Mud Flaps
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Got mine 2nd December, I've only done about 1400 miles! Had dealer fitted mud flaps as I didn't fancy fitting them myself in the winter weather plus I'm getting on a bit now! Fitted some to my previous car MK6 Golf and they were very good but the ones on my Leon don't seem to be as effective probably because they are smaller, I think.
Had a look at them, but they have that "boy racer", "look at me" look about them. I prefer the understated look of the OEMs on this one. And when they are the same price as you can get the OEMs it's a bit of a no brainer.
They'd look good on a rally car though.
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Here she is (she's been called Mathilda, apparently) with mudflaps on. Very understated, just hope they do the job because there's little of them.
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I agree, I put 4 on mine as Irish roads are filthy. They are a bit too small to be effective.
If you have additional skirts fitted then I think front ones may foul. There is a lip of about 1cm which goes to outer side of arch - it depends how far the skirts reach, or possibly it may tuck between the join?
If you don't have any additional stuff on rear then they'll be okay.
Hopefully someone who has added skirts will have the answer (are they factory/dealer fit or third party?)
Here is video for rears, as promised with details of tool I bought, noted that price has gone up though...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c369l6w2uJ4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c369l6w2uJ4
Has anyone tried these?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111669765182?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
I fitted a set similar to these to my Leon FR170DSG about 4 years ago & they were a good fit. I would be interested in any comments re these on a Mk3 Leon.
The SEAT Ones are a silly price! I bought original Skoda flaps for my previous Octavia Scout, got them from Superskoda for 39euros, but found the were not very practical, mud spatters still appeared on the sides of the car
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111669765182?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
I fitted a set similar to these to my Leon FR170DSG about 4 years ago & they were a good fit. I would be interested in any comments re these on a Mk3 Leon.
The SEAT Ones are a silly price! I bought original Skoda flaps for my previous Octavia Scout, got them from Superskoda for 39euros, but found the were not very practical, mud spatters still appeared on the sides of the car
Ordered these, they have arrived, they are a bit softer than expected. They fit the front fine but are not so good at the rear, they are not quite high enough or wide enough so the rear wheel arch will still get covered in crud.
mudflaps
Problem with these is that they are rigid plastic, when you go over speed bumps or kerbs they will also take your bodywork with them! I have flexible plastic ones on my FR, not everyones choice I agree, but totally flexible and wide and deep, also available with logos on them. Performance Creations.
Problem with these is that they are rigid plastic, when you go over speed bumps or kerbs they will also take your bodywork with them! I have flexible plastic ones on my FR, not everyones choice I agree, but totally flexible and wide and deep, also available with logos on them. Performance Creations.
I think you may have misread my post, I said these mudflaps are much softer than I expected. There is no chance of sleeping policemen causing damage to these flaps/bodywork.
With respect R22 JGB Did not misread your post only making a valid comment that the flexible plastic ones that I have on my FR are totally flexible either available in 3mm or 4mm thick polyurethane from the supplier, also deeper and wider than yours. With logos on them. Matter of personal choice.
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