Any flaps problems ?
Been thinking of fitting some flaps, but ages ago I saw a pic on here of someones car that had reversed up a slope, got the flaps stuck under the wheel and made a right mess of the car.
Is this a likely hazard (for someone who's 3 point turn method is to stop when the back wheels hit the kerb :rolleyes:) or a one-off and I should fit em anyway, but use a fixing that's likely to give before it has time to bend metal. |
I thought the wheels hitting the kerb when doing a 3 point turn was an instant fail? :D
I know a mate of mine who had the same problem, ended up needing a whole new front wing! |
I have a similar story, who ever had the car before me fitted them to low, when ever i went over a small bump they would rub off the rod and make a horriable noise, then 1 day i decided to reverse into my dads drive where the kerb was only 2/3 inches high and they got stuck between the wheel and kurb and nearly pulled my back end off. I removed them the next day.
No regrets just a little extr mub spray up the doors on wet days |
Originally Posted by Daft Lad
(Post 6634193)
I thought the wheels hitting the kerb when doing a 3 point turn was an instant fail? :D
I know a mate of mine who had the same problem, ended up needing a whole new front wing! |
Originally Posted by Daft Lad
(Post 6634193)
I thought the wheels hitting the kerb when doing a 3 point turn was an instant fail? :D
Cheers for the input, not a one off then. Maybe I shall be staying flapless (on the car that is) or attach them with some method that will snap before damage occurs. |
Originally Posted by funkyspider
(Post 6634179)
Been thinking of fitting some flaps, but ages ago I saw a pic on here of someones car that had reversed up a slope, got the flaps stuck under the wheel and made a right mess of the car.
Is this a likely hazard (for someone who's 3 point turn method is to stop when the back wheels hit the kerb :rolleyes:) or a one-off and I should fit em anyway, but use a fixing that's likely to give before it has time to bend metal. I'm ever aware of kerbs with the lip spoiler and flaps, but TBH, i never give it much thought, it's not really a problem. |
I went for mini flaps so no risk of kerbing them or scraping which offering at least some protection to the sills and rear bumper :). I also prefer the low key subtle looks as well compared with the rally style flaps.
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I have recently just fitted some and havent had a problem yet (/me touches wood).
You just have to be aware of them when reversing... and as posted above.. if it needs a 5 point turn then use one. |
Iv just fitted some, and can see the problem with them, but I am very careful with the turning side of things.
On previous cars I do admit to hitting the curb with the rear wheels to get the most out of 1 turn. Flaps protect your car from a lot of stone chips / annoying mud which wont go away aswell as look tremendous. Id say go for them, but just be careful! |
Just got some from Performance Creations on ebay (see Group Buy) and these are perfect length and look fantastic!!! :norty:
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I know the STI & Prodrive ones have 2 different height settings. I would set them at the highest setting which would be the lower fixing points. :)
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Hitting the curb slowly is ok m8, driving up a kerb is a numpty thing to do with any car with flaps.
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Originally Posted by davedipster
(Post 6639493)
Hitting the curb slowly is ok m8, driving up a kerb is a numpty thing to do with any car with flaps.
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