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06-08-2016, 01:20 PM
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Hi there
Anyone know what the black flared thing on top of front wheels is for - they poke out about 5mm - seen them on s3 xr8 and ts50 They don't quite look like they should be there |
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06-08-2016, 01:40 PM
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styling and stop water spray up onto the quarter maybe, those models have them, no idea why.
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06-08-2016, 04:56 PM
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To satisfy Australian Design Rules (ADR's) regarding wheel coverage.
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06-08-2016, 08:50 PM
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Hmm
They are not on the s3 xr6 - same wheel size as the 8 |
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07-08-2016, 10:54 AM
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Sportsmans have them too. I think they cut or deflect wheel arch spray with the larger diameter/width tyres.
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07-08-2016, 03:08 PM
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Lets you put 18 and 19's on legally I believe
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17-08-2016, 01:04 PM
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Raptor nailed on the head, Ford had to meet the Australian standards. Also the Ed sprints had the same flare for their front guards, as the wheel width was a little wider than the XR's and had to meet the Australian standards.
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18-08-2016, 05:09 PM
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Couple of pics of the Mini Black Flare Thingees hahahahahaha - These are attached with 2 rivits (V840096-S100)
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Have you got those rivets Dingo?
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Black mini flare things
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