Front mud flaps?
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That said, they really only protect maybe the front 6" of the rocker panel since they don't hang very low, but that's the 6" that would probably get beat the worst…just the front face of the rocker that faces right at the tire where the flaps attach would become unsightly pretty quick, so at least you won't have to worry about that.
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You'll be happy with them. I hate mud flaps with a passion and have never ran them on any prior car and never had so much as a rock chip behind the wheels, but this is my first car with summer tires and that's a whole different ballgame in terms of crap shooting at the rockers. After a few days with them I completely forgot they were there and I never even notice them now.
That said, they really only protect maybe the front 6" of the rocker panel since they don't hang very low, but that's the 6" that would probably get beat the worst…just the front face of the rocker that faces right at the tire where the flaps attach would become unsightly pretty quick, so at least you won't have to worry about that.
That said, they really only protect maybe the front 6" of the rocker panel since they don't hang very low, but that's the 6" that would probably get beat the worst…just the front face of the rocker that faces right at the tire where the flaps attach would become unsightly pretty quick, so at least you won't have to worry about that.
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i thought about that too even though i dont like clear bras but then figured id need to also do the bottom-most curve of the doors which pretty much killed that idea.
so far no rock chips miraculously on the pure trash roads here in the north with trillions of rocks kicking up constantly but i sure do cringe driving in the city
so far no rock chips miraculously on the pure trash roads here in the north with trillions of rocks kicking up constantly but i sure do cringe driving in the city
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Which would give better protection, the mudflaps or the splitters. I like the look of the splitters, but it doesn't seem that the front section would be well protected.
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Mud flaps will do a better job of protecting the lower doors, the splitters would protect the length of the rocker panel but won't do much on the doors.
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Must disagree. You cannot believe how much the splitters protect the door above the skirt. Good way to test this theory is drive through some wet roads after a wash. They do their job and look awesome. Mine held its own in two salty snowy winters before I traded the car. The gt500 rear flaps are essential as well for back splash.
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Must disagree. You cannot believe how much the splitters protect the door above the skirt. Good way to test this theory is drive through some wet roads after a wash. They do their job and look awesome. Mine held its own in two salty snowy winters before I traded the car. The gt500 rear flaps are essential as well for back splash.
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You won't be disappointed with the splitters. Here they are/were on my old sixer. Id put them on my GTCS but I'm keeping it all original.
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I'm looking for some type of brush (boars hair) to use to clean them. The angle between the splitter and rocker is tight, and I find dirt likes to accumulate there.
#33
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Completely agree. I love mine think they are very visually appealing, but I have a q for you. Did you find them a pita to keep clean, and how or what did you use to clean. I'm looking for some type of brush (boars hair) to use to clean them. The angle between the splitter and rocker is tight, and I find dirt likes to accumulate there.
The crisp corner will get into the crevices. Notice how clean mine were? Lol
#34
Hey, so are we finding out that the front mud flaps are enough to protect the rockers and lower doors, or do we need more protection from rocks?
I have a new GT track pack on the way, got the front splash guards/mud flaps/stone guards from Jaeger Brothers. I'm doing paint protection film on the front of the hood and fenders. Don't really want to add film to the rockers and lower doors but I will if I have to. Stuff just gets pricey fast.
I have a new GT track pack on the way, got the front splash guards/mud flaps/stone guards from Jaeger Brothers. I'm doing paint protection film on the front of the hood and fenders. Don't really want to add film to the rockers and lower doors but I will if I have to. Stuff just gets pricey fast.
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Hey, so are we finding out that the front mud flaps are enough to protect the rockers and lower doors, or do we need more protection from rocks? I have a new GT track pack on the way, got the front splash guards/mud flaps/stone guards from Jaeger Brothers. I'm doing paint protection film on the front of the hood and fenders. Don't really want to add film to the rockers and lower doors but I will if I have to. Stuff just gets pricey fast.
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Hey, so are we finding out that the front mud flaps are enough to protect the rockers and lower doors, or do we need more protection from rocks?
I have a new GT track pack on the way, got the front splash guards/mud flaps/stone guards from Jaeger Brothers. I'm doing paint protection film on the front of the hood and fenders. Don't really want to add film to the rockers and lower doors but I will if I have to. Stuff just gets pricey fast.
I have a new GT track pack on the way, got the front splash guards/mud flaps/stone guards from Jaeger Brothers. I'm doing paint protection film on the front of the hood and fenders. Don't really want to add film to the rockers and lower doors but I will if I have to. Stuff just gets pricey fast.
#37
I don't suppose you'd be willing to post a picture of the area that needs protection? It would be ridiculously expensive to do the whole door so I would like to know how high and far back the mask needs to go. Also how is the paint doing behind the rear tires?
#38
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If you look at the difference between the aftermarket and factory guards, you can see how the OEM rears cover more area:
https://themustangsource.com/f804/ro...4/#post6621479
#39
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As promised here's some pictures of the road rash. Those little white specs are not dirt, they're chips in the paint. You can see how it starts on the fender and goes about 6-7" onto the door.
I don't live on a gravel road or anything like that either, this is just from 22k miles of normal daily driving.
I don't live on a gravel road or anything like that either, this is just from 22k miles of normal daily driving.
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As promised here's some pictures of the road rash. Those little white specs are not dirt, they're chips in the paint. You can see how it starts on the fender and goes about 6-7" onto the door. I don't live on a gravel road or anything like that either, this is just from 22k miles of normal daily driving.