Thread: Wide Arch Kit
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Old Mar 19th, 2008, 03:15 PM   #1
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Wide Arch Kit

I am looking to do a wide arch kit , made in plastic ,as the original arches,with the original mounting system Ie as a direct swap .
The issue is how wide? +1/2 inch,3/4 inch,1 inch,11/2 inch ,2 inch or more?
for these I have to commission moulds to be made and they run into £1000s....each.
SO it is crucial that the width appeals to most owners,your opinion would be a great help.

Also which to do first COOPER OR COOPER S ?- As the original arch trims differ on the bumper sections and again on the aerokit bumper ,this would require an additional 8 moulds to be made,which I am unwilling to do at this time.
What interest would there be for these here? . is it better to make them for the US market (COOPER S )with the extra lights in the trims
They would cost around £300 a set as a guide price ,
Also is it best to have dimpled finish as the original or smooth finish ,to allow easier colour coding(although this would not match the sills )
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