F55/F56 Mud/Splash guards
4th Gear
Joined: Mar 2014
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From: Guntersville, AL
That's very strange. The mud flaps have adhesive, as well as a couple of screws, and three clips each, which are a bear to put on because of the tension as well as 2 sharp pincers which grab onto the mudflap and the body of the car.
I find it strange that has happened to you because of how solidly the flaps have to be put on.
Hopefully they're actually installing them correctly.
I find it strange that has happened to you because of how solidly the flaps have to be put on.
Hopefully they're actually installing them correctly.
+1 most likely they were not installed right, they should have followed Papawhiskey's install guide DIY . 
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-f56-f56s.html
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-f56-f56s.html
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Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Savannah Georgia
Interesting... One guy has a problem and immediately recommends against them. Harsh...
By-the-by, they look almost exactly the same size as the R56 mud flaps.
By-the-by, they look almost exactly the same size as the R56 mud flaps.
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Joined: Jul 2014
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From: Los Angeles CA
Good timing as the raining season is starting here in SoCal.
Will post pics soon.
5th Gear
Joined: Mar 2014
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From: Surf City CA
The clips are a PITA, but keep the flaps on in a stalwart fashion.
Fronts are easier because you can just turn the wheel to access.
Rear access is by jacking and rear wheel removal.
I found taping the clips in place w/duct tape allows two hands to muscle in the clips.
Then remove the tape.
Mine are in and solid, if yours are falling off they are not installed properly.
(I can understand a reluctant mechanic not installing the clips properly.
However that mechanic will blossom in an area that causes his dismissal.)
The flaps are unobtrusive visually and manage to keep the road filth from adorning the car body.
A must for our Mini.
Thanks for the previously posted tutorial.
Fronts are easier because you can just turn the wheel to access.
Rear access is by jacking and rear wheel removal.
I found taping the clips in place w/duct tape allows two hands to muscle in the clips.
Then remove the tape.
Mine are in and solid, if yours are falling off they are not installed properly.
(I can understand a reluctant mechanic not installing the clips properly.
However that mechanic will blossom in an area that causes his dismissal.)
The flaps are unobtrusive visually and manage to keep the road filth from adorning the car body.
A must for our Mini.
Thanks for the previously posted tutorial.
2nd Gear
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 93
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From: Austin, Texas
What you are seeing there is mud from a dirt road inside of Glacier National Park. Speed Limit was 20, I was going 15.
5th Gear
Joined: Mar 2014
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From: Surf City CA
I have been on many a muddy road in Glacier in my Sprinter with big
mud flaps. There is no way around the muddy film even at 15 mph.
Wash it off quickly.
I usually climb under and hose the undercarriage as well.
Glacier is a LLOONNGG way from Taixas.
Last edited by Mrdi; Dec 11, 2014 at 02:01 PM.
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