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Tarzan  POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Livermore, CA |
posted 11-07-2001 10:42 AM
    
I special ordered front mud flaps for my new Kat from my local dealer. When I went to pick them up, I discovered that the parts department ordered both front and rear mud flaps for me. I paid for both sets, not knowing if I would put on the rear set. I've installed the front set (a necessity, of course), but it's been a week and I'm still deciding on whether to install the rears or take them back (along with a Mopar car cover that is anything but water resistant -- but that's another story). I appreciate the look of the Prowler sans mud flaps (and that includes the fronts), so I'm not inclined to take the rears out of the box and put them on just to see how they look (I'm basically a lazy person). Does anyone have any pics of their Kats showing rear mud flaps? Can anyone convince me that I should put on the rears? -- Tarzan |
Marty Usher         POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:San Antonio, Texas, United States |
posted 11-07-2001 10:56 AM
Tarzan - Unless you look for them, you almost do not even notice the rear ones. My kids bought me front flaps for Father's Day and I have never taken the time to order rear ones yet. If you decide not to use them, let me know, I may buy them from you. Marty ------------------ |
MIKE GATLIN           POA Lifetime Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Flushing, MI |
posted 11-07-2001 10:59 AM
Marty is right, hard to see on the car..but when you see all the junk they catch, they make good sense! ------------------ |
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DannyA POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Denton, tx, usa |
posted 11-07-2001 11:36 AM
If you happen to drive through any small water spots in the streets, (most from home sprinkler systems) the rear mud flaps will cut down the spray on rear bumpers and trunk lid. Put the rear ones on. ------------------
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Spyder Prowler Junkie From:San Diego, CA, USA |
posted 11-07-2001 12:10 PM
Install the rear mud flaps. they don't help as much as the fronts, but they do help. As for the Mopar car cover. I have one and its VERY water resistant. ------------------ This message has been edited by Spyder on 11-07-2001 at 03:14 PM |
Harry Findley POA Site Supporter Cantankerous Ol Fart From:Joyce, Washington, 98343 USA |
posted 11-07-2001 12:27 PM
Tarzan, I've used both front and rear mud flap's since I purchased my Kat and wouldn't consider driving it without them now. ------------------ This message has been edited by Harry Findley on 11-07-2001 at 12:29 PM |
ALLEY CAT POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA |
posted 11-07-2001 12:53 PM
Go with the rears, the only ones I use, can't see them anyway but they do cut down the debris flying to the back. |
KatAddict POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Greencastle, PA, USA |
posted 11-07-2001 02:35 PM
I just put the rear on my car last night, I was at a car show this weekend and saw Prowlers with and without, I liked them with, especially if your car has a contrasting color like the number 1 Yellow ------------------ *99 Yellow *Borla Exhaust *Mud Flaps *Mac Cold Air *Yellow Windshield Banner "Prowler" *MGW Prowler Hitch Cover "COOL" *Logo Valve Stem Caps *Chrome Wheels Done Aftermarket *No Bumpers *Tom Mills Bumper Covers *Removed Visors *Chrome License Plate Frame *Ceramic Brake Pads *SOON TO HAVE: *Shimmers *Chrome Cooler Cover *Rear Belly Pan |
BeWare POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Acworth , Georgia , USA |
posted 11-07-2001 02:54 PM
I did not add rears until I had my Bumpers painted. The are hardly noticable. Much easier to install than the fronts. And if you ever do get caught in the rain your rear deck will stay much cleaner. Keep them and install them. ------------------
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Dave Mills POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Johnstown, PA, USA |
posted 11-07-2001 04:27 PM
I drove my Cat for the first year without any mud flaps. Put the rears on. They do make a difference. I have both front and rears now. ------------------ |
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Tarzan POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Livermore, CA |
posted 11-07-2001 05:41 PM
Thanks, everyone, for your advice. Looks like I'll be putting on a couple rear mud flaps this weekend. Regarding my pathetic Mopar (Prowler) car cover: I just bought it a little over a month ago so it's not that it's getting old. We had our first rain of the season here in sunny southern CA last week. We had a whopping 0.1 inch of rain. But when I took off my car cover, I think I had more water under the cover than outside of it! Also, on foggy/dewey mornings I've noticed that there is a significant amount of condensation underneath the cover. If the cover is supposed to be completely waterproof, I'd expect the latter to happen and not the former. If the cover is supposed to be porous and breath, I'd expect the former to happen and not the latter. Ironically, the worst of both worlds are happening. In response to this, I've ordered a Weatherguard cover through the internet (they're supposed to be "weatherproof" and similar to Noah covers), and I plan to return the posessed Mopar cover from whence it came. Continuing to welcome comments... -- Tarzan |
CJ POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Rochester Hills, MI USA |
posted 11-07-2001 08:08 PM
Tarzan..........I have both front and rear mud flaps. The rear are hardly noticeable and they do make a difference. With regard to the car cover, it is described in the accessories brochure as weather and dust-resistant. I don't think it is meant to be waterproof. I have one and have used it outdoors as well as indoors. I've not had any problems with overnight dew, although I have not had it rained on.
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dpena POA Site Supporter Administrating Kat Visit Dan's Prowler Excitement Personal ScrapBook From:San Jose Ca Santa Clara |
posted 11-07-2001 08:11 PM
Here are some shots from my site!! You should go thru it. I have detailed alot of things all new owners are going thru!! ------------------ |
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dpena POA Site Supporter Administrating Kat Visit Dan's Prowler Excitement Personal ScrapBook From:San Jose Ca Santa Clara |
posted 11-07-2001 08:13 PM
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adciocca Prowler Junkie From:Clearwater, FL,USA |
posted 11-07-2001 08:46 PM
I think that they are a must, they fill up that void by the wheels. They keep the car cleaner and they are easy to install. Put them on, you'll even forget you have them on. ------------------ 2000 Prowler Woodward Edition (red/black-USA) |
catterumpus Prowler Junkie From:rapid city, SD USA |
posted 11-07-2001 09:09 PM
I think it depends on personal preference and the trade off of function and appearance. We drive our Kat a lot, but only in nice weather, avoiding water and ugh, oog, omigod, MUD. (Just in case we always have the spray bottles of water and finishing touch and cotton towels in the trunk.) We have no bumpers no mud flaps, no windshield wipers. All the folks see from the back is the clean rear end and those humongous tires. ------------------ |
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BlackAMX POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Wilbraham |
posted 11-08-2001 06:25 PM
How much are the rear flaps? |
WildCat POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:North Louisville, Indiana, USA |
posted 11-08-2001 07:20 PM
They are about $35 I have had on since the car was new. I too would not want to drive it without them. Do they work? maybe...but I have painted my rear bumpers gloss black and feel they would be all chipped on the back side if i didn't have them. If you own a trailer the rear mud flaps also work on the trailer. I have seen them on several trailers and like the look. ------------------
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lavka POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Marble Falls, Texas |
posted 11-08-2001 07:47 PM
Hey Tarzan, With regard to the car cover, I have a weathershield cover that cost over $300. It is supposed to be waterproof and was for about the first three months. I sent it back for a warranty claim and they said I needed to rinse it more after washing it. They supposedly rinsed it and it was then waterproof again. About a week later we had a dewey morning and the car was soaked.  I don't believe there is a true waterproof car cover out there. Car caovers are only good for keeping the sun from tearing up the finish.I am contemplating the purchase of a better car cover though. It is about 40' by 60' and 14 feet high. (Steel building  ) Maybe that will keep the weather off the car.LOL. ------------------ Self-declared "Hopeless Car Junkie." |
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Tarzan POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Livermore, CA |
posted 11-09-2001 09:44 AM
Thanks, lavka, for the advice on the Weathershield. (I think I said I ordered a "Weatherguard", but I'm sure it's a "Weathershield, as you mentioned). The rinse you speak of is what most likely caused the demise of my Mopar cover. ALL YOU PEOPLE OUT THERE THAT CLAIMED YOU WERE HAPPY WITH YOUR CAR COVERS TAKE HEED: They do get dirty (particularly from the rear tires) and there will come a time when you will want to wash them. MAKE SURE YOU RINSE THEM WELL AFTER WASHING! I have one of those super-duper Maytag Neptune washing machines that are front-loading and take extra large loads and have all the bells and whistles, bla, bla, bla. When I washed my Mopar cover, I put it on "extra rinse", just like it specified in the washing instructions that came with the cover. This obviously wasn't good enough because my cover is now anything but water resistant (see my comments in prior messages above). I think lavka stumbled across the same problem with his Weathershield cover. And now, after hearing his story, I may never wash this cover after I receive it. Thanks again, lavka, for the heads up. -- Tarzan |
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