my car colour scheme and arch cutting!! 8)

thanuttiscotsman · Post by **thanuttiscotsman** » Sun Jan 28, 2007 12:09 pm

hi folks,
after months of thinking i have decided to paint my car venetian red and to go with polar white viper stripes down the center. the only thing i still cant decide is whether to cut/trim out some of the arches!

im not thinking of taking alot off just so it was more in parrallel with the front ones as that thing has always looked a bit stupid to me. so what do you think, trim the rear arches or leave them as are?

cheers rossco

Post by **Toddman** » Sun Jan 28, 2007 1:06 pm

Thought provoking - I think some paintshop and some alloy wheel combos could help with this one

Cheers
Luke

Post by **Vanny** » Sun Jan 28, 2007 4:48 pm

rear wheels are covered becasue there french and it reduces drag. Personally i like being different and the arches set the car apart from every other car (that isn't a Cit).

Oh and make it harder to clamp!

jayw · Post by **jayw** » Sun Jan 28, 2007 5:24 pm

I agree that the covered rear arches do make the BX look different, but then opening them up would in turn make it look even more different (from the rest).

I personally think the BX's styling is spot on as it is and theres VERY little i'd change (except making the bumpers deeper) but the BX Touring Car with it's cut away arches does look the doggies!

If it's your thing i'd go for it, just do a good job!

Post by **Jezziebx16v** » Sun Jan 28, 2007 5:26 pm

I think a re working of the rear arches would be good if you can decide on a good shape and finish it nicely, but as for putting strips over it i'd say you were being a complete **** scotsman.

Jez

Timmo · Post by **Timmo** » Sun Jan 28, 2007 7:01 pm

definate No to the stripes!!!
the artches do look quite good done! the guy who's black 16v with the cool wheels that was on the heared of the old forum had his done and i thought it looked good!
have to ask why red?? i know its nice but why not have yours resprayed the same clour but add a rainbow flake laquer instead????

tim leech · Post by **tim leech** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 4:10 pm

I like the BX as is, ok some new wheels, clear lenses and a bit of detailing maybe but as for turning it in to a Ford ST lookalike(whichs standands for Stupid T**t, NO WAY JOSE!

Nutti LEAVE THEM WHEEL ARCHES ALONE!

Post by **Mike P** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 4:23 pm

I'm with Tim on this one, the arch extensions add character.

The only way to improve them is to fit a pair of Bx Sport slash cut ones.

Mike P.

tim leech · Post by **tim leech** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 4:38 pm

True mike but then it will be trying to be something its not, leave it as it should be.

Post by **Mike P** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 4:50 pm

Very true.

Mike P.

Post by **Toddman** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 5:01 pm

tim leech wrote:True mike but then it will be trying to be something its not, leave it as it should be.

You can't say its not sporty

I reckon it is good to see something different especially on a BX - each to their own I say.

Cheers
Luke

Kitch · Post by **Kitch** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 6:21 pm

I think it'd look gash.

tim leech · Post by **tim leech** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 8:02 pm

Kitch wrote:I think it'd look gash.

Agreed.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 9:58 pm

i'd rather stick a fork in my eye than mess with the genius of bx arches!! definate no no matey!!

Post by **Jezziebx16v** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 8:17 am

tim leech wrote:
Kitch wrote:I think it'd look gash.

Agreed.

Yeah that looks awful, Just make a good job of it Rossco.

Jez

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