Fender Flare Mud Flaps

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Cstorry
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Re: Fender Flare Mud Flaps

Post by Cstorry »

I have attached some photos of volumex flares (to keep this thread complete)

You can see that the flares are just screwed on therefore they do move and scuff the clear/paint underneath a bit so should be considered rather permanent - though personally I like the idea that they are removable for cleaning or other reasons, just don't plan to take them off for a show or something like that.

You can also see the nice merging of the front flare with the front lip spoiler - they are just screwed together with a metal clip on the back.

The wheel fender lip is certainly thick enough to just screw the VX flares on, though they are pretty light. I can't remember (or find a good photo) if they use a sheet metal screw directly into the wheel arch or if there is clip of some sort on the inside (directly screwed I think).

I recall there is something like 5 screws attaching each flare (plus the ones in the front that connect the flare to the lip spoiler).

Chuck
Volumex spider flares
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Scuffs once the flares are removed
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and attachment (this is the rear flare but the same for the front - attaching directly to the lip
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joelittel
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Your car is a: 1980 Spider 2000 FI
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Re: Fender Flare Mud Flaps

Post by joelittel »

Thanks Chuck. Those pictures and your description help me quite a bit.

Your car looks great. Without realizing it at the time it is starting to look like I’ve set out to make my own version of the Volumex!

I really like the way yours looks and am reinvigorated to finish mine.
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