what do you use for rally mudflaps?
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what do you use for rally mudflaps?
does anyone use a cheap method of rally mudflaps? i dont want to spend a fortune but im definately open to ideas.
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I bought generic rectangle-shaped pickup truck mudflaps from your generic neighborhood auto store. They were black and probably 3/8" thick soft rubber. I cut them to fit and drilled holes for the mounting hardware. It worked ok for a couple years of rallycrossing, but it definitely depends on how much time and professionalism you put into getting the mounting hardware right. Just remember that they are capable of capturing probably 50 lbs of mud between them and the tire in real muddy conditions. Of course, if something is going to tear, better the mudflap or its mounting hardware than your bumper.
If you want to do it right, I would get some of the thin rally mudflaps that are more plastic-like then gummy rubber. You'll still have to customize for a BC. You want them thin and slippery with a smooth finish so the mud will slide off instead of being captured and filling up your entire wheel well. They are also lighter and stronger, so they aren't as likely to tear themselves off the mounting hardware.
If you want to do it right, I would get some of the thin rally mudflaps that are more plastic-like then gummy rubber. You'll still have to customize for a BC. You want them thin and slippery with a smooth finish so the mud will slide off instead of being captured and filling up your entire wheel well. They are also lighter and stronger, so they aren't as likely to tear themselves off the mounting hardware.
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'91 Legacy Turbo 5MT - mothballed
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'91 Legacy Turbo 5MT - mothballed
13psi, TurboXS TBE, WRX IC, Hallman MBC, TurboXS FCD, KYB AGX, Phil's STI seat, SPT short shifter, David Carter hood, Zeitronix widebandO2, Kuhmo rally tires, STI IC spray, thanks:gearboxtech.com
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sparco style mudflaps, $20/pair
cheep and sexsie. Just installed some red ones yesterday, I'll get pics up when I get home
sparco style mudflaps, $20/pair
cheep and sexsie. Just installed some red ones yesterday, I'll get pics up when I get home
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Christine has a new owner, apparently he hasn't abused her enough yet
Understeer is when you see the tree you hit in front of the car, oversteer is when you feel it in the back - Walther Röhrl
do not make them too long.
I used to have very long flaps on the front, and a "spirited" reverse out of my driveway sucked the flaps under the front tires when the suspension compressed from dropping down the curb cut.
I too used big truck mudflaps. they were $20 or so for 2.
bonus points for yosemite sam "back off," thelma, or "4x4" mudflaps.
I used to have very long flaps on the front, and a "spirited" reverse out of my driveway sucked the flaps under the front tires when the suspension compressed from dropping down the curb cut.
I too used big truck mudflaps. they were $20 or so for 2.
bonus points for yosemite sam "back off," thelma, or "4x4" mudflaps.
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Haha, that's the other advantage of going to AutoZone... you can be the first on the rally stage to show up with mudflaps that have redneck stuff like naked chicks or Calvin peeing on a Ford symbol
'00 Impr RS - sold
'91 Legacy Turbo 5MT - mothballed
13psi, TurboXS TBE, WRX IC, Hallman MBC, TurboXS FCD, KYB AGX, Phil's STI seat, SPT short shifter, David Carter hood, Zeitronix widebandO2, Kuhmo rally tires, STI IC spray, thanks:gearboxtech.com
'91 Legacy Turbo 5MT - mothballed
13psi, TurboXS TBE, WRX IC, Hallman MBC, TurboXS FCD, KYB AGX, Phil's STI seat, SPT short shifter, David Carter hood, Zeitronix widebandO2, Kuhmo rally tires, STI IC spray, thanks:gearboxtech.com