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gen 4 mud flaps / splash guards ordered from UK

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by syncro87, Apr 7, 2018.

  1. Millerca2

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    Got mine from the U.K. today. That’s pretty darn fast shipping. Will try to get them installed this week/weekend. Will post again once that happens.
     
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    Better hope the Prez doesn't hear about you buying from Europe so easy. It could cost ya! :ROFLMAO:
     
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    And he might consider another fence :giggle:
     
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    Or he might get his new BFF to nuke you :ROFLMAO:
     
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    Thanks for that... made my day. :)
     
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    Looks good.

    Ordered a set also, what shipping service did they use, what they sent as far as shipping goes was very vague.
     
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    yeah, they didn't send me tracking or anything. It came via airmail and there was a tracking number on the package, so you could ask them for it.
     
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    I always keep on hand a screw driver bit, really stubby, 3/4" long if that, with about 1/2" diameter of hockey stick tape wrapped around it.

    I'm fine with our Prius as-is, no mud flaps, but for other vehicles.
     
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    I hope you're going to stick some union jack stickers on them :whistle:
     
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    ... so that's where the they want us to stick 'em? :confused:
     
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    Don't do it, ICE will kick you out of the country.
     
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    MillerCA2,
    What instructions did you use to install? I bought the mudflaps and was trying to install them today. I followed the instructions based on the EU install instuctions but when I fit the back mudflaps, the screws are too small for the the hole they instructed me to drill.
     
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    Oops! There's a long held mantra I hear a lot....

    Measure twice and cut once!
     
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    It never hurts to lay the drill bit over the screw, make sure it's about the inside diameter of the screw. Use a plastic insert?
     
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    So it tells you to use nothing but the screw. I remember when i put the mudflaps on my Prius v, it had u nuts that came with the screws. Went to hardware store and picked some up. They work perfectly and have a nice tight fit.
     
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    Would a larger sized self-tapper (correction - screw) work for you?
     
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    These guys right?

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    I never knew what those were called; Honda uses them for a lot of rear mud flaps.
     
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    Yes, thanks! That and a pointed thread screw. (No euphemisms implied or intended).
     
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