Mud flaps, saving winshields since FOREVER!

[kvg]

Is there a reason tons of people don't put mud flaps on? On my compact car I have some on, but cars and trucks every where don't have any on. With all the gravel on the roads it will save your paint and other peoples paint and windshields. :dunno:
http://proflaps.com/assets/lifted.jpg
http://www.hategun.com/blog/images/mudflaps.jpg
http://www.sarcasticmyspace.com/graphics/blakkfrogg/comments155/pics_flash-me-trucker-mud-flap.jpg

[Xtrema]

Why did you start 2 thread and where's the poll?

[CMW403]

why two threads?

[kvg]

2?

[hampstor]

The mudflaps in the picture you provided are at least 1/2 foot off the ground and if you check in the winter driving thread, won't save your windshield.

IMHO the only thing that works to save your windshield is to leave a larger distance between you and the vehicle infront of you. Unfortunately with people here, if you leave a larger distance someone will just cut in and your windshield gets fucked.

For the record, my truck is stock height with the factory mudflaps and they're about 1/2 foot off the ground. I can still shoot snow/mud in an arc enough to cake the bottom of my bumper with it.

[Xtrema]

Until you get flaps that touch the ground, rocks will fly.

And IMO, not many cars looks good rocking mud flaps.

[M.alex]

Originally posted by hampstor
The mudflaps in the picture you provided are at least 1/2 foot off the ground and if you check in the winter driving thread, won't save your windshield.

IMHO the only thing that works to save your windshield is to leave a larger distance between you and the vehicle infront of you. Unfortunately with people here, if you leave a larger distance someone will just cut in and your windshield gets fucked.

For the record, my truck is stock height with the factory mudflaps and they're about 1/2 foot off the ground. I can still shoot snow/mud in an arc enough to cake the bottom of my bumper with it.

I disagree - the only way to prevent windshield damage is driving closer - atleast then the rocks strike the bumper instead of the windshield.

EVERY damn crack I got on a windshield was from when I had signifigant gap between me and the car that chucked the rock at my windshield.

Atleast that's been my theory.

[kvg]

They won't stop all the rocks from flying, but it does make a difference to vehicles behind you. Most people have them on their trucks, its the ones that don't that murder the cars behind them when rocks are on the road. I think cars should use them too, my car is low and I still put some on not to be a hypocrite.
http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad193/kellygibbonsemail/2cd30d46.jpg

[hampstor]

Originally posted by M.alex


I disagree - the only way to prevent windshield damage is driving closer - atleast then the rocks strike the bumper instead of the windshield.

EVERY damn crack I got on a windshield was from when I had signifigant gap between me and the car that chucked the rock at my windshield.

Atleast that's been my theory.

You drive like a douchebag - your definition of leaving a larger distance is a lot different than mine.

[kvg]

Originally posted by hampstor


You drive like a douchebag - your definition of leaving a larger distance is a lot different than mine.
:rofl: :rofl:

[M.alex]

Originally posted by hampstor


You drive like a douchebag - your definition of leaving a larger distance is a lot different than mine.

1 - I have 0 at-fault accidents and 0 tickets in ?12-14?yrs of driving. Clearly I don't drive like a douchebag :nut:

2 - I was thinking a 5-6car gap as 'large'

[supe]

I think if you actually appreciate your car, thinking about rocks hitting your bumper isnt much better, especially after I had to replace my fog light last year.

[Benny]

And the poll is where...?


When I had my truck I rocked mudflaps. I really don't think they do much though. Any guy with a truck can pin it and spit gravel and rocks and shit everywhere.

[hampstor]

Originally posted by M.alex


1 - I have 0 at-fault accidents and 0 tickets in ?12-14?yrs of driving. Clearly I don't drive like a douchebag :nut:

2 - I was thinking a 5-6car gap as 'large'

re: #1) Your definition of douchebag is also different than mine.
http://forums.beyond.ca/st/299855/douchebag-driving-or-acceptable/

Re: #2) 3-4 seconds behind the car infront is 'larger distance' for me.

[ercchry]

the only solution to calgary's rock flinging problem is for the fucking city to SAND the roads in the winter.

but here is a thread about the legalities of mudflaps

http://forums.beyond.ca/st/321975/whats-the-law-on-tires-sticking-out-past-fenders/

[Anomaly]

I don't have any on my truck, they look like shit.
:D

[Everlast]

Unless your mud flaps are clean and devoid of rocks after you drive, I would think they do help and block an appreciable amount of damage.

[n1zm0]

Originally posted by Anomaly
I don't have any on my truck, they look like shit.
:D

to each their own, but i dont understand this mentality for ppl in this city, to 'look good' on the road during a CGY winter is beyond me (like using 30 series sidewalls + 18 inch rims on your car in the winter), everything on the road is crap for a good 5-7 months of the year, who cares about what your car looks like when its going to be covered in slush and dirt as soon as you pull out from the wash bay.

[kvg]

Originally posted by Anomaly
I don't have any on my truck, they look like shit.
:D

:facepalm: Really?

[ddduke]

Originally posted by Anomaly
I don't have any on my truck, they look like shit.
:D

Feel the same way, but I got pulled over for them so I bought 7inch solid ones. They look like they're part of my fender flares and don't dangle 3 feet so I'm fine with them.

[M.alex]

Originally posted by hampstor


re: #1) Your definition of douchebag is also different than mine.
http://forums.beyond.ca/st/299855/douchebag-driving-or-acceptable/

Re: #2) 3-4 seconds behind the car infront is 'larger distance' for me.

I still stand by my opinion for 1 - it's a lane. I'm going to use it if it's safe to merge into it. Just because people feel the need to sit in the lefthand lane for 20minutes to get through that area doesn't mean I will.

It's like the merge from anderson onto macleod trail going south (by southcentre). The merge lane goes all the way to the fricken traffic light (by advantage ford). I'm apparently a "bad driver" because I won't slam on my brakes and franctically signal to move over as soon as the merge lane opens onto Mcleod; instead, I take the lane to the end, or near the end.

[ercchry]

Originally posted by M.alex

... instead, I take the lane to the end, or near the end.

or some times past it....



Originally posted by 2EFNFAST

Now, to be fair, sometimes I deserve it - like yesterday I came plowing down the right-most lane in my corvette, 2nd gear, banging off 5000RPM as everybody else was stopped, drove all the way to the underpass; nobody wanted to let me in so I proceeded to drive on the shoulder, rev up to 6600RPM to startle traffic and force my way in well after the underpass. (so basically i was driving on the shoulder pretty much from where the off-ramp ends all the way to where traffic begins to merge off southland :rofl: )That I classify as douchebag driving :rofl:

[Cos]

Originally posted by hampstor
The mudflaps in the picture you provided are at least 1/2 foot off the ground and if you check in the winter driving thread, won't save your windshield.

IMHO the only thing that works to save your windshield is to leave a larger distance between you and the vehicle infront of you. Unfortunately with people here, if you leave a larger distance someone will just cut in and your windshield gets fucked.

For the record, my truck is stock height with the factory mudflaps and they're about 1/2 foot off the ground. I can still shoot snow/mud in an arc enough to cake the bottom of my bumper with it.



Originally posted by Xtrema
Until you get flaps that touch the ground, rocks will fly.

And IMO, not many cars looks good rocking mud flaps.


+1 end thread

[rage2]

Originally posted by M.alex
I disagree - the only way to prevent windshield damage is driving closer - atleast then the rocks strike the bumper instead of the windshield.

EVERY damn crack I got on a windshield was from when I had signifigant gap between me and the car that chucked the rock at my windshield.

Atleast that's been my theory.
That's my theory too. All my rock chips is from when I'm at least 4-5 car lengths behind. If I'm within 2 car lengths behind, my vinyl on my bumper takes it.

[kvg]

The people saying mud flaps don't work have trucks that sit high and have "less" of a chance of getting rock chips in their windshilds. Once again its not just trucks.

[BrknFngrs]

Originally posted by kvg
The people saying mud flaps don't work have trucks that sit high and have "less" of a chance of getting rock chips in their windshilds. Once again its not just trucks.

Agreed completely.

People can't honestly believe that mud flaps provide no significant benefit in reducing rocks for the people behind you. I understand that it won't completely stop rocks from coming up but it sure makes a big difference. My Rally Armor's catch all kinds of crap that kicks off my wheels.

[K3RMiTdot]

i have my front ones, but my rear ones got taken off when i put my lip on, other wise id probably stil have them on

[M.alex]

Originally posted by ercchry


or some times past it....




yea, well, sometimes circumstances dictate that must happen :angel:

[Iqoair]

For out of province vehicle inspections, if a truck doesn't have mud flaps that drop to the center of the axles it fails. This doesn't apply to cars / suvs.

[911fever]

driving closer always helped me avoid rock chips. 4-5 car lengths was the worst, i always got a chipped windshield then...

[jsn]

it's a good thing subarus look so damn good with mudflaps :D

http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/5890/dsc42891.jpg (http://img137.imageshack.us/i/dsc42891.jpg/)

[ddduke]

Originally posted by 911fever
driving closer always helped me avoid rock chips. 4-5 car lengths was the worst, i always got a chipped windshield then...

I'd probably rather keep my distance and get rock chips then rear end someone.

A couple months ago a kid actually came to a complete stop from 80km/h on lower springbank road because my lights were bothering him.

[FraserB]

Originally posted by ddduke


I'd probably rather keep my distance and get rock chips then rear end someone.

A couple months ago a kid actually came to a complete stop from 80km/h on lower springbank road because my lights were bothering him.

You probably need more then. The only acceptable amount of light on the front of a modified truck is an amount that will enable you to read a newspaper held by the driver of the other vehicle.

Over 1.5 million candle power on the front end does the job pretty well.;)