Boomerang Mud Flaps

[Jack B]

I got tired of the Corsa's sand blasting the painted surfaces near the bottom/front of the rocker panel. I picked up a pair of these viper specific boomerang mud flaps. FYI -They are shaped like a boomerang.

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[ViperTony]

I'm sure I'm missing the obvious here but where did you get these Jack? :D

[Voice of Reason]

I'm sure I'm missing the obvious here but where did you get these Jack? :D

That's a harbor freight special. I have 2 of them. :)

Jack where did you get the flaps?

Edit: Lol Tony. I read too fast and thought you asked where he got the jack.

[Mazak]

I got tired of the Corsa's sand blasting the painted surfaces near the bottom/front of the rocker panel. I picked up a pair of these viper specific boomerang mud flaps. FYI -They are shaped like a boomerang.

10321

Do you have clear bra on the rockers Too ?

[SilveRT8]

I'm sure I'm missing the obvious here but where did you get these Jack? :D

So Jack got a jack, but did not return the Boomerang question ?

[mblgjr]

Looks to be just enough to work without being ugly.

Interested in where they were purchased.

[ViperTony]

That's a harbor freight special. I have 2 of them. :)

Jack where did you get the flaps?

Edit: Lol Tony. I read too fast and thought you asked where he got the jack.

LOL, I have Jack's Jacks but not his Boomerang Mud Flaps. :D

[Jack B]

Tony

I am traveling, details tonight.




LOL, I have Jack's Jacks but not his Boomerang Mud Flaps. :D

[Jack B]

I just became tired of the Corsa's removing the paint on the lower part of the rocker. Here is the other side of the flap:


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I just stenciled the outline of the wheelwell on to a piece of cardboard and transferred the shape on to a piece of black plastic. The next step is to figure out what to do with what is shown. At a minimum a set will go on to to my car. You can hardly see them from the front and they blend in from the back. If they are put on a new car, the rocker will be kept like new. The car does have the 3M clear bra, but, it is no mtch for the Corsa's.

I called them the boomerang flap because when removed they look just like a small boomerang

[timberwolf]

Where can i buy those? Id like some for the rear too!

[SilveRT8]

Where can i buy those? Id like some for the rear too!

X2, group buy for complete set ?

[LmeaViper]

They don't look too bad at all.

[BlknBlu]

i have them on my ACR, trying to remember who made them. Jon B has carbon fiber ones though.

Bruce

[BlknBlu]

do a search on 'Dodge Viper Stone gaurds' they will show up on google.

Bruce

[Mazak]

i have them on my ACR, trying to remember who made them. Jon B has carbon fiber ones though.

Bruce

Are they for gen V or just gen 4 ?

[BlknBlu]

GEN IV only I am aware of.

Bruce

[Steve-Indy]

JonB's carbon fiber front and rear stone guards fit BOTH Gen III and Gen IV Vipers.

[LmeaViper]

JonB's carbon fiber front and rear stone guards fit BOTH Gen III and Gen IV Vipers.

Maybe a G5 set is in the works???

[swexlin]

I got tired of the Corsa's sand blasting the painted surfaces near the bottom/front of the rocker panel. I picked up a pair of these viper specific boomerang mud flaps. FYI -They are shaped like a boomerang.

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Tell me about it. These Corsas really do pick up everything, and sandblast it all to hell. How hard was the install?

[swexlin]

I just became tired of the Corsa's removing the paint on the lower part of the rocker. Here is the other side of the flap:


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I just stenciled the outline of the wheelwell on to a piece of cardboard and transferred the shape on to a piece of black plastic. The next step is to figure out what to do with what is shown. At a minimum a set will go on to to my car. You can hardly see them from the front and they blend in from the back. If they are put on a new car, the rocker will be kept like new. The car does have the 3M clear bra, but, it is no mtch for the Corsa's.

I called them the boomerang flap because when removed they look just like a small boomerang

Cool, I want a pair. How much to you want to make me a set and ship them? I'm serious. As a side, note I want to Xpel my rockers, but since you say your 3M is no match for the Corsa, I'm wondering if it's worth it. These tires pick up everything!

[Jack B]

The 3M works fine everywhere except on the front lip (inside of wheelwell) of the rocker. The Corsa's are the problem.


Cool, I want a pair. How much to you want to make me a set and ship them? I'm serious. As a side, note I want to Xpel my rockers, but since you say your 3M is no match for the Corsa, I'm wondering if it's worth it. These tires pick up everything!

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I made the flaps and had them installed in one hour.


Tell me about it. These Corsas really do pick up everything, and sandblast it all to hell. How hard was the install?

[Viper Specialty]

You know... the more I look at this, the more I think that the G4 version will work on the front of the G5's at least... or be damn close.

[Brian E]

I would also like a set of these. Nice work Jack.
Do you have any concerns that these will cover the opening at the bottom of the side sill? Isn't that opening there to help cool the cats?

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[ViperSmith]

I would also like a set of these. Nice work Jack.
Do you have any concerns that these will cover the opening at the bottom of the side sill? Isn't that opening there to help cool the cats?

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its an opening to catch rocks in the sill :)

[Jack B]

I have four 3/8" holes aligned with the sill opening.


its an opening to catch rocks in the sill :)

[steve911]

You know... the more I look at this, the more I think that the G4 version will work on the front of the G5's at least... or be damn close.

Dan you beat me to it. I was just going to post that the ones you make for the Gen 3-4 Vipers just might work... I really like mine that I got from you.

[swexlin]

Dan you beat me to it. I was just going to post that the ones you make for the Gen 3-4 Vipers just might work... I really like mine that I got from you.

Got a link to the Gen 3/4 version?

[SuperBird4404BBL]

Scott,

I'd be interested.

[timberwolf]

I finally found a source of polyurethane that will work for this purpose. Since my car is white, I may use the white kind and make a template that goes all the way up the inner wheel well to protect all of the exposed paint, then have the outer edge taper down and out smoothly to deflect stones.

https://www.iowa80.com/DirectionsWEB/webcart_productDisplay.php?itemid=09016&itemdesc=24%22W+x+30%22L+Black+Poly+Mud+Flap+%28EA %29

[bluesrt]

the gen 111 and 4 ones will not work, just tried... way different but could hack them up and make them, will need some engineer work

[docwviper]

Make them in carbon fiber and i'll buy them in a heart beat. Does anybody have this for a gen V which is literally just a bolt on? PM me. Happy to buy a set. About to take the car out very soon a TON :) Thanks.

[Jack B]

On the G5 the damage is all to the lower 1-1/2" of the sill and lip of the wheelwell. I do not believe you have to go any higher than the flap in my picture.



I finally found a source of polyurethane that will work for this purpose. Since my car is white, I may use the white kind and make a template that goes all the way up the inner wheel well to protect all of the exposed paint, then have the outer edge taper down and out smoothly to deflect stones.

https://www.iowa80.com/DirectionsWEB/webcart_productDisplay.php?itemid=09016&itemdesc=24%22W+x+30%22L+Black+Poly+Mud+Flap+%28EA %29

[bluesrt]

Those ones viper specialty made for gen 3 n 4 are awsome. Dan if you made some in cf for gen 5 you will sell a ton.

[bluesrt]

So lets get a group buy for gen v carbon fibre after dan makes some. Anybody with me here?

[Crotalidae]

So lets get a group buy for gen v carbon fibre after dan makes some. Anybody with me here?

I'm in!!!

[SilveRT8]

So lets get a group buy for gen v carbon fibre after dan makes some. Anybody with me here?

I'd be happy with a simple black piece similar to Jack B's, as long as it protects the sills

[Canadian venom]

I'd be happy with a simple black piece similar to Jack B's, as long as it protects the sills

Salut Claude, don't you have a clear bra on your sills? And it's not enough?

[darbgnik]

I'd be down for a set as well

[SilveRT8]

Salut Claude, don't you have a clear bra on your sills? And it's not enough?

Salut PA, Yes but more protection is never enough, I'll be tracking the car with the 'Sandblaster' Corsas

[ViperPete]

I want a set! Doesn't have to be carbon fiber! Black is fine. Gen V Viper... PAYPAL READY!!!!!!

[swexlin]

I want a set! Doesn't have to be carbon fiber! Black is fine. Gen V Viper... PAYPAL READY!!!!!!


This!

[ViperPete]

This!

lmao... :)

[outnumbered]

I'm in as well.

[timberwolf]

I'm in too

[bluesrt]

bump for more

[ViperPete]

Ok, so are these made yet?

I suppose I could make some outta 1/8" steel.... That should stand up to road debris pretty well.

[Viper Specialty]

Unfortunately, the problem is that we have just about zero Gen-5's in this area... or I would have already jumped on this. Its on the to-do list, but getting my hands on a Gen-5 with all of the other stuff going on at the moment is a problem to say the least.

[ViperSRT]

Whatever happened to Gen V mud flaps? Is there a source for them (carbon fiber, black, clear, etc)?

[ACRSNK]

Whatever happened to Gen V mud flaps? Is there a source for them (carbon fiber, black, clear, etc)?

Good question. I'm interested as well.

[Wagnut ACR]

I got mine from Mark at Woodhouse. Ten minutes to install. Works great.

[ViperSRT]

I got mine from Mark at Woodhouse. Ten minutes to install. Works great.

Thanks. Sent an email to Mark. Do you think they be installed while doing a plant pick up?

[Wagnut ACR]

I did mine in the driveway without removing the tires. There's actually pretty good clearance if you turn the wheels to full lock. The wheel well material is not so hard that it can't be drilled by hand. I did the first one this way before my GF showed up with my truck that had my right angle drill attachment in it. Followed the directions as far as drilling a 1/8" pilot hole and then enlarged to 5/16". I would think you'd be fine doing it at the factory. I had about 400 miles on my Viper beforeI put them on and could already see damage. Cheap insurance.

[kuishe]

I did mine in the driveway without removing the tires. There's actually pretty good clearance if you turn the wheels to full lock. The wheel well material is not so hard that it can't be drilled by hand. I did the first one this way before my GF showed up with my truck that had my right angle drill attachment in it. Followed the directions as far as drilling a 1/8" pilot hole and then enlarged to 5/16". I would think you'd be fine doing it at the factory. I had about 400 miles on my Viper beforeI put them on and could already see damage. Cheap insurance.

so they not a direct bolt on & would require drilling?!

[Jack B]

You have to drill one 5/16 hole, the other fastener is the upper factory bolt/hole.



so they not a direct bolt on & would require drilling?!

[kuishe]

You have to drill one 5/16 hole, the other fastener is the upper factory bolt/hole.

Maybe it will still work if I dont drill? I guess 1 end will just be a little bouncy thats all? Like it will never drop down since its so light?

[DZnutz]

Maybe it will still work if I dont drill? I guess 1 end will just be a little bouncy thats all? Like it will never drop down since its so light?

no, you have to drill another hole

[kuishe]

no, you have to drill another hole

boo then I will just double up on ppf!

[Wagnut ACR]

boo then I will just double up on ppf!

I have film covering this area and I don't believe it would hold up very long. The hole gets drilled into the wheel well just above the slot that allows air into the sills not the body.

[Jack B]

The film lasted on my car about 1000-2000 miles, it had Corsas


I have film covering this area and I don't believe it would hold up very long. The hole gets drilled into the wheel well just above the slot that allows air into the sills not the body.

[Wagnut ACR]

The film lasted on my car about 1000-2000 miles, it had Corsas

That's longer than I thought it would last. I guess it depends on how much junk is on your roads. The Kumhos are pretty efficient at throwing up everything.

[Jack B]

Some where in this thread I posted pictures of the damage. it is not light scaring, it was total sand blasting. I put them on too late, which means they were put on to cover the damage. These should be put on at the dealership or as soon as the car is picked up. The latest design is deeper and if also protects the underside of the sill all the way back, yet is still hard to see.



That's longer than I thought it would last. I guess it depends on how much junk is on your roads. The Kumhos are pretty efficient at throwing up everything.

[Wagnut ACR]

I saw that pic. Picture is worth a thousand words in this case. Well worth the one hole compared to the complete removal of paint and other damage in this area. Have to agree with you on putting them on at the dealer especially if your not getting the car wrapped. I wrapped mine on Monday after picking it up Saturday night. Guards went on as soon as it got back home.

[SOberman001]

Is there a good solution (aside from film) for the back wheels? I installed the boomerangs on the front already. Thanks

[Wagnut ACR]

I haven't seen anything for the rear. Would be interested too if there is.

[ACRSNK]

Anyone know of a Youtube video on the front install? Can't fins anything. Rears are super easy, but front are little more involved. Some say they installed the fronts without removing the tires.

[ViperGeorge]

Super easy once you remove the tire.

[blingnoring]

Super easy once you remove the tire.

i second that.

[Hamrhead]

FWIW, I have these and DID NOT DRILL anything.

The fronts use one existing hole, so in order to secure it I used Velcro which I bought off e-bay. 4" x 1" strips.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/10-Strips-VELCRO-Brand-Industrial-Grade-Heavy-Duty-Strength-Outdoor-Indoor/362717581845?hash=item5473a71215:g:oa8AAOSw3kBdM8V r

These 4" x 1" strips fit just about perfectly, horizontally, along a section of the wheel well at the inside/bottom of the flap - no trimming needed. Can't see the Velcro either, once installed.

I don't drive my car in the rain, but otherwise these things have been on my car for a few years now and have yet to be loose at all. I have not replaced the original strips of Velcro.

I know how it sounds, but it really does work well, without drilling.

[ViperSRT]

I did not remove the tires. Turned to allow using a drill bit to make the hole. A drill wasn't required as it cut really easily.

[ACRSNK]

FWIW, I have these and DID NOT DRILL anything.

The fronts use one existing hole, so in order to secure it I used Velcro which I bought off e-bay. 4" x 1" strips.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/10-Strips-VELCRO-Brand-Industrial-Grade-Heavy-Duty-Strength-Outdoor-Indoor/362717581845?hash=item5473a71215:g:oa8AAOSw3kBdM8V r

These 4" x 1" strips fit just about perfectly, horizontally, along a section of the wheel well at the inside/bottom of the flap - no trimming needed. Can't see the Velcro either, once installed.

I don't drive my car in the rain, but otherwise these things have been on my car for a few years now and have yet to be loose at all. I have not replaced the original strips of Velcro.

I know how it sounds, but it really does work well, without drilling.

Good idea with the Velcro.

[USAFPILOT]

I drilled the hole. Ohh well.

[Jack B]

I haven't seen anything for the rear. Would be interested too if there is.


DSE has them in stock