mud flaps questions
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mud flaps questions
ok i have a 1991 camaro RS i was woundering if they make mud flaps for a 91 i know they had them on eairler years if so where do they really work that well and where can i get a pair
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Car: 1987 Z28 Camaro
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im not sure if they made them for that years, but you could always swap them from an older camaro, may i ask why you would want to put mudflaps on ur camaro?
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you don't need to remove the gfx to install mud flaps. If you look at the rear of the car, you'll notice the tires stick out much further than the rear 1/4s. Stone damage happens easily back there. I only have the rear mud flaps on my IROC-Z to protect the rear 1/4s.
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Originally posted by dankhound
I just coated my quarters in rubber. The rubbers finally starting to chip after about 2 years.
I just coated my quarters in rubber. The rubbers finally starting to chip after about 2 years.
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My 91 bird had mudflaps on it. I took them off though because they looked stupid and they wouldn't stay on right... they had a tendancy of one of the mounts coming loose and "winging" out.
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persoanlly i think mudflaps are a good idea stops the paint from getting chipped
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consider this.....
Instead of mudflaps, 3-M makes a clear stone-guard film that can be applied from say, the body line down that is almost invisable. this allows you body color to show through and doesnt look quite as silly as a set of mudflaps. I can say i bought a set of mudflaps for my 87 GTA and after just holding them up there I decided I didnt like that idea at all. Just a thought.......
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yah ive seen that clear plastic stick on stuff it looks good when you first put it on but intime and after washing it can become scuffed and scratched looking....plus youd have to do from the molding body line down and thats half the freekin car. also you can see the edge of it witch i dont like. Im running mudflaps they might look plain but atleast my paints got no chips on it and if i drive on mud i keep my car reasonably clean (witch happens alot).
If i lived in the city id run no mudflaps but i dont. I get alot of flack for having mudflaps but alteast they dont got refective tape on them like some rigs. hahahha
If i lived in the city id run no mudflaps but i dont. I get alot of flack for having mudflaps but alteast they dont got refective tape on them like some rigs. hahahha
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Car: 89 Camaro RS
Engine: 305 TBI
Transmission: 700r4
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I saw an alternative at a car show a few years ago.. this guy got some lexan and cut out his own mudflaps, and these where on a corvette.. I didn't notice it at first, till I actually looked.. not a bad idea.. and if they get to scratched out, make a new one and put it on.
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Originally posted by 91rsowner4life
i would like to get a pair for my 91 RS but where can i get a pair?
i would like to get a pair for my 91 RS but where can i get a pair?
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I have the same ones as llvll4l2c91350. I've had people say that they really do go with the car. They're great to stop the splashes when I drive over puddles. I think its because they're not huge mudflaps and they dont stick out a lot.
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Originally posted by llvll4l2c91350
im one of the few who likes the mudflaps for looks and protection. i got these at pep boys.
im one of the few who likes the mudflaps for looks and protection. i got these at pep boys.
those look great, i couldn't live without mudflaps i have a gravel driveway
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Car: '81 Trans Am
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Originally posted by xpndbl3
most auto part stores carry them ie autzone, advance auto, pep boys, and RV shops usually stock them as well.
most auto part stores carry them ie autzone, advance auto, pep boys, and RV shops usually stock them as well.
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I got mine from year one, they are molded to fit against the body lines, I think they look a little better than the flapping ones,( no offence) i would rather not have them, but they DO make a diffrence.
....they may make some for the 'maros too.
....they may make some for the 'maros too.
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Car: '81 Trans Am
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yah no offence here man i got mine free they were in the package when i bought a sport truck i used to own and had them laying around...so i thought theyd work better on a car then in my tool box right haha.
Yah they look good never seen those for sale around here tho......is year one the only place??
Yah they look good never seen those for sale around here tho......is year one the only place??
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Car: 88 Trans Am
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I never thought I'd like mud flaps, but my TA came with them and I haven't even second guessed removing them. They are silver Firebirds. But, they might not look as good if I do a GTA conversion since my taillight center will be gold.
They do keep stuff like small rocks (like from all the construction zones around here) from chipping your paint,...which as you can tell,...my paint chips fairly easily. Plus, when your tires are spinning, it keeps all that nasty rubber from getting on your car.
They do keep stuff like small rocks (like from all the construction zones around here) from chipping your paint,...which as you can tell,...my paint chips fairly easily. Plus, when your tires are spinning, it keeps all that nasty rubber from getting on your car.
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