That front splitter/mudflap on rev 5's -whats it for?
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That front splitter/mudflap on rev 5's -whats it for?
It sits at the bottom front part of the arch liner of the front nose cone/arch, by the front wheels. Audi TT's seem to have them
Re: That front splitter/mudflap on rev 5's -whats it for?
Air deflector I believe. All Rev5's have them and they're available from Toyota.
Re: That front splitter/mudflap on rev 5's -whats it for?
Apparently to help solve the light steering feel that we get under high speeds.
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Re: That front splitter/mudflap on rev 5's -whats it for?
yeah i believe its to deflect the air around the tyres to stop the light feeling.
Prietty much what the other 2 guys said lol
Tim
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Prietty much what the other 2 guys said lol
Tim
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Re: That front splitter/mudflap on rev 5's -whats it for?
As the others have said.
The steering on my rev5 is good & heavy up to 100 (never been any faster ), but I've never driven an MR2 without these flaps so I can't really compare.
The steering on my rev5 is good & heavy up to 100 (never been any faster ), but I've never driven an MR2 without these flaps so I can't really compare.
Re: That front splitter/mudflap on rev 5's -whats it for?
Any one know the official name so I can get it? Or part number??
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Re: That front splitter/mudflap on rev 5's -whats it for?
ENSMR2 wrote:Any one know the official name so I can get it? Or part number??
"Front bumper stone deflector", part number 53161-17010, you'll need two, one per side.
And the screws are part number 90159-60523, of which you'll need four - two per deflector.
I doubt the older wheel arch lining will have the holes already though.
Re: That front splitter/mudflap on rev 5's -whats it for?
Are they the usual extortionate Mr T prices?
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philz wrote:Are they the usual extortionate Mr T prices?
It's a tiny piece of plastic, so it's bound to be £50+
I need to order something from Mr T anyway so I'll try to find out [-o<
Re: That front splitter/mudflap on rev 5's -whats it for?
Thanks for the replys guys. I'm going to order these as she does feel a bit 'airbourne' at illegal speeds
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Re: That front splitter/mudflap on rev 5's -whats it for?
ryan wrote:Thanks for the replys guys. I'm going to order these as she does feel a bit 'airbourne' at illegal speeds
you checked your tyre pressures ?
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Re: That front splitter/mudflap on rev 5's -whats it for?
philz wrote:Are they the usual extortionate Mr T prices?
The deflectors are £16 each.
As CosmosblueMR2 says though, check your tyre pressures first.
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Re: That front splitter/mudflap on rev 5's -whats it for?
as a guide i set mine to 33psi rear and 29psi fronts....
tyre places have a habbit of setting the front the same as the rears i have found... plonkers !
just as an example... my last tyre change all round resulted in them being set to 35psi all round ! needless to say what with the releasing gel on them and the pressures that high it was unbeliveably unstable at anything above 50mph.
tyre places have a habbit of setting the front the same as the rears i have found... plonkers !
just as an example... my last tyre change all round resulted in them being set to 35psi all round ! needless to say what with the releasing gel on them and the pressures that high it was unbeliveably unstable at anything above 50mph.
Car now Sold damn 5th Lumber Disc !
Re: That front splitter/mudflap on rev 5's -whats it for?
Cheers for that. Any one with any pics??
No hole won't be a problem. I'll make me own
No hole won't be a problem. I'll make me own
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CosmosblueMR2 wrote:tyre places have a habbit of setting the front the same as the rears i have found... plonkers !
You're right, Kwik-Fit's book though has something like 35psi all round.
Pics (because I'm kind), although I should've took the wheel off (but I'm not that kind)...
Re: That front splitter/mudflap on rev 5's -whats it for?
Cheers big ears.
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Re: That front splitter/mudflap on rev 5's -whats it for?
JohnnyC wrote:"Front bumper stone deflector", part number 53161-17010, you'll need two, one per side.
And the screws are part number 90159-60523, of which you'll need four - two per deflector.
Hmmm, just realised that I said 2 screws (as shown in the EPC) although they clearly have 3 screws. Oh I dunno
Re: That front splitter/mudflap on rev 5's -whats it for?
JohnnyC wrote:JohnnyC wrote:"Front bumper stone deflector", part number 53161-17010, you'll need two, one per side.
And the screws are part number 90159-60523, of which you'll need four - two per deflector.
Hmmm, just realised that I said 2 screws (as shown in the EPC) although they clearly have 3 screws. Oh I dunno
Johny, do they not need clips on the back for the screws to go into? Especially if you didn't have the holes in the plastic arch in the first place?
I bought this flaps a while back, but haven't fitted them yet because I don't yet have decent clips to go on the back, and then I forgot all about them. Hmmm, must go to Mr T and get some, and fit these at last.
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Re: That front splitter/mudflap on rev 5's -whats it for?
MR2Mania wrote:Johny, do they not need clips on the back for the screws to go into? Especially if you didn't have the holes in the plastic arch in the first place?
I've no idea TBH, the part number I gave for the deflector does include some extra gubbins though, I'll stick a pic up of what's shown in the EPC when I get home...
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Re: That front splitter/mudflap on rev 5's -whats it for?
I've fitted 3 sets of these for customers. I'll post up a picture step-by-step in the next few days..