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AidenL · May 8th, 2002, 10:47 AM

Opinions needed,

Ive fitted mudflaps on my Cooper - however some people tell me they are spoiling the looks of the car.....what do you think?

Aesthetics versus practicality?? What should win ??

My dealer fitted them, I wonder how hard are they to remove ??

All comments welcome !!

monsta · May 8th, 2002, 10:52 AM

Personally I like them. I reckon they give the rear a more aggressive stance, by removing the 'smooth bum' look.

As far as removing, you can do it no problem, but you would be left with a few holes in the black plastic trim which of course could be filled with small blanking plugs or even black plastic trim screws.

Don't do it though. Stand out from the crowd - fit mudflaps!

AidenL · May 8th, 2002, 10:58 AM

Personally, I think they are nicely integrated, as mudflaps go !!!

Dont fancy the thought of any holes in my trim actually....

Mudflaps fan-club Monsta??

G8BAD_COOPER · May 8th, 2002, 12:18 PM

NO NO NO!!!

mudflaps are for diesle estates!! not a funky hot hatch!! and what does make the back look nicer is seeing a nice phat set of wheels from behind....not mudflaps

monsta · May 8th, 2002, 12:26 PM

I knew you would come along and disrespect me before long....

G8BAD_COOPER · May 8th, 2002, 12:35 PM

hehe

when you buy the mudflaps do you get a free pair of driving gloves and a Labrador???
aah you boys and your toys

on more of a serious note though, they do have reflectors in them (if i remember correctly) does that mean you dont have to have the reflector in the bumper if you have clear rear light?

AidenL · May 8th, 2002, 12:42 PM

Nah, mine dont have reflectors........or a free labrador !!

monsta · May 8th, 2002, 12:44 PM

No they don't come with reflectors, you are wrong.

Mine had reflectors stuck on them, but I took them off recently as I got bored with them.

Didn't get a labrador, but the pipe and slippers are at home.

AidenL · May 8th, 2002, 01:04 PM

Would the reflectors on the mudflaps fulfil the lighting requirements, or is the height from the ground a problem ??

monsta · May 8th, 2002, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AidenL
Would the reflectors on the mudflaps fulfil the lighting requirements, or is the height from the ground a problem ??

Yeah I would imagine there are certain laws about the height of a reflector. Hence why some cars (usually 4x4s) have reflectors mounted at a normal car level with indicators etc higher up.

Spectra · May 8th, 2002, 02:04 PM

I think they look good on the front. However, the mud flaps for the rear looks "unusual." I know it's subjective but it's not my type.... it's like stickin out... I'll have mine fitted on the front only.

batemano · May 8th, 2002, 02:05 PM

Any pictures? I haven't seen the mudflaps yet.

noahe · May 8th, 2002, 04:15 PM

I like them. I'm contemplating putting them on my S when it arrives.

That said, I'm not doing anything to it for a little while - to see how the looks grow on me, before I change it.

monsta · May 8th, 2002, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by batemano
Any pictures? I haven't seen the mudflaps yet.

Try this thread: http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...&threadid=6608

dietcokeplease · May 8th, 2002, 10:36 PM

The front mudflaps are small, unobtrusive and maybe don't do much but in my book they're a must have! They look like a bodystyling item rather than a mudflap. And they're dirt cheap at £5-6.

Time to be controversial. IMVHO. The rear mudflaps makes the MINI look as though it has a "fat arse" a la Ford Ka. It's much better to leave them off and expose the luvverly tyres. The rear flaps look too big but this probably means that they are more functional.

AidenL · May 9th, 2002, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by dietcokeplease

It's much better to leave them off and expose the luvverly tyres.

Ive only got skinny tyres though.......

monsta · May 9th, 2002, 08:01 AM

Yeah me too. Although not for long

AidenL · May 9th, 2002, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by monsta
Yeah me too. Although not for long

Im working on bigger wheels too...what are you thinking of getting?

monsta · May 9th, 2002, 08:15 AM

I'm buying G8BAD_COOPER's 5 spokes when he gets his new 18"-ers

smiffy · May 9th, 2002, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by dietcokeplease
And they're dirt cheap at £5-6.

Good joke

May 8th, 2002, 10:47 AM	#1
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 11:52 PM Posts: 40,988 Offline	Mudflaps - Yes or No ?? Opinions needed, Ive fitted mudflaps on my Cooper - however some people tell me they are spoiling the looks of the car.....what do you think? Aesthetics versus practicality?? What should win ?? My dealer fitted them, I wonder how hard are they to remove ?? All comments welcome !! *Global Moderator*

May 8th, 2002, 10:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 12:52 AM Posts: 4,573 Offline	Personally I like them. I reckon they give the rear a more aggressive stance, by removing the 'smooth bum' look. As far as removing, you can do it no problem, but you would be left with a few holes in the black plastic trim which of course could be filled with small blanking plugs or even black plastic trim screws. Don't do it though. Stand out from the crowd - fit mudflaps! the MINI has gone...

May 8th, 2002, 10:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 11:52 PM Posts: 40,988 Offline	Personally, I think they are nicely integrated, as mudflaps go !!! Dont fancy the thought of any holes in my trim actually.... Mudflaps fan-club Monsta?? *Global Moderator*

May 8th, 2002, 12:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 12:52 AM Posts: 4,573 Offline	I knew you would come along and disrespect me before long.... the MINI has gone...

May 8th, 2002, 12:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 11:52 PM Posts: 40,988 Offline	Nah, mine dont have reflectors........or a free labrador !! *Global Moderator*

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May 8th, 2002, 12:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
G8BAD_COOPER MINI2 Senior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gravesend, Kent Local Time: 11:52 PM Posts: 494 Offline	NO NO NO!!! mudflaps are for diesle estates!! not a funky hot hatch!! and what does make the back look nicer is seeing a nice phat set of wheels from behind....not mudflaps

May 8th, 2002, 12:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
G8BAD_COOPER MINI2 Senior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gravesend, Kent Local Time: 11:52 PM Posts: 494 Offline	hehe when you buy the mudflaps do you get a free pair of driving gloves and a Labrador??? aah you boys and your toys on more of a serious note though, they do have reflectors in them (if i remember correctly) does that mean you dont have to have the reflector in the bumper if you have clear rear light?

May 8th, 2002, 12:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 12:52 AM Posts: 4,573 Offline	No they don't come with reflectors, you are wrong. Mine had reflectors stuck on them, but I took them off recently as I got bored with them. Didn't get a labrador, but the pipe and slippers are at home. the MINI has gone...

May 8th, 2002, 01:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 11:52 PM Posts: 40,988 Offline	Would the reflectors on the mudflaps fulfil the lighting requirements, or is the height from the ground a problem ?? *Global Moderator*

May 8th, 2002, 01:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 12:52 AM Posts: 4,573 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by AidenL Would the reflectors on the mudflaps fulfil the lighting requirements, or is the height from the ground a problem ?? Yeah I would imagine there are certain laws about the height of a reflector. Hence why some cars (usually 4x4s) have reflectors mounted at a normal car level with indicators etc higher up. the MINI has gone...

May 8th, 2002, 02:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
Spectra MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Connecticut Local Time: 11:52 PM Posts: 46 Offline	Mud Guards I think they look good on the front. However, the mud flaps for the rear looks "unusual." I know it's subjective but it's not my type.... it's like stickin out... I'll have mine fitted on the front only.

May 8th, 2002, 02:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
batemano MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 11:52 PM Posts: 123 Offline	Any pictures? I haven't seen the mudflaps yet.

May 8th, 2002, 04:15 PM	#13 (permalink)
noahe MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Local Time: 06:52 PM Posts: 1,638 Offline	I like them. I'm contemplating putting them on my S when it arrives. That said, I'm not doing anything to it for a little while - to see how the looks grow on me, before I change it. Chilli Red/White Cooper S, Sport Pack & Sunroof. Delivered June 12th, 2002! Now with MCS Winter Tire Package.

May 8th, 2002, 04:34 PM	#14 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 12:52 AM Posts: 4,573 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by batemano Any pictures? I haven't seen the mudflaps yet. Try this thread: http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...&threadid=6608 the MINI has gone...

May 8th, 2002, 10:36 PM	#15 (permalink)
dietcokeplease Official MINI2 Fluffer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Spearmint Rhino Local Time: 11:52 PM Posts: 5,261 Offline	Mudflaps - Yes or No? - Maybe!!!! The front mudflaps are small, unobtrusive and maybe don't do much but in my book they're a must have! They look like a bodystyling item rather than a mudflap. And they're dirt cheap at £5-6. Time to be controversial. IMVHO. The rear mudflaps makes the MINI look as though it has a "fat arse" a la Ford Ka. It's much better to leave them off and expose the luvverly tyres. The rear flaps look too big but this probably means that they are more functional. There is just one moon and one golden sun; And a smile mean friendship to ev'ryone; Through the mountains divide, and the oceans are wide; It's a small world after all.

May 9th, 2002, 07:59 AM	#16 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 11:52 PM Posts: 40,988 Offline	Re: Mudflaps - Yes or No? - Maybe!!!! Quote: Originally posted by dietcokeplease It's much better to leave them off and expose the luvverly tyres. Ive only got skinny tyres though....... *Global Moderator*

May 9th, 2002, 08:01 AM	#17 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 12:52 AM Posts: 4,573 Offline	Yeah me too. Although not for long the MINI has gone...

May 9th, 2002, 08:05 AM	#18 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 11:52 PM Posts: 40,988 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by monsta Yeah me too. Although not for long Im working on bigger wheels too...what are you thinking of getting? *Global Moderator*

May 9th, 2002, 08:15 AM	#19 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 12:52 AM Posts: 4,573 Offline	I'm buying G8BAD_COOPER's 5 spokes when he gets his new 18"-ers the MINI has gone...

May 9th, 2002, 08:50 AM	#20 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 11:52 PM Posts: 5,718 Offline	Re: Mudflaps - Yes or No? - Maybe!!!! Quote: Originally posted by dietcokeplease And they're dirt cheap at £5-6. Good joke S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

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