TTsf
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is there a difference between CSL chrome wheel arches and the others? is the CSL arches larger or stick out further than the other variations? also are the chrome arches still available or NLA? thanks.
terry
terry
question regarding chrome wheel arches...
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Yes they are they come out further and at more of a perpendicular angle to the body rather than sloping downwards. They also have a square section and are stainless steel rather than chromed brass like most the aftermarket pieces. They look an awful lot better to my eye.
They used to be massively expensive used as they are still from BMW however ebay germany seems to have inexpensive stes up now and again.
Regards,
Rohan
They used to be massively expensive used as they are still from BMW however ebay germany seems to have inexpensive stes up now and again.
Regards,
Rohan
MichaelP
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I have a set of both in the garage (unmounted). If you'd like side-by-side pics I can take some.
Dave B
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wheel arches
Michael,
Could you post a couple of pics? I am thinking about a set or chrome ( or stainless ) arches for my CSi.
Michael,
Could you post a couple of pics? I am thinking about a set or chrome ( or stainless ) arches for my CSi.
TTsf
Member
yes please post pictures of both types of chrome arches
do you know if the CSL will fit the CS or CSI model arches without modificatins?
do you know if the CSL will fit the CS or CSI model arches without modificatins?
Dave B
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arches
Should fit without modification - I think that all models used the same wings ( fenders? )
Am sure someone will either correct me or confirm! :lol:
Should fit without modification - I think that all models used the same wings ( fenders? )
Am sure someone will either correct me or confirm! :lol:
mandala
Active Member
Is there a way of modifying them to work on rolled fenders?
Is there a way of modifying them to work on rolled fenders? Just wondering as i have a set but because of my alpina's i had to roll my fenders. Anyone know?
Jeff in pdx
Is there a way of modifying them to work on rolled fenders? Just wondering as i have a set but because of my alpina's i had to roll my fenders. Anyone know?
Jeff in pdx
Mario L.
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Jeff,
We just did what you asked . . made them work with rolled fender lips for a car with Alpina wheels . .
Lots of work, it took a long time to get the fit . and we still need to install the wheels on each corner w/o springs to check for clearance issues . .
we'll do this while the car is on jack stands . .
We just did what you asked . . made them work with rolled fender lips for a car with Alpina wheels . .
Lots of work, it took a long time to get the fit . and we still need to install the wheels on each corner w/o springs to check for clearance issues . .
we'll do this while the car is on jack stands . .
MichaelP
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Ok, here the pics. CSL arch on the right, W&N arch on the left. As has been noted, the CSL arch has a distinctly square profile versus the W&N rounded shape. The CSL arch is also wider and has a convex flare. Looking down at the widest part of it, it measures about 40mm, while the W&N is about 35mm wide.
[Broken External Image]:http://home.planetcomm.net/atelier/arch1.jpg
The shot below shows the left rear CSL arch laid over the W&N arch. The W&N arch is longer and doesn't terminate at the bumper line as the CSL arch does. Also, the shape at the end of the arches are different, though The W&N could be cut.
[Broken External Image]:http://home.planetcomm.net/atelier/arch2.jpg
[Broken External Image]:http://home.planetcomm.net/atelier/arch1.jpg
The shot below shows the left rear CSL arch laid over the W&N arch. The W&N arch is longer and doesn't terminate at the bumper line as the CSL arch does. Also, the shape at the end of the arches are different, though The W&N could be cut.
[Broken External Image]:http://home.planetcomm.net/atelier/arch2.jpg
x_atlas0
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Sweet, that means I have real CSL arches, as mine terminate at the bumpers.