shortie
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| posted on 1/4/05 at 07:26 PM |
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Rear Arches
Fitted the first of my rear arches today, being the perfectionist I am I wondered whether there is slightly more gap from the wheel at the back than
the front. Looking at other peoples pics this is pretty normal but wanted other peopls opinions (reassurances) that it will be ok.
pics attached. All comments welcome!!
 
Rear Arch 1
 
Rear Arch 2
 
Rear Arch 3
 
Rear Arch 4
 
Rear Arch 5
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chunkielad
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| posted on 1/4/05 at 07:48 PM |
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I'm afraid they look high to me (bigger gap at the top) but I'm a MAJOR perfectionst!!
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Hellfire
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| posted on 1/4/05 at 07:55 PM |
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We measured the distance from front of arch to centre and rear of arch to centre. The rest you cant control as they meet the lowest part of the rear
and side panels.
Maybe your coils are wound up too much?
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mookaloid
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| posted on 1/4/05 at 07:55 PM |
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They should settle a bit - just a thought, have you got the right springs on the back and front?
The front ones are the thicker ones and the rear are thinner
Looking good though - I wish I had a cage like that
Cheers
Mark
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shortie
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| posted on 1/4/05 at 08:04 PM |
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Not worried about the height as I haven't set the springs yet so will probably be lower than it is, really more concerned about whether the gap
at front and back are different.
Wife and friend thought it was fine and would 'settle' and I'm thinking it may be better to leave it and see how it goes but thought
I would get other peoples opinions!
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Danozeman
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| posted on 1/4/05 at 09:27 PM |
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Looks fine to me mate. Could do with a tad lowerage.. Looks like it will be a bloody nice car when its done.
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
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shortie
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| posted on 2/4/05 at 07:05 AM |
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Just thinking about the ride height and like Hellfire says I can't see how you can put the arh lower as it is governed by it coming level with
the rear panel and side panel bottom edge.
Rich.
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chunkielad
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| posted on 2/4/05 at 10:48 AM |
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You are right mate springs will sort that.
Dosey me!!
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indykid
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| posted on 3/4/05 at 02:29 PM |
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i was thinking of getting shorter springs for the back until i saw how much the suspension travels with me bouncing the back end. you may well need
that travel some day
although probably not that much!
tom
(my scenario is with 205 17s though and they dont half fill the arches)
[Edited on 3/4/05 by indykid]
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