Well here is my how to on making mud-flaps. A cheaper alternative and or more custom way to get some mud-flaps for your Lancer. Things you will need: 1 - Utility knife with lots of extra blades 1 - Cutting mat and or hard surface you can slice into 1 - Tape Measure 1 - Sharpie Marker (I used red b/c it shows up on black) 1 - T-square 1 - 24"x30" Tractor Trailer Mud-flap 2 - Pieces of cardboard at least 18" tall by 12" wide 1 - Drill with a 1/8" bit 14 - 1-1/2" Stainless self tapping screws and washers to match x10 - Patients!! What I did to start was determined the height by width I wanted for the flap, how much I wanted the flap to extend out past the edge of the body, and how far below the lowest point on the body I wanted it to hang. I then held up the piece of cardboard to the areas on the front and rear of the car and traced the body line down the cardboard accordingly so that I had an idea of the angle of the wheel well. Next I went inside and mimicked the lines of the body a few (+/- 2.5 inches) in on the template and took a shot at guessing where I could mount the screws that will hold it in place, although this will not really matter now, only when I actually mount it to the car. I then matched up the template I made to the flap and cut. Take your time and be really careful. The flap I had was about 1/4" thick and had lots of fibers inside (Super durable stuff here) Eventually you'll have the exact replica of your cardboard template. I made two different heights and widths for the front and rear flaps which I will state at the end of this how to. I also cut the top corners @ an angle as you will see in the image below of all four flaps completed. The flaps I got were $20 Bucks at a truck stop. If you Google Tractor Trailer Mud-flap you'll find some similar I'm sure. I'm not a huge fan of the ones I picked up since they do have "Stripes" if you will but a) I wanted to see if I could do this and b) I can always order a completely flat set or so if I don't really like it once They're on. I purchased some hardware from the local Hardware store. 1-1/2" Stainless self-tapping screws with a hex head and stainless washers to fit those. NOW YOU'RE READY TO INSTALL THEM ON THE CAR. What I did for this was held up the flap to where I thought it should be etc on the inside of the wheel well. I taped the flap into place and then stepped back to check out the angles etc. Made adjustments and such until I liked the position. My next step was to get a power drill with a 1/8" bit and pre-drill the first hole and then install the screw and washer. After this step I had to re-adjust things as they moved when I pre-drilled. Once Adjusted again I drilled the second, third, (and fourth on the rear). This is what it will look like when you have all the screws in. I have 3 in the fronts and 4 in the rears. NOTE** The fronts have a little piece that sticks out a bit and you have to trim the flap as it is below. And Wala! Thats it! No everyone might have differing heights and such that they like - This is what I like about doing this custom, the freedom to more or less design your own flap. Some Extra Pics!! If you have any ?'s and or need any help feel free to post/PM me - I'll be more than willing to lend any help I can! Attached below is a starter template PDF of the Mudflap Layout - Enjoy Attachments: [li] Mudflap_Layout.pdf (208.92 KB)[/li]
