Mud flaps pros & cons - Page 3

Rp61973 · 4th December 2018, 12:10

I would like to fit rear flaps only to my facelift once it comes back from the bodyshop. The expanse of bumper on the sides often gets festooned with grime and road debris Original rears are as rare as rocking horse poo, with a price to reflect. Second hand ones on the Bay of the Flea are pretty much fleabitten.

Can anyone recommend any new aftermarkets rear facelift flats off the Bay of the Flea or elsewhere?

mixtuurorgel · 10th December 2018, 09:44

https://75andzt.com/product/mudflaps/

rather expensive, "blank" what colour is that?

Arctic · 10th December 2018, 10:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scaramanga

Thanks for info guys..

Im leaning more toward removing them.

Better get some mole grips by the sound of it

Hi Lee.
If you are thinking of removing the mud flaps then personally I would only removed the front ones, remember if you do remove the front ones you will need some new small bend piece when you take them of, the part which our cars have on if no front mud flaps are fitted.

I am currently on the look out for face lift rear mud flaps my self

steve-45 · 10th December 2018, 16:18

I’ve been looking for facelift saloon rear mudflaps for over a year !

marinabrian · 10th December 2018, 16:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by mixtuurorgel

https://75andzt.com/product/mudflaps/

rather expensive, "blank" what colour is that?

And even more expensive when you buy a set and then find nothing turns up

DO NOT under any circumstances have anything to do with the seller you have linked to

Rp61973 · 10th December 2018, 17:25

In any case, these mudflaps appear to be for a MK1 judging by the pictures on the site.

I might just buy a cheapo set from the Bay of Flea and match the profile as best as I can for the facelift.

MIT · 10th December 2018, 18:57

Maybe this will help, maybe not

:
My car is a facelift one. Have had mudflaps on for years now. No problems, no damage to the paint or bodywork, only need some inspection from time to time. They do their protective job brilliantly.
REAR mudflaps (OEM) for MkII do not exist. As far as I know there were none actually made, even though a serial number does exist. You may correct me if I am wrong.
FRONT: first had an OEM set fitted, but ruined one mudflap in deep icy snow (my mistake entirely).
Then fitted front and rear sets bought from Sean at 75andZT.com. I am sorry to read some of you had bad experience with him (and I fully understand the bitter warnings) – I have not, and I bought (and received) lots of stuff from him (and I am not advertising for him).
Anyway, these mudflaps are a bit shorter then the OEM ones (front), which is in fact OK, and can be mounted directly. They do their job perfectly. The rear ones needed only slight trimming, a 3 minute job, and they fit and perform perfectly as well. Also, they seem to have remained quite flexible through the years.
I guess in the end it is the matter of liking or not liking the looks (I think they do not do much damage in this sense, and in my case at least this is outweighted by the damage they prevent), and how regularly one checks the car (debris, crud etc. as mentioned in some posts).

RattyB · 1st March 2019, 07:00

I'm actually looking for a Mk1 set if anyone knows where I can get new/very good second hand set.

When I fitted them to my V8, I waxoiled the bodywork behind them and fitted them with full SS screws, not zinc or painted ones. I think they do a good job of protecting against stone chip damage.

Dorchester2 · 1st March 2019, 09:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by RattyB

I'm actually looking for a Mk1 set if anyone knows where I can get new/very good second hand set.

When I fitted them to my V8, I waxoiled the bodywork behind them and fitted them with full SS screws, not zinc or painted ones. I think they do a good job of protecting against stone chip damage.

Rimmers has got them:
https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-GRID001516

I bought a front & rear set from Rimmers one year ago.
I'm happy with them even some mates in France especially dislike the look of them but I don't care: it's my car!

marinabrian · 1st March 2019, 19:23

This is why none of mine have mudflaps fitted

Brian

4th December 2018, 12:10	#21
Rp61973 Loves to post Rover 75 CDTI Classic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Galleywood Posts: 374 Thanks: 80 Thanked 67 Times in 45 Posts	I would like to fit rear flaps only to my facelift once it comes back from the bodyshop. The expanse of bumper on the sides often gets festooned with grime and road debris Original rears are as rare as rocking horse poo, with a price to reflect. Second hand ones on the Bay of the Flea are pretty much fleabitten. Can anyone recommend any new aftermarkets rear facelift flats off the Bay of the Flea or elsewhere? __________________ 2006 Rover 75 CDTI in Starlight Silver 1973 Rover P6 3500 in Monza Red

10th December 2018, 17:25	#26
Rp61973 Loves to post Rover 75 CDTI Classic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Galleywood Posts: 374 Thanks: 80 Thanked 67 Times in 45 Posts	In any case, these mudflaps appear to be for a MK1 judging by the pictures on the site. I might just buy a cheapo set from the Bay of Flea and match the profile as best as I can for the facelift. __________________ 2006 Rover 75 CDTI in Starlight Silver 1973 Rover P6 3500 in Monza Red

10th December 2018, 09:44	#22
mixtuurorgel Regular poster Rover 75, 100th anniversery Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Deinum(the Netherlands) Posts: 47 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	https://75andzt.com/product/mudflaps/ rather expensive, "blank" what colour is that?

10th December 2018, 16:18	#24
steve-45 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon CDTi Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Belvedere Posts: 4,076 Thanks: 108 Thanked 1,089 Times in 774 Posts	I’ve been looking for facelift saloon rear mudflaps for over a year !

10th December 2018, 18:57	#27
MIT Regular poster Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ljubljana Posts: 37 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Maybe this will help, maybe not : My car is a facelift one. Have had mudflaps on for years now. No problems, no damage to the paint or bodywork, only need some inspection from time to time. They do their protective job brilliantly. REAR mudflaps (OEM) for MkII do not exist. As far as I know there were none actually made, even though a serial number does exist. You may correct me if I am wrong. FRONT: first had an OEM set fitted, but ruined one mudflap in deep icy snow (my mistake entirely). Then fitted front and rear sets bought from Sean at 75andZT.com. I am sorry to read some of you had bad experience with him (and I fully understand the bitter warnings) – I have not, and I bought (and received) lots of stuff from him (and I am not advertising for him). Anyway, these mudflaps are a bit shorter then the OEM ones (front), which is in fact OK, and can be mounted directly. They do their job perfectly. The rear ones needed only slight trimming, a 3 minute job, and they fit and perform perfectly as well. Also, they seem to have remained quite flexible through the years. I guess in the end it is the matter of liking or not liking the looks (I think they do not do much damage in this sense, and in my case at least this is outweighted by the damage they prevent), and how regularly one checks the car (debris, crud etc. as mentioned in some posts).

1st March 2019, 07:00	#28
RattyB Regular poster Rover 75 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: BOGNOR REGIS Posts: 78 Thanks: 16 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I'm actually looking for a Mk1 set if anyone knows where I can get new/very good second hand set. When I fitted them to my V8, I waxoiled the bodywork behind them and fitted them with full SS screws, not zinc or painted ones. I think they do a good job of protecting against stone chip damage.

1st March 2019, 19:23	#30
marinabrian MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 20,151 Thanks: 3,565 Thanked 10,837 Times in 5,718 Posts	This is why none of mine have mudflaps fitted Brian