I know there was some discussion about mud guards a few days back, but I wasn't paying attention until now. I just noticed all the goop they put on my tires at the car wash spun off onto the side of the car, along with muddy water stains from the melting snow in NJ. I've determined that I need these mud guards, but was wondering if it would be difficult to put on myself. A&H Motorsport sells the factory ones for a little over $50 for the set.
http://www.ahmotor.com/product/ahmcat7.htm

Is it just a matter of putting on a few screws? I think there are pre-drilled holes, so there's no drilling involved. Or do you guys think I could get my sales guy to hook me up. I just got a message from him this morning, which was a follow-up call to check to make sure everything was cool with the car. He asked that I call back with any issues. An earlier poster said it cost him $150 to buy and have installed at the dealer in Princeton, NJ. That's a bit steep, especially if I can buy them for $50 and do it myself.

Sorry for the long post...DA

 

Please remember if you are going to get underbody kit the mud guards will not fit.
In other words save your $$ if you plan to get kit later.



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2000 3.2TL Nighthawk Black/Ebony/Navigation/ Optional Factory Chrome Multi Spoke 16" Wheels/Factory Underbody Kit/Factory Spoiler/Moonroof Visor/Factory 6-CD Changer/Trunk Mat/Factory Black Wheel Well Trim/Clifford IG8000 Alarm System w/add-ons/%51 Tint/Weathertech Floormats /Michelin Arcctic Alpin Winter Tires on Stock Wheels/Factory Car Cover/Factory Gold Emblems Grille & Exhaust Tips

 

thanks for the tips. i'm picking up my plates tomorrow from the dealer, and will see if i can't get the guy to swing me some free guards. DA

 

ive got all 4 muds if your interested...

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If you leave your mud guards on for a while then take them off to put on a body kit, you will notice they will leave black rubbing marks in the paint where the mud guards were. So take them off now if you ever plan on getting a kit!!

 

I ordered mud guards from A&H yesturday, hopefully i'll see them by thursday. Unfortunatly the dealer is getting my car next monday for a few days to repaint my roof because of the scratch. I hope I don't get more problems when I get it back. Love the car, you cant feel the speed. I keep hitting 85mph by accident. Still quite a bit of road noise but the engine is smooth. My friend was in it for the first time today and asked me if the engine was on.

 

Avatar -- if you ordered the guards yesterday (Monday), I'm guessing you should see them by Wednesday if all goes right. I ordered rubber mats from A&H, and I couldn't believe how fast they got to me from PA to NJ via UPS Ground - 1 day! probably faster than FedEX. I'd be interested in learning how you made out with the installation.

BTW, sorry to hear about the scratch on your roof.

DA

 

They are fairly easy to put on. There is no drilling required, there are spots that are very thin that you put the screws through. When I did it I didn't even need to take off the wheels or jack up the car.

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99 Silver TL, Navi, Foglights, Gutter Guard Grill

 

Some tips:
- Use a short screw driver.
- To get more working space, turn the wheel to the left when you're working on the front-left one and vice versa.