hakkalugi Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Hey guys, been looking around for a little while now and have a couple questions. Im purchasing a LGT soon (05') and would like to put some mud flaps on it. Any recommendations? Id like subaru (OEM) ones but having a hard time finding them. Also looking at different wing options. I think they look a little funky without a wing but the one on there now is a little mellow for my liking. Id like just a scoop off the back or something a little more low profile/aggressive. Once again, i haven't seen much pop up. I don't know what parts are interchangeable yet (like mud flaps off sti or something) or I would look elsewhere. Thanks for any input. PS also looking for websites that specialize in suabru parts like this, I'm sure theres a sticky somewhere with great sites if someone could point me in the right direction, that'd be awesome EDIT: a little more ebay searching lead me to this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Subaru-Legacy-2005-2009-05-06-07-08-09-4dr-sedan-Rear-Lip-Trunk-Spoiler-Wing-/271318635019?fits=Make%3ASubaru%7CModel%3ALegacy but i would like it a little taller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTris Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Are you gonna drive on gravel at high-speed? No? Then you don't need mudflaps. Your current wing is functional AND aesthetic. Are you familiar with the purpose/function of a spoiler/wing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakkalugi Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 Are you gonna drive on gravel at high-speed? No? Then you don't need mudflaps. Your current wing is functional AND aesthetic. Are you familiar with the purpose/function of a spoiler/wing? Probably at some point (lots of dirt roads around here), and they cinder the hell out of the roads (live by a large lake, so they don't salt much) id like to reduce the kick up onto drivers behind me and my panels. Ive had windshields chip and crack following other vehicles at a safe distance int he winter due to them slinging crud at my car. Not to mention the paint chips & i would rather not do that to person behind me because I know the feeling.. I understand the purpose of a wing (aerodynamic downforce) and aesthetically the stock is not pleasing to me. I am not a race car driver and I could do without the wing, but would like to have a little some something there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Are you gonna drive on gravel at high-speed? No / Yes? Then you do need mudflaps, because mudflaps look awesome!. FTFY Note: I have an Outback and my views are swayed by that . My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTris Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Note: I have an Outback and my views are swayed by that . Clearly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakkalugi Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share Posted October 23, 2014 FTFY Note: I have an Outback and my views are swayed by that . lol, my friend has an outback with flaps on it, they look good in my eyes and function beautifully. Not trying to make it look like a rally racer but really do want to keep the cinders and pebbles down. Does suabru make oem flaps for these cars or am I only stuck with alternatives? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 lol, my friend has an outback with flaps on it, they look good in my eyes and function beautifully. Not trying to make it look like a rally racer but really do want to keep the cinders and pebbles down. Does suabru make oem flaps for these cars or am I only stuck with alternatives? They do. They look something like this. http://www.ebay.com/itm/2005-2009-Subaru-Legacy-Sedan-Splash-Guard-Mud-Flap-Set-Black-OEM-NEW-/321546549280?fits=Make%3ASubaru|Model%3ALegacy pricy. There is also http://www.flapatax.com/ and RallyArmor. I went with RallyArmor UR because I am a sucker for pointlessly expensive things (Outbacks come with OEM mudflaps) My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakkalugi Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share Posted October 23, 2014 They do. They look something like this. http://www.ebay.com/itm/2005-2009-Subaru-Legacy-Sedan-Splash-Guard-Mud-Flap-Set-Black-OEM-NEW-/321546549280?fits=Make%3ASubaru|Model%3ALegacy pricy. There is also http://www.flapatax.com/ and RallyArmor. I went with RallyArmor UR because I am a sucker for pointlessly expensive things (Outbacks come with OEM mudflaps) hmm I actually really like the oem look but the flapatax price is nice, and they're simple with no writing or anything. The rally armor ones were already off the list because the logo. This is the daily to keep close to stock, I've got a car for the pointless things that look nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leviman Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 You can get rallyarmors with a dark grey logo that you can barely see. I have a set. They're actually going to go on my outback along with those OEM ones! Haha mudflap overkill? Good news is the outback came with the OEM flaps and the rallyarmors were on my old 2.5i and a gift from my ex girlfriend! I love the way rallyarmors fly back a bit in the wind. You could also get urethane sheet and cut 'em out yourself. I'll be that stuff cuts nice on a bandsaw and is finished nice with a router. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboboost Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Mudflaps - get the urethane Rally Armors. They're quintessential Subaru, durable, fit great, easy to install, and great resale. Wing - if you have a wingless (spoilerless) trunk, you can find a trunk lip spoiler off eBay (eg, SpoilerKing), an eBay STI style lip, R-REV, or the used FS forums. b_riz0212 and jhawk222 have RBS v2 trunk lip spoilers for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Terrible picture, but here they are with the dark grey logo. http://i.imgur.com/H4HCBS0.jpg?2 My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R0BL3GACY Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 personally I dont think mudflaps look good on our cars. too ricey of a look. you want mudflaps? get a wrx and be that 'guy'. I saw somebody on here selling factory painted oem mudguards, which is actually pretty nice. other than that, don't ruin it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTris Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 personally I dont think mudflaps look good on our cars. too ricey of a look. you want mudflaps? get a wrx and be that 'guy'. I saw somebody on here selling factory painted oem mudguards, which is actually pretty nice. other than that, don't ruin it! Wanna be friends? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakkalugi Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share Posted October 23, 2014 personally I dont think mudflaps look good on our cars. too ricey of a look. you want mudflaps? get a wrx and be that 'guy'. I saw somebody on here selling factory painted oem mudguards, which is actually pretty nice. other than that, don't ruin it! hmm, never seen a civic with flaps lol. I most certainly am going to flap it, tomorrows pay day will turn into lots of parts for my new ride. Thanks for the input guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R0BL3GACY Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 hmm, never seen a civic with flaps lol. I most certainly am going to flap it, tomorrows pay day will turn into lots of parts for my new ride. Thanks for the input guys! oh trust, not everything has to be a civic to be rice. but hey, your car, your choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTris Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 oh trust, not everything has to be a civic to be rice. but hey, your car, your choice. Hey now, Mr Utah, that's not a very Mormon attitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GipsySpec.B Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 I like the look of flaps, though I'm always holding out for some JDM mud guards cause them things are sexy. I got the Flapatax (plus local company!), didn't like how flimsy Rallyarmors are and I see those things on everything in Utah. Lip spoilers are nice, gives a nice subtle look to the trunk. My Spec.B came with an OEM spoiler so I'm keeping it. Kudos on not taking the criticism here too bad. We all have strong opinions about our cars so you're bound to get arguments when it comes to aesthetics. When it all comes down to it we'll still help and give advise, unwanted or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R0BL3GACY Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 I like the look of flaps, though I'm always holding out for some JDM mud guards cause them things are sexy. I got the Flapatax (plus local company!), didn't like how flimsy Rallyarmors are and I see those things on everything in Utah. Lip spoilers are nice, gives a nice subtle look to the trunk. My Spec.B came with an OEM spoiler so I'm keeping it. Kudos on not taking the criticism here too bad. We all have strong opinions about our cars so you're bound to get arguments when it comes to aesthetics. When it all comes down to it we'll still help and give advise, unwanted or not. what is this you speak of? pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GipsySpec.B Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/fs-wi-jdm-sedan-aero-splash-guards-side-strakes-oem-193721.html These. Technically they're just "Aero Splash Guards" but I find them being referred to as rock/mud spats a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lingling1337 Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Lol some people on here think theyre in charge of the approved list of tasteful mods. thank you for thinking of your fellow drivers when you buy parts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famaya26 Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/25/eda2ygeg.jpg OEM Mud flaps Type S Rrevsports Spoiler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakkalugi Posted October 25, 2014 Author Share Posted October 25, 2014 http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/25/eda2ygeg.jpg OEM Mud flaps Type S Rrevsports Spoiler agh this looks great! gipsy- I also like those 'splash' guards very much but wasn't sure they were OEM or not! Good to know! Im used to the car community, everyone has strong opinions and I respect that 100% and thats why everyones not driving the same looking car! When I think rice I auto think civic, or nissan with a wing/fart can ect.. 'Technically' all JDM should be 'rice' in my book, but coming from the euro side of things, its hard to look at some of it but I do understand, unlike most. Its all about the culture where the car originated from it seems and yes, different strokes for different folks at its finest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizkerbizket Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 ^ Those do look nice. But how well do they protect the car from gravel and mud? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTris Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 ^ Those do look nice. But how well do they protect the car from gravel and mud? How do RAs, or ikea shower curtains, for that matter, protect the car any better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 How do RAs, or ikea shower curtains, for that matter, protect the car any better? If you wrap your car in a shower curtain it's pretty well protected. Might need more than one. My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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