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Saff arch liners with rolled arches?

Old 24-09-2012, 02:28 PM
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Default Saff arch liners with rolled arches?

As above chaps any idea? As I've had a quick look and the liners clip up to the lip of the arch that is now tucked under on mine? Is it possible to secure them without them looking out of place or catching?

If not would stone chipping the arches black be the next best thing?

Cheers, jim
Old 24-09-2012, 04:34 PM
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I rolled mine with the arch liners still attached, never had any problems.
I assume you mean the front as didnt need to roll the rears.
I currently run 18" Comps with no scrubbing at all if that helps

Old 24-09-2012, 05:00 PM
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Still have front liner in place. At the rear with the widest possible tyres it has to be removed or it will simply wear through. I treated inside the rear arches & its never been a problem for 10 years or so now.
Old 24-09-2012, 05:08 PM
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Thanks boys, I'm only running 8x18 wi 215s, I'll be going 225 rear soon after though.

Fronts and read both fully rolled for most clearance!
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Trimmed my liners back an inch, where they no longer met the arch, just so they were out of the way, but maintain most of there protection.

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Old 25-09-2012, 01:55 PM
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Just cut the plastic back a little bit , make sure you put some wax oil behind the lip and on the inside of the rear arches
Old 25-09-2012, 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by MadRod
Still have front liner in place. At the rear with the widest possible tyres it has to be removed or it will simply wear through. I treated inside the rear arches & its never been a problem for 10 years or so now.
Never realised the tyres could wear through when it lives on a ramp
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Originally Posted by v man
Never realised the tyres could wear through when it lives on a ramp

If only its not been a ramp for years bud. Under a cover for 14 months without an engine untouched & unloved.
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I doubled up my arch liners Cut another pair about 6 inches from the outer part and then cut the originals then self tap screwed them together Works a treat

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I need another set for the rear as shit is getting all over my tank etc - my arches on the rear are well rolled so i may have to start cutting so i'm looking for a used set
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Originally Posted by BRAMMER
I need another set for the rear as shit is getting all over my tank etc - my arches on the rear are well rolled so i may have to start cutting so i'm looking for a used set
The right rear wheel arch provides important leading edge protection for the fuel tank.

Both rear wheel arches help create negative air pressure near the vents concealed behind the rear bumper, which helps draw air out of the car.
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I also need to roll the front and rear arches on my new shell. What is best to do with the arch liners? I'd like to keep as much protection from the liners as possible.
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