Flare kit question for Disco1

[Disco_owner]

Hi Guys;

talking to one of our club members tonite who owns a 2-door disco , he is running 255/85R/16 BFG MT's on his 2 door , he happened to mention Rangie spares in Melb and says he bought the Flare Kit from there , has anyone bought any Flare kits from Rangie spares for a D1 & do you know if there is a Flare kit that would suit all different size tyres , or are there different flare kits available depending what tyre size you want to run on a Rangie or disco? Is there such a thing as a 33" flare kit or a 35" Flare Kit.

thanks in advance.

[rovercare]

The 33" flare kit, is all they used to sell and used to be to suit 35":D, until they made the 35" flare kit;)

[Slunnie]

They're also now called Les Richmond Automotive

These are the 33' flares (for 35's with a 2"body lift and spring lift)
Les Richmond Automotive P/L (http://www.lrautomotive.com.au/167.html)

These are the big ones.
Les Richmond Automotive P/L (http://www.lrautomotive.com.au/287.html)

[Disco_owner]

Thanks Heaps Guys;

I'll call em in the morning.

[loanrangie]

Thanks Heaps Guys;

I'll call em in the morning.

Be prepared for the shock, they aint cheap :eek:.

[2_door]

I am also looking at buying the flare kit (for 33's) soonish, has anyone any experience in fitting these....are there any real problems with the kit or fitting them.

The front would be the easiest as they are a one pieceflare, but I am guessing that the back ones would be a bit harder given they are a 2 piece flare cause of the doors.

any advice appreciated :D

[rovercare]

Do a rear door first of all, it'll take you hours:D then everything else is easy.........always do the hardest job first

I've fitted heaps now, 1mm cutting discs are your friend, I bought a nibbler to do it years ago, but just use the grinder now:eek:

[4wd4fun]

Are these a square type flare with exposed fixing screws or a rounded type flare with concealed fix. As I am interested in a flare similar in style only to factory rubber but in glass/poly that have concealed fixings and cover a larger wheel and cut gards. Have seen them but do not know if they were custom made or available to purchase. Any help appreciated. My Disco 2dr series 1.:)

[Disco_owner]

Are these a square type flare with exposed fixing screws or a rounded type flare with concealed fix. As I am interested in a flare similar in style only to factory rubber but in glass/poly that have concealed fixings and cover a larger wheel and cut gards. Have seen them but do not know if they were custom made or available to purchase. Any help appreciated. My Disco 2dr series 1.:)

If you're refering to Les Richmond ( Rangie Spares ) ones here is a Pic of the XL Fibreglass Flares 34" .

http://www.lrautomotive.com.au/gallery/STD%20V'S%20XL.gif

2 door RR or Disco Price AUD $460.00 inc GST

[streaky]

I have a set of the glass fibre flares on my Disco 3 door. As easy as they are to fit I wish I'd have gone for the flexible ones now.
The fibre glass flares are very brittle and if you do any off roading against trees, branches etc I think they would crack quite easliy.
Just tighening the screws makes you sweat with the thought of doing them up too much!

The flexible arches in the UK are the same price as the fibre glass ones.

[Disco_owner]

I have a set of the glass fibre flares on my Disco 3 door. As easy as they are to fit I wish I'd have gone for the flexible ones now.
The fibre glass flares are very brittle and if you do any off roading against trees, branches etc I think they would crack quite easliy.
Just tighening the screws makes you sweat with the thought of doing them up too much!

The flexible arches in the UK are the same price as the fibre glass ones.

Do you any more info on the flexable Plastic Flares you've got on your Disco , a Website URL perhaps ? any info would be appreciated.

[4wd4fun]

Thanks for the pictures they are a nice looking flares which i might have to consider, but the ones i have seen on a vehicle photo sume were are more curved similar to original gard profile just larger. Again thanks If i find them will post picture. Cheers Allan.:)

[loanrangie]

Thanks for the pictures they are a nice looking flares which i might have to consider, but the ones i have seen on a vehicle photo sume were are more curved similar to original gard profile just larger. Again thanks If i find them will post picture. Cheers Allan.:)

The only curved ones i have seen were the dress type with no cutting required or custom made ones or off another vehicle.

[stuart]

Morning,

Scorpion are doing the flexi flare for the Defender and Disco 5 door 100mm...not sure on the 3 door disco with find out...from memory the 5d disco is around $699.00 there are a few sets out there on D1's...will try find some pics...

Stu



Do you any more info on the flexable Plastic Flares you've got on your Disco , a Website URL perhaps ? any info would be appreciated.

[Disco_owner]

Morning,

Scorpion are doing the flexi flare for the Defender and Disco 5 door 100mm...not sure on the 3 door disco with find out...from memory the 5d disco is around $699.00 there are a few sets out there on D1's...will try find some pics...

Stu

here Stu I found em,

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/05/400.jpg

Gawd they look sexy.. :D:D

Scorpion Racing - Suppliers of Fast, Extreme On and Off Road Road Products (http://www.scorpionracing.co.uk/index.html)

[V8Landy]

here Stu I found em,

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/05/400.jpg

Gawd they look sexy.. :D:D

Scorpion Racing - Suppliers of Fast, Extreme On and Off Road Road Products (http://www.scorpionracing.co.uk/index.html)

They look great don't they.Would like me some.:D:DBrett

[stuart]

Well done son!!!

Stu

Jezzaol has a set on his when i was in Perth...



here Stu I found em,

http://www.scorpionracing.co.uk/OFFROAD/Products%20images/cats/whe/arches/warchesL9.jpg

Gawd they look sexy.. :D:D

Scorpion Racing - Suppliers of Fast, Extreme On and Off Road Road Products (http://www.scorpionracing.co.uk/index.html)

[Disco_owner]

and more pics from Scorpion racing..

http://www.scorpionracing.co.uk/OFFROAD/Products%20images/cats/whe/arches/warchesL6.jpg

and more pics..

http://www.scorpionracing.co.uk/OFFROAD/Products%20images/cats/whe/arches/warchesL5.jpg

I called Rovacraft on Friday to place an order because they're the australian dealers of Scorpion Flares ... Non available :( , they will hopefuly contact me when they've got the next shippment in .

[LandyAndy]

Hassle Stuart;););););)
He is now Mr Rovacraft Victoria!!!!
Andrew

[streaky]

Do you any more info on the flexable Plastic Flares you've got on your Disco , a Website URL perhaps ? any info would be appreciated.

Looks like you got an answer. Sorry but I don't get to my PC on Fridays & Saturdays.
There are a few more companies making them...far cheaper than Scorpian Racing. Google would come up with a few suppliers as would a few of the other UK forums.
If I see the ads I'll certainly put up a link.

BTW. The ones on my Disco are fibre glass...not flexibles. Once these break I'll not get them again. Too dammed expensive for a few feet of matting and resin.

Regards.

S.

[Disco_owner]

Hassle Stuart;););););)
He is now Mr Rovacraft Victoria!!!!
Andrew

I've Email Rovacraft and am waiting a reply.;)


Thanks for post Streaky.I wouldn't go with Fibreglass ones anyway.

[2_door]

I want a set one day as well, so let us know how you go, will be watching to see what you post up :D

[loanrangie]

Those scorpion flares are fuggin ugly, they look like jeep flares or tack on truck flares.

[Disco_owner]

Those scorpion flares are fuggin ugly, they look like jeep flares or tack on truck flares.


mmm Scorpion Flares :D Each to their own I s'pose. I got a call from Rovacraft BTW and quoted $680.

you interested in a Group by for the Fugly Flares ?:D:D

[loanrangie]

mmm Scorpion Flares :D Each to their own I s'pose. I got a call from Rovacraft BTW and quoted $680.

you interested in a Group by for the Fugly Flares ?:D:D


Pass, wont be running any bigger rubber than i am already so dont need flares - especially ugly ones !:wasntme:

[Disco_owner]

Pass, wont be running any bigger rubber than i am already so dont need flares - especially ugly ones !:wasntme:

heheh , I saw Les Richmond Fibre Glass ones and didn't like them , I actually quite like those scorpion Flares, will be running 35x12.5 so need them ugly flares:D

[2_door]

I emailed paddock spares in the UK, they sell a similar flare. The flares are $350 (oz dollars) or 165 pound. I am just waiting for a quote on freight to here....I dont reckon it will be over $330...so I might just hold off a group buy at this stage ;)

PM788 Flexible Extended Arches for Disco 1 5dr and RR Classic 5dr - set of 4 (http://www.paddockspares.com/pp/DISCOVERY_1/Accessories/Flexible_Extended_Arches_for_Disco_1_5dr_and_RR_Cl assic_5dr_-_set_of_4.html)

[Disco_owner]

I emailed paddock spares in the UK, they sell a similar flare. The flares are $350 (oz dollars) or 165 pound. I am just waiting for a quote on freight to here....I dont reckon it will be over $330...so I might just hold off a group buy at this stage ;)

PM788 Flexible Extended Arches for Disco 1 5dr and RR Classic 5dr - set of 4 (http://www.paddockspares.com/pp/DISCOVERY_1/Accessories/Flexible_Extended_Arches_for_Disco_1_5dr_and_RR_Cl assic_5dr_-_set_of_4.html)

I'm interested on them as well , i haven't ordered mine thru Rovacraft yet , so may be we can order 2 sets ? what do you reckon ? They're very similar to Scorpions:)

[mickashay]

im after flares at the moment and dont like fiberglass so if there is some sort of group buy that can be organised count me in the cheap english ones look good and if they can be shipped at a cheap price i rekon they are the go
cheers mick

[2_door]

okay guys, thats 3 sets. If anyone else is interested, let me know and I will get back in touch with them and see what they can do for a larger order.

regards :D

[Disco_owner]

im after flares at the moment and dont like fiberglass so if there is some sort of group buy that can be organised count me in the cheap english ones look good and if they can be shipped at a cheap price i rekon they are the go
cheers mick


Paddocks Flares it is x 3.



anyone else?

[V8Landy]

I'm up for a set for a three door at the right price:D.Cheers Brett

[2_door]

email sent to Paddock Spares, I will let you know when I get a reply.

can you post up if you want a three or a door set and I am assuming that we all have series 1 disco's.....

V8 Landy - 3 door set

Mick and Disco Owner ???? I am assuming 5 door but please confirm that for me

thanks guys :D

[V8Landy]

Yeh d1 3 door.Cheers Brett

[mickashay]

email sent to Paddock Spares, I will let you know when I get a reply.

can you post up if you want a three or a door set and I am assuming that we all have series 1 disco's.....

V8 Landy - 3 door set

Mick and Disco Owner ???? I am assuming 5 door but please confirm that for me

thanks guys :D

mines a 5 door cheers mate

[Disco_owner]

D1 Flares for 5 door;


Shorty are you able to confirm if they are suitable for 35x12.5 tyres ?

[2_door]

no worries, I will get the specs from them ie how wide, how much to chop out of the guard so we know what size tyre they fit over.
cheers

[DaveS3]

If your still talking about the Paddocks flares, I organised a group buy a while ago when paddocks weren't offering them.

Just watch the shipping it WILL be 120 or so pounds.
The aus dollar is better but I doubt you will get them here for under $500aus each.

They other thing to note is that you cannot send them via AUS post.
Commercial courier is the only way to go, and unless you have a good business account then it will cost ~$50 to $100 just to post them around Aus.
If you are keen, look at importing amongst people that are central.

BTW flares will fit 37's (they where sold to fit 37'' maxxis crawlers)

Mine are 50mm wide.

They are big and will suit any tyre you can fit under a Disco / Rangie without doing inner guard mods (ie 37+)

Seriously do the maths for a few scenarios. Ie 2 sets 5, sets 10 sets ect.
I found that I was worse off getting 10 sets then 2.
5 even worked out the same as 2 for me but anyway.

Do what ever.

Cheers
Dave.

[2_door]

thanks Dave, I still havent heard anything back from them yet....will ring them next if I havent heard anything by the weekend.

can you post up a pic of your flares, it would be good to see them other than just a pic from their website ;)

[Disco_owner]

If your still talking about the Paddocks flares, I organised a group buy a while ago when paddocks weren't offering them.

Just watch the shipping it WILL be 120 or so pounds.
The aus dollar is better but I doubt you will get them here for under $500aus each.

They other thing to note is that you cannot send them via AUS post.
Commercial courier is the only way to go, and unless you have a good business account then it will cost ~$50 to $100 just to post them around Aus.
If you are keen, look at importing amongst people that are central.

BTW flares will fit 37's (they where sold to fit 37'' maxxis crawlers)

Mine are 50mm wide.

They are big and will suit any tyre you can fit under a Disco / Rangie without doing inner guard mods (ie 37+)

Seriously do the maths for a few scenarios. Ie 2 sets 5, sets 10 sets ect.
I found that I was worse off getting 10 sets then 2.
5 even worked out the same as 2 for me but anyway.

Do what ever.

Cheers
Dave.

thanks for that Info Dave. ah as shorty said Pics would be great:)

[DaveS3]

Don't have them on the car :mad:
Need to do GQ's before I fit the flares.
Will be done after my exams (june)

Dave.