sonofsam 5 Posted December 13, 2005 (edited) Hi All Just thought i would start a topic as there doesnt seem to be many out there on this subject Have found the webpage to order,but has any one had any experiences with these kits,let alone ordering one possibley in French language... any UK stockists? Got to love those bubble arches Sam. Edited December 13, 2005 by sonofsam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miles 331 1 Cars Posted December 14, 2005 What company are you looking at? as there are a few that do the kit's for most French cars. Ordering is not that easy I;ve sent a couple of emails in French I may add, and not got a reply so I think going over there is the only way to make first contact, But now I do have some contacts over there. Just hire a van and pop over it's not far Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonofsam 5 Posted December 14, 2005 Cheers for the reply Miles.This is the one i was looking at Maxi Kit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crogthomas 0 Posted December 14, 2005 I think Politecnic in France do what you need: http://politecnic.com/205carrosserie.htm And handily they have a uk importer Matra Magic: http://www.matramagic.co.uk Lasy time I enquired about a product the price was the same as buying it in France and getting it shipped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_life 0 Posted December 14, 2005 i contacted matra magic about the kit and haven't had a reply yet but from others i've spoen to about it they are a similar price tis a very nice kit and makes a change from dimma replicas (not that theres anything wrong with them ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jshep205gti 3 Posted December 14, 2005 you can't go round buying plastic wide arches for you 205!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonofsam 5 Posted December 14, 2005 I think Politecnic in France do what you need: http://politecnic.com/205carrosserie.htm And handily they have a uk importer Matra Magic: http://www.matramagic.co.uk Lasy time I enquired about a product the price was the same as buying it in France and getting it shipped. Thanks for the info..will give them a ring i contacted matra magic about the kit and haven't had a reply yet but from others i've spoen to about it they are a similar price tis a very nice kit and makes a change from dimma replicas (not that theres anything wrong with them ) Thanks will give them a ring rather than e-mail wich was my first thought you can't go round buying plastic wide arches for you 205!!! you can and i will if i want to had a suspition this thread would turn into a standard looks best affair..agreed i have to say that all of the satndard 205,s on these forum look amazing.i just choose to be different. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Powers 13 Posted December 14, 2005 The complete kit including postage and taxes works out to be £1200. Cheers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foltan 0 Posted December 14, 2005 if you're gonna drive over, i reccommend speedferries.com they go from dover, are well cheap and well quick! thats my tip of the day! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henry Yorke 269 3 Cars Posted December 17, 2005 i just choose to be different. Good on you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom_m 0 Posted December 17, 2005 i just choose to be different. damn right too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonofsam 5 Posted January 4, 2006 (edited) Got a reply BONJOUR, Suite à votre e-mail du 20/12/2005 Le kit 205 maxi 928.09 euros HT Le prix du transport 228.76 euros HT God its alot of money..i cant justify it in some respects Edited January 4, 2006 by sonofsam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huckleberry 0 Posted January 4, 2006 Doesn't a 205 maxi need a wider suspension setup too? Like 309 front and back? Otherwise you'll need big ass wheels like the Dimma. By the way the maxi kit was used for racing right? So it's not just a tuning-look-thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Powers 13 Posted January 4, 2006 Yes the Maxi requires a wider front and rear track. Some use a modified 306 beam for the rear and F2000 spec rose jointed wishbones on the front. By the way the kit is an arse to fit! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maerten 0 Posted January 4, 2006 (edited) Huckleberry, I think its the other way around in racing, they wanted a bigger track and needed something to cover the wheels a bit Actually the situation here is the other way around (correct me if im wrong). He wants the looks and adapts the track to fit the new arches. Either way, looks lovely, best of luck Edited January 4, 2006 by Maerten Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony 1,000 Posted January 4, 2006 Generally I don't really like bodykits, but pretty much the only exception to that is the Maxi kits - they look fantastic on 106's, 205's, and (in particular) 306's. They just look so imposing and ooze in-your-face agressiveness, yet the lines work so well and look so natural that you'd swear the car was designed with it in mind. 205 Maxi on Nimrods and 306 Maxi (if you like all manner of wide-arched retro rallyslags btw, then take a look here - it's great ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
credowan 15 1 Cars Posted January 5, 2006 They look very tasty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foltan 0 Posted January 5, 2006 Thats not that expensive really! If you think, most big gary-boy kits are 600-700 quid all in, and theyre not even all that good!! So this is about the same, but you get alot for you're money, and its cool! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
