When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
So I was wondering if anyone has removed the splash guards on the front tires? Is it a good idea? I just hate how they look as well as how they hit the ground everytime there is a slight incline.
In my opinion, it doesn't "hurt" to have it there but the scrape noise is a bit 'jarring' time to time.
I personally don't like it myself from an aesthetic standpoint, but depending on how you drive, it can still prove useful as a warning feature in various occasions.
Not sure on the IS, but on a few other cars I've worked on a lot of these are either part of the fender liner, or they're individual pieces, usually this is just some sort of plastic trim, or something of similar - you can always take a hacksaw or dremel and file it down, if you so wish.
In my opinion, it doesn't "hurt" to have it there but the scrape noise is a bit 'jarring' time to time.
I personally don't like it myself from an aesthetic standpoint, but depending on how you drive, it can still prove useful as a warning feature in various occasions.
Not sure on the IS, but on a few other cars I've worked on a lot of these are either part of the fender liner, or they're individual pieces, usually this is just some sort of plastic trim, or something of similar - you can always take a hacksaw or dremel and file it down, if you so wish.
For those who have slightly or moderately lowered their cars, wouldn’t it be much worse?
I have seen cars come in where the customer trimmed them down, usually the lowered cars. some just take them off alltogether. can't see the hurt in removing
I have seen cars come in where the customer trimmed them down, usually the lowered cars. some just take them off alltogether. can't see the hurt in removing
I guess what I’m wondering is if there are some bolts holding them in that I can unscrew and remove the flaps cleanly? Thanks for your guys’ help btw.
several 10mm bolt head screws on each flap. will need to remove them , although you will have to reinstall the screws, they hold your bumper on to the lower engine splash shield.
several 10mm bolt head screws on each flap. will need to remove them , although you will have to reinstall the screws, they hold your bumper on to the lower engine splash shield.
For those who have slightly or moderately lowered their cars, wouldn’t it be much worse?
I don’t disagree with you. I was simply stating removing if aesthetically it wasn’t pleasing. I personally have always left those on for exactly that reason over aesthetics.
I don’t disagree with you. I was simply stating removing if aesthetically it wasn’t pleasing. I personally have always left those on for exactly that reason over aesthetics.
Oh I wasn’t saying what you said was wrong haha I was just wondering if people who lowered their cars removed them or what? I couldn’t imagine they leave them on if I’m scraping them stock.
Those little flaps are spats, they’re engineered to push water away from in front of the tires at highway speeds to assist with watershed of the tires. This is done by diverting the air to the ground. Although you may not notice much of a difference, aside from aesthetics in fair weather and/or lower speeds, you could in the wet at higher speeds.
Tire Flaps?
