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hi everyone im new to the site, i am looking for both rear wings new if possible, anyone no where i can source them, hadrian dont have any renault have to order from france and they can take up to the end of never, no guarantee when, and as my r4 is now under going resto, i need fairly soon, please help! Andy
 
I'd go with Renault. The Hadrian panels don't fit quite so well.

Have you tried Whitehouse Renault in Tumbridge Wells? They seem more keen to sell bits for Renault 4s and will probably take the time to figure out when the bits are likely to turn up. A set of 4 wings from them is less than a single rear wing from my local dealer.
 
Hi thanks for the quick response, i did phone george at renault and he said they would be two days which is great, sadly he said the price set by the french at the moment is sky high £240 delivered for the pair, yet the front wings are only £40 each delivered. weird!, its never the other way round is it, the ones you need are always the dearest. once again many thanks.
 
£240 is ridiculous. Can someone email Renault a picture of the Renault 4 as it sounds like they've forgotten what it is.

Have you tried your motor factors or paint shop for other aftermarket panel manufacturers? Failing that, there are a few specialists abroad that might post:

Windclassics http://www.windclassics.nl/ look like they sell wings at 37 euros each (under Nieuwe Onderdelen / Aanbeidingen).

It's been reported that Derek Flavell of Renospeed (http://www.renospeed.co.uk) can get panelsfrom Belguim.

There's a German place that does panels too, http://server2.gs-shop.de/200/cgi-bin/shop.dll?AnbieterID=5209&Seite=frameset.htm&PKEY=645E

Another one from Germany: http://www.reno4er.de/neuteile.htm

And the place in Belguim: http://www.warny.be/data/trades.php

Failing all that I've got a left hand rear wing I'd swap for a right hand one.

Can anyone add any alternatives? I'll write them down somewhere sensible for reference.
 
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I agree that the price is ridiculous. Before doing anything else try your local Renault garage just to double check on the price. If they are the same then Renault are profiteering at our expense. I'm so glad I bought mine when the price was around £35 each. You used to be able to get them from Hadrian Panels but I believe they have stopped making them now - still worth double checking though. Steve.
 
Hi Steve, yes price confirmed at two other dealers, hadrian have none, they didnt actually say they had stopped making but just said they dont no when available, i have tried a few motor factors but none, Beevers auto panels have front wings only £15 they list rear at £15 also but no rear in stock (damn shame), they also have floor pans listed, late indicator lenses/backs, a-panels and grey grills really good prices, just thought id mention for anyone wanting www.beeversautopanels.co.uk. cant confirm there stock availability though. So its looking grim on the rear wing front, tried ringing and emailing some foreign suppliers but cant get a reply, I even translated messages.
looks like i might soon be £240 lighter, bugger! many thanks Andy
 
Well Andy - looks as though you're going to be fleeced. It will be sod's law that Hadrian will supply them again soon after you buy the genuine ones!! I looked at the Beevers site and they are clearly Hadrian suppliers as the part numbers are the same as on the official Hadrian website. As a last resort, why don't you email Hadrian themselves as to availabilty and to see if any of their stockists have any? Good luck. Steve
 
Hi, i will look into it for you on monday.I can get front wings very easily but will look into getting rear ones for you.
Regards Liam
 
I've had exactly the same problem finding a rear nearside panel. £120 from Renault dealer, Hadrian/Beevers no longer stock and Derek Flavell (Renospeed) says he has some on order from Belguim but doesn't know when they'll come! If anyone finds a good supply line (of panels which fit well and don't require any reshaping), I'd be very grateful.
 
Hi ,
After some searching the motor factors/supplier that we use at the garage i work at has located some rear wings [non genuine items]
for £32 each plus VAT .Stocks are limited and once they are gone they are gone .If anyone is interested i can get them for them as the only supply trade and account customers.
 
That's great news, Liam. Could you get a nearside rear wing and be able to post it in the UK? How much do you think that would cost?

Thanks, Jonathan
 
Hi, postage would be at a guesstimate about £5-£7 ish .I will order one tomorrow and let you know straight away when it arries.
Regards Liam
p.s if anyone else needs some please say and i will order more !
 
I've just ordered a couple of RHS rear wings from Avenue Panel who might be part of Partspanel (£39 plus VAT), but they might be getting them from somewhere else as they had to make a phone call.

I've already got a pair of LHS wings, but it'll be interesting to see whether someone along the line will change the order to one of each to be helpful.

:roll: EDIT> Scratch that - there was some confusion over which end the rear was at. They don't have any actual rear wings. I'll see what happens Monday, but maybe I'll give you a call Liam.
 
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Remember as a child you may have played the game ' Chinese whispers ' well this game is still alive and well being played by blokes in parts departments .It only take three people communicating with each other to go from ordering a rear wing to receiving a large stuffed Otter hound .
Seriously if you need rear wings i can get them at the minute but how long for is anyone's guess ?.I have supplied and sent one to jjad and brought a spare O/S one in the process if anyone should need this just say !
 
Huge thanks to Liam for sending me the wing. This man is an R4 Hero!
 
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