Front mudguards

[Guest Big G]

Hi all,

Just joined the club as I have acquired a Robin Hood as a project over the winter months so will have to seek advice probably many issues.

I will have to go to a few meetings to talk to owners to get an idea of what can be achieved so looking forward to that. One thing I do like which

seems not to be the norm is that I like the long extended type of front wings. If anybody knows of any for sale I would be interested although I 

have seen a pair on eBay for a Westfield, would anybody know if they might be adaptable for the Robin Hood.

Thanks

Graham

 

[brumster]

Welcome Graham!

I agree, I also like the original clamshell wings over the newer ones. While they look nicer, they do have the unfortunate side effect of acting like wings and the front of the car starts to lift at high speeds, which isn't great for racers and so forth.

One important question - is your car already registered? If not, and you're planning to do IVA, then I'm afraid it won't pass with these arches as they fail to enclose enough of the wheel. But if you're looking to retrofit them onto an already-registered car then you don't need to worry

[theduck]

some of the westfield swept wings will actually cover enough of the wheel for IVA.  

[brumster]

Interesting! Any pics of what that looks like?

[theduck]

 

[brumster]

Oh nice, yes, they look like they stay "out" (ie. wide)... I do like that classic look. Graham, just check coverage as per the IVA manual, section 37

[Guest Big G]

Hi all,

Just got into a hotel in London and found your replies, many thanks for some interesting facts especially the lift off at speed!! Luckily the car already has passed the IVA so by next year I can head out with it on your meets. The work over the winter is going to be cosmetic and engine. I will need to find an engine specialist that can do a good job on a Sierra 2ltr.

Nice pics of the white one.

Regards all

Graham