Powerflow splashguards

SubyFi · 11-07-2005, 10:47 PM

I am tired of getting streaks of dirt on the side of my car everytime I go through a small puddle. I do not like the trucker look of the rally type mud flaps. So I got these universal ones for $15 a pair from my local Pep Boys. I used model #1 for the front and rear. The splashguards only came with self tapping screws which I did not use. I went to my local hardware store and got:

x10 1/4" (or #14) speednuts.
x10 #14 1" phillip panhead screws.
x10 1/4" zinc flat washers.

from Auto parts store:
3M double sided tape.

I replaced the three front trim fastners with the screws and nuts I bought. The rears only required two set of screws and nuts each. I had to do a little trimming on the bottom of the front splashguards due to a protrusion that prevented the splashguard to sit flat against the car. I used a heat gun to have the sides sit flush with the body. I also used double sided tape to hold the top edges.

Trimmed here.

Front flap.

Rear shot.

They work pretty good for normal sized puddles.

covert747 · 11-08-2005, 03:33 AM

Looks good...there's a similar set that I was thinking of getting from a local auto store here...

I'm going to check out Pep Boys today...nice job!

rasetsu · 11-08-2005, 08:34 AM

Not bad! Fits pretty well for Pep Boys stuff! Some black paint to cover up the screws would really make it look quality.

SubyFi · 11-08-2005, 10:25 AM

Great idea on painting the screws black.

I updated the first post with new pics.

***Neanderthal Racing*** · 11-08-2005, 04:20 PM

i've had them for a year and a half or so. the best part...less than $20.

SubyFi · 11-08-2005, 04:49 PM

Why didn't you post pics up before? I was searching all the forums for pics!

calisti · 11-08-2005, 05:02 PM

Looks good!! I may do that.

**409industries** · 11-08-2005, 05:07 PM

yeah, id have to agree those are really nice and the price is right.. but if youre serious about keeping rocks off your paint...

***Insane06STi*** · 11-08-2005, 05:45 PM

That looks real good, like it was an oe.

SubyFi · 11-08-2005, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Insane06STi

That looks real good, like it was an oe.

Ya, that was my whole plan!

Dickie · 11-09-2005, 07:06 AM

they look good, but I would worry about dirt and grime getting clumped up in the gap shown in pic 5. I really like the do it yourself mods, I can't see spending almost $100 for mudflaps-which are just 4 peices of cut rubber and some bolts, that is too damn much.
nice job!

Imprezive-WRX-sti · 11-09-2005, 09:30 AM

hey 409industries do you have any sideview pics?

SubyFi · 11-09-2005, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dickie

they look good, but I would worry about dirt and grime getting clumped up in the gap shown in pic 5. I really like the do it yourself mods, I can't see spending almost $100 for mudflaps-which are just 4 peices of cut rubber and some bolts, that is too damn much.
nice job!

I had these splashguards on my previous car and there was no problem with stuff getting in there. Once in awhile you should remove them to clean and wax under there.

Ya those $100 flaps are fugly in my opinion on a street car. It looks like they are missing the chrome naked lady on them! If you go offroading/rallying with your car then those fit the bill though. My car only sees tarmac

Well it's finally raining and the splashguards work pretty good!

Kirv · 11-09-2005, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 409industries

yeah, id have to agree those are really nice and the price is right.. but if youre serious about keeping rocks off your paint...

I have the biga$$ fastline mudflaps on my car, they look just like what's on the WRB STi in this thread.

These are good for keeping rocks and heavy objects from bouncing into the side of the car, but rain and mud still gets on the side of the car - even right behind the flaps. Why, you ask? Because the water droplets are small and light enough be carried by the wind that swirls around your mudflaps. Wherever the wind swirls, so does the water and the mud that blows around with it.

I'm still keeping my flaps on, they keep rocks and slow speed puddles off of the side of the car, and they hint at the rally heritage of STi, so they look cool too.

rasetsu · 11-09-2005, 10:45 AM

It's raining today! How are those flaps working out?

11-09-2005, 10:45 AM	#15
rasetsu Spec C Club Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 2,270 Join Date: Nov 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	It's raining today! How are those flaps working out? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

11-07-2005, 10:47 PM	#1
SubyFi Spec C Club Car: '05 STi in OBP Fav Mod: coilovers & www.hpdedriver.com Location: L.A. (SFV), CA Posts: 1,172 Join Date: Aug 2004 Trader Rating: (4)	Powerflow splashguards I am tired of getting streaks of dirt on the side of my car everytime I go through a small puddle. I do not like the trucker look of the rally type mud flaps. So I got these universal ones for $15 a pair from my local Pep Boys. I used model #1 for the front and rear. The splashguards only came with self tapping screws which I did not use. I went to my local hardware store and got: x10 1/4" (or #14) speednuts. x10 #14 1" phillip panhead screws. x10 1/4" zinc flat washers. from Auto parts store: 3M double sided tape. I replaced the three front trim fastners with the screws and nuts I bought. The rears only required two set of screws and nuts each. I had to do a little trimming on the bottom of the front splashguards due to a protrusion that prevented the splashguard to sit flat against the car. I used a heat gun to have the sides sit flush with the body. I also used double sided tape to hold the top edges. Trimmed here. Front flap. Rear shot. They work pretty good for normal sized puddles. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. Last edited by SubyFi : 11-23-2005 at 12:43 AM.

11-08-2005, 03:33 AM	#2
covert747 Silver Member Car: 06 STI & FXT Fav Mod: painted Hella horns! Location: 2nd city Posts: 668 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (8)	Looks good...there's a similar set that I was thinking of getting from a local auto store here... I'm going to check out Pep Boys today...nice job!

11-08-2005, 08:34 AM	#3
rasetsu Spec C Club Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 2,270 Join Date: Nov 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	Not bad! Fits pretty well for Pep Boys stuff! Some black paint to cover up the screws would really make it look quality.

11-08-2005, 10:25 AM	#4
SubyFi Spec C Club Car: '05 STi in OBP Fav Mod: coilovers & www.hpdedriver.com Location: L.A. (SFV), CA Posts: 1,172 Join Date: Aug 2004 Trader Rating: (4)	Great idea on painting the screws black. I updated the first post with new pics.

11-08-2005, 04:20 PM	#5
*Neanderthal Racing* GT R US Car: CUTN EDG project Fav Mod: $20. mudflaps from auto zone Location: my cave Posts: 5,844 Join Date: Dec 2003 Trader Rating: (1)	i've had them for a year and a half or so. the best part...less than $20.

11-08-2005, 04:49 PM	#6
SubyFi Spec C Club Car: '05 STi in OBP Fav Mod: coilovers & www.hpdedriver.com Location: L.A. (SFV), CA Posts: 1,172 Join Date: Aug 2004 Trader Rating: (4)	Why didn't you post pics up before? I was searching all the forums for pics!

11-08-2005, 05:02 PM	#7
calisti Professional STI Racer Car: 04 WRB STI Fav Mod: vf36 Location: 315 awhp 371 ft/lbs Posts: 807 Join Date: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (4)	Looks good!! I may do that.

11-08-2005, 05:07 PM	#8
409industries DirtyImpreza.com Car: 04 STi, 01 RS Fav Mod: ACPT CFDS Location: Southern California Posts: 674 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (3)	yeah, id have to agree those are really nice and the price is right.. but if youre serious about keeping rocks off your paint...

11-08-2005, 05:45 PM	#9
*Insane06STi* Nanned ® Location: Where the left lane is th Posts: 17,349 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (9)	That looks real good, like it was an oe.

11-09-2005, 07:06 AM	#11
Dickie Professional STI Driver Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Grille Guy Lower Grille Location: VA Posts: 477 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	they look good, but I would worry about dirt and grime getting clumped up in the gap shown in pic 5. I really like the do it yourself mods, I can't see spending almost $100 for mudflaps-which are just 4 peices of cut rubber and some bolts, that is too damn much. nice job!

11-09-2005, 09:30 AM	#12
Imprezive-WRX-sti Junior STI Driver Car: 04 wrb sti Fav Mod: custom paint scheme Location: Tampa Posts: 112 Join Date: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	hey 409industries do you have any sideview pics?