e60 with mud flaps
04-20-2005 | 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by mhoutman' date='Apr 20 2005, 12:09 PM
I am also curious to know why only Americans want clear-bra protection on their cars; NA seems the only continent where this accessory is available (or perhaps Australia too ?) Here in Europe - even in very dusty conditions - most people just drive their car with out protection.
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Over here, people tailgate or follow closer than they should, etc. and the roads are often full of debris, especially as you approach the shoulder.
If the same is true in Europe, then I can't offer any better explanation...
04-20-2005 | 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' date='Apr 20 2005, 08:10 AM
[quote name='realtyman' date='Apr 19 2005, 11:17 PM']Still happy with mine.? (They make my car look much better than Rudy's 
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04-20-2005 | 08:38 AM
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1. Pragmatically, nothing wrong with mud flaps.
2. If I could find clear bra in Europe, I for one would get it. ( chips.... )
2. If I could find clear bra in Europe, I for one would get it. ( chips.... )
04-20-2005 | 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' date='Apr 20 2005, 05:13 PM
[quote name='mhoutman' date='Apr 20 2005, 12:09 PM']I am also curious to know why only Americans want clear-bra protection on their cars; NA seems the only continent where this accessory is available (or perhaps Australia too ?) Here in Europe - even in very dusty conditions - most people just drive their car with out protection.
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Over here, people tailgate or follow closer than they should, etc. and the roads are often full of debris, especially as you approach the shoulder.
If the same is true in Europe, then I can't offer any better explanation...
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[/quote]or perhaps you guys and gals just worry more about the car's appeal. (which is opposite to the bad looking mudflaps)
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04-20-2005 | 09:45 PM
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Mudflaps are one exterior add-on that are not intended for purely cosmetic value. No matter how ugly a car design is, it will always looks better when clean and an in-tact paint job. The underside of the rear quarterpanels are not safe from the dirt thrown up from wide tires. The fronts are OK so I installed rear mudflaps only. There is little cosmetic change and it is distinctive since few people bother to add the flaps.
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