Mud flaps question - APB with copper wheels. - What if I want to reverse.

[IntegraSpeed]

I have a brand new set here waiting for install. The only thing that is making me hesitant from installing is, what if i don't like them? I know the fronts are easily reversable, however the rears, look like you have to cut into the rear fender, and that clip looks like it really digs into the rear bumper, surely scratching the paint in the process. I have an APB with copper wheels and lowered on eibach pro springs, and 15mm F and 20mm R spacers.

I really like the look of the car as is. I know i've seen them on the carbon metallic with graphite wheels and they look great. The extra black shiny plastic really pulls in with the wheels and looks to just extend the rear valance. Its just sometimes something slightly different such as having the copper wheels can really throw it all off.

Anyway has anyone put them on, decided they don't like them and removed them ? I guess i could install without drilling / cutting see if i like them.. that could be an option.

 

[crepr12]

you dont have to cut any thing to install the rear flaps

 

[StingertimeNC]

Yes, just tape them on and have a good look. I have an LCM, so they flow fine with the car. I get what you're saying, blue, copper may not look as good. Body colored would be best in your case.

 

[Kev2Sneezy]

For the fronts a push pin needs to be removed but you can easily install it without removing it and just test fit by only using the 3 other screws. Same thing with the rear only use 3 screws and just ignore the clip. I personally didn’t install the clip. Seems to be just fine with the 3 screws.

 

[IntegraSpeed]

good to know guys. i figured the above... its really seeing the carbon metallic type s's that prompted me to get them (as well as protection from stone chips) but as a general rule i don't like mud flaps, only time i've actually liked them was seeing them on the carbon metallic type s, and said looks really good ! sold !

 

[Fred 930]

Not sure I understand ..... how do the front and rear mud flaps attach to the car?
Do they require drilling / fastening into metal pieces of the car?
Or do they just screw into plastic?
It's an important difference from a rust / corrosion standpoint.

 

[dmd2005]

The screws go into plastic and the rear has a clip on each side that most people don’t use. Have had my flaps on for a 3 months without the rear clips installed and have had no issues with them loosening up.

 

[Fred 930]

Thanks - Excellent information!

 

[KindaACarGuy]

I installed them on my ITS recently. Similar to other people here, I did not use the clips for the rear splashguards. I think they feel very secure without them. I plan to check them whenever I wash the car just to ensure things are still good, but I don’t expect things to change. Without using the clips, the process can easily be reversed if you ever choose to remove them.

 

[providenceleaf]

I installed them on my ITS recently. Similar to other people here, I did not use the clips for the rear splashguards. I think they feel very secure without them. I plan to check them whenever I wash the car just to ensure things are still good, but I don’t expect things to change. Without using the clips, the process can easily be reversed if you ever choose to remove them.

Good to know. I have them in a box in the garage. I’ve been on the fence about if I will actually install them.

 

[IntegraSpeed]

So i installed them last night along with doing a tire rotation. They're not bugging me at all. Maybe on a couple of angles. I hit the car with a good few different angles on the camera, to get a good feel for them, and truth be told, i definitely don't dislike them. Actually now looking at them in these pics, i kinda like them. You probably wouldn't even really notice if you didn't know the car. Like i don't think my GF will turn around and say oh wow you've installed some flaps. At the very least someone with APB and copper can see how the car looks with them on.

 

[SlippyFist]

i too have an APB with copper wheels and the splash guards except mine came from the dealership with them installed per my request. i took my car to get a full PPF wrap which required them to take the splash guards off and they're held on with a couple of screws.

i see you got the illuminated A symbol- nice. i got that too and it looks awesome in the dark.

 

[IntegraSpeed]

i too have an APB with copper wheels and the splash guards except mine came from the dealership with them installed per my request. i took my car to get a full PPF wrap which required them to take the splash guards off and they're held on with a couple of screws.

i see you got the illuminated A symbol- nice. i got that too and it looks awesome in the dark.

No its just blacked out.. Not illuminated. Dealer installed add-on. I didn't mind. Yeah it was something silly like an additional $600, but i like it.

 

[SlippyFist]

No its just blacked out.. Not illuminated. Dealer installed add-on. I didn't mind. Yeah it was something silly like an additional $600, but i like it.

oh gotcha. yeah i got the black A symbol in the back and the black Type S badges for the back/sides, and the illuminated A symbol for the front.

oh and i also paid for the carbon fiber mirror covers lol

 

[Sethy]

No its just blacked out.. Not illuminated. Dealer installed add-on. I didn't mind. Yeah it was something silly like an additional $600, but i like it.

The look in that color is great. The kit that comes with it is amazing flair as it is, it looks good either way ‍