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    Default Rolled arches......

    I have currently got a Mk1 Nova Merit, with 15" Dare RLS alloys (195/45 tyres) and wish to get it lowered. I am down in Cambridge, and am looking for a body shop that can roll the rear arches for me. Can anyone recommend a good company (down south, preferably near Cambridge) that can do the work for me?

    BTW how much would I expect to pay to get the arches rolled?
    And will the rear panels need to be resprayed after they have been rolled?

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    Default RE: Rolled arches......

    do they really need rolling? if ur offset is 45-49mm then it shouldnt matter, espesh with a merit

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    Default RE: Rolled arches......

    The offset is 42 (I think), and being a Mk1 the rear arches are a little narrower. I am not totally sure if rolling them is the best thing, but I don't think that the wheels will go into the arches as it stands at the mo. So I need to do something to the arches in order to get the wheels in....... I could still do with a company down near cambs (that someone recommends), and could get them to have a look over it, and see what they recommend.

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    Default RE: Rolled arches......

    just grind them back and cover them with underseal. easy.:D

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    Default RE: Rolled arches......

    Sounds like a bit of a bodge, just grinding them back........ still not sure if the wheels will fit under them if I just grind off the lip....

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    Default RE: Rolled arches......

    why not get the wheels machined down to et49

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    Default RE: Rolled arches......

    if you want to get em rolled, Xtreme in hARLOw (:D ) do it.

    erm bassigbourn garage may be able to do it. they are really good there for bodywork and mech work. "rear 3/4 window fitting, ?0 and 0 pence "

    Im a Corporate tart :D

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    Default RE: Rolled arches......

    Have you got a tel number or email address for bassingbourne garage?

    BTW - ?0 and 0p....... :-/

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    Default RE: Rolled arches......

    email??? you must be joking :D

    erm i dont know the number but its in the yellow pages/phone book the area code is 01763

    Im a Corporate tart :D

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    Default RE: Rolled arches......

    I have found the address for Bassingborn garage;
    If anyone is interested here it is
    Bassingbourn Garage
    High St
    Bassingbourn
    Royston
    Hertfordshire
    SG8 5NE
    Tel: 01763 243519

    Will give em a call later, cheers Cambridge.

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