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Now which wheel arches?
« on: May 31, 2008, 01:05:53 »
Am on the market for a set of extended wheel arches for my 5 door Disco 1. I was planning to go with a set of roccia but it seems that they are not in production at the mo....

So i thought id throw it to you guys, what would people suggest???  they should be flexible (?HDME)and be designed to give some strength back into the rear door after its been chopped (very important)

Various places do the flexi arch for around £165, does anyone have comments on these?

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Re: Now which wheel arches?
« Reply #1 on: May 31, 2008, 01:09:31 »
I have 1 comment .....

I am watching too as I want some.... :D
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Re: Now which wheel arches?
« Reply #2 on: May 31, 2008, 08:02:17 »
i have the flexi arches from paddocks and they are not flexi :shock: but they are very good, strong enough to take a knock (or a battering :lol:) easy to fit (if you got 6 hands :lol:).
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Re: Now which wheel arches?
« Reply #3 on: May 31, 2008, 10:29:09 »
Ive just bought a set of 5 door arches from here   http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=250251031342&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=015

Waiting for them to arrive, he gets a few sets in every now and again. will let you know how it goes, will also try and do a photo set of me fitting them.

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Re: Now which wheel arches?
« Reply #4 on: May 31, 2008, 15:48:47 »
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Re: Now which wheel arches?
« Reply #5 on: May 31, 2008, 16:27:09 »
Well there here now!
Kit looks quite good,the instructions seem quite clear, along with all the fixings and beading as a finisher.
the rear arches are designed to cover the gap that will be in the rear doors (will need a bit of tiger seal or similar just to finish off)
So might try putting them on after work on monday.

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Re: Now which wheel arches?
« Reply #6 on: May 31, 2008, 17:41:16 »
Good Luck...Keep us posted
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Re: Now which wheel arches?
« Reply #7 on: June 14, 2008, 14:17:42 »
Hi have now fitted them, If any one wants to have a look have posted how I did it on this post

http://www.mud-club.com/forum/index.php/topic,60665.msg528561.html#msg528561

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