Factory splash guards keep scrapping

[jnmarshall]

Car came with the mudflaps installed when purchased. It seems I keep scrapping these things pulling into driveways, going over speed bumps and dips in the road. I upgraded the wheels giving me a little more clearance by about 1/2" but still scrapping. Dealer says car height and suspension are fine and that it's a common complaint.
Anyone else experiencing this?

 

[MN_TDI12]

I installed mine myself (not that it probably matters) but have not have any problems what so ever. Are you sure its not the front or rear of the car scraping? The mud flaps doing such just doesn't seem plausible in my mind.

 

[opticalmike]

I installed my own mudflaps and have never had a rub problem with them.There is however a few guys with some suspension clunking problems.
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=319021

 

[jnmarshall]

I'm in a loaner car right now. It's a '12 jetta S (gas). It doesnt have the mud flaps. So far the same roads and no rubbing or bottoming out. It's definitely not a suspension "clunk". It's a a scrapping, like plastic dragged along the street.

 

[yatzee]

did you have an SUV before your jetta?

 

[opticalmike]

I bet the dealer forgot to remove the shipping stabilizer do hickey's...

 

[Organdonor]

I installed the OEM flaps this Christmas (got a great price on eBay, BTW.)

The rear ones scrape going in and out of driveways when I have both kids in the back seat. Combined they weight 400 pounds (teenaged boys). If I have a heavy load in the trunk, it will sometimes scrape, but once again, only on signifigant change in angles or those HUGE speedbumps.

 

[jnmarshall]

I installed the OEM flaps this Christmas (got a great price on eBay, BTW.)

The rear ones scrape going in and out of driveways when I have both kids in the back seat. Combined they weight 400 pounds (teenaged boys). If I have a heavy load in the trunk, it will sometimes scrape, but once again, only on signifigant change in angles or those HUGE speedbumps.

Sounds like the same. Going to lunch with a car load of people and turning off the road if there's a dip or bump it scrapes. Same going over speed bumps if I don't go slow enough.

 

[Corvus]

I have the VW mud flaps on my 2012 and have not noticed any scraping whatsoever. At least not YET, but it's only been 3 weeks.

C.

 

[opticalmike]

I loaded 10 60 pound bags of cement in my trunk and really didn't notice it much.....certainly didnt have any rub.

 

[sydneycb]

I have a bit of an incline at the entrance of my driveway and if I have anything in the trunk or backseat the splash gaurds will scrap. They were installed by the dealer.

 

[cincin]

where did you guys get these 2012 jetta flaps from? looking to buy a set and need to know where to get the best product/price...

also looking for clear rear bumper protector...

 

[STL TDI]

Mine do the same thing. I purchased the VW guards sold thru VW at the dealer. Paid 120 installed.

 

[Cogen Man]

I have the 2011 Golf with the OEM mud flaps. So I can't comment. But mine don't scrape.

 

[jnmarshall]

Mine came with the car as a dealer or port option. They are genuine vw parts, like $56 a set if I remember what was on the invoice.

 

[Skatch_TDI]

My 2012 Jetta came with the mud flaps installed from the factory. I have only heard them scrape once, this was coming out of a grocery store and going out into a big dip. Other wise I haven't seen this issue and I drive a lot of crappy roads.

 

[CT_Jetta]

Splash Guards VW or Hong Kong

Would like to put Mud Guards on my Jetta MK6 TDI, anyone have experience of the aftermarket ones from China that seem to be coming online for the new Jetta on E-Bay. $30 vs $115

 

[TDI Time]

I bought the front and rear splash guards from ECS (a significantly lower price than the dealer) and they arrived this week. My big project is to install them this weekend. I found a youtube video showing the steps so I feel comfortable trying this at home.

 

[CT_Jetta]

Re ECS Mud Flaps

Had a look on their website but the flaps they advertise seem more expensive than VW, What price did you pay for them?

 

[kay.DIESLpwr]

hey

was just wondering where you guys bought yours and for how much?
or where can i get and OEM one?

btw i forgot this one site where you can buy eu car parts, it starts with eu.......com, does someone know?

 

[Organdonor]

I got mine on eBay for $119, free shipping included.

 

[corvettecrazy]

Why not just trim them 1/4 inch or so?

 

[burpod]

i used to like mudflaps, but after seeing what they do to the paint/body after a few years, i'm not really a fan. dirt/grit gets in there and they rub and create the perfect environment for creating rust on the body where you can't see it

 

[TDI Time]

I think I paid $55 a pair, so $110 for all four from ECS Tuning. My dealer wanted $75 a pair plus two hours of shop time to install them. The ECS guards were factory VW and while the install was time consuming (have to take off the wheels to have room to install easily) it wasn't too hard. I just accepted I should learn how to change a tire on this car anyway. I found a youtube video of a guy installing them on a 2011 which was well put together and not very different in the case of my 2012.

 

[Mark]

I have them on my 2011 JSW and they scrape everytime I go in or out of my drive way with someone in the back seat. Every so often when I'm washing the car I scrape off the ragged edges with a razor blade.

 

[CT_Jetta]

In answer to my own question I purchased a (cheap) set from HK they arrived about 12 days later and they were not for the MK VI contacted seller got a refund no questions asked. A little later chanced buying another set for about $30, again arrived within 2 weeks and did a test fit, did not look promising however when I spent some time do properly fit them, they worked a charm with just a little effort. I think they look smarter than the OEM + a lot cheaper. Even with last winters snow + ice, they did the job.