Guide Or Help For Fitting Mudflaps

[viper262]

Id really apprciate someones help in fitting mudflaps to my aygo i haven't bought them yet because i would like to know how much work and effort is required to fit them and how rigid they are to thanks for help :)

[johnan]

See below:[Look in the "Accessory Installation Manuals" thread above.

I fitted mud flaps to my Aygo some years ago and used that as a reference without any problem.]

Sorry, I just had a look through the AIMs for the Aygo and couldn't find the bit on fitting mudflaps.Maybe it has been removed, or I missed it.

It is certainly not difficult to do.

[Jan van de Wouw]

AFAIK you can fit the front ones in existing screw holes.

For the rears you need to drill some holes.

And I hear that taking off the wheels may make it easier,

but it CAN be done with the wheels on...

[ihpj]

The front flaps seat into bolt holes that are already there. IIRC then two go into the wheel arch and one underneath (into the sill). Very easy, but it is advisable to take the wheels off as you go. I'm lazy and couldn't be bothered,so took my time and was patient...it can be done :)

The rears are a tad more tricky as you have to align the mud flap, offering it up the rear valance of the bumper, mark the necessary holes and drill into the plastic. The issue I have with the facelift Aygo is that unlike the original, the valance edge you have to drill into (the inner wheel arch area) is too narrow. This means you cannot fit the metal clips that sit over the drilled hole and ensure the plastic does not stretch. They are too deep. You have no choice but to drill the hole and tighten the retaining screw into the plastic :(

Not a good design IMHO, but once done, car looks much better, they do their job well and once fitted, will remain on the car. I got some stupid low price offer from my local Dealership and jumped at the price.

I posted a thread on here when I fitted mine, might be worth having a read (I hope!).

[viper262]

Thanks for all the advice guys ihpj if you could link me to your post about fitting mud flaps i would be great full i was rather hoping there wouldnt be any drilling involved with this fitting but i see there is so ill have a think about it any more advice any more people could give would be much appreciated

[AygoIronman]

Thanks for all the advice guys ihpj if you could link me to your post about fitting mud flaps i would be great full i was rather hoping there wouldnt be any drilling involved with this fitting but i see there is so ill have a think about it any more advice any more people could give would be much appreciated

You can actually do it yourself. I did but, I recommend someone there to help you, and alo its easier if you take the rear wheels off.

When I bought my rear mud guards. Toyota wanted £77 for the pleasure.

You CAN fir the rear guards without taking the wheels off, but you need a drill that has a low profile, or long enough drill bit to do the job or the wheel will get in the way.

How did I do it? I placed the guards on my bumper, and marked where the wholes would go and drill them.

You only have to do do the side screws first. The last screw is at the bottom, and I did that last.

It took me 25 minutes to do the job.

[barrydeek]

Hi Viper, I have just bought a set of mud flaps too, i have installed the fronts no hassle, but when i opened up the rear packet all that was in the packet was mud flaps and just six screws, is that all there was with yours?

[viper262]

I haven't actually bought them yet i have seen many city bugs (Aygo, 107, C1) with just front mud guards and they look good my local peugeot dealer will give me them for £15 inc VAT so i might just buy the front mude guards that can be fitted easily, im only doing simple modifications to the car and if it involves drilling into the back bumper i won't do it but if you guys say the front can be fitted no problem thats what i will do thanks for all your help guys updates and pics when ive got them fitted

[viper262]

Fitted guys came this morning :) first class, I fitted them without taking the wheel off easy with a tiny tool i managed to find in my garage :D

they look great and feel robust and strong and gives my car a nice distinctive look :)