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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: vidman2 on 09 October 2013, 11:12

Title: Anyone got Mud Flaps fitted to their GTi
Post by: vidman2 on 09 October 2013, 11:12
My dealer has just rung to say that my new GTi - collecting Thursday - can not have Mud Flaps fitted, despite the fact they were specified when I ordered the car back in June.  He say that the extended skirts on the GTi mean flaps can not be fitted without drilling into the skirts which is not approved by VW.

Has anyone got dealer fit Mud Flaps fitted on their GTi, or are there any after market flaps available which fit and how did you fit them?
Title: Re: Anyone got Mud Flaps fitted to their GTi
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 09 October 2013, 11:14
Few options:

1. They can cut the mudflaps to fit instead of cutting into the car.  Someone had this done.
2. There are GTI specific mudflaps coming... not sure of ETA, so they could fit them later when they are available.
3. You didn't really want the mudflaps anyway right? :whistle:
Title: Re: Anyone got Mud Flaps fitted to their GTi
Post by: Sootchucker on 09 October 2013, 11:15
Already discussed here bud:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=259559.0
Title: Re: Anyone got Mud Flaps fitted to their GTi
Post by: vidman2 on 09 October 2013, 12:22
Thanks - have contacted my dealer with this info and await their response
Title: Re: Anyone got Mud Flaps fitted to their GTi
Post by: monsta on 09 October 2013, 13:57
Mudflaps are definitely a personal preference, they can make the car look like a rally car.  But they can also make it look like a volvo.

I would wait for GTI specific ones.

Here's the Mk6 wearing a set;;

(http://a.imageshack.us/img530/5172/img1207m.jpg)
Title: Re: Anyone got Mud Flaps fitted to their GTi
Post by: p3asa on 09 October 2013, 13:59
I know its subjective but that looks great, really suits it.

Title: Re: Anyone got Mud Flaps fitted to their GTi
Post by: matchboy on 09 October 2013, 15:20
I wanted the mud flaps but they weren't available.  I will certainly consider them getting retro fitted when they become available from VW as I think they look the nuts.  Plenty will disagree with me, but I think they make the rear end look even fatter, and I like it a lot  :cool:
Title: Re: Anyone got Mud Flaps fitted to their GTi
Post by: Sootchucker on 09 October 2013, 15:31
TBH for me I'd prefer to have just a front set to prevent the front wheels chucking up stones and crap along side the car. The rear I would keep as it is.
Title: Re: Anyone got Mud Flaps fitted to their GTi
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 09 October 2013, 15:39
monsta's pick of the mk6 does actually look pretty good.  Might have to change my mind on this.
Title: Re: Anyone got Mud Flaps fitted to their GTi
Post by: Ian.C on 09 October 2013, 17:03
Just checked with our dealer....these numbers are not correct for UK dealers at the minute...

Ian
Title: Re: Anyone got Mud Flaps fitted to their GTi
Post by: JohnP on 09 October 2013, 17:06
I think they look really good on the blue colour - not sure they would if there was more of a contrast on like say a white car?
Title: Re: Anyone got Mud Flaps fitted to their GTi
Post by: CraigW on 09 October 2013, 17:20
monsta's pick of the mk6 does actually look pretty good.  Might have to change my mind on this.

I think it's the wheels that make that car look good. How many modern sports cars do you see with mudflaps nowadays?
Title: Re: Anyone got Mud Flaps fitted to their GTi
Post by: linc-dub on 09 October 2013, 17:58
I still want a set of Mud Flaps on my GTD when I hopefully collect it on 1st November
Title: Re: Anyone got Mud Flaps fitted to their GTi
Post by: CraigW on 09 October 2013, 18:27
I still want a set of Mud Flaps on my GTD when I hopefully collect it on 1st November

It's perfectly understandable for GTD owners  :wink:
Title: Re: Anyone got Mud Flaps fitted to their GTi
Post by: mcmaddy on 10 October 2013, 07:12
yeah it will cut down down on the stones being thrown up onto your car Craig!
Title: Re: Anyone got Mud Flaps fitted to their GTi
Post by: CraigW on 10 October 2013, 07:36
yeah it will cut down down on the stones being thrown up onto your car Craig!

I can live with stones hitting the underside of the car. Mudflaps ain't going to prevent them hitting the bonnet
Title: Re: Anyone got Mud Flaps fitted to their GTi
Post by: Moro on 11 October 2013, 12:50
The mud flap numbers are correct but only appear on "pipeline" list and cannot yet be ordered.

I've removed them from my order as my car is about to be PDI'd.
Title: Re: Anyone got Mud Flaps fitted to their GTi
Post by: vidman2 on 11 October 2013, 13:58
My dealer also confirmed that they can not be ordered on the UK parts system yet so I had to take delivery without them.  Bit of a sod really as they would have fitted them free at PDI but will now charge for fitting if I order them when available. 

I will search Ebay and Amazon at regular intervals to see if they become available cheaper than via VW direct
Title: Re: Anyone got Mud Flaps fitted to their GTi
Post by: linc-dub on 22 October 2013, 07:49
Mud Flaps are still not available yet from VW  :sad:
Title: Re: Anyone got Mud Flaps fitted to their GTi
Post by: CraigW on 22 October 2013, 07:55
Mud Flaps are still not available yet from VW  :sad:

Disaster!!  :grin: :grin: