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[zeemax89]

Hi Guys,  I am at the point of mounting a set of wheel arches to my mini shell.  I dont have any suspension or subframes on the car so was in a bit of a dilemma with regards to arch and wheel combinations.

 

I just spoke to Force racing, as I fancy a set of 10x6 wheels.  he said they would fill a set of Group 2 standard (not wide) very nicely.  Also that if I want to lower the car I should re make the arche flange, from the a-panel seam to about 1 inch higher at the top of the arch and round to 3/4 of an inch at the leading edge.  Does this sound correct?

 

With regards to re bending the flange.  What is the best way?  I have heard of slotted bar being used.  Has anyone got experience in doing this? maybe a cheeky link with pictures!

 

Many thanks TMF'ers!!!!!        

[minifreek1]

A slotted bar is what I used when I fitted the Sportspack arches to my Mini...

 

Dead easy to make, all you need is a piece of steel bar or an old bolt about 6" long and cut a 10mm slot into it with a hacksaw.

 

Start at whichever end you wish, but bend the flange a bit at a time, don't try to bend it all at once as you'll distort the panel...

[slidehammer]

In one of the episodes of Project Binky on you tube (Monster Mini on here) they show them doing exactly this technique, to get clearance