Stock Mud Guard Install DIY (BRZ & FR-S) - Page 8 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

churchx · 08-25-2015, 10:40 AM

I prefer looks of these to those of Rally Armor ones. But these look like made of hard plastic. Given low car's ground clearance i sometimes use fact, that rear is higher then front, and go over some higher obstacles like when parking over curb, in reverse.
Question to owners of these stock mud guards from their experience - if driving over curb in reverse will or won't break these plastic mud guards? Rally Armor ones at least look flexible on that account.

Dadhawk · 08-25-2015, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by churchx

...- if driving over curb in reverse will or won't break these plastic mud guards? Rally Armor ones at least look flexible on that account.

If you scrap the OEM ones in the rear in reverse you are going to have bigger issues than the mud guards. The OEM ones are about level with the tailpipes as I recall.

isolato · 01-24-2016, 10:51 PM

Thanks for the DYI! Installed the FRS mudflaps on my BRZ today. I jacked up the rear and removed the wheels for the real flaps and just turned the steering wheel to full-lock to do the fronts. Went on super easy. It occurred to me while doing the install that it may be possible to do this without taking off the rear wheels.

You could use either the "melt the hole" method or use a handheld drill chuck like this with a stubby drill bit to create the hole for the extra screw pin.
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B012H070NK?psc=1"]Keyless Drill Chuck - Universal 3/8-in 24 UNF Thread - Holds 1/32-3/8" 0.8-10mm 1/32-3/8" Bits - - Amazon.com[/ame]

... which you could then screw in with one of those stubby finger-bit deals like this:
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Cal-Van-Tools-908-03-Finger-Driver/dp/B0066PI4GA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1453687122&sr=8-2&keywords=finger+screwdriver"]Amazon.com: Cal-Van Tools 908-03 Finger Bit Driver, (Pack of 3): Automotive[/ame]

jg7 · 02-21-2016, 07:53 PM

Thanks for the great directions.

I added these and they look nice plus add some protection to the paint. Got them from Amazon. I pulled the wheels off, so it took a little more time, but made getting to everything easier. Plus, it was a way of double checking the torque on the wheel lug nuts.

Peaty · 03-06-2016, 02:35 PM

Thanks for the install page, it was a snap. Just installed them on my 2016 BRZ, it's exactly the same as expected. I got mine from Amazon too about 60 bucks, OEM Toyota parts. Surprisingly the US Post delivered them on Sunday to my door!

STEWARDORNG · 03-15-2016, 08:24 PM

Thanks for doing the write up easy install mine came with no instructions if you have access to a right angle drill it makes it even easier. they look great just what I was looking for!

AFewBricksShy · 03-31-2016, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Peaty

Thanks for the install page, it was a snap. Just installed them on my 2016 BRZ, it's exactly the same as expected. I got mine from Amazon too about 60 bucks, OEM Toyota parts. Surprisingly the US Post delivered them on Sunday to my door!

Same here for my 2015. Thanks for the writeup.

ARTBRZ · 04-03-2016, 08:47 PM

Great write up.

I started to notice rock chips after installing MPSS. Decided to to install this oem mud guards. If this wasn't mentioned already, you don't need to take off the wheels. Just turn the wheels and you'll have enough room in the front. Instead of drilling in the back I decided to use a screw to fasten the one that requires drilling.

I think it's the manufacturing process but the fitment for he driver side is also off on mine. If I were to do it again I would trim it a little before installing.

Sean_IRL · 10-05-2016, 12:35 AM

Has anyone installed these on a lowered frs/brz/86? I wasn't able to order them on the car from the factory as I already chose to have her lowered. Is there a problem with ground clearance with these mudguards if your car is lowered an inch?

DocWalt · 10-05-2016, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Sean_IRL

Has anyone installed these on a lowered frs/brz/86? I wasn't able to order them on the car from the factory as I already chose to have her lowered. Is there a problem with ground clearance with these mudguards if your car is lowered an inch?

No concerns for me. Still plenty of clearance.

Sean_IRL · 10-05-2016, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DocWalt

No concerns for me. Still plenty of clearance.

Thanks! Good to hear

justinco · 12-12-2016, 03:38 PM

I don't suppose anyone has tried these on a 2017 BRZ? I just ordered a set so I guess I will find out. Most everything is the same on the cars so I don't expect any issues...

TMXSTAR · 12-28-2016, 01:17 PM

Will this work if you got a STI sideskirt?

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justinco · 12-28-2016, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justinco

I don't suppose anyone has tried these on a 2017 BRZ? I just ordered a set so I guess I will find out. Most everything is the same on the cars so I don't expect any issues...

Well they work fine on a 2017 too. Used this DIY to install mine

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vR9McA67ptU"]BRZ mud flaps install - YouTube[/ame]

Quote:

Originally Posted by TMXSTAR

Will this work if you got a STI sideskirt?

Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk

I wouldn't think so since the skirt covers the area where the mud guard would go.

03-15-2016, 08:24 PM	#104
STEWARDORNG Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Drives: 2016 BRZ Location: SACRAMENTO Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks Thanks for doing the write up easy install mine came with no instructions if you have access to a right angle drill it makes it even easier. they look great just what I was looking for!

12-12-2016, 03:38 PM	#110
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08-25-2015, 10:40 AM	#99
churchx Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: 2014 GT86 Location: Latvia, Riga Posts: 4,334 Thanks: 698 Thanked 2,086 Times in 1,436 Posts Mentioned: 53 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I prefer looks of these to those of Rally Armor ones. But these look like made of hard plastic. Given low car's ground clearance i sometimes use fact, that rear is higher then front, and go over some higher obstacles like when parking over curb, in reverse. Question to owners of these stock mud guards from their experience - if driving over curb in reverse will or won't break these plastic mud guards? Rally Armor ones at least look flexible on that account.

01-24-2016, 10:51 PM	#101
isolato Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: 2015 Subaru BRZ; 2001 Mazda Miata Location: Richland, MI Posts: 22 Thanks: 20 Thanked 7 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks for the DYI! Installed the FRS mudflaps on my BRZ today. I jacked up the rear and removed the wheels for the real flaps and just turned the steering wheel to full-lock to do the fronts. Went on super easy. It occurred to me while doing the install that it may be possible to do this without taking off the rear wheels. You could use either the "melt the hole" method or use a handheld drill chuck like this with a stubby drill bit to create the hole for the extra screw pin. [ame="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B012H070NK?psc=1"]Keyless Drill Chuck - Universal 3/8-in 24 UNF Thread - Holds 1/32-3/8" 0.8-10mm 1/32-3/8" Bits - - Amazon.com[/ame] ... which you could then screw in with one of those stubby finger-bit deals like this: [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Cal-Van-Tools-908-03-Finger-Driver/dp/B0066PI4GA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1453687122&sr=8-2&keywords=finger+screwdriver"]Amazon.com: Cal-Van Tools 908-03 Finger Bit Driver, (Pack of 3): Automotive[/ame]

02-21-2016, 07:53 PM	#102
jg7 Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Drives: 2016 Scion FR-S Location: Northern California Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks for the great directions. I added these and they look nice plus add some protection to the paint. Got them from Amazon. I pulled the wheels off, so it took a little more time, but made getting to everything easier. Plus, it was a way of double checking the torque on the wheel lug nuts.

04-03-2016, 08:47 PM	#106
ARTBRZ Aloha! Join Date: Dec 2014 Drives: BRZ Location: SoCal Posts: 350 Thanks: 121 Thanked 180 Times in 109 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Great write up. I started to notice rock chips after installing MPSS. Decided to to install this oem mud guards. If this wasn't mentioned already, you don't need to take off the wheels. Just turn the wheels and you'll have enough room in the front. Instead of drilling in the back I decided to use a screw to fasten the one that requires drilling. I think it's the manufacturing process but the fitment for he driver side is also off on mine. If I were to do it again I would trim it a little before installing.

10-05-2016, 12:35 AM	#107
Sean_IRL Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Drives: Toyota 86 Location: South Bay, California Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Has anyone installed these on a lowered frs/brz/86? I wasn't able to order them on the car from the factory as I already chose to have her lowered. Is there a problem with ground clearance with these mudguards if your car is lowered an inch?

12-28-2016, 01:17 PM	#111
TMXSTAR I'm bad at English Join Date: Mar 2016 Drives: Subaru BRZ 2016 M/T Location: Canyon Posts: 42 Thanks: 48 Thanked 15 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Will this work if you got a STI sideskirt? Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk

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