What do you guys think of those rivet arches

akiragost · Post by **akiragost** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 9:57 pm

So guys, I kinda wanted to install these kind of rivet on arches like the s13, 5g prelude is a very similar shape. What do you guys think?
http://www.vipstylecars.com/forums/show ... offset-18s

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 9:59 pm

i actually quite like them there is a widebody kit available for the 5g though bit rare though

Post by **NafemanNathan** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 10:02 pm

To do the job properly and then fill those arches you need to cutout/seriously-pull the existing arches out to enable you to run a low enough offset and not rub.

In my opinion a 5th gen looks best with a slight pull or at least rolling the lips to run a slightly lower than standard offset and keeping things tight without rubbing.

Those arch extension can definitely look awesome, but they do require proper work to be effective.

akiragost · Post by **akiragost** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 10:59 pm

Yea I thought maybe do it since my arches are bad and need cutting out and welding anyways

akiragost · Post by **akiragost** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 10:59 pm

Anyone got pictures of someone's whose done it, I can't find any pics online on a prelude

YouTube · Post by **Sailor** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 11:54 pm

I don't like them. The arches should extend further round and the rivets should be faired in. I much prefer arches that look as though they were designed to be part of the car and not just add-ons.

YouTube · Post by **Sailor** » Tue Feb 24, 2015 12:03 am

This "Skylude" has nicely pulled arches:-

Post by **Kemp** » Tue Feb 24, 2015 6:10 am

Baah,

i never thought that i would miss oem headlights on a 5th gen

Post by **paul bristol uk** » Tue Feb 24, 2015 6:46 am

Kemp wrote:Baah,

i never thought that i would miss oem headlights on a 5th gen

How can you miss 5th gen lights?

akiragost · Post by **akiragost** » Tue Feb 24, 2015 8:49 am

The front bumper on that skylude looks odd, that bit under the headlight just doesn't work =s