Sorento Mudflaps

[JimC]

The mudflaps on the Sorento are very short about 10cm, when towing they are about as much use an ash tray on a motor bike.

Has anyone got any bright ideas how to extend the originals or is it possible to fit mudflaps from another make of vehicle.These need to be about 20 to 25 cm long.

Regards Jim

 

[Tankie]

Hi Jim

I have a Scenic 2, I also had a problem with mudflaps. The Renault designed flaps were totaly useless, when I took them back the Parts storeman agreed, saying, everyone who bought them brought them back and they cost

 

[LadyMaureen]

Hi there,

We've had our Sorento for one month,and recently towed the caravan with it.

When we arrived back home not only was the back of the car filthy,but also the caravan front was pot black.

Like you,we are now on the hunt for some proper mud flaps.Dealer wasn't able to help,apart from suggesting going to Halfords.....which we haven't done yet.If anyone else has any helpful ideas we would appreciate hearing them.

 

[rob_jax]

Hi,

The car manufacturers stopped offering the (old-style) long rigid rubber type because these are swiftly removed by sleeping policemen. Or if you drive the car off a kerb, or in an out of pot-holes.

The (new-style) short mud-flaps don't foul the top of the speed bump as the wheels return to the road surface.

Robert

 

[tom a]

Have a look here.

http://kiasorento.proboards46.com/index.cgi?board=Discussion&action=display&thread=1135261784

 

[VonRyan]

Hi Jim,

Could not agree more,as well as towing with the Sorento I hit a lot of dirt tracks in following my other hobby of field sports. My previous 4 x 4 had full length mud flaps and kept the mud at bay, but as you said the Sorentos flaps are very short and do keep some muck down but not much. The other thing is I have noticed the vehicle seems to cause a vortex at the rear while driving in wet conditions (I don't know if vortex is the correct description) but I have noticed any one behind me has their wipers on full and the rear screen seems to get very wet compared with the other 4x4 previously owned and could account for the filthy van. Minor niggles otherwise a great tow car.

Rob

 

[WatsonJohnG]

I have fixed some cheap mudflaps inside the original ones on the X-Trail

They do catch on kerbs but so far (4years) they have sustained no damage.

Some spray does still find its way on to the caravan front though

 

[JimC]

Thanks all for the replies.I have fitted mudflaps inside the originals as JohnG thread.However the link which Tom mentions is brilliant, a guy has fitted Frontera flaps displaying some excellent photos of his handy work.

If I have any problems with the ones I've fitted I will try the frontera ones as they look like original pro fitting.

Regards Jim

 

[LadyMaureen]

Jim,

We bought and fitted the Frontera mud flaps recently.Got the chance to try them out today when we picked up our new 'van and came back home on filthy wet roads.

We had a small amount of road dirt low down on the 'van but a vast improvement on the original Kia mud flaps.

We paid approx

 

[CliveV]

I have seen a kind of matting "extension" fitted to what a basically the cosmetic new style mudflaps (as opposed to the old longer rubber ones) and this works well.

As for the suggestion of going to Halfords! - From my experience Halfords is manned by people who should be in school and who know absolutely nothing about what is suitable for a car.

I have been told by a Halfords employee when asking for 5L of EP90 "All oils are virtually the same - you should have no problem putting 10/50 engine oil in your gearbox".

That was when I could drag him away from talking to his mates.

If you want REAL help - I find it best to look up your local motor factors (the guys that supply the local garages) and call into see them.

 

[cris_408518]

We found that a truck auto factor had som big cheap truck flaps that we could cut to size for a trailer and extend some Pajero flaps.

And as for Halfords CliveV, if you were to drive a real mans car such as a Punto,Corsa,Nova or the like those Halords guys can tell you the best furry dice, the biggest speakers and amp that will go in the boot and what sticky on bits don't drop off. And most important the biggest low profiles you can fit that only rub away if you go around tight corners ;-)

Surely you have one of those stick on race filler caps on the old Range Rover filler flap. 10% power boost and another 8 to the gallon all with a bit a sticky

printed plastic alloy stuff

 

[BigRoy]

And don't forget the dustbin that goes on the end of the exhaust

 

[CliveV]

Agreed! lol!!

The thought of those lads selling aftermarket wheels and tyres to other young lads is really worrying.

The insurance situation is one thing, the ability to make sure that such aftermarket wheels are fit for purpose and do not adversly affect the cars handling is another.

Halfords is somewhere to avoid at all costs in my view.

Tat sold by the inexperienced is a recipe for trouble

 

[cris_408518]

Have to say I've two sets of Halford spanners with a ratchet ring on one end that is hinged. Bought both sets on "1/2 Price" offers and they have had a good hammering and our wearing very well.

They are brilliant I have to say!

 

[CliveV]

I have fancied a set of ratchet ringspanners for some time now.

You rate them cris?

 

[Lol1]

They are good Clive; I have had a few myself and rate them alongside more famous brands. You pay good money for the tools but if I remember correctly they come with a good guarantee too