GolfGTIforum.co.uk

Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: mk7gti on 07 April 2013, 23:20

Title: Mud Flaps
Post by: mk7gti on 07 April 2013, 23:20

Guys just wondering when you ordered your cars did the dealer make any mention of the availability of mud flaps for the GTI?

Title: Re: Mud Flaps
Post by: Gryzor on 08 April 2013, 07:42

I'm pretty sure they are an accessory.  A mate of mine used to get them on all of his cars, but I never bothered because I don't like the look of them on sportier cars.   He no longer bothers after realising that there were not actually making that much difference.

Title: Re: Mud Flaps
Post by: monkeyhanger on 08 April 2013, 07:57

Mudflaps used to be about £50 a set of 4 on the MK5 Golf then they seemed to double in price for the Scirocco and MK6 - don't know why. They do look poor on the lower and sportier cars and now they're getting so slimline they don't really do anything because they only sit a couple of inches below the car. My Dad's MK5 Golf rusted quite badly on the bottom of the front wing where the mudflaps meet it - looked like a bit of rubbing abrasion from the mudflap. I wouldn't be rushing out to buy a set!

Title: Re: Mud Flaps
Post by: mk7gti on 08 April 2013, 09:57

I definately a regional thing :smiley: people from N.Ireland always look for mud flaps on a new car. My dealer did mention that it normally takes a few months for them to appear for the GTI due to the side kirts causing a redesign of the flaps.

Title: Re: Mud Flaps
Post by: matchboy on 08 April 2013, 20:40

Can anyone confirm the prices of the mudflaps?  Configurator still has them at £58 but when I ordered today I was told £76.  Also, my quote was for front & rears and therefore 2 x £76 - I'm sure on the Mk 5 & 6 the one price was for all four?  Anybody have any further information?

Title: Re: Mud Flaps
Post by: GolfTi on 08 April 2013, 20:50

Not a fan myself, not on a GTI.

Each to their own....

Title: Re: Mud Flaps
Post by: Mr GTD on 09 April 2013, 16:24

Quote from: GolfTi on 08 April 2013, 20:50

Not a fan myself, not on a GTI.

Each to their own....

Agreed!!!

Title: Re: Mud Flaps
Post by: charlie on 09 April 2013, 16:31

Mudflaps are mud traps don't do it unless you own a rallycar :smiley:

Title: Re: Mud Flaps
Post by: mk7gti on 17 April 2013, 20:18

Had a call from VW UK today to state there will be no mud flaps for the new GTI at launch due to the side skirts and rear diffuser.

Title: Re: Mud Flaps
Post by: matchboy on 17 April 2013, 20:32

Really? That's good info, I'm a little disappointed though as unlike most I'm a fan and had specced them.  Oh well, on the bright side that's more money off my order!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Mud Flaps
Post by: mk7gti on 17 April 2013, 23:39

Yeah I'm disappointed to...

Title: Re: Mud Flaps
Post by: linc-dub on 19 April 2013, 20:51

Lack of Mud Flaps at the launch / early days of the Mk6 GTD, but with in a few months VW had some special ones to fit the GTD & GTI.  Hope they do the same for when I place the order in for my Mk7 GTD for 1st Sept 63 plate on the road!