Mud Flaps/Splash Guards - Yes or No

[ghost_03]

There's no tape. It's all screws and plastic push rivets (not sure of the correct term for those). It's been awhile and I don't have the instructions handy, but IIRC there was some drilling for the rear ones and possibly some hole poking in the felt liner to make a screw hole. Or maybe not. I've put on so many flaps that the memory blends them all. It was not a difficult install. Removing the tires makes it easier.

Re your first question, nope I intend to keep them on. I will check periodically for any wear underneath though.

Awesome thanks for the quick reply. Sounds like I'll be able to work something out with them for winter use.

 

[tpat]

Went with Rokblokz Flaps myself. They're a bit large looking on the GTI but they do a great job protecting against snow/ice in winter and mud and grass in summer. Had Rally Armor flaps on my Evo previously so it wasn't much of a stretch for me. Plus these won't rub the paint like the OEM ones will. Flaps aren't the greatest looking thing in the world especially on a GTI, but they're great for protecting your paint on a daily driver.

 

[aadouglass.13]

Seriously??? Lol??

Sorry one shall then respond in the way deemed appropriate.. I vote no!!


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I thought this was humorous

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[rusty9041]

Anybody have any DIY alternatives? These seem awfully easy to replicate. I'm getting an Alltrack and do a ton of driving on dirt and gravel so they'd be quite useful for me.

 

[bennybmn]

Rusty there's probably a generic kit you could get cheaper, maybe not 100% diy but partial. Maybe someone who's got flaps but hasn't installed them can give you the hole pattern. Really, the holes are on the car, just screw them in. The tears have that third one that just screws into the fender liner. I put rokblokz on my Alltrack this weekend. The Tupperware fenders mean you need special screws, can't use the metal tabs the instructions say to.

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[Gawernator]

I got rock blokz and totally love them. I was on the fence before.

 

[rusty9041]

I may begrudgingly go with the rally armor kit from autoanything at 20% off. I want to go the urethane route for the flexibility. There is also a universal urethane kit on ebay for $80.

 

[mkygod]

I like the style of the OEM flaps, but since they are black, they only blend into dark colored cars.

Has anyone seen OEM or OEM-style mudflaps that have been painted to match the body color?

 

[Hulk1]

Not unhappy w my rokblokz

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[wildstar87]

Wish I had seen these earlier.. Anyone try these out on the R?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Front-Rear-Mud-Flaps-Splash-Guards-2015-2017-Volkswagen-Golf-R-Mudguards/122905544259?fits=Make%3AVolkswagen%7CModel%3AGolf+R&hash=item1c9dbdc643:g:ZpcAAOSwXMZaVR4m&vxp=mtr

 

[Pickleahoy1]

Wish I had seen these earlier.. Anyone try these out on the R?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Front-Rear-Mud-Flaps-Splash-Guards-2015-2017-Volkswagen-Golf-R-Mudguards/122905544259?fits=Make%3AVolkswagen%7CModel%3AGolf+R&hash=item1c9dbdc643:g:ZpcAAOSwXMZaVR4m&vxp=mtr

Buying right now. I hate the cheap flap of plastic look on the options for the R, so this is what I was waiting for. Will report with fitment.

 

[cbr600rr]

Wish I had seen these earlier.. Anyone try these out on the R?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Front-Rear-Mud-Flaps-Splash-Guards-2015-2017-Volkswagen-Golf-R-Mudguards/122905544259?fits=Make%3AVolkswagen%7CModel%3AGolf+R&hash=item1c9dbdc643:g:ZpcAAOSwXMZaVR4m&vxp=mtr

Clicked the link.... it says $1,500.00 for shipping on a $21.00 item lol.

 

[IBFreeman]

Clicked the link.... it says $1,500.00 for shipping on a $21.00 item lol.

Say free now.

Anyone get them yet?

 

[Pickleahoy1]

I bought them but the shipping is slow. Wont have time to fit test till first weekend of Feb.

 

[daujin_mk7]

Installed Rokblokz, they look great. Bought em used from a member on the site