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Offline Gazdebaz

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Mud Flaps, Yes or No?
« on: 24 August 2009, 17:57 »
Hi folks,

When I ordered my new GTI, I added mud guards as a dealer fitted accessory. The reason being is to protect the paintwork against regular gritting that goes on in my area during the winter. Do you think I have done the right thing, or will it spoil the looks of the new car?
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Re: Mud Flaps, Yes or No?
« Reply #1 on: 24 August 2009, 18:58 »
I'm hesitating, too. The 18x8" Interlagos wheels I had fitted to replace the standard rims sit very slightly proud (about 1/4") of the wheel arches, and I'm wondering what will happen when it rains. I occasionally fit flaps to the front of my cars if they're not too enormous, but I would rather not on my GTI, unless absolutely necessary.

Does anyone have any decent pictures of what they look like?
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Re: Mud Flaps, Yes or No?
« Reply #2 on: 24 August 2009, 19:19 »
Had some on my mk4 1.6, helped a little (I think).

But on a GTI ???

Haven't seen any pics, not sure if they exist. (or ever will..)
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Re: Mud Flaps, Yes or No?
« Reply #3 on: 24 August 2009, 19:32 »



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Re: Mud Flaps, Yes or No?
« Reply #4 on: 24 August 2009, 19:37 »
Saw a Sirocco with mud flaps, they looked very inconspicuous. For me the benefit out ways what may detract from the looks? Has anyone else ordered mud guards for their car?
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Re: Mud Flaps, Yes or No?
« Reply #5 on: 24 August 2009, 19:47 »
Snoopy,

Thanks for the pics.... :smiley:
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Re: Mud Flaps, Yes or No?
« Reply #6 on: 24 August 2009, 19:57 »
They do exist. :shocked:

Not as bad as I thought. Would be OK with black and 17 Monzas.

Cost??
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Re: Mud Flaps, Yes or No?
« Reply #7 on: 24 August 2009, 20:01 »
Its a no no from me! but they dont look too bad on that silver pic.... would probably have to see them in the flesh to be totally decided. :smiley:
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Re: Mud Flaps, Yes or No?
« Reply #8 on: 24 August 2009, 20:02 »
I test drove a silver one with mudflaps, the fronts looked okay and not too in yer face, the rears looked a bit rubbish IMO
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Re: Mud Flaps, Yes or No?
« Reply #9 on: 24 August 2009, 20:17 »
Quote from: GolfTi on 24 August 2009, 19:57
They do exist. :shocked:

Not as bad as I thought. Would be OK with black and 17 Monzas.

Cost??

£125

If I see a car in front without mud flaps I am more likley to stay further back than normal! The amount of times I have been hit by flying stones is unreal.
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