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2-27-2011
I got my Flapatax yesterday. The mounting solution for the fronts is pretty nifty and seems like it will work great. I don't really have too much concern with only two mounting points (on the front or the rear). It seems like they are on there very solidly. The flaps are nice and thick, and quite stiff. I'm not really a fan of the ultra soft flaps that flop around when you drive (seems like it would be less protection), so I like the stiff flaps. They are soft enough to contour to the wheel well curvature when you bolt them on, though.
Install was easy, but I have had the front fender liner pulled back before, so I knew the procedure. The bolts are great, because you can use a small socket wrench to tighten them down so you don't need a lot of room. The rubber backed washer seem like they'll stay tight, but I'll have to verify in a few months. I ordered the Simplified design (instead of the Original design). The Simplified design has the step in width at a much higher point on the flap. You can see the two styles at this link:
http://flapatax.com/mudflaps/index.html
When I ordered the Simplified design, my plan was to make new mounting holes to move the flaps inwards and only leave the wider portion of the flap exposed. I ended up having to move the rears inwards by 7/8" and the fronts in by 1 1/8". Drilling the holes was very easy, and I think it came out looking perfect. So far I'm very happy with them. Definitely a lot less spray on the side of my car, and I have to use the rear wiper much less often as well.
