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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 04:45 PM
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Mudflaps: Prodrive vs. STi

I know wrxs are rugged, but I still cringe when I drive my car through bad road conditions. I just don't wanna ruin the paint rear of the wheel wells. I've decided on getting mudflaps though I'm stuck between the STi ones or Prodrive. The prodrive ones are a bit cheaper, but the STi ones look like they will have a better color match to WR blue. Anyone have experience with either type? And yes I know there is techincally another forum to be asking this but BAIC > the rest of iclub.

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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 06:45 PM
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jeez, can we go a week without starting another "Prodrive vs. STi" mudflap debate...
























okay maybe we dont do that every week, but why not just get these. "BACK OFF!"

Old Dec 23, 2005 | 07:28 PM
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How about RallyArmor. I have them on my car for about a year now. They hold up really nice and keep my paint in good condition.
Old Dec 23, 2005 | 09:54 PM
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+1 for Rally Armor. These pics were taken when my wagon was lowered with *** saggage.


Old Dec 23, 2005 | 10:59 PM
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...but only if you paint your wheels yellow too
Old Dec 24, 2005 | 05:12 PM
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...but only if you paint your wheels yellow too
Are the stock gold BBS close enough? On a more serious note everyone seems to be in favor of rallyarmor. I will take such mudflaps under consideration. Do they come in colors other than black?
Old Dec 24, 2005 | 09:38 PM
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only in black, but the lettering is in blue, red, or yellow.
Old Dec 24, 2005 | 10:26 PM
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could someone post links to some recommended online vendors that sell any of these mudflaps? I googled some, but don't know which ones are reliable...
Old Dec 25, 2005 | 07:41 AM
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I've heard good things about Rally Armour and Fastline. I'm probably going to get Fastline because they give a lifetime warranty.

http://www.fastlineonline.com/products.html
Old Dec 25, 2005 | 07:55 AM
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RallyArmor
http://www.rallyarmor.com/

ProDrive
http://www.oakos.com/Merchant2/merch...egory_Code=450

I can't really find a place with STi flaps, but you can get them at the dealership.
Old Dec 28, 2005 | 10:17 PM
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I went with the Sparco Universal mudflaps. Come in different colors, only $30 a pair.

Conversion Techniques off of 98th sells them.
Old Dec 31, 2005 | 02:10 AM
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Sparcos look like this after a season



RAs dont
Old Dec 31, 2005 | 01:47 PM
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Thumbs down

I didnt say anything about the quality. And who wants to pay 500 for some mudflaps that WILL eventually warp anyway. The mudflaps in that pic actually dont look as bad as that Zoo York sticker though. All you need now is a couple DC and Supreme stickers and some Mavi jeans tied to the antenna.
Old Dec 31, 2005 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by JamesGRrallye
I didnt say anything about the quality. And who wants to pay 500 for some mudflaps that WILL eventually warp anyway. The mudflaps in that pic actually dont look as bad as that Zoo York sticker though. All you need now is a couple DC and Supreme stickers and some Mavi jeans tied to the antenna.
500? Multiple vendors have em for $100 bucks.

Mine have been on the vehicle over 2 years and have not warped at all.

Apples and oranges
Old Jan 1, 2006 | 01:32 PM
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Opa re Costas. Quit arguing with me. Im trying to save the guy a few bucks!!!

STI?Prodrive=$300-$500 Plus lots o drillin in your pretty fender...

Rally Armor=$90-$100 Probably just as rugged. Is the hardware included?

Sparco=$60 plus you get 3 stickers and enough left over change to do some real mods.


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