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Old 09 February 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!!!
Old 16 February 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
Old 16 February 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 .
Old 16 February 2012, 08:19 PM
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What we talking money wise mate? I'll put some wonga aside for when your ready
Old 16 February 2012, 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by CommanderPanda
What we talking money wise mate? I'll put some wonga aside for when your ready
£200 a set (4dr) buddy
Old 16 February 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
Old 16 February 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.
Old 26 February 2012, 09:19 PM
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Price on a 2 door pal?
Old 27 February 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 03 March 2012, 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by WhiteWagonMan
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
Old 05 March 2012, 12:25 AM
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Originally Posted by M444GY
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 23 May 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 23 May 2012, 05:55 PM
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A PIC OF MINE AT JAPFEST
Old 28 June 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
Old 28 June 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.
Old 28 June 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
Old 29 June 2012, 08:14 AM
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+1 for narrow arches with the wide arch style bolt fixings (if possible)

Tim.
Old 29 June 2012, 08:27 AM
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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 :-)
Old 29 June 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?
Old 29 June 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 ,
Old 29 June 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.
Old 29 June 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
Old 30 June 2012, 01:37 AM
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Looks like a winner
Old 02 July 2012, 06:29 PM
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Old 02 July 2012, 06:54 PM
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me likes, i think theyre the best looking flares yet
Old 02 July 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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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.
Old 02 July 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?
Old 02 July 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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What wheel offset would be needed for these? 17 inch?


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