Mudflaps on the GS?
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Mudflaps on the GS?
I got a set of Altec molded mudflaps and had them painted. I put one on and don't know if I like it or not. Since the tire is so big the flaps look too small. 
What do you think? I'm leaning to no I dn't like them with the fender flares. Looks like too much plastic back there.
What do you think? I'm leaning to no I dn't like them with the fender flares. Looks like too much plastic back there.
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Re: Mudflaps on the GS? (RichS)
I wouldn't do it, but I love your Corsas!!! :cheers:
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Re: Mudflaps on the GS? (RichS)
I like the look of all that rubber showing from the back :yesnod:
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Re: Mudflaps on the GS? (RichS)
I had the Altec's on mine. I did'nt like the looks at first, so I kept them on for a few days...started looking worse to me. :rolleyes: I have been mudflap free ever since. Now I'm thinking about going with the Cleartastic.
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Re: Mudflaps on the GS? (Hammer)
Doesn't look right cause the tires are so wide... if it was a 275/285 it would look ok... but even now they will help with protecting the paint.
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Re: Mudflaps on the GS? (RichS)
I have a really nice set of mud flaps on my GS. I'll take a few pics tomorrow. I think you'll like these a lot better..
Robert
OH.. I don't know what they are called because they came with the car.
Robert
OH.. I don't know what they are called because they came with the car.
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Re: Mudflaps on the GS? (RichS)
I have a set of mud flaps for my 89 and I had someone hold them up the car and I was not sure if I wanted them or not. They will keep a lot of rubber off the car from the track. I did not install them yet. I am waiting to see someone with them on to see if I like them. The mud flaps on your Vette don't look bad since they are painted to match the car. I would keep them. :D 
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Re: Mudflaps on the GS? (89NYFINESTVETTE)
Rich, I'm sure you've seen mine. I have the same ones. I'm told that you are supposed to put a screw thru one of teh drain holes to keep the guard from moving.
My paint is already damaged so I'm leaving mine on.
On the '93 I got the Mid America Mud Flaps. Since I don't show the car I don't worry about what they look like, but they are just a flat flap.
My paint is already damaged so I'm leaving mine on.
On the '93 I got the Mid America Mud Flaps. Since I don't show the car I don't worry about what they look like, but they are just a flat flap.
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Re: Mudflaps on the GS? (RichS)
I like the look better w/o the flaps, but I do have similar ones on mine that are black (unpainted). They were on the car when I got it and I don't mind them. Being black, they blend in and you hardly notice them and they definitely provide protection for the paint.
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Re: Mudflaps on the GS? (RichS)
As I've said in here many times before; They are not "mud flaps" they are "splash guards". (Mud flaps are for trucks.)
I like the look especially when they are color matched to the car. When you add that they really do provide protection, then I'm all for them.
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I like the look especially when they are color matched to the car. When you add that they really do provide protection, then I'm all for them.
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