Mud Flaps
#1
Mud Flaps
Opinion here: I pulled the mud flaps off my car when i put on G35C wheels two years ago. Now, after cleaning road tar, paint, and mud off my car for 8 seasons, I am wondering if I should return them to service? I like the look without, but the car only stays clean a week here in Oregon. What is the general consensus on flaps?
#6
Originally Posted by Dooley
I pulled the mud flaps...
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As for using them, I always left them on. You can always paint them body color with some paint that has a flex agent mixed in.
I think that the minor appearance annoyance is worth keeping rocks and debris off of my rear quarterpanel.
#13
Originally Posted by Dooley
Opinion here: I pulled the mud flaps off my car when i put on G35C wheels two years ago. Now, after cleaning road tar, paint, and mud off my car for 8 seasons, I am wondering if I should return them to service? I like the look without, but the car only stays clean a week here in Oregon. What is the general consensus on flaps?
So, what have you decided about the mud flaps?
I am looking to buy these, but Nissan does not sell them anymore.
If do not need your flaps, I will be interested in buying.
Let me know.
Originally Posted by gen4maxima536
i just picked some up, mainly cuz i keep getting a ton of tar on my car and to keep the rocks from messing up my paint more.
Do they fit well, of you had to force them on?
I would like to get them soon.
#14
You may be able to have the best of both worlds. My '98 SE had chip guards and not splash guards. They cover the same area on the body as the splash guards, just do not stick out at all. They contour/ hug the body. Unfortunately, I do have a camera now, just I will be at school until tomorrow night and the camera is at home. My buddy's white w/ leather SE came with splash guards and he changed them to the ones I have. He bought the whole set from a local bone yard for $5. It is a 10 second swap, literally. It also changed the look of the car without depriving the protection of the splash guards from rocks and tar. I am sure someone else on here has them, this is the only pic I have on my website that you can see (or not see for that matter) They are on there, trust me. They work great.
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#15
Originally Posted by alcatranz518
You may be able to have the best of both worlds. My '98 SE had chip guards and not splash guards. They cover the same area on the body as the splash guards, just do not stick out at all. They contour/ hug the body. Unfortunately, I do have a camera now, just I will be at school until tomorrow night and the camera is at home. My buddy's white w/ leather SE came with splash guards and he changed them to the ones I have. He bought the whole set from a local bone yard for $5. It is a 10 second swap, literally. It also changed the look of the car without depriving the protection of the splash guards from rocks and tar. I am sure someone else on here has them, this is the only pic I have on my website that you can see (or not see for that matter) They are on there, trust me. They work great. ![](http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/2373000-2373999/2373656_57_full.jpg)
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I think my 97 Maxi (SE) has the same thing currently, what I see on yours.
But I still get splash and dirt on the panels near the wheels. So, they are not that functional, in my opinion. Plus I went to our local bone yard, but they don't have single 4th gen Maxi to pull anything off.
#16
does anybody else have rust on their car from where the mud flaps connect to the car? mine does & i'd like to get it fixed but not if the mud flaps will cause it to come back.
my 96 flaps look ugly. i like the painted part with the 97s.
my 96 flaps look ugly. i like the painted part with the 97s.
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Originally Posted by alcatranz518
You may be able to have the best of both worlds. My '98 SE had chip guards and not splash guards. They cover the same area on the body as the splash guards, just do not stick out at all. They contour/ hug the body. Unfortunately, I do have a camera now, just I will be at school until tomorrow night and the camera is at home. My buddy's white w/ leather SE came with splash guards and he changed them to the ones I have. He bought the whole set from a local bone yard for $5. It is a 10 second swap, literally. It also changed the look of the car without depriving the protection of the splash guards from rocks and tar. I am sure someone else on here has them, this is the only pic I have on my website that you can see (or not see for that matter) They are on there, trust me. They work great. ![](http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/2373000-2373999/2373656_57_full.jpg)
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Originally Posted by JSMax
Maybe try "shaving down" the black part. You'll still have functional mud flaps without the overly large look.
when done, they should look more like the flaps from a 5th gen.
when done, they should look more like the flaps from a 5th gen.
#19
Originally Posted by maxima985spd
Every maxima 95-99 has them, unless they have mud flaps.
#21
Looks like a lot of owners have taken the mud flaps off.
If anybody wants to get rid of them, I am willing to buy them.
I have a 97 SE Pearl White which I recently purchased.
Please let me your asking price including shipping.
Also, let me know if the flaps are Body Color or not, and
include a picture if possible.
You can email me at - NeatKarma@yahoo.com
If anybody wants to get rid of them, I am willing to buy them.
I have a 97 SE Pearl White which I recently purchased.
Please let me your asking price including shipping.
Also, let me know if the flaps are Body Color or not, and
include a picture if possible.
You can email me at - NeatKarma@yahoo.com
#27
Originally Posted by NeatKarma
Hello Dooley,
So, what have you decided about the mud flaps?
I am looking to buy these, but Nissan does not sell them anymore.
If do not need your flaps, I will be interested in buying.
Let me know.
Where did you buy these Mud Flaps? Are these specitific to 97 Maxi (SE).
Do they fit well, of you had to force them on?
I would like to get them soon.
So, what have you decided about the mud flaps?
I am looking to buy these, but Nissan does not sell them anymore.
If do not need your flaps, I will be interested in buying.
Let me know.
Where did you buy these Mud Flaps? Are these specitific to 97 Maxi (SE).
Do they fit well, of you had to force them on?
I would like to get them soon.
I am going to try them on again. I am experimenting with painting the section of the guard that sits next to the body white (my car is pearl white) and leaving the flap portion black. Not sure what the final look will be, I will post pics. These were on my car when I bought it, I pulled them when I put on wheels that flushed my wheels to the fender width. After a wet winter, looking for options.
Thanks for all the feedback on the Mud Flaps/Splash Guards/Mud Guards/Splash Flaps/Guard Flaps/Splash Mud/Flap Guards!!
#29
So nobody interested in selling me their Splash Guards?
If you have no use for them, I will take them off of your hand.
Let me know at NeatKarma@yahoo.com
If you have no use for them, I will take them off of your hand.
Let me know at NeatKarma@yahoo.com
#30
HI alcatranz518,
You think your Buddy may be willing to sell his Flash Guards.
Please ask him and let me know his price including shipping at
NeatKarma@yahoo.com
Thanks in advance..
My buddy's white w/ leather SE came with splash guards and he changed them to the ones I have. He bought the whole set from a local bone yard for $5. It is a 10 second swap, literally. It also changed the look of the car without depriving the protection of the splash guards from rocks and tar.
You think your Buddy may be willing to sell his Flash Guards.
Please ask him and let me know his price including shipping at
NeatKarma@yahoo.com
Thanks in advance..
My buddy's white w/ leather SE came with splash guards and he changed them to the ones I have. He bought the whole set from a local bone yard for $5. It is a 10 second swap, literally. It also changed the look of the car without depriving the protection of the splash guards from rocks and tar.
#34
Originally Posted by Max_nino
I have a set but im not to familiar with all that paypal stuff because i dont have credit card. i dont know how much they go for either.
I can send you a check which you can wait on to make sure you got the money in the bank (about maximum 1 week) before shipping it to me.
Let me know you price including shipping at
NeatKarma@yahoo.com
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