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Andy S



Member Since: 28 Dec 2020
Location: Lymington, Hampshire
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Wheel arch extension pictures
I'm deliberating about ordering these but would be great to see them fitted, has anyone done this or know of any pictures available? I'll probably get them painted the same as the body colour.
TIA...
Post #909879 28th Jun 2021 8:38pm
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ZosoDFNDR



Member Since: 28 Jun 2021
Location: VT
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I am also looking for some wheel arch extension pictures, specifically on X and X-dynamic.

I have not seen many examples of those trims w/ Wheel Arch Extensions.
Post #909890 28th Jun 2021 9:09pm
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AndrewS



Member Since: 10 Apr 2007
Location: Hereford
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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 SW Rimini Red

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Post #909904 28th Jun 2021 10:43pm
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Bluericky



Member Since: 26 Jun 2014
Location: Cornwall
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United Kingdom 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Keswick Green
We have them fitted , they look great but are inadequately attached and one blew off on the motorway !
They just use double sided sticky tape to adhere them to the wing, not wildly impressed , especially as there are multiple fixing points they could have used instead .

When I got it replaced the dealer didn’t even stick it on straight and it’s now expanded in the heat of the sun and buckled .
I’m waiting for something else to go wrong before I go back to the dealer again, to make the inconvenience moderately more bearable .



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Post #909905 28th Jun 2021 10:51pm
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ZosoDFNDR



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Nice thanks @AndrewS

Did you have the arches gloss painted?
Post #909908 29th Jun 2021 1:50am
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nowrxo



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Here are a couple of pictures of an X-Dynamic with wheel extensions from inside one of my local dealers (I had an extended test drive of a 90):


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I thought it looked a bit weird with the different types of trim (one gloss and one not) - it would look better if the wheel arch extensions were resprayed.
Post #909933 29th Jun 2021 10:55am
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SN



Member Since: 29 Jun 2007
Location: SK6
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Post #909956 29th Jun 2021 12:43pm
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Kubrick1978



Member Since: 01 May 2021
Location: Midlands
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Is double sided tape normal? Sounds really poor for a £50K + vehicle that is designed to be unstoppable. Can't have wheel arch protection flying off on the motorway!
Post #909990 29th Jun 2021 2:46pm
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Simon Audi



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Yes - double sided tape is how they are fixed......

Mine did the same as the pictures above - bulging out in the heat - they refitted / replaced them.
Post #909991 29th Jun 2021 2:51pm
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J77



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I was thinking about a set of those for mine, but I think I’ll leave it. 23.5MY 90 D250 X-Dynamic SE, Pangea Green
Gone - 23MY 110 D250 XS Edition, Hakuba Silver
Gone - 21MY 90 D200 S, Tasman Blue, Fuji White roof.
Post #909994 29th Jun 2021 3:06pm
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Tim in Scotland



Member Since: 23 May 2007
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I’ve bought a set for mine in May to fit them myself, but seeing all the problems folks appear to be having with theirs fitted by dealers (experts at doing it I don’t think!) I’ll hold back fitting them. Haven’t had any problems with the standard production line fitted ones so not wanting to tempt fate. 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!
Post #910003 29th Jun 2021 4:31pm
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Andy S



Member Since: 28 Dec 2020
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Thanks for posting the pictures, based on the looks and the issues I'm going to give them a wide berth.
Post #910026 29th Jun 2021 6:43pm
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pjm-84



Member Since: 12 Apr 2021
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Snap.

Was struggling to work out how they were fitted and then I saw an installation video and thought, as you do, ... I wonder how much thermal linear expansion of the arch that tape will accommodate
Post #910040 29th Jun 2021 7:21pm
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peanutbob



Member Since: 12 Feb 2009
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This is quite concerning as I’m due to have these fitted next week on my 110 which is due then.
In addition to the heat issue, will the tape fail when driving through deep water, which was a regular occurrence last winter?
Post #910042 29th Jun 2021 7:35pm
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mse



Member Since: 06 Apr 2008
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United Kingdom 2016 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Scotia Grey
I had chequer plate glued to the side of a disco I had...I didn’t want to rivet.

They took loads of abuse and never came off. The trick is good surface prep and a quality product. Get it wrong and you’ll chase it for ages Mike
Post #910078 30th Jun 2021 12:22am
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