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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: iainmac on 09 December 2013, 21:37

Title: Mudflaps
Post by: iainmac on 09 December 2013, 21:37
Hi there folks.  Just wondering if anyone has heard when mudflaps will be available for the GTD?
Title: Re: Mudflaps
Post by: GrahamFR on 09 December 2013, 21:52
Unknown when but I got these foc with my Gti and the dealer has given me an iou, basically the part numbers exist but aren't available for ordering just yet, so at least they are working on it
Title: Re: Mudflaps
Post by: Misterp on 10 December 2013, 08:04
I was thinking of ordering. Unfortunately, by the time they arrive winter will probably be over
Title: Re: Mudflaps
Post by: GrahamFR on 10 December 2013, 08:06
indeed, order now in time for winter 14 lol
Title: Re: Mudflaps
Post by: linc-dub on 10 December 2013, 08:17
I want a set of Mudflaps for my GTD - this is the 1st ever car I've taken delivery of without any and I'm not happy with the situation.  My dealer keeps looking on the parts list, but is sceptical whether or not VW will even produce any.  I read somewhere that VW Customer Services had said that there will be no Mk7 GTD/GTI mudflaps!

Being out in a farming area they really do help keep the mud off the roads at bay!

My next question is has anybody modified a set to fit the Mk7 and if so are there any photos of this?
Title: Re: Mudflaps
Post by: GrahamFR on 10 December 2013, 08:31
I want a set of Mudflaps for my GTD - this is the 1st ever car I've taken delivery of without any and I'm not happy with the situation.  My dealer keeps looking on the parts list, but is sceptical whether or not VW will even produce any.  I read somewhere that VW Customer Services had said that there will be no Mk7 GTD/GTI mudflaps!

Being out in a farming area they really do help keep the mud off the roads at bay!

My next question is has anybody modified a set to fit the Mk7 and if so are there any photos of this?

1 Set Mudflaps (Left and Right) - Rear - GTI/GTD   - 5GV 075 105
1 Set Mudflaps (Left and Right) - Front- GTI/GTD   - 5GV 075 116


These part numbers are correct and do exist on their system, they are making them, just have no release date as of yet.
Title: Re: Mudflaps
Post by: Gingernick on 10 December 2013, 08:42
does the gti/gti have any additional protection on the front of the rear arches?

my last VRS didnt have any mudflaps so they put a transparent film in front of the rear arches..same on my current alfa
Title: Re: Mudflaps
Post by: GrahamFR on 10 December 2013, 09:03
does the gti/gti have any additional protection on the front of the rear arches?

my last VRS didnt have any mudflaps so they put a transparent film in front of the rear arches..same on my current alfa

no, just a lot of mastic lol http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=262512.0
Title: Re: Mudflaps
Post by: linc-dub on 10 December 2013, 09:23
In that case can we petition VW to bring the release date forward - after all winter is not far away!
Title: Re: Mudflaps
Post by: dippy_x on 10 December 2013, 21:00
Are we not in winter already?  :smiley:

I had them specced on my car.  A few days before collection I got a call saying the mud flaps can only be fitted on the front and they are not compatible with the back.  I just decided to leave them.
Title: Re: Mudflaps
Post by: davyk31 on 01 February 2014, 20:24
Has anyone managed to get mudflaps yet for the Gti or GTD?

I emailed VWpartsdirect with the part numbers I got from here, they then asked for my chassis number. Said they could get mudflaps for my GTD, he said the standard Golf ones he had on his site would fit and there was a specific one for the rear of the GTD.

Is he talking rubbish?
Title: Re: Mudflaps
Post by: GolfTi on 01 February 2014, 21:05
VW have obviously banned mudflaps for the GTI and rightly so.

 :sick: :sick: :sick:
Title: Re: Mudflaps
Post by: linc-dub on 04 February 2014, 08:40
I don't understand where there are no specific GTI/GTD mudflaps available for the Mk7 - this has never been the case with previous models - why none available VW?
Title: Re: Mudflaps
Post by: davyk31 on 04 February 2014, 10:50
They did the same with the MkV GTI, car was out a while and mudflaps followed on quite a bit later. There seems to be part numbers for the GTi/D now listed but some on here reported they are not yet available. THe VWPartsDirect guy seems to be saying he can get them but also says the fronts are just the same as the standard car which seems unlikely to me.
Title: Re: Mudflaps
Post by: JoeGTI on 04 February 2014, 11:21
but also says the fronts are just the same as the standard car which seems unlikely to me.

They couldn't possibly be the same because the side skirt (not present on lesser Golfs) would be in the way.

Title: Re: Mudflaps
Post by: monsta on 11 March 2014, 20:40
Looks like GTI mudflaps are starting to make an appearance for those still interested....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-VW-Golf-GTI-Mk7-Mudflaps-Front-and-Rear-BRAND-NEW-/171259257332 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-VW-Golf-GTI-Mk7-Mudflaps-Front-and-Rear-BRAND-NEW-/171259257332)
Title: Re: Mudflaps
Post by: GrahamFR on 11 March 2014, 20:45
Very interest as these are foc for me at the dealers, cheers monsta
Title: Re: Mudflaps
Post by: GrahamFR on 11 March 2014, 20:54
In case anyone is wondering that is a Barnsley vw garage so all dealers should now have them
Title: Re: Mudflaps
Post by: matt2 on 11 March 2014, 21:13
Mine have arrived at dealers
Title: Re: Mudflaps
Post by: monsta on 11 March 2014, 21:53
Very interest as these are foc for me at the dealers, cheers monsta

Would like to see pictures of these fitted... The jury is still out  :smiley:
Title: Re: Mudflaps
Post by: GrahamFR on 11 March 2014, 22:06
I'm convinced they made my Leon look wider and lower so from an aesthetical point they have my vote, will get some pics up when I have time to go in and get them fitted
Title: Re: Mudflaps
Post by: JB GTI on 11 March 2014, 22:17
Very interest as these are foc for me at the dealers, cheers monsta

Would like to see pictures of these fitted... The jury is still out  :smiley:

The jury has gone home..... Wrong  :whistle:
Title: Re: Mudflaps
Post by: peterdoherty on 12 March 2014, 13:05
Just phoned local dealer - £102 for the full set or £172 fitted fricking hell!

Anyone know how hard they are to fit?
Title: Re: Mudflaps
Post by: C2K on 12 March 2014, 13:18
You've got a screwdriver right?

Come on man, who needs a dealer to fit mudflaps - what can go wrong??

It'll be 10mm bolts at the worst.
Title: Re: Mudflaps
Post by: monkeyhanger on 12 March 2014, 13:22
Just phoned local dealer - £102 for the full set or £172 fitted fricking hell!

Anyone know how hard they are to fit?

Going on earlier incarnations (I put my dad’s on his MK5, and wheel arches haven't really changed much  :whistle:), it’s about 15-20 mins per corner if you have the tools not to need to take the wheels off. Officially you don’t have the clearance without the wheels off, but with some inventive use of tools (Torx screwdriver bit in the appropriate socket on a very small 3/8” socket set ratchet bar) and a slightly scuffed back of the hand it is possible. It is slow and slightly frustrating due to the lack of clearance, but it just about makes it worthwhile not taking the wheels off.

It'll take 5 mins per corner with the wheels off

There are around 3 torx screws that self-tap into the polythene lining of the wheel arch and one fixes to the underside of the car to stop it flapping about. Easy job for the competent DIYer.
Title: Re: Mudflaps
Post by: Valenni on 12 March 2014, 13:36
A nice opportunity to get the winter crap off the hard to reach areas on the wheels then!
Title: Re: Mudflaps
Post by: peterdoherty on 12 March 2014, 13:38
Jut got them to look at the instructions with them - wheels need to be removed, 1 hole needs to be drilled inside the wheel arch and one in the bottom of the skirt apparently.... there are 2 screws on each which don't need holes drilled apparently, the rest do.
No way it would be drilled without removing the wheels unfortunately.

I've no proper jack or axle stands so may look into investing in some



Title: Re: Mudflaps
Post by: monsta on 12 March 2014, 13:53


I've no proper jack or axle stands so may look into investing in some

Good value http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_categoryId_255207_productId_899721_langId_-1 (http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_categoryId_255207_productId_899721_langId_-1)
Title: Re: Mudflaps
Post by: peterdoherty on 12 March 2014, 14:07


I've no proper jack or axle stands so may look into investing in some

Good value http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_categoryId_255207_productId_899721_langId_-1 (http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_categoryId_255207_productId_899721_langId_-1)

cheers - got one reserved.
Title: Re: Mudflaps
Post by: mk7gti on 12 March 2014, 14:34
£102 :cry: hopefully in a few weeks ebay will be flooded with options. I could live with £80 for all four...
Title: Re: Mudflaps
Post by: GrahamFR on 12 March 2014, 14:39
my salesman is saying his parts department is stating these are still not available, anyone got any ideas on what i can use as proof?
Title: Re: Mudflaps
Post by: matt2 on 12 March 2014, 15:43
my salesman is saying his parts department is stating these are still not available, anyone got any ideas on what i can use as proof?

Ask him to call Western Volkswagen, Fort Kinnaird, Edinburgh and ask them?
Title: Re: Mudflaps
Post by: GrahamFR on 14 March 2014, 15:21
Fronts are in tomorrow, but rears on order from ze germans, hopefully they ship faster than their cars :similey:
Title: Re: Mudflaps
Post by: linc-dub on 14 March 2014, 17:55
I've got a full front and rear set being fitted tomorrow - Hooray after 4 months running without any!
Title: Re: Mudflaps
Post by: GrahamFR on 14 March 2014, 18:08
I've got a full front and rear set being fitted tomorrow - Hooray after 4 months running without any!

Pics up tomorrow then?
Title: Re: Mudflaps
Post by: linc-dub on 14 March 2014, 20:55
Fraid not - am not a tech geek and its a works phone which I can't mix with pleasure!
Title: Re: Mudflaps
Post by: iainmac on 15 March 2014, 15:22
Glad to hear that mudflaps are finally available!! 8 months without is no use! Would love to see some pictures with them fitted.....anyone?!!
Title: Re: Mudflaps
Post by: monkeyhanger on 15 March 2014, 15:45
Glad to hear that mudflaps are finally available!! 8 months without is no use! Would love to see some pictures with them fitted.....anyone?!!

8 months without and no damage to the car? If so then why bother?  :whistle:
Title: Re: Mudflaps
Post by: monsta on 15 March 2014, 16:04
Photos of a normal Golf:

(http://www.golfmk7.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1226&stc=1&d=1394751838)
(http://www.golfmk7.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1227&stc=1&d=1394751838)
(http://www.golfmk7.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1225&stc=1&d=1394751838)
(http://www.golfmk7.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1224&stc=1&d=1394751562)
Title: Re: Mudflaps
Post by: mcmaddy on 15 March 2014, 19:30
Sorry but they will look rubbish on a gtd/gti.
Title: Re: Mudflaps
Post by: GolfTi on 15 March 2014, 22:40
 :sick: :sick: :sick:
Title: Re: Mudflaps
Post by: JB GTI on 15 March 2014, 22:51
Sorry but they will look rubbish on a gtd/gti.

+1 sorry  :sick:
Title: Re: Mudflaps
Post by: 2014GTi on 16 March 2014, 09:17
 :sick: :sick: :sick: