Why don't we do more for the short tail cars? they asked:

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Why don't we do more for the short tail cars? they asked:

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Well, there you go; Toledo and 1300fwd rear wing repairs and rear arch lip repairs. £57.50 and £28.00 each respectively to members inc delivery to UK address
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#2 Post by Carledo »

Very pretty mate! I had to make the arch lip repairs for the Carledo by hand and it was very time consuming and laborious. Wish these had been available then!

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Well it's thanks to you Steve, that they are now!

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Whenever you're ready mate, no rush!

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#5 Post by Jon Tilson »

Is the front arch lip different from a dolly one?

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Yes, it is far easier to replicate!!
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#7 Post by xvivalve »

Comparing the front of arch lips, it would be possible to produce a front lip section for the Dolomite; in the current absence of offside wheel arch repairs would this be useful/in demand?

The reason the FWD/Toledo won't fit is the Dolomite rear arch flares out further so the composite angles are different, which puts a twist onto the FWD lip section when offered up to a Dolomite.
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