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MINIAC · Jul 27th, 2006, 09:39 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Root Ginger

Plastic arch extensions for example. Originally added on the classic so they could fit wider wheels and pass UK regulations that the wheels on a car must be covered. So why are they on the current MINI?

Because they're lighter and cheaper than extra steel required for the body shell

Jul 27th, 2006, 09:39 PM	#43
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 06:23 AM Posts: 8,665 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Root Ginger Plastic arch extensions for example. Originally added on the classic so they could fit wider wheels and pass UK regulations that the wheels on a car must be covered. So why are they on the current MINI? Because they're lighter and cheaper than extra steel required for the body shell