Splash guards are worth the money
12/1/06, 02:34 PM
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Yes, those are the Ford molded splash guards for the GT. A word of caution, though, they don't look nearly that good from the other side. If I can remember, I'll take a picture of the other side tonight.
12/15/06, 02:39 PM
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I got the rear molded guards today and was confused - it didn't come with any hardware whatsoever and the screws don't have large enough washers to hold down the guards.
12/15/06, 02:54 PM
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Yep, that's right. No hardware supplied. I used 5/8" od stainless steel washers on mine. Just bring one of the screws with you to the hardware store.
12/16/06, 09:55 AM
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I found a 5 pack of 10 x 1 stainless fender washers from Lowe's for $1.97
AutoZone had a very paltry selection of SS hardware and the plastic fasteners for the front splash guards.
AutoZone had a very paltry selection of SS hardware and the plastic fasteners for the front splash guards.
12/16/06, 03:24 PM
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I've got the factory rear mud flaps for the GT as well and to me it was a good investment . The flaps come without screws because you use the factory ones from the back bumper ,remove them then install the flaps .The extra washer will help support the mud flap and is a great idea if you wish to do that .If you can find a "S" shaped philips meant for working in tight areas so the wheels do not need to be removed for installation .
What i like about the GT ones that are molded to the shape of the body is that the looks of the car and the plain finnish and build of the flaps make them almost unnoticeable .I always have to point them out to someone new because the great looks of the car overshadows the flaps ,.....it's like thier not there .
And as for haveing them or not it's a matter of principal ,...I really don't want them on the Mustang but I also don't want the rear lower quarters paint being slowly chipped and sand blasted away on the open highway for me . This one is a long term investment thats a daily driver in the summer and I want to save the original paint as long as possible.
What i like about the GT ones that are molded to the shape of the body is that the looks of the car and the plain finnish and build of the flaps make them almost unnoticeable .I always have to point them out to someone new because the great looks of the car overshadows the flaps ,.....it's like thier not there .
And as for haveing them or not it's a matter of principal ,...I really don't want them on the Mustang but I also don't want the rear lower quarters paint being slowly chipped and sand blasted away on the open highway for me . This one is a long term investment thats a daily driver in the summer and I want to save the original paint as long as possible.
12/16/06, 03:44 PM
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Ripstang: I agree with you 100%. THe rear guards were painless to install and fit the bumper very nicely. I'd say they are definitely molded splash guards and not mud flaps because they're not flappy 
I wish Ford made a set of molded guards for the front. I bought the 1996 Mustang universal flaps and I'm not going to install them because the top part will rub against the metal fender. If I cut that part off, then some of the mud/debris will splash onto the door. Hopefully, Ford's molded rocker panel will be sufficient to block most of the road spray/splash.
I wish Ford made a set of molded guards for the front. I bought the 1996 Mustang universal flaps and I'm not going to install them because the top part will rub against the metal fender. If I cut that part off, then some of the mud/debris will splash onto the door. Hopefully, Ford's molded rocker panel will be sufficient to block most of the road spray/splash.
12/16/06, 06:45 PM
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12/25/06, 09:48 AM
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I have noticed a lot of dust sticking to the bumper just aft of the rear molded guards. I think it is caused by the turbulence from the splash guard...
Has anyone else noticed the same thing? I'm sure dust is better than mud/pebbles/rocks/worms/pine needles on the rear bumper fascia
Has anyone else noticed the same thing? I'm sure dust is better than mud/pebbles/rocks/worms/pine needles on the rear bumper fascia
12/25/06, 10:55 AM
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Yep, I've noticed alot of dust sticking behind both the front and rear wheels, both before and after I installed the Shelby rear splash guards on my V6. Really shows up on Screaming Yellow, not sure if the guard enhances the amount of dust or helps prevent some of it...
12/26/06, 11:12 AM
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My Ford flaps are painted to match and on the car. I'm happy with 'em except they seem just a little crooked: The bottoms look angled upward toward the center of the car when viewed from behind. Since they are molded, there isn't much you can do even though the holes are slotted.
Probably most people wouldn't notice anyway.
Mike E
Probably most people wouldn't notice anyway.
Mike E
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1/8/07, 03:34 PM
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I'm thinking of getting some mudflaps for when I go to the track only. I'm tired of having to clean the rubber of my bumper. Crazy part is it's not even my rubber as I don't do burnout's since I'm on my stock tires.
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