plantman
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| posted on 14/9/09 at 07:25 PM |
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Rear arch width.......help
can everybody tell how wide theirs are?
I am looking for some around 12 1/2 to 13 inches
tried luego today but he wouldn't sell me his extra wide viento ones
i don't really want to do a shut. So ideas where to get some from would be really helpful
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snapper
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| posted on 14/9/09 at 07:50 PM |
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Triton should have what you want.
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I breath to pi55 my ex wife off (and now my ex partner)
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plantman
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| posted on 14/9/09 at 08:06 PM |
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have you got a link?
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handyandy
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| posted on 14/9/09 at 08:10 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by plantman
have you got a link?
sorry , i can,t do linkys but if you google search Triton Race Products it should come up,
my rear arches are from Triton & iirc they are 11.5 inches wide, tho Triton may supply wider arches too.
andy
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handyandy
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| posted on 14/9/09 at 08:10 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by plantman
have you got a link?
sorry , i can,t do linkys but if you google search Triton Race Products it should come up,
my rear arches are from Triton & iirc they are 11.5 inches wide, tho Triton may supply wider arches too.
andy
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iank
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| posted on 14/9/09 at 08:17 PM |
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http://tritonraceproducts.co.uk/
Not seen him around here for a while, but he's active on the haynes roadster forum as "fabbyglass"
[Edited on 14/9/09 by iank]
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plantman
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| posted on 14/9/09 at 08:18 PM |
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thank you i will give them a ring
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James
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| posted on 14/9/09 at 08:33 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by plantman
can everybody tell how wide theirs are?
I am looking for some around 12 1/2 to 13 inches
tried luego today but he wouldn't sell me his extra wide viento ones
i don't really want to do a shut. So ideas where to get some from would be really helpful
For a start.. sorry to hear that! That's chuffin dumb and says it all about some manufacturers! 
Secondly... are you sure the Viento wings are wider? I would have thought they were narrower if anything as the chassis is wider but the drive shafts
are standard (AFAIK). That means the wings must be narrower or they'd overhang the wheels! Or do you have to use wheel spacers (or massive
off-set wheels) with a Viento?
My GTS wings (Triton made/designed I believe) are 12" I think.
You can contact Triton on here by u2u, he's reasonably frequently on here.
Cheers,
James
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James
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| posted on 14/9/09 at 08:37 PM |
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Hold on a sec'! 
You're building a standard Locost right? With Escort axle?
How come you want non-standard arches?
Or have you got a Sierra or Cortina (+4" ) wider axle?
In which case, most manufacturers should be able to help you as most do a Sierra axle'd (but Locost width) car!
Sorry, if that's confusing, I just wanted to make sure you get the right thing and having built a *very* non-standard car myself, I know how
annoying it can be! 
Cheers,
James
[Edited on 14/9/09 by James]
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"The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses, behind the lines, in the gym and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights."
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plantman
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| posted on 14/9/09 at 08:44 PM |
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sierra rear end but going to use 8 inch wide rear wheels can only get offset +32
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PAUL FISHER
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| posted on 14/9/09 at 08:47 PM |
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MK now do extra wide rear arches,they will sell you some,give them a call,01709 816138
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plantman
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| posted on 14/9/09 at 08:51 PM |
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i will try them
thank you
luego told me viento arches are wider so if they say they are
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Humbug
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| posted on 14/9/09 at 09:12 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by plantman
sierra rear end but going to use 8 inch wide rear wheels can only get offset +32
Positive offset means the wheels are closer into the body, doesn't it? i.e. +32 means 32mm closer into the body than 0.
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tadltd
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| posted on 14/9/09 at 11:02 PM |
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We do a 12" wide arch with a return edge (IVA friendly!). 
Best Regards,
Steve.
www.turnerautosport.com
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Davey D
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| posted on 15/9/09 at 11:49 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Humbug
quote:
Originally posted by plantman
sierra rear end but going to use 8 inch wide rear wheels can only get offset +32
Positive offset means the wheels are closer into the body, doesn't it? i.e. +32 means 32mm closer into the body than 0.
That is Correct. The offset value is measured from the centre line of the wheel. Meaning with a 32mm offset wheel, the mounting face is 32mm out from
the centreline bringing the wheel inwards
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Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 15/9/09 at 11:51 AM |
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Not sure if you're sorted yet, but I have some arches I'll be selling (Too wide for my needs). I'll measure them tonight and pop it
on here.
JB
It looks like the Midget is winning at the moment......
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plantman
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| posted on 15/9/09 at 03:51 PM |
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ok let me know how wide they are
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plantman
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| posted on 16/9/09 at 06:14 PM |
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just for reference rung mk they do widths of 10, 12, and 14 inches
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Andybarbet
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| posted on 16/9/09 at 07:21 PM |
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Bad of Luego me thinks, poor show !
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westy turbo
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| posted on 17/9/09 at 07:20 AM |
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do we know the diferences on westfield normal detachable ones to x-tra wide ones?
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Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 19/9/09 at 06:43 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by plantman
ok let me know how wide they are
Sorry for the delay in getting back with the measurements mate. Had a manic week!
The arches are a whisker over 12" wide, in yellow.
I also have a pair of 8" fronts to match.
JB
It looks like the Midget is winning at the moment......
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