To Mudflap or Not to Mudflap - That is the question.

onefortheroad · 18th June 2013, 06:08

Just a got a set of mudflaps to fit to my 75 but I can't make my mind up whether to fit them or not? I think the car looks better without them but I know it will save the car getting so mucked up. What do you people think? Your thoughts please.

humptynumpty · 18th June 2013, 06:11

Well I would fit them but if you don't in looking for a set lol

onefortheroad · 18th June 2013, 06:13

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Originally Posted by humptynumpty

Well I would fit them but if you don't in looking for a set lol

You have first refusal, if I don't fit them!

grs6680 · 18th June 2013, 06:14

ive bought a full set for my tourer (zt-t)but the front ones keep rubbing on my drive so ive taken them off the front but they will be going back on when i put my newly refurbed 11 spokes on.i think they suit the car very well but thats me...

stocktake · 18th June 2013, 06:17

Cut 20-25mm off the bottom of the front ones if you do fit them, stops them catching over speed bumps. If they do catch it's not only the noise it makes but also the movement of the flap on the wing rubs the paint away

don't let that put you off if you like them as I do. once you have carried out the modification they will be trouble free

Rovering · 18th June 2013, 06:17

I obtained a set, and like you was in two minds as to whether to fit or not.
In the end I did.
Yes they initially bothered me with the way the lines of the car were changed. But now I have got used to them being there.
The downside is they do sometimes catch/scrape on ugly bumps in the road.
The upside is, the car appears to stay cleaner after driving in wet weather.

Ultimately, the choice is yours!

Graeme

onefortheroad · 18th June 2013, 06:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by stocktake

Cut 20-25mm off the bottom of the front ones if you do fit them, stops them catching over speed bumps. If they do catch it's not only the noise it makes but also the movement of the flap on the wing rubs the paint away

don't let that put you off if you like them as I do. once you have carried out the modification they will be trouble free

Thanks for the tip

I don't like the thought of the paintwork being rubbed away though!!

bubs · 18th June 2013, 06:33

you could apply some clear vinyl to the area where they fit first

humptynumpty · 18th June 2013, 06:39

thanks buddy

windrush · 18th June 2013, 06:44

Mine were fitted at the factory and I have had no problem with them rubbing over speed bumps etc over the last 9years

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18th June 2013, 06:08	#1
onefortheroad Gets stuck in Rover 75 1.8 Club SE Saloon, Rover 75 Tourer 1.8T Connoisseur SE, MG TF Spark Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Staffs Posts: 723 Thanks: 152 Thanked 44 Times in 39 Posts	To Mudflap or Not to Mudflap - That is the question. Just a got a set of mudflaps to fit to my 75 but I can't make my mind up whether to fit them or not? I think the car looks better without them but I know it will save the car getting so mucked up. What do you people think? Your thoughts please. __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] A Sucker for the K- series Engine Membership No. 987

18th June 2013, 06:17	#5
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,590 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Cut 20-25mm off the bottom of the front ones if you do fit them, stops them catching over speed bumps. If they do catch it's not only the noise it makes but also the movement of the flap on the wing rubs the paint away don't let that put you off if you like them as I do. once you have carried out the modification they will be trouble free __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

18th June 2013, 06:17	#6
Rovering Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer 2.5 Connoissuer, #2 of 16 exported for NZ market. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Hamilton Posts: 623 Thanks: 107 Thanked 93 Times in 64 Posts	I obtained a set, and like you was in two minds as to whether to fit or not. In the end I did. Yes they initially bothered me with the way the lines of the car were changed. But now I have got used to them being there. The downside is they do sometimes catch/scrape on ugly bumps in the road. The upside is, the car appears to stay cleaner after driving in wet weather. Ultimately, the choice is yours! Graeme __________________ 2005 Mercedes E55 AMG 2005 Mercedes E350 2004 Mercedes E500 2004 BMW 530d 2002 MG ZT 190 manual Anthracite (NZ new) built 18-07-2002 Last edited by Rovering; 18th June 2013 at 06:18.. Reason: Typo

18th June 2013, 06:44	#10
windrush This is my second home December 2004 Rover 75 2ltr CDTi Connoisseur SE HL Tourer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aldershot Posts: 74,464 Thanks: 2,431 Thanked 3,015 Times in 2,347 Posts	Mine were fitted at the factory and I have had no problem with them rubbing over speed bumps etc over the last 9years __________________ ][SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] My Pearl Black Beauty Best regards Lilian and Derek Club Member No. 96 / Forum User No. 111 REGISTRATION to the club as a member FREE, FULL MEMBERSHIP is £10 WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

18th June 2013, 06:11	#2
humptynumpty Retired Health Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: GB Posts: 1,901 Thanks: 8 Thanked 46 Times in 42 Posts	Well I would fit them but if you don't in looking for a set lol

18th June 2013, 06:14	#4
grs6680 Gets stuck in MG ZT 190 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Nottingham Posts: 972 Thanks: 120 Thanked 90 Times in 78 Posts	ive bought a full set for my tourer (zt-t)but the front ones keep rubbing on my drive so ive taken them off the front but they will be going back on when i put my newly refurbed 11 spokes on.i think they suit the car very well but thats me...

18th June 2013, 06:33	#8
bubs Posted a thing or two ROVER 75 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Canvey Island, Essex Posts: 1,651 Thanks: 43 Thanked 163 Times in 134 Posts	you could apply some clear vinyl to the area where they fit first

18th June 2013, 06:39	#9
humptynumpty Retired Health Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: GB Posts: 1,901 Thanks: 8 Thanked 46 Times in 42 Posts	thanks buddy