Has anyone put molded mud flaps on their A4? My Maxia had them stock. I thought they looked ok and I feel they helped keep more paint on the car behind the wheel wells. Are there good looking factory or aftermarket flaps that can be installed? Am I breaching some kind of aesthetic A4 code of visual ethics?

Tom

I've got the Audi "splash guards" on my 1.8t...they do a great job keeping the wet leaves and grime off the side of my car which makes cleaning it much easier.

<img src="http://131.107.68.28/a4org/Audi_Splashguard_Front.jpg">

<img src="http://131.107.68.28/a4org/Audi_Splashguard_Rear.jpg>

Here's the other pic...
<img src="http://131.107.68.28/a4org/Audi_Splashguard_Rear.jpg">

I've just noticed that my car only has the front flaps but not the rear?! Is there anyone out there who also has just the front flaps??

nt

They're about $35 per pair at Audi parts counter. Easy to install --- easier if you pull the wheel first. Good practice for emergency changes. The rear flaps will scrape a little going out of a steep driveway. Keeping the rocker panels and rear bumper clean is worth it.

Jack
99.5 TQMS Avant

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I've been meaning to write up a product review/FAQ about this, but there is a problem with the mudflaps that you should ALL be aware of: The flaps will scratch your paint where they mount. Be sure to use some stoneguard on the rear bumper and front fender where the flaps are in contact with the painted surface of the car. I took mine off recently and my rear bumper's paint under the flap is totally scratched! I took them off because the car is going in the shop to get the rear bumper repainted from someone bumping my car, so i'm not too upset. The front fender was scratched some, but you can't see it very well.

Put the stoneguard on the body, or you will be sorry.

Christian J. Long

nt