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indyian

posted on 20/4/08 at 04:12 PM Reply With Quote
HELP rear arch problem

hi all i have fitted my rear arches on my indy when there bolted on the top of the arches slope inwards towards the car a noticable amount and look odd should they not be parellel with the back of car or even sloping away from car or is this normal and dose everywon elses do the same ??? pics of rear ends of indys would be helpfull

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worX

posted on 20/4/08 at 04:26 PM Reply With Quote
I have seen a few like you've described and assuming you have a decent (well formed) set of arches, then I think it might be how you've fitted the rear panel - ie because of the slightly awkward fit of the MK back end, it might be pulled inward and therefore it might be pulling the arch inwrd toward the top aswell.

A photo of yours might get a couple of suggestions from a few MKers?

Steve






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Hellfire

posted on 20/4/08 at 04:53 PM Reply With Quote
We split our rear panel to take out the excess material and ensure it (and the rear arches) sits flush on the sides of the chassis. Our rear arches also slope inwards towards the car. Not that noticeable and IMO doesn't look odd but it is there if you look closely at most MK Indys.

Phil






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jacko

posted on 20/4/08 at 05:07 PM Reply With Quote
rear of my indy
rear of my indy


Will this help
Jacko

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Guinness

posted on 20/4/08 at 05:49 PM Reply With Quote
Yup, that happened on mine.


Back End
Back End


As 'elfire said, the MK rear panel is too wide, so by the time you nip it in to meet the body tub at the sides, you end up with arches that fix to a sloping side.

Good news is it hasn't affected the 0-60, in gear acceleration, nor the top speed

Life's too short.

Get it built, get it on the track / road / ring!

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Teesside May 05


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Mike






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