Cheap OEM looking Mud Guards 2007+ - Page 2

DoDo-


You have a point - I installed the mudflaps to protect from an OCCASIONAL rock and mostly ill-paved streets that hold too much water. I do not live in an area that gets major snow or ice, so they might not work in those areas. All I can say is they look great - hold back the water - and weren't too expensive. I guess the only flaps that might protect the car totally are those that some posters have found on the car in Japan - I, personally, think those are way gross, but if they get the job done, then great. Good luck on protecting your car from the elements. It's funny - I think our existence is all about finding shelter/protection from Mother Nature - makes you wonder...

Heres some pics of the oem splash guards.
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Rear

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ORIGINAL: sirnewt

DoDo-


You have a point - I installed the mudflaps to protect from an OCCASIONAL rock and mostly ill-paved streets that hold too much water. I do not live in an area that gets major snow or ice, so they might not work in those areas. All I can say is they look great - hold back the water - and weren't too expensive. I guess the only flaps that might protect the car totally are those that some posters have found on the car in Japan - I, personally, think those are way gross, but if they get the job done, then great. Good luck on protecting your car from the elements. It's funny - I think our existence is all about finding shelter/protection from Mother Nature - makes you wonder...

 
If you regularly drive on less than perfect roads like I do - gravel, debris, salt, sand, etc. the mudguards would only partially protect the side of the car. The lower part of the doors will still get hit systematically, increasing the chance for paint chips.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to fight the occasional road hazards - it's absurd in my opinion; I know already from my previous experience with new cars that's impossible to avoid occasional chips, scratches, dings, etc.
 

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ORIGINAL: dodo2

If you regularly drive on less than perfect roads like I do - gravel, debris, salt, sand, etc. the mudguards would only partially protect the side of the car. The lower part of the doors will still get hit systematically, increasing the chance for paint chips.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to fight the occasional road hazards - it's absurd in my opinion; I know already from my previous experience with new cars that's impossible to avoid occasional chips, scratches, dings, etc.

Here ya go dodo, these should help.

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Tdford-


Just when I said I didn't like the Japanese mudflaps - you go and post two pics that look pretty swell. I love black and red - and the ones on the blue model look great too. I wonder how thick that rubber is, however. I work with alternative materials and some rubber sheeting would fly backwards simply by scootin out from a standstill too quickly. I guess anything is better than nothing, you know. We all have to deal with road hazards - just like the other night - i went to Central Market and was sitting in my car - some little twerp came up behind me and left his shopping basket - i didn't see him do it, until the damned thing gently rolled into my car. At first, I thought it was the song I was listening to - but NO - if I had backed up - can you say trip to the body shop? So, yes, road hazards are scary, but stupidity hazards are worse. (Fortunately my car didn't suffer any emotional, or mental, damages...)

tdford,
Those look good.  I tend to lean towards the OEM stuff and $90 isn't that bad.  I like your roof rack too.  What brand is it?
 
I'm not sure about the larger rubber styles shown in the other pics.  They look a bit big, but i'm sure they protect well.  Although i'd be concerned about them flapping against the sides under hard acceleration or highway speed.  And if you hit something

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ORIGINAL: Cuffy

tdford,
Those look good.  I tend to lean towards the OEM stuff and $90 isn't that bad.  I like your roof rack too.  What brand is it?

 
I am happy that I went with the OEM splash guards. They turned out pretty good.
 
The roof rack is by Thule. Its a ski/board carrier ONLY. I think your in TX so I dont know how usefull it would be to you (unless you are one of the many TX peeps that fill our slopes in CO ). The ski/board attachement isnt really an attachement, its part of the rack. So you cant use it for bikes, luggage, etc. But thats why I got it, was for ski's and board's only. Only had to buy one item for less then buying the rack and attachment seperate for more. Thule is great quality by the way...

tdford,
I'm in MD so a ski rack is not out of the question up here, although my knees and ankles may not like it .  
 
How's the fit with the Outtie rails?  I'd be interested in finding a kayak/canoe carrier that wouldn't rip the roof off.  I've heard good things about Thule and Yakima as far as racks.

Im sorry about the TX thing??? thought you were from there. Look at the pics here, you'll see that the fit was pretty good: http://www.mitsubishiforum.com/m_192215/tm.htm
 
This was not made specifically for the outtie, but it's not universal either.

No problem bro.  My Mom/Gramdma are from TX and I was actually conceived there so I guess you could say i'm an honorary Texan .  The rack photos are great.  I looked at the Thule website and they have alot of options. 
 
Guess we are pulling this post way off topic, but i appreciate all your help and info.