Mk4 arches on Mk2 rear?

**Tim_P** · 30-05-2002 15:47

One of my arches is slowly slipping into rust retirement and spoils the pretty clean chassis.

Just wondering whether it is possible to put Mk4 arches on a Mk2? I know anything is possible, but would they look rediculous?

I'd like to fatten the rear of the car and not sure wide arches are quite what I am after.

I know this is kitted a bit, but the shape is what I am after.

Anyone car to PSP me up something?

These are trying times

**MattJ** · 30-05-2002 15:52

Oooooooo that modding bug has bit you now Tim hasn't it?

**Tim_P** · 30-05-2002 15:56

Just trying to think my way through a plan. In a silly way even what I did today gave me a bit of inspiration. If I can think of a plan to follow and be semi-creative I would be less inclined to stray from the car I already own.

At the same time I could make sure the arches would accomodate a nice set of 16's and slap some wheels under nice new arches.

I have already come to terms with a few things, have spent so much on this car, averaging over £125 a month. Yeah it's old, but in another 6 months there wont be an original part left...

Mike Warner #2

lmao

**DaveB** · 30-05-2002 15:59

if you do the rear uns then youd have to do the front ones to match.

get coupe arches, theyre fatter.....

**Tim_P** · 30-05-2002 16:04

Hmmm.... pics please?

Any moderately wide arch gen?

**xx 5id xx** · 30-05-2002 16:21

I've got round arches on my Nova at the mo...
the Mk 2 had flat arches like the Nova yeah?
give u an indication of what it would look like, but not fat kit on the arch...

many people dont like round things where its supposed to be flat ... I dunno... what u think?

**Tim_P** · 30-05-2002 16:39

Erm.. undecided on Novas, I like the square Arch. I just think some subtle hints from the Mk4 Astra could go some way to modernising the Mk2.

**Cavlad** · 30-05-2002 18:18

Maybe if you do the front, to go with it else it'll look a bit odd.

**DarrenH** · 30-05-2002 19:22

i was looking into mk3 cab rear arches, or astramax van items. jsut a few leads.

**Pourous_Head** · 31-05-2002 08:26

I had a little play in PSP the arches didnt come out to well (the rear one especially) but the side skirts really look a treat

**James H** · 31-05-2002 08:33

already thought about this

you'll need mk4 VAN rear arches, as they wrap further down towards the bumper. the front ones are a definate requirement though. otherwise it would look pap.

**Ravi B** · 31-05-2002 20:06

ok, had a quick play, now take a deep breath and promise not to laugh b4 you scroll down.

lol

**garethbowers** · 31-05-2002 23:57

i like it odd do u think it would be hard to do

**mavvmad** · 01-06-2002 11:43

Wow that looks excellent, I love that rear end, Hmm now how much cash do I have??lmao

Can comebody do the front??

**LiamS** · 01-06-2002 21:27

Hey That's my Car!

I don't suppose you also want to modify the real thing to look like that do you?

lmao
Looks fantastic and I bet no-one else has one like it

**mavvmad** · 01-06-2002 21:38

Tell you one thing, When I get me next valver im defo gonna be lookin for a mk4 rear bumper to play with.

That makes and old car look bang up to date and in my opinion it looks better than the newer car.

**LiamS** · 01-06-2002 21:54

I agree. IMHO the MK2 now looks even better the MK4 with that body kit on

**Tim_P** · 02-06-2002 23:05

Hold it, hold it... hold iiiiit!

My bandwagon isn't even in motion yet!

Excellent Work doc, exactly how I envisioned it.

It does look very good indeed, definitely something in this.

Mk2 Worz kit.

I like it.

**The Simps** · 03-06-2002 12:52

Hate to think of the cost of the panels tho.........

Simps

P.S. Makes me wanna buy a mk2 again!!

**ben k** · 03-06-2002 13:08

i thought about using bmw e36 arches

**Chris_Turbo** · 04-06-2002 18:51

ARGH! WTF is goin on?? Is it just me or has the "revolution" kit thread just gone *POOF* and dissapeard? Can't find it

**Ravi B** · 04-06-2002 19:45

yeah i was looking for that earlier, i think tim had it removed, so no one could cheif the ideas, lol

**mavvmad** · 04-06-2002 23:05

I would still like to see the front with a MK4 though, can anyone do it?

**Chris_Turbo** · 04-06-2002 23:26

I was gonna have a go but I can never find the right pics i.e angle, colour - usually TOO dark or TOO light to match it on photo shop. If anyone has a "dead-on" front view of the mk4 astra then can ya post it or something plz?

Preferbly in silver/white/grey

**Tim_P** · 04-06-2002 23:58

Yeah the thread was removed, I'm looking into a couple of things and just didn't wanna leave it for all to see. Silly perhaps, too late.. maybe.

I had also done a Mk4 front with new grill and headlight trickery.

Looks very nice.

Mmmm Revolution

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