funkyspider

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 ) 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.

Daft Lad

I thought the wheels hitting the kerb when doing a 3 point turn was an instant fail?

I know a mate of mine who had the same problem, ended up needing a whole new front wing!

WetPatch

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

WetPatch

It is.

funkyspider

I shall avoid doing it if I ever retake my test

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.

GazTheHat

Change your 3 point turn into a 5 point turn if needed

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.

LongTimeLurker

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.

marmski

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.

Multijfj

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!

boxman2000

Just got some from Performance Creations on ebay (see Group Buy) and these are perfect length and look fantastic!!!

COLZO

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.

davedipster

Hitting the curb slowly is ok m8, driving up a kerb is a numpty thing to do with any car with flaps.

COLZO

....or without flaps!