Larger Mud Flaps? - LotusTalk

bol · 09-16-2006, 11:28 PM

Has anyone looked into the possibility of getting larger mud flaps for the Elise?

When I got my car I got it without starshield. That was a mistake and I had the starshield added last week. I've taken the car for one spirited drive since then and I already have a couple little tears in the starshield. I fear it's not goign to last long.

The rear fender area takes such a huge beating from the larger sport pack wheels.

I am very tempted to try to get some wider mud flaps made to cover the extra width of the sport wheels/tires.

MikeW · 09-17-2006, 12:57 AM

My problem is with the Exige front flaps. I figure they could be extended downward further, at least for the track. I's a bummer to have to wory about protecting the starshield. I'd rather stop the problem near the tires.

anxiety · 09-17-2006, 11:32 AM

To fix the splashguard problem I simply bought a set of universal mud flaps from pepboys. I also purchased INDUSTRIAL velcro from walmart. I then lined the inside of the front fender with the "Hard" part of the velcro as well as inside the original flap. I then lined the universal flap with the "Fuzzy" part of the velcro. The added protection is amazing! The extention I put on has taken quite a beating already and I only have a 160 miles on the car. They have been on since new. It don't look too bad either. When I get to where I'm going, I simply tear them off. They also stay put when on the road. If you like I can post pics.
~anxiety

steuspeed · 09-17-2006, 01:40 PM

Great idea. Pics please.

Rugbyduck · 09-17-2006, 03:15 PM

Hate to say it...I wish I could find matching rear flaps.

bol · 09-17-2006, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeW

My problem is with the Exige front flaps. I figure they could be extended downward further, at least for the track. I's a bummer to have to wory about protecting the starshield. I'd rather stop the problem near the tires.

that's what I meant, sorry

anxiety if you could post pictures that'd be great.

FlyLo · 09-18-2006, 08:29 AM

Even better if you include a link to the product. Pep Boys ships most items.

Thanks.

goelise · 09-20-2006, 01:54 PM

Sector 111 this is a oppurtunity for you!!

Ktonton · 09-20-2006, 02:31 PM

Why can't I get Spinal Tap out of my head after reading this thread . . . stop that!!!!

bol · 09-20-2006, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goelise

Sector 111 this is a oppurtunity for you!!

It would be awesome if Sector 111 designed a set that kept the stock look but were wider and lower.

I've been looking at mine and it wouldn't be hard to use the stock ones to create a mold and modify it to produce the product but I don't know if I'm willing do undergo that for my own car since I have no interest in building and distributing them myself.

CJC · 09-21-2006, 09:35 PM

One option is the Powerflow Premier Fit A 4406 in plain black, which you can see at powerflowinc.com. I bought a set at GI Joes for $4 and mounted them to the stock mudflaps with 2 each auto panel fasteners from Ace ($0.85 ea) and a pop rivet at the top Also used 5/16" push nut bolt retainers from Ace to hold the panel fasteners in place.
Photo coming later.
Chris

CJC · 09-21-2006, 09:45 PM

First photo shows the original installation.
Second photo after cutting one-half inch off bottom.
They were rubbing on driveway curbs so I cut them because I was worried about the fragile mounting system. That was probably a mistake, but the amount of track rubber on the sides of the car seems to be less than with the stock mudflaps.
Chris

delliott00 · 09-22-2006, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ktonton

Why can't I get Spinal Tap out of my head after reading this thread . . . stop that!!!!

Big bottoms, big bottoms,
Talk about mud flaps, my girls got em.
Big bottoms, big bottoms,
how can I leave this behind?

Cheers mate! Another Tap Head!

-Dave "My Elise goes to 11"

goelise · 12-22-2006, 07:51 AM

Someone should make larger front ones and rear ones that mount on using existing mount points or ones that clamp on to inconspicuous areas.

Sector111
Colvindesign

I hope tou guys see an oppurtunity here.
Some thoughts I have:
The front can use the existing mount points, doesn't look too hard if someone can just mold larger ones.
No rear ones exist as far as I know and even small ones will do the job there, if those can be easily removed, let's say the night before a track day - that would be a nice sell point.

Come on let's see it!

goelise · 12-22-2006, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anxiety

To fix the splashguard problem I simply bought a set of universal mud flaps from pepboys. I also purchased INDUSTRIAL velcro from walmart. I then lined the inside of the front fender with the "Hard" part of the velcro as well as inside the original flap. I then lined the universal flap with the "Fuzzy" part of the velcro. The added protection is amazing! The extention I put on has taken quite a beating already and I only have a 160 miles on the car. They have been on since new. It don't look too bad either. When I get to where I'm going, I simply tear them off. They also stay put when on the road. If you like I can post pics.
~anxiety

Geez anxiety, I knew you put the larger front mud flaps on but when I re-read your post I realized your saying you tear them off every time you get to where your going and put them back on just before you drive off to somewhere again?

wow, that's more protective of the car than I am!

You got Starshield right?

LARRY · 05-21-2007, 09:13 AM

Sector 111.....how about an easy to attach model (larger front mud flaps)from your company?

The punishment for the larger A048's is a muddy mess on the sides of the car.

Can you please do it?

25psi_Elise_Killer · 05-21-2007, 12:31 PM

if you don't mind spendng $100, u can buy these flaps and cut/drill new mounting holes for the Elise. I use em on my car and they stood up to many off road excursions

http://www.rallyarmor.com/store/evol...ogo-p-163.html

Or, i have a friend in downtown LA that's selling used ones for $75. PM me if you want his contact info.

LARRY · 05-21-2007, 12:56 PM

Thanks Simon (Evo guy)!

25psi_Elise_Killer · 05-21-2007, 03:39 PM

Heh, i was the guinea pig for the rally armor flaps, so i got freebie from them :P

mike325ci · 05-21-2007, 03:46 PM

Rallyarmor are great folks. They are in my neighborhood, and if enough people were interested in this and at the price of the flaps they offer now, they would probably be up for making a custom version for us. Unless of course the Elise aftermarket industry were going to jump in and do this.

I was hoping they'd make some stuff for the AllTrac Celica crowd, but we didn't have enough interest, esp. at those prices. So I'm without mudflaps on my rally-esque car...

09-16-2006, 11:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
bol Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 51	Larger Mud Flaps? Has anyone looked into the possibility of getting larger mud flaps for the Elise? When I got my car I got it without starshield. That was a mistake and I had the starshield added last week. I've taken the car for one spirited drive since then and I already have a couple little tears in the starshield. I fear it's not goign to last long. The rear fender area takes such a huge beating from the larger sport pack wheels. I am very tempted to try to get some wider mud flaps made to cover the extra width of the sport wheels/tires. __________________ '07 BMW 328i Coupe '06 Elise... SOLD

09-17-2006, 11:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
anxiety high anxiety Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Joliet IL Posts: 76	splash gaurd fix To fix the splashguard problem I simply bought a set of universal mud flaps from pepboys. I also purchased INDUSTRIAL velcro from walmart. I then lined the inside of the front fender with the "Hard" part of the velcro as well as inside the original flap. I then lined the universal flap with the "Fuzzy" part of the velcro. The added protection is amazing! The extention I put on has taken quite a beating already and I only have a 160 miles on the car. They have been on since new. It don't look too bad either. When I get to where I'm going, I simply tear them off. They also stay put when on the road. If you like I can post pics. ~anxiety

09-17-2006, 03:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rugbyduck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 2,677	Hate to say it...I wish I could find matching rear flaps. __________________ '06 Krypton Green Elise (touring/LSD/HT) '05 Magnetic Blue Elise (sport/HT) dedicated track car '07 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (4 door!) Excelsior-Henderson Super X/Ducati Monster 620 ie 3 Series BMW/Acura MDX Carver Yacht

09-20-2006, 01:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
goelise AR #1275 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Midwest, USA Posts: 2,163 Images: 1	Sector 111 this is a oppurtunity for you!! __________________ '06 Ardent Red Elise - black interior with LSS, Touring, HT, Starshield, Lotus Sport Clutch, Moroso Oil Pan, 2ZZ(#2), Ekological HIDs, Lotus Driving Lights, Stebel Horn, Bootie, Razo '06 Pedal mod,Snorkel Delete,Odyssey 680 with s111 bracket. Future Mods: Rear toe link brace/ Supercharger (BWR or Sector111? ) Thank you FVMC! WOO-HOO!

09-21-2006, 09:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
CJC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Friday Harbor, WA Posts: 15	First photo shows the original installation. Second photo after cutting one-half inch off bottom. They were rubbing on driveway curbs so I cut them because I was worried about the fragile mounting system. That was probably a mistake, but the amount of track rubber on the sides of the car seems to be less than with the stock mudflaps. Chris Attached Images

09-17-2006, 12:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
MikeW Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,372	My problem is with the Exige front flaps. I figure they could be extended downward further, at least for the track. I's a bummer to have to wory about protecting the starshield. I'd rather stop the problem near the tires.

09-17-2006, 01:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
steuspeed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 818	Great idea. Pics please.

09-18-2006, 08:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
FlyLo Laughin' Easy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,863	Even better if you include a link to the product. Pep Boys ships most items. Thanks.

09-20-2006, 02:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
Ktonton Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: White Plains, NY Posts: 86	Why can't I get Spinal Tap out of my head after reading this thread . . . stop that!!!!

09-21-2006, 09:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
CJC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Friday Harbor, WA Posts: 15	One option is the Powerflow Premier Fit A 4406 in plain black, which you can see at powerflowinc.com. I bought a set at GI Joes for $4 and mounted them to the stock mudflaps with 2 each auto panel fasteners from Ace ($0.85 ea) and a pop rivet at the top Also used 5/16" push nut bolt retainers from Ace to hold the panel fasteners in place. Photo coming later. Chris

12-22-2006, 07:51 AM	#14 (permalink)
goelise AR #1275 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Midwest, USA Posts: 2,163 Images: 1	Someone should make larger front ones and rear ones that mount on using existing mount points or ones that clamp on to inconspicuous areas. Sector111 Colvindesign I hope tou guys see an oppurtunity here. Some thoughts I have: The front can use the existing mount points, doesn't look too hard if someone can just mold larger ones. No rear ones exist as far as I know and even small ones will do the job there, if those can be easily removed, let's say the night before a track day - that would be a nice sell point. Come on let's see it! __________________ '06 Ardent Red Elise - black interior with LSS, Touring, HT, Starshield, Lotus Sport Clutch, Moroso Oil Pan, 2ZZ(#2), Ekological HIDs, Lotus Driving Lights, Stebel Horn, Bootie, Razo '06 Pedal mod,Snorkel Delete,Odyssey 680 with s111 bracket. Future Mods: Rear toe link brace/ Supercharger (BWR or Sector111? ) Thank you FVMC! WOO-HOO!

05-21-2007, 09:13 AM	#16 (permalink)
LARRY It's a Lotus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beverly Hills, Ca. Posts: 12,100	Sector 111.....how about an easy to attach model (larger front mud flaps)from your company? The punishment for the larger A048's is a muddy mess on the sides of the car. Can you please do it? __________________ 2005 Saffron Yellow Elise, Sports & Touring Packages, Hard Top, Stage II Exhaust, '07 Probax leather seats. Los Angeles Lotus Service by Qais at 310-200-0022. "We know they're magical and worth every minute we spend on them. The whole Lotus owners' world is like a secret handshake among people who understand that." (R&T)

05-21-2007, 12:31 PM	#17 (permalink)
25psi_Elise_Killer Drunk on alcohol Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,771	if you don't mind spendng $100, u can buy these flaps and cut/drill new mounting holes for the Elise. I use em on my car and they stood up to many off road excursions http://www.rallyarmor.com/store/evol...ogo-p-163.html Or, i have a friend in downtown LA that's selling used ones for $75. PM me if you want his contact info. __________________ '06 Evo IX Stage 1E Tuned by Road Race Engineering: Stock:turbo,intake,internals,ECU,Walbro 255lph fuel pump,RC Engineering1000cc Injectors,Espelir downpipe, RRE High Flow Cat, AVO catback, RRE dyno tune flash, Dejon Tool boost controller (325whp @ 22PSI Costco 91 octane, 353whp @ 25psi on 100 octane, 383whp @30psi on E85) , Zeitronix wideband, Defi BF gauges, Stoptech rotors, SS brakelines,Graphic/Interior Design,Brand Identities,Invitations www.nomadic-nomads.com Last edited by 25psi_Elise_Killer : 05-21-2007 at 12:44 PM.

05-21-2007, 12:56 PM	#18 (permalink)
LARRY It's a Lotus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beverly Hills, Ca. Posts: 12,100	Thanks Simon (Evo guy)! __________________ 2005 Saffron Yellow Elise, Sports & Touring Packages, Hard Top, Stage II Exhaust, '07 Probax leather seats. Los Angeles Lotus Service by Qais at 310-200-0022. "We know they're magical and worth every minute we spend on them. The whole Lotus owners' world is like a secret handshake among people who understand that." (R&T)

05-21-2007, 03:39 PM	#19 (permalink)
25psi_Elise_Killer Drunk on alcohol Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,771	Heh, i was the guinea pig for the rally armor flaps, so i got freebie from them :P __________________ '06 Evo IX Stage 1E Tuned by Road Race Engineering: Stock:turbo,intake,internals,ECU,Walbro 255lph fuel pump,RC Engineering1000cc Injectors,Espelir downpipe, RRE High Flow Cat, AVO catback, RRE dyno tune flash, Dejon Tool boost controller (325whp @ 22PSI Costco 91 octane, 353whp @ 25psi on 100 octane, 383whp @30psi on E85) , Zeitronix wideband, Defi BF gauges, Stoptech rotors, SS brakelines,Graphic/Interior Design,Brand Identities,Invitations www.nomadic-nomads.com

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05-21-2007, 03:46 PM	#20 (permalink)
mike325ci \|>_/\_ 0##0 _/\_<\| Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NYC/LI, NY Posts: 518 Images: 3	Rallyarmor are great folks. They are in my neighborhood, and if enough people were interested in this and at the price of the flaps they offer now, they would probably be up for making a custom version for us. Unless of course the Elise aftermarket industry were going to jump in and do this. I was hoping they'd make some stuff for the AllTrac Celica crowd, but we didn't have enough interest, esp. at those prices. So I'm without mudflaps on my rally-esque car... __________________ Mike \| Manhattan/LI, NY, USA '01 325Ci ("daily" autox track), '86 MR2 (autox track) for sale, '92 Celica GT-Four (restoration show autox rallyx), '07 Exige S (autox track) Laser Blue / Magnolia, Track, Touring, LSD/TC, SS. HRM: HID, 6pt.Schroth. Voltphreaks 3.5lb Battery, DRL Disable "What's my quarter-mile time? I dunno, I turn before I even get that far..."