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Old 02-06-02, 05:00   #1 (permalink)
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Question mud guards or not?

May I request a little help in a decission?
As most of you will know ,in Belgium it rains a lot.Even when it's not raining ,most streets are moist a long time and I live in a verry rural area(It just isn't the end of civilisation) .

So, to keep the car a bit cleaner a bit longer ,I could mount mud guards.My only concern is that its not beautifull.
I had a long talk with the dealer,but he could not show any pictures of an MPV with mudguards mounted.

What do you guys suggest?
-keep it original?
-mount the mudguards?
-???

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Old 02-06-02, 08:06   #2 (permalink)
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I installed mud flaps on my truck but they were made by Chevy and match the body and all....they look stock which is what I like.

They do help keep the truck cleaner but man them flaps get nasty!!!!!
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Old 02-06-02, 08:23   #3 (permalink)
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I love mudguards! They totally help keep the car a little cleaner. It's also protects the paint against small stones or even tar. In terms of the appearance, sometimes you don't notice the mudguards because they are so low. If you get black mudguards like me, they really blend in with the tires, you could hardly notice them. Go for it!
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Old 02-07-02, 07:17   #4 (permalink)
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Old 02-19-02, 08:30   #5 (permalink)
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Most mud guards are pretty cool. Just do it. Laters
 
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Well CV did you get them??

Post some pics!!!
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Old 02-20-02, 08:14   #7 (permalink)
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You can get classy mudflaps that look stock, or you could get the ole' Yosimite Sam pointing guns at people behind you mudflaps.

Any customization can be good - as long as it's done in good taste.
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Old 02-20-02, 11:57   #8 (permalink)
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Sorry, Guess,no mudguards yet.
My first priority was a beautycase for the ride, filled with cosmetics called Zaino.
Call me nuts.
It should arrive next week(ordered allmost simultaniously with megiuars)
Rest assure , the mudguards will come!
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Cool CV....I hope you like your purchase of Z!

DO post a review of your experiences with it!!
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