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Center mudflaps

2.2K views 12 replies 10 participants last post by  bearclaw  
#1 ·
Ok i've been considering removing the center mudflaps on my car as i find them extremely annoying when they scrape the ground especially during this time of the year because ice collects on them andwhen i hit any sort of dip i get that irritating noise. Now i've been told that they're purpose is to prevent road debris from getting in the rear suspension but is this a concern with just regular driving or is that more for like rally racing type stuff. Has anyone who lives in the "snow belt" removed the mud flaps? Any problems? I just want to know if i'll regret removing the mud flaps due to future suspension problems.
 
#2 ·
No problems at all, they really aren't necessary. It will take you 2 minutes to take them off.
Eric

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#10 ·
LOL Make up your mind, Munki!!

Both mine are gone on my 98. One was missing when I bought the car and the other came off somewhere.

My 94 still has both.

I'm sure they serve a purpose (not). Mud really doesn't splash THAT FAR under your car from the front wheel.
 
#11 ·
They're rudders. When you turn left or right quickly, the flaps move up and down accordingly to provide increased or reduced drag. The reduced drag allows for the air to flow easier underneath one side of the car. Combined with the increased drag on the opposite side of the car, allows the car to better negotiate the corner.

This is taught in Saab Flight/Driving school.
 
#12 ·
Blaque_Out said:
They're rudders. When you turn left or right quickly, the flaps move up and down accordingly to provide increased or reduced drag. The reduced drag allows for the air to flow easier underneath one side of the car. Combined with the increased drag on the opposite side of the car, allows the car to better negotiate the corner.

This is taught in Saab Flight/Driving school.
I had this confirmed last night at the SOC of Canada meeting ...

One unknown fact about Canada is that our Canadian armed forces (the Air Force in particular) are backed up by all of the NG900 owners.
They install a special interface in the car before delivery that will let the driver know of any help required to cover our airspace!
And given the fuel efficiency of these cars, we've got things covered pretty well!

I would think twice about removing those "mud flaps" ... you just never know when they might come in handy!