New GB on Mudflap DIY kits
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hang on..... I'll go take a photo
A picture says more than a thousand words (as they, er, say).
Just waiting for mine to turn up to start messing about with them.
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I had noticed this 3rd little bracket on some other pics I have and was a little concerned. I have had some brackets made up from the templates, but the little L-shape one is not detailed ?
What does the bracket attach to in the wheel arch ?
What does the bracket attach to in the wheel arch ?
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does anybody know what other bits and pieces we will need to complete this, what size bolts and washers? and do they need to be self tappers? how many holes need to be drilled in the bodywork 
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Just buy yourself a load of M10 bolts and washers (stainless steel preferably) and 4 self-tapping bolts - for the inner arches behind the front wheels (Those are the only ones that required drilling) The rest use existing trim-holes in the panels.
The last bracket is to stop the rear flaps flailing around, I reckon. My brackets are STi copies... they're not quite the same as the Ravensblade ones.
The last bracket is to stop the rear flaps flailing around, I reckon. My brackets are STi copies... they're not quite the same as the Ravensblade ones.
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The rear bracket templates i sent did not have the 3rd little bracket, but there will be enough left over in the off cuts to make them.
The templates for the newage are the same as the ones fitted here.
http://www.cumbrianscoobs.co.uk/bbs/...p?TOPIC_ID=560
The templates for the newage are the same as the ones fitted here.
http://www.cumbrianscoobs.co.uk/bbs/...p?TOPIC_ID=560
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T'wife phoned to say mine have turned up 
, but as at work not had chance to 'inspect' the package yet.
Anyone got any template (on a classic) for this extra or 2nd bracket for the rears as depicted at post #90 by BuRR?
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, but as at work not had chance to 'inspect' the package yet.Anyone got any template (on a classic) for this extra or 2nd bracket for the rears as depicted at post #90 by BuRR?
Max
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Originally Posted by scoobimax
T'wife phoned to say mine have turned up , but as at work not had chance to 'inspect' the package yet.
Anyone got any template (on a classic) for this extra or 2nd bracket for the rears as depicted at post #90 by BuRR?
Max
, but as at work not had chance to 'inspect' the package yet.Anyone got any template (on a classic) for this extra or 2nd bracket for the rears as depicted at post #90 by BuRR?
Max
Looking at the classic templates it looks like the bracket template incorperates this "3rd bracket". i.e. you have to bend it back on its self.
Full instructions:- http://www.ravensblade-impreza.com/m.../stiflaps.html
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Anyone got their package yet??
Question did you cut the templates on the dotted lines and then selotape them together ? Booked Friday off work so i can Manufacture the flaps, and i can't wait !
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Originally Posted by simpsons !
Cheers mate package arrived yesterday, and picked it up from the POST OFFICE today, Think there gonna look well cool, The WR Blue is a brilliant match,
Question did you cut the templates on the dotted lines and then selotape them together ? Booked Friday off work so i can Manufacture the flaps, and i can't wait !
Cheers once again,
Simpson
Question did you cut the templates on the dotted lines and then selotape them together ? Booked Friday off work so i can Manufacture the flaps, and i can't wait !
Cheers once again,
Simpson
I finished making mine last night, plus an extra 3rd bracket for the rear flaps from the off cut in the centre of the blank. Hopefully fitting tonight (as long as its not pi$$ing down). I'll get some pics up tonight if i get chance.
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Originally Posted by BuRR
I used the STi templates for the classic........ jeez only just enough material as the flaps are higher.
Everything ok though??
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Got mine mate, many thanks again for the quick turnaround Top job.
Got some brackets made up from the templates, just need to get some fixings and cut out the flap material now.
Can you confirm that if I use the templates exactly as in the Autocad file, I won't need any extra brackets ? Also grateful if someone could confirm exactly what fixings are required too, I'm a little unsure still of what is needed. For example, the fixings that go into the OEM holes in the arch, are they self tappers or do they need nuts behind
For Newage BTW . . . .
Top job.Got some brackets made up from the templates, just need to get some fixings and cut out the flap material now.
Can you confirm that if I use the templates exactly as in the Autocad file, I won't need any extra brackets ? Also grateful if someone could confirm exactly what fixings are required too, I'm a little unsure still of what is needed. For example, the fixings that go into the OEM holes in the arch, are they self tappers or do they need nuts behind
For Newage BTW . . . .
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Use the templates exactly as in the the autocad file, the outside line on the template is the exact size of the kaylan blank.
Fixings wise (I think this is correct i will be fitting mine tonight so can confirm later) :-
Front flaps (per flap)- 3 x m6 bolts and nuts, 8 large washers, 2 self tapers (into inner wing)
Rear flaps (per flap) - 4 x m6 bolts and nuts, 8 large washers
Rear flap extra bracket (per flap) - 1 x m6 bolt and nut, 2 large washers
Total:-
M6 bolts/nuts = 16
Large washers = 36
Self taper = 4
Note:- I think that a large washer should be put on both the bolt head side and nut side of the fixings.
Fixings wise (I think this is correct i will be fitting mine tonight so can confirm later) :-
Front flaps (per flap)- 3 x m6 bolts and nuts, 8 large washers, 2 self tapers (into inner wing)
Rear flaps (per flap) - 4 x m6 bolts and nuts, 8 large washers
Rear flap extra bracket (per flap) - 1 x m6 bolt and nut, 2 large washers
Total:-
M6 bolts/nuts = 16
Large washers = 36
Self taper = 4
Note:- I think that a large washer should be put on both the bolt head side and nut side of the fixings.
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Just looked at the newage template layout, and (if you haven't already cut them out) i reckon that if you slightly rotate the rear brackets in the template you will be able to extend the bracket enough, so that the "3rd bracket" can be incorperated into the rear bracket itself, i.e. bend the bracket at 90 degrees where it touches the the rear inner wing, and bolt it to it. Damn, wish i had made up a dummy set of brackets before i cut mine
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@rse, I've had my brackets CNC'd now So looks like I need to make up a couple of L-shape brackets to hold them onto the inner wing then.
Let us know how you get on with fitting mate, pics would be very handy
So looks like I need to make up a couple of L-shape brackets to hold them onto the inner wing then.Let us know how you get on with fitting mate, pics would be very handy
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Originally Posted by DJ Dunk
Anyone fitted them yet to newage ? Need pics
, it wa sgetting dark and was raining so i thought i'd leave until the weekend. I had a PM from Corradoboy reagrding fitting
The rears are easiest. You'll need to pop off the under bumper trim to get access to the rear of the two holes in the rim of the wing, and utilise the inner plastic fitting for the 3rd mounting point. Once you have access from behind the arch it's just a case of bolting them on and refitting the under bumper trim.
The fronts are a bit harder, and require the part removal (3 clips back) of the sill protector, and part removal of the arch liner. Then it's grazed knuckle time getting the nuts onto the back of the bolts. If you're using the full width front flaps (some cut the inner bit off) you'll need to drill 2 holes into the inner wing, which means the wheel has to come off, unless you can borrow a mates "drill 'round corners" thingy like I did. For the middle mounting I just ran a self tapper into the ridge in the arch liner.
The fronts are a bit harder, and require the part removal (3 clips back) of the sill protector, and part removal of the arch liner. Then it's grazed knuckle time getting the nuts onto the back of the bolts. If you're using the full width front flaps (some cut the inner bit off) you'll need to drill 2 holes into the inner wing, which means the wheel has to come off, unless you can borrow a mates "drill 'round corners" thingy like I did. For the middle mounting I just ran a self tapper into the ridge in the arch liner.
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Ok I need a final answer on the sandwich fitting is it bracket, flap then car or as it shows here flap, bracket then car?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...33/mudflap.jpg
and finally is it ham and mustard or corned beef and pickle?.....ok I'll get me coat!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...33/mudflap.jpg
and finally is it ham and mustard or corned beef and pickle?.....ok I'll get me coat!
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Originally Posted by austen_wrx
Anyone fitted them yet, bloody weather, it hasn't stopped pi$$ing down!!!
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Jesus!! 2 hrs!! I'm an engineer, but you must have boss eyes 
. Its worth taking your time cutting and shaping the flaps though!
Mine are all made, plus the "3rd bracket" (although this isn't drlled yet as i want to get the rest of it on the car first to see exactly how to make it. Problem is its constanlt pi$$ing down here, i get soaked just unlocking the car, let alone rolling around under it for 2 hours!!
. Its worth taking your time cutting and shaping the flaps though! Mine are all made, plus the "3rd bracket" (although this isn't drlled yet as i want to get the rest of it on the car first to see exactly how to make it. Problem is its constanlt pi$$ing down here, i get soaked just unlocking the car, let alone rolling around under it for 2 hours!!
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Originally Posted by STILee
Ok I need a final answer on the sandwich fitting is it bracket, flap then car or as it shows here flap, bracket then car?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...33/mudflap.jpg
and finally is it ham and mustard or corned beef and pickle?.....ok I'll get me coat!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...33/mudflap.jpg
and finally is it ham and mustard or corned beef and pickle?.....ok I'll get me coat!