[PGH Devin]

So I was looking into buying some rally armor flaps, but I really didn't expect them to cost what they do.. So until I have some spare money, I decided to improvise. I went to a local auto store and picked up 4 solid black mud flaps for $30 and got some red pin striping with it. I think they look alright, but would like to get other opinions before I put them on. Remember, they aren't permanent. Only meant to be on here for a few months.

 

[SailorJamesD]

Rally armor does make a universal kit that comes out to about 30 after shipping. They have the rally armor badge on them. They are thinner than the more expensive ones, but they are still some sort of protection.

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[downhome_grown]

i like them! i was thinking about doing the same, but i'm glad someone did it first so i could see how they look. nice job on the striping too!

 

[XCNuse]

Is it urethane?

If it is, that's all that really matters; the RA flaps are indeed pretty expensive. I just think we can agree on one thing... don't waste money on plastic ones lol

 

[PGH Devin]

Thanks! Yeah they are urethane. The striping was really simple to do. Took me like 10 minutes for all 4!

I was thinking about ordering the universal RA flaps, but I wasn't sure exactly how the fitment would be, and I don't really prefer the 'oversized' flaps if you will. If anyone has tried the uni RA flaps let me know how they are, because I may pick them up as well.

Nuse, yours are perfect.. Are they the urethane RA flaps or the basic $44 MZ3 flaps?

 

[XCNuse]

Urethane; don't get the cheap RA ones, they're plastic as well and they have the same problem... warpage.

Even if you look at mine nowadays (have had them for.. 3 years?) you can see that they are warped some, but they aren't nearly as bad as plastic ones get.

 

[phamt0m]

it reminds me of the dodge dart lol... but they look good!

 

[PGH Devin]

Okay well I'll install them tonight or tomorrow and then continue with my plan to save up for the RA flaps!

Also, is there any way to install them without taking the tires off or do I have no choice?

 

[XCNuse]

I installed mine with my wheels and tires on; only "hard" place was doing the rear (if you're doing the rear), and that was when I was still at stock height.

It's awkward, but not impossible.

 

[PGH Devin]

Did you use a drill? I feel like I could use a socket with a socket bolt but my wheels are already too big for my wells lol

 

[XCNuse]

The Rallyarmor kit uses screws that go into clips in specific parts on the car; only place I used a drill was where it needed it which was on the rear bumper to drill out a rivet. Other than that.. since you're doing a DIY, you'll likely want to jack up the car and take the wheels off otherwise it's gonna be a huge pain otherwise to try to do that with no hardware.


(this is where buying a good product is sometimes better than DIY, especially when all the work is already done for you lol)

 

[PGH Devin]

Damn.. Too bad I only have my spare tire jack :roll:

 

[j_anthony]

Real Rally armor mudflaps

So I was looking into buying some rally armor flaps, but I really didn't expect them to cost what they do.. So until I have some spare money, I decided to improvise. I went to a local auto store and picked up 4 solid black mud flaps for $30 and got some red pin striping with it.

Rally Armor has basic mudflaps for $25
http://www.rallyarmor.com/product_info.php/basic-mud-flaps-universal-basic-plus-p-337

Also basic kit with hardware for $45
http://www.rallyarmor.com/product_i...p-248?osCsid=ea21ade15280e29b75f8f401ab81120f

And then the expensive kit for $120
http://www.rallyarmor.com/index.php...2_104?osCsid=ea21ade15280e29b75f8f401ab81120f