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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: liamreid on 23 December 2012, 17:52
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Hey guys, I'm looking for front mud flaps for my Edition 35 however I cant seem to find any!
I was told when I bought it that the standard ones wouldn't fit because of the skirt. Does anyone know if there is anywhere that makes them or if the standard ones can be modified to fit without looking cheap?
thanks.
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Hey guys, I'm looking for front mud flaps for my Edition 35 however I cant seem to find any!
I was told when I bought it that the standard ones wouldn't fit because of the skirt. Does anyone know if there is anywhere that makes them or if the standard ones can be modified to fit without looking cheap?
thanks.
You can spec front mudflaps on a new 35 on the VW configurator [£69] so I don't see the problem. [Only stated as not suitable for R]
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This has been discussed quite a bit, try the search field for some other threads. IIRC they don't fit the 35 but this was when the first model came out?
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pretty sure you cant fit front mudflaps to the bluemotion, R and ED35
this might be of interest though. doesnt look bad at all IMO
http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread.php?4101-Golf-R-Mini-Mud-Flaps
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pretty sure you cant fit front mudflaps to the bluemotion, R and ED35
this might be of interest though. doesnt look bad at all IMO
http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread.php?4101-Golf-R-Mini-Mud-Flaps
I did something similar when I had my Mk1 Leon Cupra, but mine were a bit bigger like the ones on the white car at the bottom of page 3.
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Sorry but they look shocking!
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Sorry but they look shocking!
Says the bloke with the eyebrow on his Mk2 :grin: :grin:
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With wider wheels though surely its the functioning of the mud flaps rather than what they look like?
I actually quite like them.
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I don't think they look bad to be honest they sort of match in with the wheel arch spats the R has
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Sorry but they look shocking!
Says the bloke with the eyebrow on his Mk2 :grin: :grin:
LOL - that was a Kamei Awesome GTi special.
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Liam
Its not an issue. With a wee bit ability and a good cutting knife you CAN fit standard front mudflaps to an ED35. :smiley:
I have custom fit them to my ED35 and no problems, rubs, worry of skirts falling off. Fit nicely once done :whistle:
The Stealers will always tell you they don't fit or parts will say the same "Theyre not wrong" but they are not paid to think outside the box.....
All the fittings are the same, you just need to take a bit of time determining the cuts you need to make to allow for the skirts and in the main the inner wing torx screws will still line up for the flaps once you have cut away excess and i can assure you there is no wheel rub or flap grounding under sharp cornering or braking.....
Cheers Arena
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(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm119/JimmyJamesR/DSCF1661-Copy_zps0a021d50.jpg)
If you zoom on pic you will see my front mudflaps fitted...... :smiley:
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thanks a lot!
Need to get them bought now.
Nice colour :P my one is the same only with out the sunroof. When I got it there was only 6 left in the UK, wanted a carbon grey one though :( I'd put up a photo but cant seem to get it to work.
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thanks a lot!
Need to get them bought now.
Nice colour :P my one is the same only with out the sunroof. When I got it there was only 6 left in the UK, wanted a carbon grey one though :( I'd put up a photo but cant seem to get it to work.
Pic uploader help HERE (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=85911.0)
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there we go:
http://s1219.beta.photobucket.com/user/lreid1807/media/photo_zpscc0d2834.jpg.html
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Liam
Next up interior LED bling all round and Red LEDs for footwells, 35 bespoke footrest plate, 35 rear badge, GTI seat adjust inserts etc etc. :wink:
Where in Scotia did you get yours?
Mines a Perth boy......
Oh and if you photobucket i think copy IMG then paste to site the pic appears like mines above mate
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Cheers mate! :) I'll remember that for the next photo :P
I'm from Arbroath, bought in Dundee though.
Are all of the extras you got factory or some after market?
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Liam
Next up interior LED bling all round and Red LEDs for footwells, 35 bespoke footrest plate, 35 rear badge, GTI seat adjust inserts etc etc. :wink:
Where in Scotia did you get yours?
Mines a Perth boy......
Oh and if you photobucket i think copy IMG then paste to site the pic appears like mines above mate
Which is what my Pic uploader help HERE (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=85911.0)
link earlier clearly explained, I don't know there's know helping people sometimes...
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Liam
Its not an issue. With a wee bit ability and a good cutting knife you CAN fit standard front mudflaps to an ED35. :smiley:
I have custom fit them to my ED35 and no problems, rubs, worry of skirts falling off. Fit nicely once done :whistle:
The Stealers will always tell you they don't fit or parts will say the same "Theyre not wrong" but they are not paid to think outside the box.....
All the fittings are the same, you just need to take a bit of time determining the cuts you need to make to allow for the skirts and in the main the inner wing torx screws will still line up for the flaps once you have cut away excess and i can assure you there is no wheel rub or flap grounding under sharp cornering or braking.....
Cheers Arena
Why not just get the correct ones from a dealer instead of cutting? They are shown on the configurator as an accessory for the ED35 @ £69 for the front pair.
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Liam
Its not an issue. With a wee bit ability and a good cutting knife you CAN fit standard front mudflaps to an ED35. :smiley:
I have custom fit them to my ED35 and no problems, rubs, worry of skirts falling off. Fit nicely once done :whistle:
The Stealers will always tell you they don't fit or parts will say the same "Theyre not wrong" but they are not paid to think outside the box.....
All the fittings are the same, you just need to take a bit of time determining the cuts you need to make to allow for the skirts and in the main the inner wing torx screws will still line up for the flaps once you have cut away excess and i can assure you there is no wheel rub or flap grounding under sharp cornering or braking.....
Cheers Arena
Why not just get the correct ones from a dealer instead of cutting? They are shown on the configurator as an accessory for the ED35 @ £69 for the front pair.
Rick. The configurator says a lot of things and the mudflaps for fronts are generic to Golf and although it suggests it they are not for the side skirt Golfs.
Just as Liam here, I checked with Stealer but could not order so i got them to provide Golf Fronts and i customised to suit.
Liam my ED 35 was fully toyed by Perth so all VW but the bling etc is fleabay but i did order the 35 from VW for rear (not cheap). There are threads where you will see pics of footrest and rear 35 badges as well as inserts for seat adjusters. All reasonable...... :smiley:
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I did the mod that is in the link to the Aussie site a couple of weeks ago. I intended to take them off after winter, and just use them for protecting the car from the worst of the crap that gets kicked up. After putting them on though, they're so discreet on a carbon grey car that I may just leave them.
Couple of days after fitting them I went to see the missus's parents who live down a dirt track. Was wet and muddy and the side of the car got off scot free from the thick mud. The previous time I went it was in a right state after leaving!
Being a Yorkshire lad, £12 for some rubber flaps, enough to make 8 out of so plenty if you make a mistake and 15 mins with a craft knife, and bob's your uncle :cool:
(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z478/Dave_Wells1/image_zpsfeb084b8.jpg)
(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z478/Dave_Wells1/image_zps4190ffda.jpg)
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Subtle...without the dolphin-look :wink:
Mind you I would still choose the rubber hose any day of the week :lipsrsealed:
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Aussie work around does the job but i still think it looks pants
Here are pics of standard generic fronts adapted to my ED 35
(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm119/JimmyJamesR/IMG_0600.jpg)
(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm119/JimmyJamesR/IMG_0599.jpg)
(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm119/JimmyJamesR/IMG_0598.jpg)
(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm119/JimmyJamesR/IMG_0597.jpg)