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Offline joey

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mud guards
« on: 17 July 2023, 19:32 »
is it possible to fit mud guards without taking the wheels off?  :undecided: not bought any yet, thinking of doing the job myself.

Offline Ceefeesh

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Re: mud guards
« Reply #1 on: 17 July 2023, 20:02 »
Just to confirm it’s mudflaps you are referring to. I fitted front and rears. Turning the front wheels gives sufficient access to fit them. I think the rears were too tight and I had to remove the wheels, but it might be possible with a small ratchet and bar.  No drilling necessary the holes are pre moulded and correspond with the arch liners.
« Last Edit: 17 July 2023, 20:48 by EngineCover »
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Re: mud guards
« Reply #2 on: 17 July 2023, 21:10 »
yes its mudflaps, thanks for your info. looking at after market ones on amazon at the moment, but will decide later, if they are just as good as original.

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Re: mud guards
« Reply #3 on: 17 July 2023, 21:18 »
there's a lot on around 35-45 pounds for a complete set. wondered if anyone can suggest any one, or ones to avoid. thanks

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Re: mud guards
« Reply #4 on: 17 July 2023, 23:17 »
If you’re not in a hurry for them I bought mine off Ali Express for about £20 and they were decent, still on a year later.  Just ensure they include fitting for a GTI as many of the others do not fit.
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Re: mud guards
« Reply #5 on: 24 August 2023, 21:18 »
mud guards ordered from ebay, but lost by hermes....still waiting, otherwise would have posted a pic if any good. :angry:

Offline J3 hnn

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Re: mud guards
« Reply #6 on: 29 February 2024, 22:13 »
Fitted mud flaps today without taking the wheels off , no problems. Bought them from AliExpress for about £15 and they are a great fit. You get a torq and star/Philips driver (90 degree driver which allows you to remove and refit the screws).








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Re: mud guards
« Reply #7 on: 02 March 2024, 15:19 »
They look quite nice, do you have the link for them please.
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Re: mud guards
« Reply #8 on: 02 March 2024, 17:19 »
It's says out of stock on my order page, but when I searched the store from I bought I found them again and even cheaper. You will see my review in review section.

Just found this amazing item on AliExpress. Check it out!
£9.59 | Car Mudguards For Volkswagen VW Golf 8 MK8 R-Line GTI GTD GTE Hatch Variant 2020 2021 2022 Mud Flaps Splash Guards Accessories
https://a.aliexpress.com/_EuSBo0d


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Re: mud guards
« Reply #9 on: 02 March 2024, 19:11 »
Thanks, bargain...
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