S1MON Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 What sort of material have you found to be best for your mud flaps (if you have any) and where did you get it from. How close to the road can I go with them? Cheers Simon DK57GWZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnty Lyons Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Don't do it Mud Flaps look crap on a se7en. 😬 jj MTM , N.I. L7C AR 🙆🏻 Membership No.3927. 240BHP 1900cc K Series 40th Anniversary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel R300 Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Quote( How close to the road can i go with them) It depends on how much off roading you do 😬 04 Blue/Orange Superlight R300 Going no where fast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1MON Posted January 31, 2010 Author Share Posted January 31, 2010 Uuuuhm..... I did think twice before I posted this question 😳 It's which is the better for me, crap lookin mud flaps or crap looking rear wings and water that flows in through the doors when it's wet. Any ideas how to make mud flaps look sexy? 😬 Simon DK57GWZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKB Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 *arrowup*Paint them "nipple pink" 😳 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 5mm thick neoprene sheet for me. Stops so much in the way of stones and water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumster Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 I know it's not everyone's cup of tea etc, but I fitted mud-flaps to my aeroscreened 7 many years ago as most of the time it gets driven without sidescreens and it does prevent a reasonable amount of crap from flying up into the cockpit. Especially the driver's side when steering to the right . I just bought a cheap £4.99 set from Halfords cut them down and attached them via bolts that were 'fibreglassed' onto the bottom of the cycle wing. It does the job for me, although to be honest they could do with being a bit lower, but I just can't be 🙆🏻ed to change them . Chris Alston C7CAT 1800 Supersprint R248 ....and then I jumped in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1MON Posted January 31, 2010 Author Share Posted January 31, 2010 Hi Chris I've seen these at bolts at Bigheads, did you use any of these? If yes which ones do you recommend? Did you have any problems fibreglassing them to the wings? Thanks Simon DK57GWZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Plenty of muflap material on ebay in various colours, you basically need 2 A4 size pieces, trim them so they're 10mm off the floor when stationary and bond them to the wings with Tigerseal Job done - stps no end of stones and sh1te being thrown up Too young to be old ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1MON Posted January 31, 2010 Author Share Posted January 31, 2010 Hi MS25T When you say 5mm Neoprene, do you mean the same stuff as wet suits are made from? Simon DK57GWZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1MON Posted January 31, 2010 Author Share Posted January 31, 2010 Hi 7 Wonders Tigerseal? I've never heard of that but bonding the material to the wing does make sense. Simon DK57GWZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivaan Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 I cut up a pair of old green wellies and superglued to the inside of the cycle wings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 No, this is a fairly hard rubber sheet. Got is from an industrial gasket suppliers. I bonded BigHead M8 studs inside the cycle wings .... with a large perforated 30mm x 30mm square head so it has a big flat area full of holes for the 2-part acrylic adhesive to get a hold. Then bolted the rubber sheet to it with large 'penny' washers and nuts with plenty of loctite (or use nylocs). Don't try and over-tighten them, or you may crack the wing ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted January 31, 2010 Leadership Team Share Posted January 31, 2010 Tiger Seal Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin J Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 With wide track front suspension you can have the mud flaps longer than with the standard setup as i found on mine too long & they hit the side of the car on full lock They really don't look too bad & do stop quite a bit of filth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskossie Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 S1mon, I assume you are talking about mud flaps on the front cycle wings (and not on the rear wings)? In my long-running build (not on the road yet), my man Nathan has just installed front flaps made from rally-car (neoprene?) mud flap material(obtained from a USA rally supplier). A very neat installation. Send me a PM if you want photos. The only caution I have heard is that if the flap on the exhaust side is too long, wind pressure may hold it against the hot primary and cause a nasty-smelling smoulder. Alaskossie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumster Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Simon, I can't be sure now but I think I used 316-M1/B32 but I can't even recall stud size/thread. No problems with fibreglassing them to the wings. The reason for doing it this way is that the flaps can be unbolted and replaced at will. Chris Alston C7CAT 1800 Supersprint R248 ....and then I jumped in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnty Lyons Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Arm Rests stop water ingress through the doors Best fitment ever jj MTM , N.I. L7C AR 🙆🏻 Membership No.3927. 240BHP 1900cc K Series 40th Anniversary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 ...or fit flared wings oh come on - someone had to say it! 😬 A cheap rubber doormat is a good way to source rubber sheet if required. Angus's Adventures in Sevenland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugene Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Have a look HERE for some images of the old Eugene with mudflaps - they worked really well. Scroll down the page for the images. Small Boy - with Loud Toy! Co-founder of the BOG Club See Eugene here and see what I do here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Here is a photo of mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akakubi Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 I made them from a cabon fiber sheet that originally comes as a rear wing protector. My rear wings are CF, so I did not need to install the protectors. One sheet was enough for both guards. Drilled a couple of small holes in the front wings and used a pair of rivets and black plastic washers. They blend well with the front CF and stop most of the crap flying into the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unclefester Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Hard rubber sheet. It used to be used for the rear wing protectors on Lotus Sevens too. It certainly helps keep the crud off the rear wings.Here are mine.... ....and here I'm strongly tempted to use the same stuff for the rear wing protectors.....stones will just bounce off rather than dinging stainless or chipping CF. Or would this be being unnecessarily sensible? Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds..ooooh hooo hooo!!... 😬 😬Abbey Road Time-Machine *eek* Edited by - Unclefester on 1 Feb 2010 17:14:03 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1MON Posted February 1, 2010 Author Share Posted February 1, 2010 Thanks for all the info folk and the pictures are very helpful. Simon DK57GWZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damdy-Cash Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 that would also help if you like thge style. cheers Volker German Sevener in Scotland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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