curious....

pimpslk · 07-18-2007

this may be a dumb question but what is the piece of plastic that is attached to the back wheel fender. i see it on alot of the cars with bigger wheels in the back. is it basically for asthetic purposes or is it functional? why do some cars have them and some not. is it a after market mod or what. it is bugging me so any info would be helpful. thanks, pimpslk

V8SLK · 07-18-2007

it actually works as a mini mudflap. it helps to prevent road debris from being flung onto the rear fenders.

**alroumi** · 07-18-2007

It doesnt look that good on the SLK, Keep it for the 4X4's and mini vans.

**DansSlk** · 07-18-2007

As Scott says it works kinda like a mudflap and in the EU its also used to extend the cheek to cheek measurement to let MB fit the right size tires to the car and not get in trouble for having them rotating outside the bodywork.

pimpslk · 07-19-2007

thanks for the replies guys. learn something new everyday. thanks again.

where can you get the mini mudflaps? and how much are they?

**DansSlk** · 07-19-2007

You can buy them from the dealer if you want them, not sure how much they cost exactly but i don't think its a lot.

They just stick on

**etyu** · 07-19-2007

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Originally Posted by pimpslk

thanks for the replies guys. learn something new everyday. thanks again.

where can you get the mini mudflaps? and how much are they?

Try to PM Cyberdrakon. He removed the "pigears/mini-mudflaps/whatever" and he may be able to part with them easily. the only thing is you may have to get the adhesive or something similar by yourself.

Ynot · 07-19-2007

It keeps the rear end clean and actually works that's why I still have them, it's really small so it's not that noticable.

cyberdrakon · 07-19-2007

http://www.slkworld.com/slk-r171-gen...ow-poll-2.html

read up about it here.

provide a fedex or UPS number and i'll gladly give it to you for free (else PM and we can work something out).

use 3m trim adhesive/tape to attach.

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pimpslk SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 19 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	curious.... this may be a dumb question but what is the piece of plastic that is attached to the back wheel fender. i see it on alot of the cars with bigger wheels in the back. is it basically for asthetic purposes or is it functional? why do some cars have them and some not. is it a after market mod or what. it is bugging me so any info would be helpful. thanks, pimpslk

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,797 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 227 Times in 179 Posts	As Scott says it works kinda like a mudflap and in the EU its also used to extend the cheek to cheek measurement to let MB fit the right size tires to the car and not get in trouble for having them rotating outside the bodywork. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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pimpslk SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 19 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	thanks for the replies guys. learn something new everyday. thanks again. where can you get the mini mudflaps? and how much are they? Last edited by Bill T; 07-19-2007 at 07:33 AM.

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,797 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 227 Times in 179 Posts	You can buy them from the dealer if you want them, not sure how much they cost exactly but i don't think its a lot. They just stick on __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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V8SLK Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Home of the brave Vehicle: 05 SLK55 AMG Posts: 1,071 Country: Thanks: 40 Thanked 48 Times in 26 Posts	it actually works as a mini mudflap. it helps to prevent road debris from being flung onto the rear fenders.

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Ynot Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colorado Vehicle: 06' MBZ SLK Posts: 2,795 Country: Thanks: 135 Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts	It keeps the rear end clean and actually works that's why I still have them, it's really small so it's not that noticable.

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cyberdrakon Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal, USA Vehicle: SLK55 2006 Other Toys: 560SEC 1990, CLK500 2005 Posts: 1,406 Country: Thanks: 26 Thanked 63 Times in 42 Posts	http://www.slkworld.com/slk-r171-gen...ow-poll-2.html read up about it here. provide a fedex or UPS number and i'll gladly give it to you for free (else PM and we can work something out). use 3m trim adhesive/tape to attach.

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