Not sure I follow the logic there - seems to me given the various available launch trajectories a rock off the tire, every tiny addition will incrementally improve (decrease) the amount of potential damage, without ever getting 100% protection - Even the widest, biggest mud flaps aren't capable of protecting your car if you're drifting through gravel. The whole concept is incremental improvement.I’ve seen this on other car forums with owners that don’t like the looks of the RA flaps but there’s really no middle ground as either you want protection from road debris or you don’t. Mud flaps aren’t a cosmetic mod so if you don’t like the looks of the ones that actually protect your paint then you may as well not bother. That said it can never hurt to have more options.
By your logic they should come out with clear bras that cover 4" of the hood rather than 1/3 or full coverage because "incremental improvement". As I said before you either want to protect your car or you don't. "Incremental improvement" is adding the ugliness of any sort of mudflap for minimal gains. It's just one of those areas where you have to fully commit or leave as-is or you end up in the middle where you are getting the negatives of having the mudflap look without the positives of solid paint protection coverage. It's like on the M2 forums where they do a group buy on these nice looking CF mudflaps that offer little coverage and then everyone complains that they aren't making a difference to their rear fender area. Gee I wonder why?Not sure I follow the logic there - seems to me given the various available launch trajectories a rock off the tire, every tiny addition will incrementally improve (decrease) the amount of potential damage, without ever getting 100% protection - Even the widest, biggest mud flaps aren't capable of protecting your car if you're drifting through gravel. The whole concept is incremental improvement.
I don't believe so, but I can't really differentiate the noise on this car vs. wind. I definitely didn't hear any high pitch whooshing sound if that helps.I am definitely interested. This car will see two events a month and I know I will need the extra protection (already have PPF.) I like a flexible material that does not protrude too much, otherwise it has the good possibility of getting caught by a cone. I also like your idea of using factory holes.
Is there noticeable wind noise?
That's why I didn't want to spend upwards to $200 for a Carbon Fiber one while also trying to avoid the ugly. My goal is a balance of comfort in mind and appearance. Hopefully I can grant a little bit of both to some degree.By your logic they should come out with clear bras that cover 4" of the hood rather than 1/3 or full coverage because "incremental improvement". As I said before you either want to protect your car or you don't. "Incremental improvement" is adding the ugliness of any sort of mudflap for minimal gains. It's just one of those areas where you have to fully commit or leave as-is or you end up in the middle where you are getting the negatives of having the mudflap look without the positives of solid paint protection coverage. It's like on the M2 forums where they do a group buy on these nice looking CF mudflaps that offer little coverage and then everyone complains that they aren't making a difference to their rear fender area. Gee I wonder why?
Wut - doesn't the example of 1/3 vs full hood just prove the point?By your logic they should come out with clear bras that cover 4" of the hood rather than 1/3 or full coverage because "incremental improvement".
Trust me, I'd like to get this going as soon as I can myself. I'm already tapping into my main office job hours doing R&D. I'm going to a plastic supplier tomorrow to look at some products. Hopefully I can stick to my intentions of giving you all an update this weekend.lets get this going !