So there are no rear mud flaps available for the Gen 1?

 

Anyone??????

 

Ok there are rear mud flaps out there but.... this is where it get crazy, only for the R50 02-04, never for an R53 an not for a 05-06 R50. But a good thing is the stop the crazy action in 06, the R56 all have mud flaps for them. Why did they do this who knows. Here's a link to show you. Click Here!

 

You right Jedi they didn't make rear mud flaps for the R53. However, there are rear mud flaps which can be installed on it. I was interested in doing this and found the pic below. After tracking things down, they are dealer part #82160149289 they cost $57.50. I bought them, but ended up not installing because I didn't like the way they looked on the car. However, that is subjective and they do look like they will fit. Just ask Rita (post #4)

 

Yea I bought some as well, held them up to the car and was disappointed. They are so ugly plus they don't replace the trim they just sit on top of it.

 

Any pics?

This raises some questions. Why would they fit 01-04's and not 05? Aren't these cars pretty much the same in Gen 1?

 

They changed the bumper a little on the 05 MC.

 

The only pic I have seen:



The resolution isn't great, but they are good enough to see the two flaws which caused me not to go with them. First they extend to far below the trim which is probably great functionally, but not aesthetically IMO. Second, they wrap around the trim at the top instead of replacing it which looks less than ideal and adhears using two way tape which looks like it will separate the first snow.

 

Do you still have them? If so, do you want to sell them? I don't think they look bad. I'm just tired a washing the car and after driving just a little the rear of my Mini is all dirty. Black on a car is beautiful, but it's a hassle to keep clean.

I know, I know, I'm **** .

 

Incidentally, I read a number of posts from a few years ago here about rear mudflaps on the R50/53 MINIs. People desired them to keep some of the dust and dirt off of the rear of the car. The general consensus was that they don't seem to help. It's the aerodynamics of the car which are causing the issue, not spray from the tires. That's apparently why there is a rear windshield wiper.

In contrast, front mud flaps were thought to be somewhat helpful.

 

has anyone tried considered mud flaps from Power Flow? I think their just a universal kind for small cars, but they look like they might work. i was kinda in the market for the rubber ones instead of plastic.

 

also, i dont see how mud flaps (even MINI's) can go on the front of the R53. i dont see any holes..

 

Like this :-

http://www.outmotoring.com/images/ho...ntMudFlaps.pdf

got a pair on my MCS...........................

 

FP,

I have front & rear mud flaps on my 06 R50; I had them installed by International Motors in Waukesha, WI. I have pix in my gallery. They do work well to minimize the road junk debris from polluting the MINI. The front ones do an excellent job of keeping the side panels much cleaner.