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Offline jkp

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Re: Mud Flaps
« Reply #20 on: 01 October 2011, 00:02 »
Holy thread revival  :shocked:

You only need to make holes on the bottom of the arch liner IIRC. I bought a set for the wifes Mk6, read the instructions and never fitted them as went into CBA'd mode over taking the wheels off.
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Re: Mud Flaps
« Reply #21 on: 01 October 2011, 05:57 »
Quote from: jkp on 01 October 2011, 00:02
Holy thread revival  :shocked:

You only need to make holes on the bottom of the arch liner IIRC. I bought a set for the wifes Mk6, read the instructions and never fitted them as went into CBA'd mode over taking the wheels off.

 Can't be arsed mode :grin:
only the wifes car anyway  :rolleyes:
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Re: Mud Flaps
« Reply #22 on: 01 October 2011, 11:36 »
For Heaven's sake why do people bother with these stupid rubber/plastic appendages is beyond sanity or logic. They are ugly, date the car and the attitude of the driver, look vile and protect a minuscule portion of the car. A very silly purchase.
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Re: Mud Flaps
« Reply #23 on: 01 October 2011, 11:45 »
Quote from: am1w on 01 October 2011, 11:36
For Heaven's sake why do people bother with these stupid rubber/plastic appendages is beyond sanity or logic. They are ugly, date the car and the attitude of the driver, look vile and protect a minuscule portion of the car. A very silly purchase.

The minuscule portion of the car that they do protect is the part that is most susceptible to gravel rash over time. Maybe in towns where speeds are low, or motorways where the surface is fairly clean this would not be an issue, but out in open glorious countryside it is something to consider.

Having said that, mine are still in there box on my bench, and have been since March. One day I'll fit them. One day.
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Re: Mud Flaps
« Reply #24 on: 01 October 2011, 11:45 »
Quote from: am1w on 01 October 2011, 11:36
For Heaven's sake why do people bother with these stupid rubber/plastic appendages is beyond sanity or logic. They are ugly, date the car and the attitude of the driver, look vile and protect a minuscule portion of the car. A very silly purchase.

Agreed they look horid.
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Re: Mud Flaps
« Reply #25 on: 01 October 2011, 13:58 »
Quote from: ajmoir36 on 01 October 2011, 11:45
Quote from: am1w on 01 October 2011, 11:36
For Heaven's sake why do people bother with these stupid rubber/plastic appendages is beyond sanity or logic. They are ugly, date the car and the attitude of the driver, look vile and protect a minuscule portion of the car. A very silly purchase.

Agreed they look horid.

So does a chipped rear bumper and both sides of the car covered in stone chips and assorted detritus.
I'd always run them through choice...but if you are some city dweller where road speeds rarely exceed 15 MPH, then I guess it's a moot point.
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Re: Mud Flaps
« Reply #26 on: 01 October 2011, 14:47 »
I find it unreal how dirty the sides of the mk6 get because of spray from the front wheels. So i can understand why people are fitting mudflaps as every time it rains or the roads are damp i go 'oh nooooo'
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Re: Mud Flaps
« Reply #27 on: 01 October 2011, 18:03 »
I've got front flaps now.  :smiley:
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Re: Mud Flaps
« Reply #28 on: 01 October 2011, 18:09 »
It all depends on how long you keep your cars which most of you guys don't keep them that long?

If you don't mind pebble dashed sills then don't fit them, yes they do look a bit better without them its drivers choice.
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Re: Mud Flaps
« Reply #29 on: 01 October 2011, 18:19 »
Keith do they help reduce the spray up the side much as mines the same colour as yours and its always covered if its damp out there.
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