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 Sep 9, 2013 - 7:14 AM
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Only 20mm wide and is going to look subtle like OEM.
Why only 20mm??? Well here's an explanation from the GT4OC. "There are several major benefits to this, for many people the main benefit would be fatter looks - but thats not the only thing. In stock form the rear arches have space to take much wider or bigger offset wheels than the fronts, with a 4wd system you really want to run the same width wheels all round so most people resort to running spacers on the rear to make it look better with the deep rear arches. The problem with this is that the rear track width is deliberately narrower than the front on the GT4 in order to help counter understeer, by making the rear track wider without similar increases on the front you will be increasing the car's understeer tendencies. This might not be noticeable on the road to many but if you start pushing it hard on track it can be seen alot more. Also there is the added benefit of removing a little weight from the heavy front end of the car (every little helps!), and replacing your rusty and dinged original wings with mint new ones. Obviously the other great benefit is it will means a whole load more choice of wheels becomes available, so anyone with dreams of 10" deep dish JDM bling could be in luck." So here's how we being. First off we make a template using replica arches fixed exactly 20mide from the top edge of the arches. Notice how these replica arches have the lines to retain continuity.      As you can see it's very subtle yet significant  Next off after I've sealed the arches with masking tape to ensure no leaks I'll start with the expanding foam. TBC... |
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Sep 9, 2013 - 10:18 PM
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AUUUUGHHHH stop making me spend more money on my car!!!
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Sep 10, 2013 - 3:03 AM
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QUOTE (Tigawoods @ Sep 9, 2013 - 10:18 PM)  AUUUUGHHHH stop making me spend more money on my car!!! I can teach you in the art of self-control. 
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Sep 10, 2013 - 3:20 AM
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QUOTE (Box @ Sep 10, 2013 - 4:03 AM) QUOTE (Tigawoods @ Sep 9, 2013 - 10:18 PM) AUUUUGHHHH stop making me spend more money on my car!!! I can teach you in the art of self-control. Although, he will charge for it
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yellowchinaman Wide front arches. Sep 9, 2013 - 7:14 AM
bloodMoney Subscribed. I may be in the market for these if yo... Sep 9, 2013 - 11:02 AM
yellowchinaman QUOTE (bloodMoney @ Sep 9, 2013 - 12... Sep 9, 2013 - 11:33 AM Shigexile ditto Sep 9, 2013 - 11:19 AM playr158 This is looking very proper! Sep 9, 2013 - 12:48 PM CAcelica29 exciting!! Sep 9, 2013 - 9:47 PM yellowchinaman QUOTE (rentaspace @ Sep 10, 2013 - 4... Sep 10, 2013 - 5:54 AM SwissFerdi Again, I love that you're putting out such a q... Sep 10, 2013 - 6:43 AM celicaGT96 Maybe I missed it.. but how will these be mounted ... Sep 10, 2013 - 8:32 AM RabidTRD Where's the like button? I've got zero off... Sep 10, 2013 - 11:00 AM yellowchinaman Thanks
These are not add ons but actual front fen... Sep 10, 2013 - 4:39 PM mkernz22 QUOTE (yellowchinaman @ Sep 10, 2013 - 5... Sep 10, 2013 - 7:33 PM kloudkicka very interesting, hmmmm, cant wait to see how they... Sep 10, 2013 - 8:09 PM celicaGT96 Very interested! Just worried about shipping a... Sep 10, 2013 - 8:45 PM max-elle Very very interesting, so you will made entire fen... Sep 10, 2013 - 9:59 PM celicaGT96 #repost sorry# Sep 10, 2013 - 10:56 PM yellowchinaman Yes postage will cost more but an enitire fender i... Sep 11, 2013 - 3:57 AM playr158 Great work Ray.
I can't wait to see the finish... Sep 11, 2013 - 8:49 AM yellowchinaman So I've been doing the blending on my lunches ... Sep 12, 2013 - 7:06 AM njccmd2002 looks good... Sep 12, 2013 - 8:36 PM max-elle ATTENTION, be careful to put the right volume addi... Sep 13, 2013 - 6:18 PM yellowchinaman QUOTE (max-elle @ Sep 13, 2013 - 7... Sep 14, 2013 - 4:08 PM max-elle QUOTE (yellowchinaman @ Sep 14, 2013 - 1... Sep 14, 2013 - 5:05 PM yellowchinaman I think they should be ok wih euro ones as from wh... Sep 15, 2013 - 5:01 AM max-elle I have these one (not my car :-), only pic from eu... Sep 15, 2013 - 2:24 PM yellowchinaman QUOTE (max-elle @ Sep 15, 2013 - 3... Sep 16, 2013 - 5:03 AM max-elle Yes, they seem to be at the same height. Good... Sep 16, 2013 - 4:17 PM celicaGT96 Any progress on these? Sep 30, 2013 - 5:12 PM malpaso It looks bloody amazing! great job mate. Oct 1, 2013 - 1:45 AM yellowchinaman no. The car is sitting here and I am still awaitin... Oct 1, 2013 - 3:52 AM Nemises I did this on my last celi (the white one)and thou... Oct 13, 2013 - 12:58 AM yellowchinaman funny enough I bought those chrome fender extensio... Oct 14, 2013 - 7:29 AM yellowchinaman Here it is fitted.
They are not prepped, filled or... Nov 9, 2013 - 9:38 AM playr158 Wow thats really nice work.
Even unprepped and in ... Nov 10, 2013 - 9:14 AM Box Very professional as always! Nov 10, 2013 - 10:10 PM chacha Ray long time, glad to see you still working on th... Nov 11, 2013 - 8:02 AM yellowchinaman Thanks guys.
This and next week I'll be doing ... Nov 11, 2013 - 11:32 AM Shigexile Looking good, can't wait for the finished pict... Nov 20, 2013 - 10:24 PM yellowchinaman Ive extended the stock tabs inside so hopefully it... Nov 21, 2013 - 6:10 AM yellowchinaman pained and fitted Jan 4, 2014 - 3:07 PM max-elle very good work! Jan 4, 2014 - 5:20 PM chacha want to see the front view with the bumper on and ... Jan 4, 2014 - 11:42 PM yellowchinaman I hope to finish the car by next weekend. I have 2... Jan 5, 2014 - 5:10 PM yellowchinaman Here you go Chacha. I've finished the front en... Jan 6, 2014 - 3:10 PM chacha ok...im in...let me know Jan 8, 2014 - 7:29 AM yellowchinaman I'll be selling these at £200 GBP a set + post... Jan 8, 2014 - 7:48 AM |
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