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Rear arch width.......help
plantman - 14/9/09 at 07:25 PM

can everybody tell how wide theirs are?

I am looking for some around 12 1/2 to 13 inches

tried luego today but he wouldn't sell me his extra wide viento ones

i don't really want to do a shut. So ideas where to get some from would be really helpful

snapper - 14/9/09 at 07:50 PM

Triton should have what you want.

plantman - 14/9/09 at 08:06 PM

have you got a link?

handyandy - 14/9/09 at 08:10 PM

quote:
Originally posted by plantman
have you got a link?


sorry , i can,t do linkys but if you google search Triton Race Products it should come up,
my rear arches are from Triton & iirc they are 11.5 inches wide, tho Triton may supply wider arches too.

andy

handyandy - 14/9/09 at 08:10 PM

quote:
Originally posted by plantman
have you got a link?


sorry , i can,t do linkys but if you google search Triton Race Products it should come up,
my rear arches are from Triton & iirc they are 11.5 inches wide, tho Triton may supply wider arches too.

andy

iank - 14/9/09 at 08:17 PM

http://tritonraceproducts.co.uk/

Not seen him around here for a while, but he's active on the haynes roadster forum as "fabbyglass"

[Edited on 14/9/09 by iank]

plantman - 14/9/09 at 08:18 PM

thank you i will give them a ring

James - 14/9/09 at 08:33 PM

quote:
Originally posted by plantman
can everybody tell how wide theirs are?

I am looking for some around 12 1/2 to 13 inches

tried luego today but he wouldn't sell me his extra wide viento ones

i don't really want to do a shut. So ideas where to get some from would be really helpful


For a start.. sorry to hear that! That's chuffin dumb and says it all about some manufacturers!

Secondly... are you sure the Viento wings are wider? I would have thought they were narrower if anything as the chassis is wider but the drive shafts are standard (AFAIK). That means the wings must be narrower or they'd overhang the wheels! Or do you have to use wheel spacers (or massive off-set wheels) with a Viento?

My GTS wings (Triton made/designed I believe) are 12" I think.

You can contact Triton on here by u2u, he's reasonably frequently on here.

Cheers,
James

James - 14/9/09 at 08:37 PM

Hold on a sec'!

You're building a standard Locost right? With Escort axle?

How come you want non-standard arches?

Or have you got a Sierra or Cortina (+4" ) wider axle?

In which case, most manufacturers should be able to help you as most do a Sierra axle'd (but Locost width) car!


Sorry, if that's confusing, I just wanted to make sure you get the right thing and having built a *very* non-standard car myself, I know how annoying it can be!

Cheers,
James

[Edited on 14/9/09 by James]

plantman - 14/9/09 at 08:44 PM

sierra rear end but going to use 8 inch wide rear wheels can only get offset +32

PAUL FISHER - 14/9/09 at 08:47 PM

MK now do extra wide rear arches,they will sell you some,give them a call,01709 816138

plantman - 14/9/09 at 08:51 PM

i will try them

thank you

luego told me viento arches are wider so if they say they are

Humbug - 14/9/09 at 09:12 PM

quote:
Originally posted by plantman
sierra rear end but going to use 8 inch wide rear wheels can only get offset +32


Positive offset means the wheels are closer into the body, doesn't it? i.e. +32 means 32mm closer into the body than 0.

tadltd - 14/9/09 at 11:02 PM

We do a 12" wide arch with a return edge (IVA friendly!).


Davey D - 15/9/09 at 11:49 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Humbug
quote:
Originally posted by plantman
sierra rear end but going to use 8 inch wide rear wheels can only get offset +32


Positive offset means the wheels are closer into the body, doesn't it? i.e. +32 means 32mm closer into the body than 0.


That is Correct. The offset value is measured from the centre line of the wheel. Meaning with a 32mm offset wheel, the mounting face is 32mm out from the centreline bringing the wheel inwards

Daddylonglegs - 15/9/09 at 11:51 AM

Not sure if you're sorted yet, but I have some arches I'll be selling (Too wide for my needs). I'll measure them tonight and pop it on here.

JB

plantman - 15/9/09 at 03:51 PM

ok let me know how wide they are

plantman - 16/9/09 at 06:14 PM

just for reference rung mk they do widths of 10, 12, and 14 inches

Andybarbet - 16/9/09 at 07:21 PM

Bad of Luego me thinks, poor show !

westy turbo - 17/9/09 at 07:20 AM

do we know the diferences on westfield normal detachable ones to x-tra wide ones?

Daddylonglegs - 19/9/09 at 06:43 PM

quote:
Originally posted by plantman
ok let me know how wide they are


Sorry for the delay in getting back with the measurements mate. Had a manic week!

The arches are a whisker over 12" wide, in yellow.

I also have a pair of 8" fronts to match.

JB