Why do we have wheel arch liners?

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Why do we have wheel arch liners?

Postby davekmoore » Fri Apr 25, 2014 10:39 pm

What are the pros and cons of getting rid of them?
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Re: Why do we have wheel arch liners?

Postby MattR » Fri Apr 25, 2014 11:14 pm

For a track car where you aren't concerned about stone chips from gravel thrown up off the tyres, get rid of them as it is extra weight and you score a little more clearance. If you want to keep your guards looking good on a road car then keep them as they protect the underside of the guard from all the crap thrown up off the tyres.
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Re: Why do we have wheel arch liners?

Postby Trackphotos » Fri Apr 25, 2014 11:24 pm

MattR wrote:For a track car where you aren't concerned about stone chips from gravel thrown up off the tyres, get rid of them as it is extra weight and you score a little more clearance. If you want to keep your guards looking good on a road car then keep them as they protect the underside of the guard from all the crap thrown up off the tyres.


Also, noise. Stones are less noisy on plastic than they are on metal bits.
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Re: Why do we have wheel arch liners?

Postby Crapweasel » Sat Apr 26, 2014 12:18 am

I'm missing the front ones, and you'd be surprised how much crap they keep off the back of the foglight housing & connection...

Seriously though: Rust.

All the gravel over time will sand back the paint/protective layer on the underside of the guards. (Must get onto replacing mine quick smart!)
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Re: Why do we have wheel arch liners?

Postby davekmoore » Sat Apr 26, 2014 12:24 am

Brake ducts where fog lights would be.

See what you mean about the rust and what others say about dings from gravel etc.

I'm just tired of the cheapo fixings falling out and the liners hitting the tyres.
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Re: Why do we have wheel arch liners?

Postby Guran » Sat Apr 26, 2014 8:37 am

Reminds me Hellmun's unlined guards which now resemble a cheese grater after having gone through a gravel trap at Phillip Island! :lol:
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Re: Why do we have wheel arch liners?

Postby project.r.racing » Sat Apr 26, 2014 8:43 am

Crapweasel wrote:I'm missing the front ones, and you'd be surprised how much crap they keep off the back of the foglight housing & connection...

Seriously though: Rust.

All the gravel over time will sand back the paint/protective layer on the underside of the guards. (Must get onto replacing mine quick smart!)
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on some cars you'll find wiring in there also.
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