Stillen kit w/custom mudflaps...
10-07-2010, 08:06 AM
#1
Stillen kit w/custom mudflaps...
I made my own mudflaps for the winter season, but am using them w/the stillen kit until then. I know many of the members here have made comments about retaining mudflaps while using the Stillen kit. I think this is a good, cheap way to achieve that. I hope these will keep sand off the car when it snows, so it won't get as dirty.
Story:
I searched online for homemade mudflaps and came up with many materials to use: flexible cutting boards, sides of wastepaper baskets, and truck mudflaps cut to fit. Truck mudflaps were an easy thing for me to get, so I went that route.
I used my 96 GLE mudflaps as a template and traced out a set of mudflaps in cardboard for a test. Something along these lines:
After I had them the way I wanted, I called the local trucking supply store and they had a 24x24" plain black mudflap in stock for $9. I used the thicker edges for the bottoms of the mudflaps for added weight and strength.
I set out the patterns, traced, drilled the mounting holes, and then cut out the mudflaps.
They actually work even with the Stillen kit since they attach with the two screws that hold on the guards/mudflaps.
The rear flaps are 5" off the ground and the front are 4" off the ground. The fronts are the same length as stock mudflaps and the rear is about 2" longer than stock mudflaps. Measurements are with my H&R springs.
They do sway a little on the freeway since there's not much support for the bottom inner part of the flap, but I think it'll be okay since I'm not on the freeway much. For $9, it'll work for a while.
Comments, questions, whatever...
Story:
I searched online for homemade mudflaps and came up with many materials to use: flexible cutting boards, sides of wastepaper baskets, and truck mudflaps cut to fit. Truck mudflaps were an easy thing for me to get, so I went that route.
I used my 96 GLE mudflaps as a template and traced out a set of mudflaps in cardboard for a test. Something along these lines:
After I had them the way I wanted, I called the local trucking supply store and they had a 24x24" plain black mudflap in stock for $9. I used the thicker edges for the bottoms of the mudflaps for added weight and strength.
I set out the patterns, traced, drilled the mounting holes, and then cut out the mudflaps.
They actually work even with the Stillen kit since they attach with the two screws that hold on the guards/mudflaps.
The rear flaps are 5" off the ground and the front are 4" off the ground. The fronts are the same length as stock mudflaps and the rear is about 2" longer than stock mudflaps. Measurements are with my H&R springs.
They do sway a little on the freeway since there's not much support for the bottom inner part of the flap, but I think it'll be okay since I'm not on the freeway much. For $9, it'll work for a while.
Comments, questions, whatever...
10-07-2010, 09:03 AM
#7
The rears are actually flush with the tires, and I'll consider rounding the bottoms corners. Thanks guys.
10-07-2010, 09:34 AM
#8
10-07-2010, 10:26 AM
#10
Thanks.
10-07-2010, 03:05 PM
#13
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"they need to be rounded off like the oem ones.."
"Yeah definitly round them off and not sticking"
"I really like em but they do have to be rounded off."
"Round them off and they will look much better IMHO"
"maybe if you round them a bit it'll look a bit better..."
lmao..
"Yeah definitly round them off and not sticking"
"I really like em but they do have to be rounded off."
"Round them off and they will look much better IMHO"
"maybe if you round them a bit it'll look a bit better..."
lmao..
10-07-2010, 04:46 PM
#16
I think so, you should round em off; because look @ how round the A32's body lines are, something square and jagged would not work, and I think that is what makes the mudflaps look off a little bit.
10-07-2010, 07:37 PM
#22
Wow, so much for the smooth styling of the Stillen kit. Those things just kill the clean look of the kit but if they help you out so be it.
Last edited by Flava_24/7; 10-07-2010 at 07:40 PM.
10-07-2010, 08:29 PM
#23
The Stillen kit is coming off in the winter, so the mudflaps will be by themself in a couple months. I wasn't really planning on using them with the kit. I was just curious what people thought about it.
11-05-2010, 06:08 PM
#27
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 469
Maybe you should round them off.
I dunno, I don't think anyone's mentioned rounding them off, but you could try it.
Also rounding them off might help.
And try rounding them off, too.
11-05-2010, 06:22 PM
#28
Yes, I repainted them after I stripped the paint off with aircraft stripper. Two were: black w/red lip over orange over stock finish. The other two were: black over stock finish. Since they're my winter wheels, I didn't get them perfect.
11-05-2010, 10:48 PM
#30
Good work, OP. 
Next time, though, try this site:
www.rallyarmor.com
They make universal mudflaps that actually look pretty nice. I ordered a set ($18 shipped to my door) and plan on putting them on my car when I get some time.
I just so happened to discover RallyArmor by accident when I saw my buddy sporting a set of universals on the back of his S2000.
Surprisingly enough, when I test-fitted them, they actually ran really well with the bodylines of my car.
I ordered them mainly because I got sick of dirt spattering up into my door sills from being so low to the ground. Every time it'd even sprinkle, my entire car would get covered in a fine, black film of road dirt. So I'm hoping that coupled with the OEM splashguards, these will help cut down on that.
Next time, though, try this site:
www.rallyarmor.com
They make universal mudflaps that actually look pretty nice. I ordered a set ($18 shipped to my door) and plan on putting them on my car when I get some time.
I just so happened to discover RallyArmor by accident when I saw my buddy sporting a set of universals on the back of his S2000.
Surprisingly enough, when I test-fitted them, they actually ran really well with the bodylines of my car.
I ordered them mainly because I got sick of dirt spattering up into my door sills from being so low to the ground. Every time it'd even sprinkle, my entire car would get covered in a fine, black film of road dirt. So I'm hoping that coupled with the OEM splashguards, these will help cut down on that.
Last edited by Mr. Brett; 11-05-2010 at 10:50 PM.
11-06-2010, 02:58 PM
#32
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I'm not a fan of mud flaps. But, I do understand that there is a benefit if you live in a snow state. I commend your ingenuity. I agree with everyone else, you should fillet the corners.
11-06-2010, 03:24 PM
#33
I made my own mudflaps for the winter season, but am using them w/the stillen kit until then. I know many of the members here have made comments about retaining mudflaps while using the Stillen kit. I think this is a good, cheap way to achieve that. I hope these will keep sand off the car when it snows, so it won't get as dirty.
Story:
I searched online for homemade mudflaps and came up with many materials to use: flexible cutting boards, sides of wastepaper baskets, and truck mudflaps cut to fit. Truck mudflaps were an easy thing for me to get, so I went that route.
I used my 96 GLE mudflaps as a template and traced out a set of mudflaps in cardboard for a test. Something along these lines:
After I had them the way I wanted, I called the local trucking supply store and they had a 24x24" plain black mudflap in stock for $9. I used the thicker edges for the bottoms of the mudflaps for added weight and strength.
I set out the patterns, traced, drilled the mounting holes, and then cut out the mudflaps.
They actually work even with the Stillen kit since they attach with the two screws that hold on the guards/mudflaps.
The rear flaps are 5" off the ground and the front are 4" off the ground. The fronts are the same length as stock mudflaps and the rear is about 2" longer than stock mudflaps. Measurements are with my H&R springs.
They do sway a little on the freeway since there's not much support for the bottom inner part of the flap, but I think it'll be okay since I'm not on the freeway much. For $9, it'll work for a while.
Comments, questions, whatever...
Story:
I searched online for homemade mudflaps and came up with many materials to use: flexible cutting boards, sides of wastepaper baskets, and truck mudflaps cut to fit. Truck mudflaps were an easy thing for me to get, so I went that route.
I used my 96 GLE mudflaps as a template and traced out a set of mudflaps in cardboard for a test. Something along these lines:
After I had them the way I wanted, I called the local trucking supply store and they had a 24x24" plain black mudflap in stock for $9. I used the thicker edges for the bottoms of the mudflaps for added weight and strength.
I set out the patterns, traced, drilled the mounting holes, and then cut out the mudflaps.
They actually work even with the Stillen kit since they attach with the two screws that hold on the guards/mudflaps.
The rear flaps are 5" off the ground and the front are 4" off the ground. The fronts are the same length as stock mudflaps and the rear is about 2" longer than stock mudflaps. Measurements are with my H&R springs.
They do sway a little on the freeway since there's not much support for the bottom inner part of the flap, but I think it'll be okay since I'm not on the freeway much. For $9, it'll work for a while.
Comments, questions, whatever...
11-06-2010, 03:45 PM
#34
Thanks for the compliments guys!
The mudflaps work well and look okay. Went on a gravel lot today with some mud and the car is still clean. The corners are rounded, so no more comments about that. lol
And as far as changing anything on my car, I hope to lower it a bit more next spring/summer.
The mudflaps work well and look okay. Went on a gravel lot today with some mud and the car is still clean. The corners are rounded, so no more comments about that. lol
And as far as changing anything on my car, I hope to lower it a bit more next spring/summer.
11-06-2010, 08:31 PM
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