Arch modding..

1. saxonutter Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2006 Luton Posts: 623 Soon to be a Civic EK9 - Type R

   #1 22nd January 2007, 21:02

   k i got my alloy wheels (17's) now i gotta try cutting the arches i know it involves at the back cutting it rather high all the way round the front i have heard that you dont really.. have to cut it as high as the back.. and some hammering inside the wheel arches.. but was i was wonderig is the bumper bracket. is it COMPLETELY neccesery to remove it cas my bumper is already wonky as fuck at the back. how the hell would i screw it on if the bracket isnt there
2. saxonutter Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2006 Luton Posts: 623 Soon to be a Civic EK9 - Type R

   #2 22nd January 2007, 21:03

   Also lol yes i have the haynes modifying manual before anyone posts that.
3. Sean Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2005 St Andrews United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 7384 Green mk1 vtr/s and Focus zetec

   #3 22nd January 2007, 21:17

   yup kiss goodbye to your brackets then cut them off and bin it. i assume the bumper just stays on using the other brackets.
4. saxonutter Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2006 Luton Posts: 623 Soon to be a Civic EK9 - Type R

   #4 22nd January 2007, 21:51

   Dag NAMIT! but how the hell do i hold it on at the sides wont it just bulge out? i have had this problem before, what is the most stronggest thing i can use to either bond the sides in after i have cut the arches or what?
5. bez_vtr L-plater Joined: Dec 2005 Stafford Posts: 77 saxo vtr

   #5 27th January 2007, 19:50

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by saxonutter Dag NAMIT! but how the hell do i hold it on at the sides wont it just bulge out? i have had this problem before, what is the most stronggest thing i can use to either bond the sides in after i have cut the arches or what?

   
   a up mate im having trouble aswel geting my 17's to fit, i had to cut my washer jet bottle up and remold it ,and stil dont fit on the back, think i might have to take the bumper brackets of aswel,aint reli had time to look
6. saxonutter Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2006 Luton Posts: 623 Soon to be a Civic EK9 - Type R

   #6 28th January 2007, 00:49

   im just not sure how tyo get my bumper back and aligned nice and neat, i know how to do rest to be honest. just not sure on back bumper , i mean i can probably bond it in but i doight it would hold and it would prolly look shit. so if anyone has any suggestions? i also though about just cutting a little bit away from the bumper bracket bits. like make them smaller?
7. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

   #7 28th January 2007, 01:09

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by saxonutter Also lol yes i have the haynes modifying manual before anyone posts that.

   nooooooo its come back to haunt lol
   
   when they took my bumper brackets they bonded the bumper back on i think and sealed up any holes after the liners were took out
8. Col468 L-plater Joined: Dec 2006 Northwich Posts: 85 Toyota Carolla Saxo Furio!

   #8 28th January 2007, 12:31

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Predator_VTR nooooooo its come back to haunt lol when they took my bumper brackets they bonded the bumper back on i think and sealed up any holes after the liners were took out

   What did they seal the hole up with? i got a load of shit going into the engien bay and spraying into the door ect.. because i took out my liners?
9. mattwesty Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2004 notts United Kingdom (England) Posts: 2740

   #9 28th January 2007, 12:53

   bin the 17's and run 15's the a true man's wheels!!
   
   yeah you have to cut off the bumper brackets at the rear, on my old westy i put a small tapper in to keep the rear arch and bumper together.
   
   also trimmed the edge of the bumper to stop rubbing, you can see here:
   
   
10. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

    #10 28th January 2007, 14:13

    cant remember mate, but ive seen this on the shopping channels and its good stuff, would be ideal for the job in hand
    
    go to this site and search for 517231
    
    
    www.qvcuk.com
11. saxonutter Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2006 Luton Posts: 623 Soon to be a Civic EK9 - Type R

    #11 28th January 2007, 14:41

    yer i wasnt really wnating ti cut any of the panels trim them you know like the bumper is the optional? i know i have to obviously cut the metal arches and shit, but do i have to cut the plastic panels edges?
12. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

    #12 28th January 2007, 14:43

    am not sure what they did mate think the arch needs to be took off and the lip cut back, theres a guide in the saxo modifications tab up the top
    
    edit = its in the premium section though