under these arches on my classic and wondered what is the biggest tyre i can fit on them,was thinking 265x35x18 but not sure if they will fit the rims or fill the arches.

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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 10:55 AM
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Ive got some rota g force 18x9 et35 rims to go under these arches on my classic and wondered what is the biggest tyre i can fit on them,was thinking 265x35x18 but not sure if they will fit the rims or fill the arches.

255s on 9s mate would be perfect
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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 12:25 AM
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255s on 9s mate would be perfect
i am going to use 18x9 can i have a price on them and what make of wheels and that offset to use

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Old May 23, 2012 | 05:39 PM
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I am very interested in the narrow bond-on flares for the 4door, which we seen Daren working on.
Is there still more ppl interested in them? Or did most of you wanting the narrow flare have a 2door?

If I buy narrow 2door arches for my 4door sedan. Will they fit if I cut them up myself to be able to open the doors?

Need to get rid of my rust and need wider R888 tires for trackdays. Thinking of XXR 527 8,5" with 245/40/17.
Otherwise, there is nice Trial fenders, but they are like £480 plus vat!!

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Old May 23, 2012 | 05:55 PM
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A PIC OF MINE AT JAPFEST
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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 08:30 PM
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ok been a while but I've finally got round to working on some narrower flares . I've made them 25mm wide and so far have made the fronts for the bond on set . Obviously 4 of these will do for the 2dr .
this is one with the mould flange left on so can be bolted on for a quick fix

this is the same but with the flange cut off so they need bonding on



I'll look at the rears for the 4dr next then the bolt on style
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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 10:29 PM
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Ideal width but are the bolt on ones going to have the same bolt hole style as the wider arch sets or as in the pic with an extra lip. Just my opinion but the extra lip doesnt look good.
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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 11:01 PM
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looking good , think i`ll be having a set

is there a good surface to bond them on with, i`ll probably be putting another cut in them so i can separate the bumper
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Old Jun 29, 2012 | 08:14 AM
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+1 for narrow arches with the wide arch style bolt fixings (if possible)

Tim.
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I'm going to make this bond on set and then put the bolt recess's in . I'll post up some fitting pics. this time too :-)
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Old Jun 29, 2012 | 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by ABW
I'm going to make this bond on set and then put the bolt recess's in . I'll post up some fitting pics. this time too :-)
What size are the wheels and tyres in the pics?
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Old Jun 29, 2012 | 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by banny sti
What size are the wheels and tyres in the pics?
18 x 8 et13 not sure on tyres I'll look ,
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Old Jun 29, 2012 | 01:37 PM
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Those looks fantastic! Any chance you post to the US? I know quite a few people on RS25 that would love to have a set of small arches like those.
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Old Jun 29, 2012 | 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Bansheeboy11
Those looks fantastic! Any chance you post to the US? I know quite a few people on RS25 that would love to have a set of small arches like those.
Yes mate we can post these ok
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Old Jun 30, 2012 | 01:37 AM
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Looks like a winner
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 06:29 PM
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 06:54 PM
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me likes, i think theyre the best looking flares yet
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by stedee
me likes, i think theyre the best looking flares yet
cheers buddy , well pleased myself
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 08:00 PM
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i know i go on and i can do this myself and i will be having a set definately but have you thought about putting a split in where the bumper meets the body front and back.
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 08:12 PM
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I like! Could you get away with using spacers with 17 7.5 et45 if so what size spacers?
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by stedee
i know i go on and i can do this myself and i will be having a set definately but have you thought about putting a split in where the bumper meets the body front and back.
It would mean a new set of moulds mate , may do if these sell ok

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I like! Could you get away with using spacers with 17 7.5 et45 if so what size spacers?
yes mate 25mm spacers would work
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 08:23 PM
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What wheel offset would be needed for these? 17 inch?
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