Bodywork Seals around the front wheels

stu_iow · 28th March 2008, 17:20

(i think they are called seals

)

Anyway, our local council have installed some huge speed humps, my civic didn't like them and had a fight with them.

Anyway, both the mudflaps pushed the seals/trims around both front wheel up and bent them.
Honda don't want to know, so i am having to fix it myself, but where can i get the white clips (that are in the trim's/seals) as some of these have either broke or gone walk abouts.

Any help for me on this too, other then take those bluddy mudflaps off to prevent anything happening again.

Many thanks
Stuart

robbo51 · 28th March 2008, 17:27

Seals around the front Wheels???
Can you provide a photograph?
I havent a clue what you mean.

Alantaverham · 28th March 2008, 17:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by stu_iow

(i think they are called seals

)

Anyway, our local council have installed some huge speed humps, my civic didn't like them and had a fight with them.

Anyway, both the mudflaps pushed the seals/trims around both front wheel up and bent them.
Honda don't want to know, so i am having to fix it myself, but where can i get the white clips (that are in the trim's/seals) as some of these have either broke or gone walk abouts.

Any help for me on this too, other then take those bluddy mudflaps off to prevent anything happening again.

Many thanks
Stuart

Happened to mine...both sides....and pushed the plastic shields away, the fittings on both sides popped out and were lost........must get rid of the front mudflaps !!........or shorten them !!!!!
Anyone else have this problem?

sallytraffic · 28th March 2008, 17:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by robbo51

Seals around the front Wheels???
Can you provide a photograph?
I havent a clue what you mean.

Someone had to do this.

Dimplyred · 28th March 2008, 17:44

I think I know what you mean.

Try Holdcroft Honda in the dealer section for the white trim clips.

TTDegs · 28th March 2008, 17:47

I'm guessing at the dark grey plastic trim which goes round the edge of the wheel arch?

Dimplyred · 28th March 2008, 17:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by TTDegs

I'm guessing at the dark grey plastic trim which goes round the edge of the wheel arch?

That's what I think too.

stu_iow · 28th March 2008, 18:15

at would be them! nice pic! btw!

The guy referred to them as seals as the dealership, so that's what i have started to call them, (but i see they are trim's).

One problem with the driver's side is that it has push the panel up and into the driver's door too, (again, honda don't want to know), so i have managed to push the panel back into place so the door isn't rubbing against it any longer.
What would you suggest i use to cover up where door has rubbed the panel down to the metalwork?

Thanks for the help guys! Do appreiate it

terry · 28th March 2008, 19:33

I got rid of my front mudflaps recently, I was fed up going over speed bumps at 10mph and still having the mudflaps hit.
My car is going in on Monday and some new clips for the wheel arch trim and liner are required.
I did wonder about the Type-S ones as they are smaller, but apparently they are different.

Terry

angie4m · 28th March 2008, 20:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by terry

I did wonder about the Type-S ones as they are smaller, but apparently they are different.

I actually doubt they are. I bet it you fitted them then they would fit no problem. I remember that BMW sold my mate Mud flaps for his Mini (god knows why he wanted them..anyway) He had the same suspension as the Cooper S which was an optional extra but they wouldn't sell him the Cooper S mud flaps which were shorter due to the lower ground clearence. He put them on and they didn't look too good especially for clearing speed humps as it was bad enough sometimes. He took them back and I bought the Cooper S ones as if I was getting them for my car and gave them to him. I would ask the stealers to try them up against a 5 door in the showroom or something to see if they would fit

TTDegs · 29th March 2008, 00:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by angie4m

I actually doubt they are. I bet it you fitted them then they would fit no problem. I remember that BMW sold my mate Mud flaps for his Mini (god knows why he wanted them..anyway) He had the same suspension as the Cooper S which was an optional extra but they wouldn't sell him the Cooper S mud flaps which were shorter due to the lower ground clearence. He put them on and they didn't look too good especially for clearing speed humps as it was bad enough sometimes. He took them back and I bought the Cooper S ones as if I was getting them for my car and gave them to him. I would ask the stealers to try them up against a 5 door in the showroom or something to see if they would fit

unfortunately, I suspect they are different as the S and R side trim (where the wheel arch meets the bottom of the car) is flared, whereas the 5dr isn't

worth a go though

Civic Fan · 30th March 2008, 02:32

I agree mud flaps are more trouble than they are worth. My last two civic 5 door cars (95 – 2002 MY) both had mud flaps fitted and I always liked them as they suited the cars. They were of a decent height not to catch on speed humps or curbs so never had a problem with them. That changed with my last car my last car which I’m afraid to say was a Volvo S40. It had mud flaps fitted but would regularly ground on speed humps and curbs. I have not yet been tempted to fit them to the new Civic and to be honest I haven’t noticed more dirt/mud on the flanks of the car compared to the bonnet, door mirrors, boot lid and roof. Mud flaps seems to be more of an unnecessary fashion item than a practical bit of kit. Especially if by grounding them, they cause expensive damage to the body work

3rd Honda · 30th March 2008, 06:22

Its another cxxp bit of design work by Honda. I have had regular trouble with mine hitting the ground. Flaps should be flexible. Both previous Hondas were, and no troubles. This one - presumably to be cheaper - rigid plastic - which any fool can see is not sensible.

If one had the time, money etc - one could pursue Honda for these being unfit for purpose, but life is too short and I STILL have more pressing issues such as knocks in the suspension again, fuel consumption dropped from just over 50 mpg average over 12000 miles to now only just over 40 mpg over last 3000 miles.

28th March 2008, 17:20	#1 (permalink)
stu_iow Big Civic fan Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 19th August 2006 Location: Isle of Wight Posts: 181 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Seals around the front wheels (i think they are called seals ) Anyway, our local council have installed some huge speed humps, my civic didn't like them and had a fight with them. Anyway, both the mudflaps pushed the seals/trims around both front wheel up and bent them. Honda don't want to know, so i am having to fix it myself, but where can i get the white clips (that are in the trim's/seals) as some of these have either broke or gone walk abouts. Any help for me on this too, other then take those bluddy mudflaps off to prevent anything happening again. Many thanks Stuart

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robbo51 On holiday!! Civinfo guru Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, W.Yorks Posts: 3,095 Thanks: 47 Thanked 40 Times in 37 Posts	Seals around the front Wheels??? Can you provide a photograph? I havent a clue what you mean.

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TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I'm guessing at the dark grey plastic trim which goes round the edge of the wheel arch?

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stu_iow Big Civic fan Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 19th August 2006 Location: Isle of Wight Posts: 181 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	at would be them! nice pic! btw! The guy referred to them as seals as the dealership, so that's what i have started to call them, (but i see they are trim's). One problem with the driver's side is that it has push the panel up and into the driver's door too, (again, honda don't want to know), so i have managed to push the panel back into place so the door isn't rubbing against it any longer. What would you suggest i use to cover up where door has rubbed the panel down to the metalwork? Thanks for the help guys! Do appreiate it

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terry Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 24th September 2006 Location: Cambridge Posts: 328 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I got rid of my front mudflaps recently, I was fed up going over speed bumps at 10mph and still having the mudflaps hit. My car is going in on Monday and some new clips for the wheel arch trim and liner are required. I did wonder about the Type-S ones as they are smaller, but apparently they are different. Terry

30th March 2008, 02:32	#12 (permalink)
Civic Fan Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 2nd July 2006 Location: Northeast Posts: 257 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I agree mud flaps are more trouble than they are worth. My last two civic 5 door cars (95 – 2002 MY) both had mud flaps fitted and I always liked them as they suited the cars. They were of a decent height not to catch on speed humps or curbs so never had a problem with them. That changed with my last car my last car which I’m afraid to say was a Volvo S40. It had mud flaps fitted but would regularly ground on speed humps and curbs. I have not yet been tempted to fit them to the new Civic and to be honest I haven’t noticed more dirt/mud on the flanks of the car compared to the bonnet, door mirrors, boot lid and roof. Mud flaps seems to be more of an unnecessary fashion item than a practical bit of kit. Especially if by grounding them, they cause expensive damage to the body work

30th March 2008, 06:22	#13 (permalink)
3rd Honda Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 24th July 2006 Location: Tewkesbury Posts: 370 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Its another cxxp bit of design work by Honda. I have had regular trouble with mine hitting the ground. Flaps should be flexible. Both previous Hondas were, and no troubles. This one - presumably to be cheaper - rigid plastic - which any fool can see is not sensible. If one had the time, money etc - one could pursue Honda for these being unfit for purpose, but life is too short and I STILL have more pressing issues such as knocks in the suspension again, fuel consumption dropped from just over 50 mpg average over 12000 miles to now only just over 40 mpg over last 3000 miles.