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Old 24-10-2007, 11:04 AM
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Does anyone know where to get 2 front wheel arch extensions?
I want to cut a bit of front wing/arch off to run bigger and wider tyres, so looking to source some bond/rivit/screw on arch extensions, ideally 25mm to 50mm wide.

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Old 24-10-2007, 11:32 AM
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Si whats about just switching to S1 arches then bonding or riviting them on.
Old 24-10-2007, 11:53 AM
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Simon, as Neil says, i'm planning to use the S1 arches, and stick them on, with the insides cut out....

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how about using an arch flairing tool?

can get some wicked flairs on the go lol
Old 24-10-2007, 12:00 PM
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Simon how is it going, have you the new clutch set up installed.
Old 24-10-2007, 07:03 PM
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How wide are the S1 arches, does someone have a dimension?



Supose to be going to Crail on Sunday to set some times! the problem is -

No Flywheel
No Clutch
No Head
No Bearings (big and main)

All have been promised this week. So fingers crossed!


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Think it was Gus that put some pics up the other day Simon of his car with wide offset wheels and the S1 arches rivited on that should give you some idea.
Old 24-10-2007, 08:17 PM
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pm sent

hope its of some help
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Mine on 235/40/17 on a ET40 offset with S2 Kit on.

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S1 Kit, no rubbing issues at that either.

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Old 24-10-2007, 09:54 PM
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alot of money just for the arches, but if you want wider wheels, these are the arches to go for.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/escort-rs1700t...QQcmdZViewItem
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Originally Posted by twinkle_2k86
alot of money just for the arches, but if you want wider wheels, these are the arches to go for.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/escort-rs1700t...QQcmdZViewItem

Thats my old bodykit from the RWD mk3 I bought, hideous fibreglass thing !
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Originally Posted by david
Originally Posted by twinkle_2k86
alot of money just for the arches, but if you want wider wheels, these are the arches to go for.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/escort-rs1700t...QQcmdZViewItem

Thats my old bodykit from the RWD mk3 I bought, hideous fibreglass thing !
i thought thats what one it was
were you not selling the whole car for less than that aswell
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Thanks for all your input.


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et 40 do you you have enough room between wheel and shock?
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Yes mate there is sufficient room. No issues space wise between the wheels & shocks whatsoever.
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