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Old Oct 1, 2010 | 03:45 PM
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Default Mudflap Install help. (generic) (PICS NOW!)

Soo i was in around this thread.
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=193685

And pulled the trigger on the 15 dollar generic ones.

I got them and then slowly realized...i don't know how to put these on...

Any ideas?
http://www.rallyarmor.com/store/univ...lap-p-274.html

So if anyone has ideas let meknow. I love that wide body rally look.

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Basically used all the stock holes n parts. but used some self tapping screws to just drill the inside of the rear wheel wells. no real easy or fun way to do that.

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Old Oct 1, 2010 | 03:55 PM
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Since they are one size fit all, you may have to cut it to fit. Then cut holes in the flaps where the holes in your fender are. Use self tapping screws to secure. I have them on my RS and put them on a bunch of STi's. They are a great product and do the job well. All the ones I have done are pre-fit though.
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Time to break out the butter knife.
Old Oct 1, 2010 | 05:05 PM
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can you take pics bdis 3?

and cionide damn straight. i used one yesterday to fix my spekaers
Old Oct 1, 2010 | 06:17 PM
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I will order a set tonight. Once they come in I will take some pics for you.
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AWESOME!!!!
Old Oct 1, 2010 | 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by DJ_FroZone
can you take pics bdis 3?

and cionide damn straight. i used one yesterday to fix my spekaers
Yeah if you really want me to. But it probably won't help because I have a Subaru.
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oh i thought you had some on your RS? or have i mistaken what car that is? im thinkg RS xb2
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Hmm...well I just examined my Xb and it looks like new holes have to be drilled to get these style flaps to go on. I don't know if I want to do that...
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I have a 99 impreza 2.5 RS
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Originally Posted by DJ_FroZone
Soo i was in around this thread.
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=193685

And pulled the trigger on the 15 dollar generic ones.
Wow, I paid around $200 for my mudguards roughly 2-1/2 years ago. If you can get something good for $15, that's just plain amazing -- good luck !

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To bdis3 OHHHHHh. sick ____.

Trev-Yea if someone (or me) find a feasible solution to mounting them then we will all have a really sick option for flaps now.
Old Oct 3, 2010 | 09:58 PM
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I have the ebay flaps and they've held up great. I don't have the instructions in front of me, but I do remember that I had to remove the back wheels and drill holes to mount the flaps. I distinctly remember there being a very slight but present "nipple" that stuck out where you needed to drill the holes in the lip of the fender. I'm sure it may be more involved for the universal ones, but I imagine it would be a decent place to start?
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Originally Posted by DJ_FroZone
To bdis3 OHHHHHh. sick ____.

Trev-Yea if someone (or me) find a feasible solution to mounting them then we will all have a really sick option for flaps now.
There's only one way to mount them...time to get the dremel out! And to make a good long term seal between the flap and fender, you could always put some 3m double side adhesive on as well.
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post up how u did it and i will follow suit. i got to order the parts/lug wrench (need a shallow one) to get my wheels off
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I haven't done it. I still don't know if I want to drill new holes.
That was just my idea, and the 3m double side would prevent dirt and crud from getting between the flap and wheel well.
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yea but idk how well that world hold in snow. id like it if things were tight in there.
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Drill the hole slightly smaller than the screws and it will be held on tight.
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so you do it yet?
Old Oct 6, 2010 | 06:19 AM
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I had second thoughts when I realized I have to drill holes...you're going to make me do it now aren't you? lol



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