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[Figs122uk]

So, today me and a mate made a trip down to the MiniSpares in Oldbury to get my group 2 arches Link...

I brought them along with a nice Chrome british isle badge, and some edging for the arches.

When i recived them, they weren't in great condition, (they had marks over them and were not smooth) but i wasn't going to complain for £50.

When i got back, i brought some white primer & some gloss black paint for them... Because they werent sprayed either.

I placed them on against my wing, to see how they would look, and they are molded nothing like.

The screw indentations aren't even drilled, and the space for the seam on the arches is no where near to where they should be.

Im not dogging down MiniSpares, there great, im just very diserpointed to be honest at the lack of quality.. I wasn't expecting them to be perfect, but i expected better.

I'll post a pic or two inabit

Regards,
Luke

edit: pictures

Placed at the front:


Then looks like this at the back:


And the condition of them:

Edited by Figs122uk, 11 July 2009 - 03:39 PM.

[jaydee]

yer, but they stated:
"These are copies of original ST Abingdon works arches.. The quality of the arches is commensurate with the price. Most arches have minor flaws and require trimming for a perfect fit. The more expensive arches are obviously better quality and fit..Arch's are supplied in White Gel coat finish "
So theres nothing to complain about..

[Figs122uk]

yer, but they stated:
"These are copies of original ST Abingdon works arches.. The quality of the arches is commensurate with the price. Most arches have minor flaws and require trimming for a perfect fit. The more expensive arches are obviously better quality and fit..Arch's are supplied in White Gel coat finish "
So theres nothing to complain about..

Minor Flaws? They look shocking

The quality of the arches is commensurate with the price

.... For £50, i expected abit better.

Edited by Figs122uk, 11 July 2009 - 03:23 PM.

[Jordie]

Im afraid no arches will automatically fit every mini. They all normally require a tweek here and there.

[jaydee]

yer, but they stated:
"These are copies of original ST Abingdon works arches.. The quality of the arches is commensurate with the price. Most arches have minor flaws and require trimming for a perfect fit. The more expensive arches are obviously better quality and fit..Arch's are supplied in White Gel coat finish "
So theres nothing to complain about..

Minor Flaws? They look shocking

The quality of the arches is commensurate with the price

.... For £50, i expected abit better.

OMG are they really that bad? pics, pics..

[Figs122uk]

Pics added... But used my 8mp camera, so HHHUUUGGGGGE!!!!

PS: im not complaining at you guys. so smiles all round

Edited by Figs122uk, 11 July 2009 - 03:38 PM.

[jaydee]

Ok..now you can complain..
good luck with cutting trimming and painting (i bet you tought that group 3 were black and not you have to paint them black..XD)

[puresmartie]

you have to drill all holes yourself, you have to cut out the bit for the seam. and bend the arch round at the back to fit the line of the wing/a panel. every fg arch is like this. by the time you have sme primer and paint on them, the flaws wont matter

oh and now is the best time to stop expecting decent quality on parts you buy, unless they are top dollar, just gotta get used to it

Edited by puresmartie, 11 July 2009 - 03:47 PM.

[Figs122uk]

Ok..now you can complain..
good luck with cutting trimming and painting (i bet you tought that group 3 were black and not you have to paint them black..XD)

No no, i dont mind spraying them really

you have to drill all holes yourself, you have to cut out the bit for the seam. and bend the arch round at the back to fit the line of the wing/a panel. every fg arch is like this. by the time you have sme primer and paint on them, the flaws wont matter

oh and now is the best time to stop expecting decent quality on parts you buy, unless they are top dollar, just gotta get used to it

I thought i would have to cut the holes and seam, but thought they would fit into the existing bodywork holes. NVM

Do you think i should just fit them, or return them then?

But atleast my B.Isle badge looks good:

Edited by Figs122uk, 11 July 2009 - 04:01 PM.

[puresmartie]

just fit them and get them looking good. you'll be forever taking stuff back if you think like this

[Figs122uk]

just fit them and get them looking good. you'll be forever taking stuff back if you think like this

1st Coat of primer added... Looking better already

ps: i'll post pictures along the way.

Edited by Figs122uk, 11 July 2009 - 04:25 PM.

[who_loves_the_mini?]

I thought i would have to cut the holes and seam, but thought they would fit into the existing bodywork holes. NVM

I believe it is only the group 2 arches from Huddersfield Mini Spares that fit directly into the existing holes.

[Figs122uk]

I thought i would have to cut the holes and seam, but thought they would fit into the existing bodywork holes. NVM

I believe it is only the group 2 arches from Huddersfield Mini Spares that fit directly into the existing holes.

Either way, im getting them on .

Ive just primed them again now, and they are starting to look good/better.

How long shall i wait till i apply my Gloss Black paint... Till its 'touch dry' ?

Edited by Figs122uk, 11 July 2009 - 05:00 PM.

[Rosslin Racing]

if you want them perfect the spend a few hours sanding them to the shape of the body. If you hold the part to the light at the right angle you will see the mold line from the original, sand to that and they fit A1

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[Figs122uk]

Cheers, i've brought some seals to go round the edge, so i dont think i need to. Im going to try it without doing it first, and see.

How long shall i leave the primer? its touch dry. Shall i just spray ontop now ?