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Offline dubcruiser

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Re: Mudflaps
« Reply #10 on: 21 February 2010, 19:51 »
Quote from: am1w on 21 February 2010, 17:22
The surface on the mudflaps can, after some time, look quite scuffed. It can be quite difficult to renew the surface sheen. I had this problem on all my cars fitted with mudflaps.
Also, the cost of VW mudflaps for the GTi is prohibitive: £140!
Therefore, I've decided against them.

Mudflaps for the GTi are £60 for a set. I assume your £140 was for them fitted by VW??  :huh:
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Re: Mudflaps
« Reply #11 on: 21 February 2010, 19:56 »
Quote from: dubcruiser on 21 February 2010, 19:51
Quote from: am1w on 21 February 2010, 17:22
The surface on the mudflaps can, after some time, look quite scuffed. It can be quite difficult to renew the surface sheen. I had this problem on all my cars fitted with mudflaps.
Also, the cost of VW mudflaps for the GTi is prohibitive: £140!
Therefore, I've decided against them.
Mudflaps for the GTi are £60 for a set. I assume your £140 was for them fitted by VW??  :huh:

That is correct.
Anyway, I don't want them as they look like ugly 'rubber flippers'
« Last Edit: 21 February 2010, 19:59 by am1w »
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Re: Mudflaps
« Reply #12 on: 21 February 2010, 20:03 »
Arr thats why, They are easy to fit and i think they are solid plastic like the ones for other VW brands.
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Re: Mudflaps
« Reply #13 on: 21 February 2010, 20:15 »
Quote from: Snoopy on 21 February 2010, 20:03
Arr thats why, They are easy to fit and i think they are solid plastic like the ones for other VW brands.

'Rubber flippers' - Erik's very descriptive expression. Love it.
Hard plastic, I know - they will scratch easily as they did on some of my past cars.
Besides, the mudflaps on a Golf look ugly and make the car look frumpy. But that is my opinion.
Also, I am useless at fitting things on cars.
« Last Edit: 21 February 2010, 20:19 by am1w »
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Re: Mudflaps
« Reply #14 on: 22 February 2010, 09:22 »
Quote from: am1w on 21 February 2010, 19:11
Love the term 'rubber flipper' :laugh:
Mad to spend £140 on those 'rubber flippers'.
Next he will want 'rubber flippers' in front of the wheels too, that is two 'rubber flippers' per wheel.
Now that is what you call total protection! :rolleyes:

 :grin: Very funny you guys, how did you know I have a rubber fetish? But seriously  :laugh: folks, I think you've put me off having the mudflaps. Was a bit dubious about it in the first place.
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Re: Mudflaps
« Reply #15 on: 22 February 2010, 09:42 »
Quote from: am1w on 21 February 2010, 19:41
Quote from: gizzywizzy on 21 February 2010, 19:38
I have a rubber/latex allergy :laugh: :grin:
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You tell me this even before our first date! :laugh:

Hee hee hee, I like it :laugh: :laugh:
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Re: Mudflaps
« Reply #16 on: 22 February 2010, 10:02 »
In Victorian times they used and re-used a pig's bladder.
Took quite a bit of skill to make and use.
I should know, I was there!
« Last Edit: 22 February 2010, 10:07 by am1w »
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Re: Mudflaps
« Reply #17 on: 22 February 2010, 10:50 »
Quote from: am1w on 22 February 2010, 10:02
In Victorian times they used and re-used a pig's bladder.
Took quite a bit of skill to make and use.
I should know, I was there!

Ugh :sick:

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Re: Mudflaps
« Reply #18 on: 22 February 2010, 11:11 »
Quote from: gizzywizzy on 22 February 2010, 10:50
Quote from: am1w on 22 February 2010, 10:02
In Victorian times they used and re-used a pig's bladder.
Took quite a bit of skill to make and use.
I should know, I was there!
Ugh :sick:
Gizzy

Imagine how I felt. :sick:
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Re: Mudflaps
« Reply #19 on: 22 February 2010, 15:54 »
Quote from: am1w on 22 February 2010, 11:11
Quote from: gizzywizzy on 22 February 2010, 10:50
Quote from: am1w on 22 February 2010, 10:02
In Victorian times they used and re-used a pig's bladder.
Took quite a bit of skill to make and use.
I should know, I was there!
Ugh :sick:
Gizzy

Imagine how I felt. :sick:

You are a very amusing man :grin:just what is needed on this forum, brilliant.

Thanks mate

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