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| AMBxx Member Since: 24 Jul 2016 Location: York Posts: 1037   
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Looks like the old joke about the only things visible from space being the great wall of china and the gaps in LR doors to include the gaps around the wheel arches!
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30th Jun 2021 6:49am |
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| Ronin Member Since: 09 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 213 
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 Click image to enlarge I've got a set of these on the way. Like with the rear recovery points and front under shield I've got waiting in the garage, my view was that I'd take far more care fitting these than the garage would, and that I'd actually enjoy the process (just like I've enjoyed working on the 'classic' Defenders I've owned over the past decade...). For what it's worth, these attach both with tape and with the same trim clips which attach the smaller, standard trim pieces. You can see the clips in the above screengrab I stole from PowerfulUK's installation video. I appreciate that it's a far larger piece than standard, and likely more susceptible to 'aerodynamic interference'. I gather from feedback from other sources that surface preparation is absolutely key (and that the parts come with the appropriate adhesion promoter). There's some fairly eye-opening feedback in this thread, but I think I'm still going to go ahead (though I'll be waiting for perfect weather and taking my time!). Joel  |
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30th Jun 2021 11:14am |
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| therso Member Since: 31 May 2021 Location: Slightly off-track Posts: 3
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I followed Powerful's video. The process is straightforward. Removing the fitted trim is the hardest part you think but actually very easy. The vehicle looks properly finished when fitted IMHO. By the way, I'm 71, disabled veteran with very shaky hands and little strength now. Just do it!
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30th Jun 2021 7:00pm |
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| Tim in Scotland Member Since: 23 May 2007 Location: The Land that time forgot Posts: 3753 
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For those who think that the OEM extended wheelarches simply aren’t big enough Urban’s latest video on YouTube shows their monster sized new wheel arch extension offering that they will be selling shortly……..
Pangea Green D250 90 HSE with Air Suspension, Off-road Pack, Towing Pack, Black Contrast roof , rear recovery eyes, Front bash plate, Classic flaps all round, extended wheel arch kit and a few bits from PowerfulUK Expel Clear Gloss PPF to come 2020 D240 1st Edition in Pangea Green with Acorn interior. Now gone - old faithful, no mechanical issues whatsoever ever but the leaks and rattles all over the place won’t be missed! |
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30th Jun 2021 7:20pm |
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| Scrumps Member Since: 24 Feb 2021 Location: Somerset Posts: 108 
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Hi,
Here’s SWMBO’s 90 with extended arches. We’re on the second set due to misalignment and expansion issues but they’ve proved themselves already by preventing “trolley rash” at the local supermarket. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Scrumps 90 D250 HSE Tasman Blue 24MY L461 RRS Verasine Blue 05 TD5 90 CSW Cairns Blue 1967 MGB BRG 1944 Willy’s MB OD green 1942 Willy’s MB OD green |
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30th Jun 2021 8:46pm |
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| 4B4B Member Since: 30 Apr 2021 Location: Midlands Posts: 83
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I wonder if/think the problem is techs rushing the job, not doing the surface preparation well enough, or not to align with the tape. Also, if when they are putting pressure on the tape to make it stick, they work the pressure from the left and right sides, and meeting in the middle, it would create a weak point that could be under pressure to buckle out over time.
I had originally planned to fit mine myself, but was a bit alarmed seeing the photos on here. I probably will still stick to the original plan, and affix them carefully though. Defender 90 HSE 250D 2022MY - Gave up after two failed orders |
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30th Jun 2021 9:54pm |
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| AndrewS Member Since: 10 Apr 2007 Location: Hereford Posts: 3709 
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I've not read the instructions, does it say to apply heat once fitted to activate the solvent/glue. 130's have feeling's as well you know
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1st Jul 2021 12:21pm |
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| Hairy Dan Member Since: 25 Apr 2013 Location: NW Durham Posts: 1426 
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Here's a video of a bodyshop fitting the wheel arch extensions
These are the guys that resprayed a new Defender Aintree Green Cheers Ian -------------------- 22MY Defender 110 D200 SE, Fuji White. Kielder 4x4 Safari Instagram @defender_v8 |
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1st Jul 2021 2:25pm |
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| Hairy Dan Member Since: 25 Apr 2013 Location: NW Durham Posts: 1426
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One thing I noticed in the bodyshop video above is that they used 3M promotor pads as prep for the double sided tape and not the stuff that is supplied in the kit. I'm not sure if it is different to the supplied stuff
 Cheers Ian
-------------------- 22MY Defender 110 D200 SE, Fuji White. Kielder 4x4 Safari Instagram @defender_v8 |
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1st Jul 2021 2:32pm |
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| WizzardPrang Member Since: 05 Nov 2020 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 161 
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I ordered mine as part of the car order, although they were fitted by my dealer before delivery.
They're fixed by a series of clips, not just sticky tape. For those thinking of fitting them themselves, here are LR's instructions. http://accessories-instructions.landrover....r/G2409779 Current vehicle: 2020 Defender 110S Gone: Defender 90 HT 200Tdi, Discovery Sport, Freelander 2 Insta: wizzardprang |
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1st Jul 2021 10:47pm |
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| zilch Member Since: 11 Sep 2019 Location: Whitsundays & Sydney Posts: 823 
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likewise, have a nice scratch in the plastic about 3" long on the off side rear, no doubt someone not being able to judge the gap correctly with a shopping trolley.. i doubt the PPF would have saved the paint work if the wheel arch protectors were not fitted.. yet another pommie bar steward down under MY20 110 P400 SE Defender MY10 3.0 RR Sport |
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1st Jul 2021 11:47pm |
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| pjm-84 Member Since: 12 Apr 2021 Location: Hampshire Posts: 666
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Happened to pass Hendy LR at Salisbury today so I nipped in to have a look at their Silicon Silver 90. The arch extension were pretty poor.
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4th Jul 2021 12:25pm |
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| J77 Member Since: 04 Nov 2019 Location: Fife Posts: 3425 
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At least that photo has made my mind up, definitely won’t bother with those. I liked them on my D3 but then that was designed to have them.
Looks fine without Click image to enlarge 24MY 90 D250 HSE, Tasman Blue |
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4th Jul 2021 5:36pm |
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| peanutbob Member Since: 12 Feb 2009 Location: UK Posts: 305
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Ref the extended wheel arches which I have ordered for the imminent arrival of a 110, the way I see it is as follows:
1. Fitting these are efficiently are subject to the ability of an individual in each dealer, so the final outcome is variable 2. Whilst the existing entry points are utilised from the old arch, the extended arch now at the top is secured by a very thin double sided tape see the Powerful U.K. video 3. This thin tape is unlikely IMO to remain effective during a U.K. wet winter. Water will ingress and damp anyway. I guess you could use double sided number plate tape which is very resilient but if ever the arches were taken off, then there would be a heck of a job to remove this tape without damaging the paint. 4. Jet washing....don’t think I’d want to jet wash the vehicle with the extended arches! The arches look great, but I wouldn’t be happy after spending £612 if they started to fall off . |
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4th Jul 2021 7:17pm |
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