Modifying inner arch like FRP

[RyanG]

Hi guys,

Just wondering if anyone had pictures or a guide as too what has to be cut etc for the extra tyre clearance when you lower a puma, this is for our race car

Any help would be great

Thanks, Ryan

 

[Cartman]

Have a look at what I did for my frp Conversion..

Not the best pics thoug..

You can also have a look at my rear Arch fitting guide

http://www.projectpuma.com/viewtopic.php?f=138&t=22567&hilit=frp+arch+fitting+guide

 

[tuonokid]

Hi Ryan
Do you mean at the front or the back?
Barry

 

[RyanG]

Sorry guys should have made myself more clear.

I meant the front arches i believe you need to cut and fold the lip out the way but wanted a little more knowledge on this

 

[RyanG]

Thanks, i would look on my frp but its away at the minute lol

 

[tuonokid]

I've done this to mine as I've lowered it on 17" wheels you can see it on my Project Puma post My Puma 1.7 more than a year on (a works in progress)
Barry

 

[RyanG]

Thanks barry ill check it out

 

[Cartman]

Just to put it out there, neither of my pumas had to be modefyed at the front to accomedate either lowerimg, or bigger Wheels :/ might be a lhd thing

 

[RyanG]

Ill put up before and after pictures, the gap is a little too close for comfort at the minute.

 

[Bentleya]

I'm sure Tickford did the work with hammer more then cutting on the FRP's. The bottom of the inner wings have been hit with a hammer to flatten them a bit.

 

[tuonokid]

I had 40mm lowering springs with the 17" wheels and without doing any work I only had about 50mm clearance to the inner wing flange and it was the sharp single skinned piece which would have totally shredded the front tyres.
Barry

 

[RyanG]

Do you have any pictures aaron?

 

[ElDude at Allison Automotive]

definately a hammer... must have looked hilarious at Tickfords.. :lol:

 

[RyanG]

Yes i finished one side last night, and used hammer
Its come out well to be fair