Just saying a BIG THANKS to madmarco for organising the arch rolling day today, and for his kind hospitality.

Much appreciated mate!! :bow:

Also, good to meet you moby!!

good results?

arch rolling???

arch rolling???

 

http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=109579&highlight=arch+rolling

No problem mate, should have the pics up in a few minutes.

No problem mate, should have the pics up in a few minutes.

 

Marco, cheers for arranging this session - along with the hospitality:bow:(not forgetting Mrs. Marco:bow:) a good day with good company, even with the sunburnt neck!!!! Some good pics, apart from that last one:slap::rofl:

Cheers all

Steve

 

PS, my comment about being stuck behind a tractor on the way home ........ a steam traction engine ffs - I kid you not!!!

Can they arch roll without having to have the section repainted? Does it weaken the seams promoting rust? Wouldn't mind getting mine done...

Can they arch roll without having to have the section repainted? Does it weaken the seams promoting rust? Wouldn't mind getting mine done...

 

A slight roll would have no risk of cracking the paint. Archenemy will say it's a 50/50 chance dependent on filler and the age and condition of the paint. I lost a couple of small chips on the far side edge, but I had him pull the arch pretty far out as I plan to correct the rear camber soon and mine is real low. Yours would need a very slight roll so should have no problem. They clean the area really well before begining the roll and use a sealant on the inner wing afterwords so no rust should occur. There is no denying the wing will be weaker after the roll, the stock wing has an inner lip that is 90 degrees to the outer surface. This lip provides a great deal of rigidity to the wing but also is the first spot to rub on the tyres. During the roll this lip is rolled flat to the inner wing and the entire wing is pulled outwards to the requested ammount.

Here's a couple of better pictures of mine to give you an idea of the end result.

 

BEFORE -

 

AFTER -

 

 

INNER LIP DETAIL -

this looks pretty bad, but is only noticible if you get down on the ground and look upwards. I will use some touch up paint to seal it and start saving for a planned repray.

looks like a good result but i'd get that paint done quick before any water or salt gets in there, and i take it you live at number 18, lol