Did the flaps today

statdoc · #1 01-23-2006, 02:03 AM

I asked opinions about the mudflaps a few weeks ago, and decided to do them. I bought the rear set through Rob_ (thanks!!), and rangerfan gave me a set of fronts he hadn't even installed (huge thanks!!). I put them on this afternoon, in between completing the weekend "honey-do" list. It was dark when I got done, and I finally just ran out and took a few shots in the garage; so I hope they will look better when I get a chance to see them in the daylight. I also need to wax the car, so I will put some shiny stuff on the mudflaps, while I am at it.

What do you think?

drex · #2 01-23-2006, 02:33 AM

nice!

i have them too, and they really help keep the X clean!

x5turtle · #3 01-23-2006, 04:03 AM

let me know for sure~ If it really keeps everything off the side~ I will definitely get it!!!

motordavid · #4 01-23-2006, 08:17 AM

Doc,
I like them, alot!

X5Jay · #5 01-23-2006, 08:29 AM

Geez, I don't know Doc. They're certainly practical though. I need a pic of the whole vehicle, perhaps at a bit of an angle from the rear, to see how they look in an "entire car" shot... Looks like a professional install job though!

Rob_ · #6 01-23-2006, 09:20 AM

My pleasure, Doc! Congrats on the DIY! Whats next?

Rob_

statdoc · #7 01-23-2006, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob_

My pleasure, Doc! Congrats on the DIY! Whats next?

Rob_

Hey Rob_, I had also purchased the "glue kit", but didn't use it. The instructions for the front flaps didn't call for it. The instructions for the rear did suggest the glue, but I didn't really see any need for it. First, why the difference? Secondly, do you think I need to add the glue to the screws for the install? The flaps look quite stable to me.

Rob_ · #8 01-23-2006, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by statdoc

Hey Rob_, I had also purchased the "glue kit", but didn't use it. The instructions for the front flaps didn't call for it. The instructions for the rear did suggest the glue, but I didn't really see any need for it. First, why the difference? Secondly, do you think I need to add the glue to the screws for the install? The flaps look quite stable to me.

Doc, I may be wrong but I think there is less contact point on the rear requiring glue as a back up. If you feel it is stable, just make sure all of the fasteners are tight but I wouldnt use glue on the screws. The glue can get a bit messy.

Rob_

statdoc · #9 01-23-2006, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob_

Doc, I may be wrong but I think there is less contact point on the rear requiring glue as a back up. If you feel it is stable, just make sure all of the fasteners are tight but I wouldnt use glue on the screws. The glue can get a bit messy.

Rob_

Thanks, Rob. I didn't mean putting glue on the screws. I meant glue in addition to the screws.

dkl · #10 01-23-2006, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by statdoc

Hey Rob_, I had also purchased the "glue kit", but didn't use it. The instructions for the front flaps didn't call for it. The instructions for the rear did suggest the glue, but I didn't really see any need for it. First, why the difference? Secondly, do you think I need to add the glue to the screws for the install? The flaps look quite stable to me.

Doc, I was wondering about the same thing when I first put the rear flaps on. But if you don't use the glue, over times, the flaps will work its way into (scraping) the lower side panel below the rear bumper (the unpainted section) since nothing is used to secure that section of the flaps onto the lower side bumper panel. These flaps are long and they tend to wiggle slightly as you pick up speed.