Are These The Smallest Mudflaps In The World ?

pjr · 16th April 2007, 21:39

Dealer finally got my rear mudflaps into stock, and fitted them on Friday. Comparing the pictures of 5 door Civics, the mudflaps (front & rear) for the Type S look much shorter, and as such, I haven't had the problems other members have had with the mudflaps catching on speed humps - However I do occasionally catch one of the flaps in front of the front wheels on one particular speed hump in my work car park - just need to slow down more!

Have a look at the picture below, to see just how short the rear mudflaps are.

terry · 16th April 2007, 21:50

My, they are small!
Are the fronts the same?

pjr · 16th April 2007, 21:57

Yep - pretty much the same at the front. When I was looking for pictures of the mudflaps for the 5 door, your car was one I looked at, and I can see why some people have had problems with them catching on speed humps.

Brodick · 16th April 2007, 23:15

The type s sit's lower than the 5 door does it not??
( if it is and you try and put the 5 doors mudflaps on it
the car would be beached

lol)

czechplastik · 17th April 2007, 00:38

They are small, been as well not bothering!

okehciv · 17th April 2007, 01:56

Have thought about getting some myself, but think I shall resised the temptation

allan40alt · 17th April 2007, 08:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by okehciv

Have thought about getting some myself, but think I shall resised the temptation

The mudflaps are larger on the EX.

pjr · 17th April 2007, 08:25

Brodick- Yes the Type S does have lower suspension, so that probably does explain the very short mudflaps - but I think from looking at various photos, that they are shorter by more than the ride height has been dropped ?

Czechplastic - Luckily didn't pay for them, as they were thrown in as part of the deal.

Don't get me wrong, I like what they look like - just don't think they will do a great deal.

Mr.Magoo · 17th April 2007, 08:25

a re-design perhaps... have there been reports of the trim breaking off due to speed bumps?

allan40alt · 17th April 2007, 08:32

I think the design for the Type S is to prevent mud spraying up the lower side.

rhodgreen · 17th April 2007, 11:03

One of the guy's at our dealer (service dept) has refused to have mud-flaps fitted on his car as he's had to fix so many cars with broken trims where the flap has caught the bump. (As I've had twice myself).
One of my courtesy cars had flaps and the whole of the trim around the front wheel was loose.
So, as the car is back at Honda UK at the momment - I've just emailed them to replace the front flaps with these new short ones.

pjr · 17th April 2007, 12:09

Rhodgreen,

I think the side skirts on the Type S are a different shape from those on the 5 door Civics, so unless the mudflaps for the 5 door have been redesigned, I'm not sure they would fit properly because the mudflap is sculpted to fit the profile of the skirts.

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16th April 2007, 21:50	#2 (permalink)
terry Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 24th September 2006 Location: Cambridge Posts: 333 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	My, they are small! Are the fronts the same?

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pjr We call him... The Stig Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 24th March 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 484 Thanks: 8 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts iTrader: (0)	Yep - pretty much the same at the front. When I was looking for pictures of the mudflaps for the 5 door, your car was one I looked at, and I can see why some people have had problems with them catching on speed humps.

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Brodick Perfect Guy! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 2nd December 2006 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 1,841 Thanks: 0 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts iTrader: (0)	The type s sit's lower than the 5 door does it not?? ( if it is and you try and put the 5 doors mudflaps on it the car would be beached lol)

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czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,671 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	They are small, been as well not bothering!

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okehciv Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 21st January 2007 Location: shaw gtr manchester Posts: 977 Thanks: 6 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader: (0)	Have thought about getting some myself, but think I shall resised the temptation

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pjr We call him... The Stig Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 24th March 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 484 Thanks: 8 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts iTrader: (0)	Brodick- Yes the Type S does have lower suspension, so that probably does explain the very short mudflaps - but I think from looking at various photos, that they are shorter by more than the ride height has been dropped ? Czechplastic - Luckily didn't pay for them, as they were thrown in as part of the deal. Don't get me wrong, I like what they look like - just don't think they will do a great deal.

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Mr.Magoo Valve Cap Join Date: 21st December 2006 Location: Near Dundee Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	a re-design perhaps... have there been reports of the trim breaking off due to speed bumps?

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allan40alt Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire. Posts: 2,255 Thanks: 12 Thanked 33 Times in 31 Posts iTrader: (0)	I think the design for the Type S is to prevent mud spraying up the lower side.

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rhodgreen Blue Ambient Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 3rd November 2006 Location: Southampton Posts: 154 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	One of the guy's at our dealer (service dept) has refused to have mud-flaps fitted on his car as he's had to fix so many cars with broken trims where the flap has caught the bump. (As I've had twice myself). One of my courtesy cars had flaps and the whole of the trim around the front wheel was loose. So, as the car is back at Honda UK at the momment - I've just emailed them to replace the front flaps with these new short ones.

17th April 2007, 12:09	#12 (permalink)
pjr We call him... The Stig Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 24th March 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 484 Thanks: 8 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts iTrader: (0)	Rhodgreen, I think the side skirts on the Type S are a different shape from those on the 5 door Civics, so unless the mudflaps for the 5 door have been redesigned, I'm not sure they would fit properly because the mudflap is sculpted to fit the profile of the skirts.