Thanks jasc1988.

How did you trim the flaps, is it just a case of opening the groove up a bit.

yeah, carefull use of a sharp stanley knife, took a while to fit, had to remove both back wheels also, pain in the backside and not worth it, doesnt stop the car getting any less dirty and doesnt look as nice in the flesh

yeah, carefull use of a sharp stanley knife, took a while to fit, had to remove both back wheels also, pain in the backside and not worth it, doesnt stop the car getting any less dirty and doesnt look as nice in the flesh

You can do this without removing the rear wheels. I found this out as I removed the wheel from one side thinking I needed the extra room and I couldn't get the other rear one off (bloody garage - copper grease fools!) and as I was half way through the operation I wasn't going to stop.

how much of a pain in the **** was it??

I needed the extra room as the heads on the arch lining had rounded

how much of a pain in the **** was it??

I needed the extra room as the heads on the arch lining had rounded

Didn't notice the heads TBH but I wouldn't say it took any longer than the first one.

Thanks to this thread I have finally got round to fitting rear mudflaps. I didn't want to cut the bumper return as it would have meant trimming off 5mm or so, so decided to cut the flaps instead.

I cut a letterbox slot into the flaps to fit over the return and then made a stainless clip to hold the flap in position at the outside of the curve.

I'm pleased I did this as to gain access I had to remove the wheels which was a major challenge due to being corroded onto the hubs.

I had to resort to a block of wood and a sledgehammer from the inside with the car well supported by a trolley jack.

Judging by the dirt after a weeks motoring I would say the flaps are working and in addition they protect the valance from stone chips.