Update 1

by **jpayne** » Fri Sep 15, 2006 4:28 pm

I have succumbed to the wide body lure and have embarked on forest arching the Mk1.
Here are a few photos of the progress.
The fist cuts...

Trial fitting the infill steel...

Checking wheel to Arch clearance...

I have decided to lower the back edge of the flare as its a race car not a rally car and a low look is desired...

One side is welded awaiting seam sealer and painting the other side is cut awaiting welding.
I am contemplating just riveting the black arches onto the body and not blending them as they look uber tough as is. Any thoughts?

by **Anthony Tanzer** » Sat Sep 16, 2006 10:52 pm

I'd blend them personally, but that'd depend on how much rubbin' you plan to do on the track

by **Bruce Phillips** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 6:46 pm

I reckon they would look better blended, I've never liked the bolted on look.

by **Chris Kitzen** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 5:53 am

Blended gets my vote on a Mk1 for sure. The work is worth it.

by **Belly** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 5:04 pm

by **Gordo** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 6:49 pm

by **jpayne** » Tue Sep 19, 2006 11:19 am

Some further images of finished welding, shaping and seam sealer.
Underside

Inside

outside edge

by **Stu** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 11:41 pm

you make it look all too easy! Get it as low as you can! Mk1's with the big flares and wheels to match look the best.

by **Anthony Tanzer** » Sat Sep 23, 2006 9:00 pm

by **Stu** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 9:22 pm

Belly. That is one hell of a MK1!

by **jpayne** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 9:16 am

OK, so I'll blend them into the body.
Progress to date,
Waiting on Axles to arrive still.
Front end is reassembled, with adjustable lower control arms, rack extensions and 45mm wider track. Will need 15mm spacers on the front to get front and rear track square.

Flares glued on

Trial fit Rogers spare front flare, I love the colours!

Body Filler?%#^%^&%
JP

by **MK1 CAS** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 9:49 am

Where did you get you arches from?

Dude your car is starting to look mighty TUFF!....

I want to Flare my car now...

Ore inspiring

by **jpayne** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 8:47 am

Ok blended gets the nod

Wide axles

Wideened crossmember and long TCA,s

Rear Gaurd clearance... Just right.

Coloured paint in a week and hopefully front arched will arive for paint and its finished.

by **Roger Miller** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 8:29 pm

by **Gordo** » Sat Nov 04, 2006 6:21 pm

Justin that looks awesome mate!!! Roger's comment about bump steer is a pretty valid one i think. what are you going to do about bump steer? bump steer was one of the causes of me nailing a wall, so be careful about it.

by **jpayne** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 9:22 am

by **Chris Kitzen** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 9:44 am

by **Clayton** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 11:11 pm

Hi JP
Had to lower my tie rod ends to reduce bump steer as well. There was quite a lot :shock:

Clayton

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