MudFlaps in Winter?

dreamvang · 11-05-2007, 10:46 AM

A friend advised me to get mudflaps for the winter thats coming up for my newly purchased STi. I'm pondering whether is it necessary to get mudflaps for the winter to prevent ice buildup etc, rocks chips from damaging my car on my wheels? Are there benefits in using them in the winter? If not I'll probably save the money and get something else

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grambo · 11-05-2007, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dreamvang

A friend advised me to get mudflaps for the winter thats coming up for my newly purchased STi. I'm pondering whether is it necessary to get mudflaps for the winter to prevent ice buildup etc, rocks chips from damaging my car on my wheels? Are there benefits in using them in the winter? If not I'll probably save the money and get something else

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I have them. They were one of my first mods. I ski and snowboard constantly during the winter and recommend them highly. Though, Rally Armor is the most popular, the $20 Autozone specials work fine too.

Islandboy630 · 11-05-2007, 12:27 PM

don't leave home without one

Loubaru · 11-05-2007, 02:51 PM

plan on buying some RAs when I get paid

ORSTi · 11-06-2007, 12:24 AM

I'd say it's a must. The STi's body is not protected well. The tires are wide enough that the doors can get scratched from debris.

chaos311clarity · 11-06-2007, 04:20 AM

its not necessary, however, it does provide some protection

FlyinbySTi · 11-06-2007, 05:02 AM

I have never had them on my car and doors seem fine.

**boxtwo** · 11-06-2007, 05:05 AM

I did not have them on a previous vehicle and there was a lot of paint damage over the course of a winter.

Put RA's on the STi and could not be happier with them. Just seeing the debris collected by the flap is impressive, most of that stuff stays off the paint which is a very good thing, especially during the winter or in places that like to tar and chip.

**WC LATHE WERKS** · 11-06-2007, 09:23 AM

I got a set when my road was being re-paved and never took them off. They do help out and RA's dont look bad so its win/win

Clin10 · 11-06-2007, 10:40 AM

I have no-name front only flaps, but getting my RA poly limited this week [want a full set] and with only the front, I noticed a difference with dirt and rain on my car. one of the best mods I got, and upgrading, lol

~Clinton

dreamvang · 11-06-2007, 01:03 PM

RA's? is that a name brand for mudlflaps? I want to check it out too.

metros · 11-06-2007, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dreamvang

RA's? is that a name brand for mudlflaps? I want to check it out too.

They're referring to Rally Armor.

**sti2relaxxin** · 11-06-2007, 05:47 PM

I love my Prodrive 'flaps!!

Mayhem13 · 11-06-2007, 07:10 PM

Rally Armor FTW!!! They def. help keep most road debris/dirt/etc..off the paint. imo, worth the money. Plus i think the car looks sick with the mudflaps.

**topend** · 11-06-2007, 07:12 PM

+1 on the RA's. Paul, seeing your car @ that plum tomato meet was what swayed me to get mudflaps

11-05-2007, 10:46 AM	#1
dreamvang Junior STI Driver Car: PSM 05 WRX STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon : Access Port, Cobb TBE, and everything like the rest. Posts: 122 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	MudFlaps in Winter? A friend advised me to get mudflaps for the winter thats coming up for my newly purchased STi. I'm pondering whether is it necessary to get mudflaps for the winter to prevent ice buildup etc, rocks chips from damaging my car on my wheels? Are there benefits in using them in the winter? If not I'll probably save the money and get something else . This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

11-05-2007, 12:27 PM	#3
Islandboy630 Spec C Club Car: 08 MBC300 Sprt 4mtic Fav Mod: RIP - 06 OBP STI Location: Chicagoland Posts: 2,158 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (6)	Re: MudFlaps in Winter? don't leave home without one

11-05-2007, 02:51 PM	#4
Loubaru Professional STI Racer Car: 07 OBP/Gold STi Fav Mod: DomTune & MD Whisper Location: NW, Washington Posts: 797 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: MudFlaps in Winter? plan on buying some RAs when I get paid

11-06-2007, 12:24 AM	#5
ORSTi Professional STI Driver Posts: 429 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: MudFlaps in Winter? I'd say it's a must. The STi's body is not protected well. The tires are wide enough that the doors can get scratched from debris.

11-06-2007, 04:20 AM	#6
chaos311clarity STI Guru Car: 05 CGM STi Fav Mod: grip. Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 5,765 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: MudFlaps in Winter? its not necessary, however, it does provide some protection

11-06-2007, 05:02 AM	#7
FlyinbySTi Silver Member Car: 05' STi Fav Mod: JDM Fogs Posts: 2,378 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (8)	Re: MudFlaps in Winter? I have never had them on my car and doors seem fine.

11-06-2007, 05:05 AM	#8
boxtwo Gold Member Car: 07 OBP STi Fav Mod: Venison front Bumper mod Location: Pennsyltucky Posts: 1,422 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: MudFlaps in Winter? I did not have them on a previous vehicle and there was a lot of paint damage over the course of a winter. Put RA's on the STi and could not be happier with them. Just seeing the debris collected by the flap is impressive, most of that stuff stays off the paint which is a very good thing, especially during the winter or in places that like to tar and chip.

11-06-2007, 09:23 AM	#9
WC LATHE WERKS Authorized Vendor Car: 04WRX /STi Swap Fav Mod: TiC AST Coilovers!!! Location: Tri-State, USA Posts: 1,311 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (91)	Re: MudFlaps in Winter? I got a set when my road was being re-paved and never took them off. They do help out and RA's dont look bad so its win/win

11-06-2007, 10:40 AM	#10
Clin10 Junior STI Driver Car: 2007 OBP 2.5i Specia Fav Mod: '04 WRX axleback Location: Somerset, NJ Posts: 199 IWSTI Addict since: May 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: MudFlaps in Winter? I have no-name front only flaps, but getting my RA poly limited this week [want a full set] and with only the front, I noticed a difference with dirt and rain on my car. one of the best mods I got, and upgrading, lol ~Clinton

11-06-2007, 01:03 PM	#11
dreamvang Junior STI Driver Car: PSM 05 WRX STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon : Access Port, Cobb TBE, and everything like the rest. Posts: 122 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: MudFlaps in Winter? RA's? is that a name brand for mudlflaps? I want to check it out too.

11-06-2007, 05:47 PM	#13
sti2relaxxin Gold Member Car: 2007 OBP/Gold Wheels Fav Mod: Prodrive Mudflaps Location: Philadelphia, Pa Posts: 916 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: MudFlaps in Winter? I love my Prodrive 'flaps!!

11-06-2007, 07:10 PM	#14
Mayhem13 Senior STI Driver Car: 05 STi Fav Mod: Bride Location: New Jersey Posts: 381 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: MudFlaps in Winter? Rally Armor FTW!!! They def. help keep most road debris/dirt/etc..off the paint. imo, worth the money. Plus i think the car looks sick with the mudflaps.

11-06-2007, 07:12 PM	#15
topend Gold Member Car: 04 wrb/gold Fav Mod: Maddad Whisper Location: CT Posts: 498 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2006 Trader Rating: (8)	Re: MudFlaps in Winter? +1 on the RA's. Paul, seeing your car @ that plum tomato meet was what swayed me to get mudflaps This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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