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arcticvitz
10-12-2009, 03:27 PM
If you're looking for a good set of mud flaps on a budget look no further than IKEA. For $1.99 you can get yourself a 2 pack of flexible cutting boars in either black, red or blue. I bought two packages and 2 bags of screws from Lowes for a grand total of $8 :biggrin:. I managed to snap a few photos last night while I was installing the front however it was with a cell so they aren't the best. A little fine tuning may be needed but i think they came out well. More photos to come!

P.S.- The cutting boards come in two different shades :confused: so if you want the same color on both sides you'll need to pick up two packages.

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YarisSedan
10-12-2009, 03:29 PM
Nice DIY but i would take some shears and trim it a little bit to be flush with the fender. That way it looks more oem isntead of looking like cutting boards screwed to your car =)
arcticvitz
10-12-2009, 03:35 PM
Nice DIY but i would take some shears and trim it a little bit to be flush with the fender. That way it looks more oem isntead of looking like cutting boards screwed to your car =)

Yeah, I've been thinking about that myself. I'm trying to decide if they'll be as functional if they don't stick out a little on the sides.
thebarber
10-12-2009, 03:39 PM
http://www.impawards.com/intl/germany/2006/posters/ghetto.jpg
arcticvitz
10-12-2009, 03:45 PM
http://www.impawards.com/intl/germany/2006/posters/ghetto.jpg

:thumbup: Ya know if I could find a set of decent flaps online that weren't just the oem ones for aesthetics and light spray then I wouldn't have to go this route. However atm Rally Armor has no plans for Yaris flaps so IKEA it is :biggrin:
yarisitis
10-12-2009, 05:41 PM
Are there a lot of dirt roads in Studio City?
Astroman
10-12-2009, 05:52 PM
Yeah, I've been thinking about that myself. I'm trying to decide if they'll be as functional if they don't stick out a little on the sides.

You should be fine with stock tire width. If you go with 215s, it might be a good idea to leave them as is, but cut the top so its rounded more.
arcticvitz
10-12-2009, 09:49 PM
Are there a lot of dirt roads in Studio City?

No but there are in California City and Gorman :biggrin: