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[R32Egor]

HI all,

 

I have fitted my group 2 arches after alot of trials and problems BUT -

 

There is a gap on the LH front wheel arch that is not there on the RH one. As far as I can see I have fitted them the same.

 

See pictures -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My questions are -

 

1 - can I heat the wheel arch up and mould it better or is the gap too big? (fibreglass)

2 - Are the front arches actually fitted in the correct place? are they too far forward?

3 - I have used rivnuts - Should i buy another set and fit them correctly or better (along with more holes in the wings?

Edited by R32Egor, 03 May 2024 - 08:55 AM.

[mab01uk]

Most aftermarket Mini arches vary in quality and fit and I doubt you have done anything wrong. The gap does not look too bad to me in your photo. I don't think heating a fibreglass arch will help and could make things worse.

Maybe a thicker rubber sealing strip will help take up the small gap?

 

Phoenix Trim - Aftermarket Mini Arch seals:-

https://phoenixtrim....-seals-81-c.asp

Edited by mab01uk, 03 May 2024 - 09:02 AM.

[coopertaz]

looks like l/h arch too far forward but having fitted these myself know they are a pia had to get first set replaced by supplier totally out of shape compared to second set. these fitted but lots of trial and error before i drilled the new front wings. looking at cars at shows very few are exact.

[coopertaz]

looks like l/h arch too far forward but having fitted these myself know they are a pia had to get first set replaced by supplier totally out of shape compared to second set. these fitted but lots of trial and error before i drilled the new front wings. looking at cars at shows very few are exact.

[sonscar]

The front panel/wing are pushed in?Just a thought,Steve..