Custom Made Arches - 20vt Project

Here we go . . .
i have started a 20vt project
have done widetrack and have had some problems with wheels
every wheel i like does not fit the way i want
so the only option was try something different
i ended up widening the wings
first was to cut the arch leaving one inch in each corner
and pulling on the wing till i got the arch to where i wanted it
to sit.then welding in a plate grind the welding back.
skim of filler and we-heee we have wide arches.
saying that i am not putting the plastic arches back on.
here is some pictures -tell me what you think?

Dont no wats up with photobucket but heres the pics:

http://s1185.photobucket.com/albums...20V%20Turbo/?action=view&current=IMAG0117.jpg

http://s1185.photobucket.com/albums...20V%20Turbo/?action=view&current=IMAG0115.jpg

http://s1185.photobucket.com/albums...- 20V Turbo/?action=view&current=IMAG0110.jpg

 

This might help

 

Looks like a job well done to me!.

 

X2

Cant wait to see how they look when they are painted.

 

Seems to be the season for Mk2 arch work

different approach but similar results:



are you planning on running wider tyres? 215, 225's?

 

i see the mans got skills!, nice work, berg cup arches anyone?

 

Just finished the third wheel arch . . nearly there
Pictures still to come as the project gets on

 

God I hate people who can do that kind of thing (in a jealous sort of way) if I tried doing that it would look a proper mess.

Lovely work though.

 

ok all 4 arches done and ready in primer
next is to get the body ready to paint.
also got 4 shiny new coilovers to go in.
here is the arches in primer.

http://s1185.photobucket.com/albums...- 20V Turbo/?action=view&current=IMAG0131.jpg

http://s1185.photobucket.com/albums...20V%20Turbo/?action=view&current=IMAG0130.jpg

http://s1185.photobucket.com/albums...20V%20Turbo/?action=view&current=IMAG0129.jpg

http://s1185.photobucket.com/albums...20V%20Turbo/?action=view&current=IMAG0128.jpg

http://s1185.photobucket.com/albums...20V%20Turbo/?action=view&current=IMAG0127.jpg

http://s1185.photobucket.com/albums...20V%20Turbo/?action=view&current=IMAG0126.jpg

 

The Images in Signature or posts link is here

Here you go:

 

right here is some more pictures of the arches sealed from inside and stone chiped.
fitted with fk coilovers and sat back on the floor.

 

They look really good

Wouldn't mind something like this on mine, but think it would definitely suit small bumpers :-)

 

here is some more pictures of the car in base paint
and then in laquer. the only thing left is to maybe put some
side skirts on,and to wrap the roof in matt black.

 

Looks good
what size wheels and tyres?

 

195/45/16 front 7.5j
215/40/16 rears 9j

 

Very good craftmanship

 

very nice build thread so in detailed pictures.
did my with audi tt 225 engine its an animal especially on country roads
when it realy comes alive.
once finished you'll love it.