Mud Flaps, and where to buy them

inventor00 · 01-17-2006, 06:12 PM

Any loss in MPG for the Mudflaps?

Cathy
OCprius.com

Bill Merchant · 01-18-2006, 02:13 AM

None that I can tell. The car sure is cleaner. I got mine from <a href=\'http://www.metrotpn.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=86\' target=\'_blank\'>MetroTPN.com</a>, a PriusChat Sponsor!

Vincent · 01-18-2006, 06:07 AM

My response to the same question in another Topic

I had my mud guards Port installed for $79. No shipping or installation costs, plus they're included in the vehicle warranty. I considered self-installation until I read about removing/reinstalling part of the inner fender liner and having to "drill" some holes. No, thank you.

I even got a few hundred $$ discount on my car, so maybe I really got the mud guards for free.

Clar · 01-18-2006, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bill Merchant@Jan 18 2006, 02:13 AM
None that I can tell. The car sure is cleaner. I got mine from <a href=\'http://www.metrotpn.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=86\' target=\'_blank\'>MetroTPN.com</a>, a PriusChat Sponsor!

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Bill, according to web site:

Protect your vehicle from whatever the road can kick up with these Toyota molded mudguard. Available in black only.
Minor drilling required for some vehicles

Is there any drilling involved for Prius? Thanx.

Tom_06 · 01-18-2006, 09:46 AM

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Originally posted by Clar@Jan 18 2006, 09:34 AM
Is there any drilling involved for Prius? Thanx.

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Yes, You have to drill one hole for each front flap (1/4") and three holes for each rear flap (1/4" and 1/8"). All drilling is into plasic, not metal so no rust issues. No fender liners need to be removed. You have to take the rear wheels off for drilling, the fronts you can turn for access. You use the flap held in place as the drilling template.

They are very easy to install. I have done both an '05 and an '06 (they are identical).

- Tom

parrot_lady · 01-18-2006, 12:24 PM

I installed mine myself.

Took me about an hour and a half from start to finish but only because I used the included jack... and well I won't make that mistake again.

Yes it involves drilling and as Tom says there is no drilling through metal.

If I can do it with little to no experience, anyone else here can!

ETA:

Two spots upfront total need to be drilled (bottom on both)

All three on each side have to be drilled in the back. The rear tires need to be dismounted to do this.

Clar · 01-18-2006, 01:07 PM

Thanks for the reply.

I'll try to get one set soon.

Vincent · 01-18-2006, 01:23 PM

What am I missing?

For $79, they come either port or dealer installed. If you're just looking to spend time with your Prius, put a coat of wax on it.

jbarnhart · 01-18-2006, 01:32 PM

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Originally posted by Vincent@Jan 18 2006, 10:23 AM
What am I missing?

Most US dealers don't offer this. It's not a "port option" everywhere. They don't even carry them in their parts departments.

galaxee · 01-18-2006, 03:34 PM

dealers in the realm of southeast toyota carry mudflaps in stock.

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01-17-2006, 06:12 PM	#11
inventor00 Orange County Prius Club Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Newport Beach,CA Posts: 773 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	Any loss in MPG for the Mudflaps? Cathy OCprius.com

01-18-2006, 02:13 AM	#12
Bill Merchant absit invidia Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA \| Oregon \| Portland area \| 97004 \| Posts: 3,951 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 6 Times in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 1 Friends: 52	None that I can tell. The car sure is cleaner. I got mine from <a href=\'http://www.metrotpn.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=86\' target=\'_blank\'>MetroTPN.com</a>, a PriusChat Sponsor!

01-18-2006, 06:07 AM	#13
Vincent Don't Wait Until Tomorrow Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: South Florida Posts: 433 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #8 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	My response to the same question in another Topic I had my mud guards Port installed for $79. No shipping or installation costs, plus they're included in the vehicle warranty. I considered self-installation until I read about removing/reinstalling part of the inner fender liner and having to "drill" some holes. No, thank you. I even got a few hundred $$ discount on my car, so maybe I really got the mud guards for free.

01-18-2006, 12:24 PM	#16
parrot_lady Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 344 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I installed mine myself. Took me about an hour and a half from start to finish but only because I used the included jack... and well I won't make that mistake again. Yes it involves drilling and as Tom says there is no drilling through metal. If I can do it with little to no experience, anyone else here can! ETA: Two spots upfront total need to be drilled (bottom on both) All three on each side have to be drilled in the back. The rear tires need to be dismounted to do this.

01-18-2006, 01:07 PM	#17
Clar Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: DC/MD/VA Posts: 145 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Thanks for the reply. I'll try to get one set soon.

01-18-2006, 01:23 PM	#18
Vincent Don't Wait Until Tomorrow Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: South Florida Posts: 433 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #8 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	What am I missing? For $79, they come either port or dealer installed. If you're just looking to spend time with your Prius, put a coat of wax on it.

01-18-2006, 03:34 PM	#20
galaxee running WOT until out of fuel Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: central NC/ western WI Posts: 9,033 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 5 Times in 3 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 21	dealers in the realm of southeast toyota carry mudflaps in stock.