GolfGTIforum.co.uk

Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: hastd2 on 27 May 2014, 22:01

Title: New Mud Flaps fitted
Post by: hastd2 on 27 May 2014, 22:01
Have attached some photos of my Gti PP with mud flaps which was fitted last weekend.... :smug:

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82/hastd2/032.jpg) (http://s9.photobucket.com/user/hastd2/media/032.jpg.html)

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82/hastd2/031.jpg) (http://s9.photobucket.com/user/hastd2/media/031.jpg.html)

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82/hastd2/029.jpg) (http://s9.photobucket.com/user/hastd2/media/029.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Mud Flaps fitted
Post by: Jimble on 27 May 2014, 22:19
I take it the car hadn't been moved after being jacked up? Makes the wheels look tiny! ;D  Don't look too bad though if thats what you like.  :)
Title: Re: New Mud Flaps fitted
Post by: hastd2 on 27 May 2014, 22:29
I take it the car hadn't been moved after being jacked up? Makes the wheels look tiny! ;D  Don't look too bad though if thats what you like.  :)

Haha....yep the car hadnt been moved as the handbrake was still on.... :whistle:.....Am just trying to save the sparks of tar as it's coming to that time of the year when the road workers start to tar the roads and lay the chuckies
Title: Re: New Mud Flaps fitted
Post by: Jimble on 27 May 2014, 22:33
I take it the car hadn't been moved after being jacked up? Makes the wheels look tiny! ;D  Don't look too bad though if thats what you like.  :)

Haha....yep the car hadnt been moved as the handbrake was still on.... :whistle: .....Am just trying to save the sparks of tar as it's coming to that time of the year when the road workers start to tar the roads and lay the chuckies


Tar spots are never a good look! Especially on white! :sick:
Title: Re: New Mud Flaps fitted
Post by: matchboy on 28 May 2014, 11:04
I'm in the minority on here regarding mudflaps, but I like them a lot - if they had been available when I ordered my GTI I would have specced them!
Title: Re: New Mud Flaps fitted
Post by: JoeGTI on 28 May 2014, 11:17
Not for me, they spoil the lines of the car totally. And are of little actual benefit when it comes to doing the job they're intended for. Unless you're living down a dirt track, I see no reason for them. Just my opinion!
Title: Re: New Mud Flaps fitted
Post by: davyk31 on 28 May 2014, 21:55
How long did it take you to fit them? Did you remove the wheels?
Title: Re: New Mud Flaps fitted
Post by: GolfTi on 28 May 2014, 22:21
I've seen a couple of GTDs with mudflaps and they just don't look right.

Each to their own.
Title: Re: New Mud Flaps fitted
Post by: hastd2 on 29 May 2014, 15:02
How long did it take you to fit them? Did you remove the wheels?

Yep the wheels came off, and while they were off took the chance to give them a good clean and wax.
In total wheels off and cleaned and fit flaps I would say it took me around 2 1/2 hrs  :whistle:
Title: Re: New Mud Flaps fitted
Post by: p9ul on 29 May 2014, 21:09
I quite like the mudflaps, and will probably suit my black car - still looking for the cheapest option though as I think they're way overpriced - cheapest I've seen for genuine parts is about £90 on fleabay...
Title: Re: New Mud Flaps fitted
Post by: JBirchy on 30 May 2014, 08:44
I'm divided with the mudflaps...

Talking from a purely cosmetic point of view, on some cars they are absolutely essential IMO, Range Rovers for example look so much more executive/regal when fitted and a much less so without. I think they give a real executive look when fitted to most cars, I had them on my Passat CC and it looked great.

However, I don't think they suit sporty cars at all, and the GTI falls into this camp for me so I won't be fitting them.

That's the beauty of choice!  :wink:
Title: Re: New Mud Flaps fitted
Post by: monkeyhanger on 30 May 2014, 11:49
They've doubled in price since the MK5. Has mudflap technology come on so far to justify doubling cost in 6 years? :whistle:
Saw a GTI with mudflaps and wind deflectors on the way to work today. :sick: