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Great job on this. Also, REALLY good info on that coolant line. I'm sure someone here is going to put a screw right through that without the right guidance such as yours!The Fastener I’m pointing to on the left replaces the factory fastener (center) on the corner of the mud flap:
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You then reuse the factory fastener on the drilled hole on the left:
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Then a very short M6x1.0 bolt Is used up top.
(Currently looking for the right length, brb)
Me first! Me first!Yep, put me down for a set front and rear sir!
No sir, I was first…Lol. In other words please make 20 sets as we all want them!Me first! Me first!
I agree, thats the point of them. What are you doing for the rear as there needs to be something there as wellThe top bolt I had to custom make.. it’s a M6x1.0 5.5mm. It’s stainless; however, I’ll have to paint it.
At least until I can find a better fastener.
This bolt does not hold a load, it simply keeps the flap stabilized up top.
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Now I’m going to make the final product.
I’m going to test both 0.06” and 0.12” ABS. No thermoforming needed. I’m guessing I may end up going for the thicker stuff since this is so small.
Worth noting the car has exactly 3.25” of clearance under the flap with the suspension at its lowest setting, and about 4.75” of clearance at its highest setting.
Low:
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High:
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The flaps could be trimmed on the bottom to allow probably 4” at low, and 6” at high.
I’m not sure exactly what the best solution would be for that. I want maximum rock deflection personally.
Very nice work! I do think the flaps need to go deeper to match the width of the tire. I did a quick hack job back in August with $20 generic flaps.The top bolt I had to custom make.. it’s a M6x1.0 5.5mm. It’s stainless; however, I’ll have to paint it.
At least until I can find a better fastener.
This bolt does not hold a load, it simply keeps the flap stabilized up top.
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Now I’m going to make the final product.
I’m going to test both 0.06” and 0.12” ABS. No thermoforming needed. I’m guessing I may end up going for the thicker stuff since this is so small.
Worth noting the car has exactly 3.25” of clearance under the flap with the suspension at its lowest setting, and about 4.75” of clearance at its highest setting.
Low:
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High:
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The flaps could be trimmed on the bottom to allow probably 4” at low, and 6” at high.
I’m not sure exactly what the best solution would be for that. I want maximum rock deflection personally.
Very nice work! I do think the flaps need to go deeper to match the width of the tire. I did a quick hack job back in August with $20 generic flaps.
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Understood. I was more concerned with the “look” in the front matching the rear. You are correct, protection wise.I agree, for the rear.
For the front you don’t need that, since the bottom of the car is a flat metal sheet. You just need them to extend in far enough to protect the rocker panels.
Once I get this all buttoned up I’ll tackle the back.
It will be easier since I won’t have to plan for the tire turning like the front.
Thanks for the detailed information! Did you have to drill any holes in the aluminum fender edge?First flap installed. I put 20 mils of Llumar PPF underneath and one tiny smidgn of 3M to protect the finish.
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For the final product I put just the slightest smidgin of curve in the material with a heat gun. But the stabilizing bolt mostly forces it to follow the contour of the fender.View attachment 736678View attachment 736679
Nope. Only 1 hole in the liner as detailed above. The fender “bolt” is actually a c-clip that just stabilizes the flap. I put 20 mils of PPF under the clip so it does not contact the painted surface.Thanks for the detailed information! Did you have to drill any holes in the aluminum fender edge?
Great idea! Please keep us updated on how well it performs throughout the winter (rain, snow, etc.).Nope. Only 1 hole in the liner as detailed above. The fender “bolt” is actually a c-clip that just stabilizes the flap. I put 20 mils of PPF under the clip so it does not contact the painted surface.
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looks great! Can you measure the clearance underneath the front flap along with the suspension setting when measured?So I took inspiration for M4H4X with the horseshoe clips and used the universal flaps that someone linked us to earlier in the thread which fit perfectly and look pretty much OEM (as good as it’s getting for now). I am very pleased with the overall look and will get the job done!View attachment 736916View attachment 736917View attachment 736918View attachment 736919View attachment 736920View attachment 736921
Sure can, 3” on the nose for the front and 4 6/8ths in the rear. I always run my car on the lowest ride height setting.looks great! Can you measure the clearance underneath the front flap along with the suspension setting when measured?
Edit: I’d also like to see a profile shot that shows how much of the tire profile they cover. Like this:View attachment 736925