I'm very worried about my car getting dirty, although I know it's impossible not to happen. Does anyone give any advice? TIA
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Novice for help, may I buy a mudguard?
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Most people do buy mudflaps for their cars. I bought them just for the front two wheels, not the back. Don't know if Honda still sells just the front two, you may have to buy all four.
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Easy install with an offset screwdriver.
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Get the OEM mudguards. They actually look nice on these cars.
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Yes they do, as do the door protective moldings. They definitely add to the appearance of the car.
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Even easier if you do it with the wheels off, as when you're rotating tires...
If they're like the other OEM "mudguards" that I've seen, then they do look unobtrusive, but they also do next to nothing...
If you're serious about keeping gunk off your car, then look at RallyArmor or whatever. They're big and ugly, but they'll actually keep gunk off the bodywork.
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I thought that too until I put a few miles on the car. They may be unobtrusive, but they do work very effectively. I haven’t any gunk or road grime splash on the sides of the car yet. Of course, I’m not exactly 2 wheeling it in mud. Also, it helps that the wheels are a little tucked in more on the 17’s than the wider 19’s.
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Am I reading data wrong. Front/Rear track on 17" is 63.0 in / 63.8 in with OEM wheel 8.9" wide vs 19" wheel that is .4" wider with a track that is 62.6 in / 63.5 in. Wouldn't that mean 19" is tucked in more to allow both front wheel outer edges to be in the same plane?
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I think it's the opposite...
This is my understanding, too. Looking at the offset specs of the wheels, too, makes it seem like the 17s are offset 1/4" or so more than the 19s. (Maybe so that the 19s won't tramline?
(It's another reason I'm happy with the 17s — no spacers necessary.)
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The mudguards look good and offer a little protection, too.
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So, would that mean handling is a smidgen better with the 17’s compared to (non sport models) with 19’s?
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I guess the extra rim/tire width is all inside the wheel well.
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I have a set on order, and would love more details on an easier way to install the rears. Also, is it really necessary to cut out part of the rear inner fender?? That instruction gives me pause
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I'm glad you asked Steve, I was hoping someone would.I have a set on order, and would love more details on an easier way to install the rears. Also, is it really necessary to cut out part of the rear inner fender?? That instruction gives me pause
No, there really is no reason to cut out a part of the inner fender. I think they may do that for clearance of the back of one of the screws, but I didn't do it, and it wasn't necessary. The instructions tell you to remove the 3 screws and button clip from the inner fender to bumper cover.
I did that for the Driver's side, but quickly realized that wasn't necessary either. The only reason I could see for that was so you could pull the bumper cover away from the inner fender so you can get a pair of pliers in there to clinch the two (Spring Nuts) clip nuts. There is an easier way to clinch those clip nuts.
The hardest part of the install is to secure those two clip nuts accurately. What I did was use masking tape to mark the exact location. I held the guard up against the bumper cover where it was supposed to go. I then placed two pieces of tape even with the holes in the guard. I then placed the clip nut even with the masking tape. To clinch the clip nut to the bumper cover, I used the screw, I threaded it into the clip nut, and tightened it down all the way. That does the same thing as a pair of pliers. You need a right angle phillips screwdriver unless you remove the wheel. I have one of those ratcheting ones, which made things easier. Once you clinch the clip nut in place, you can remove the screw and it will stay in place. Repeat for the second clip nut. If you were accurate with your masking tape, the mud guard holes will line up with the clip nuts, and you can then insert the two screws and tighten them down.
One more thing, there is a single expanding button clip at the bottom of bumper cover. Just pry up the button, and the clip pulls right out. They give you slightly longer button clips because they install through the bottom of the guards. They are meant to replace the button clips that are there. I found the ones they give you are a bit loose installed. I used the stock ones and they fit much tighter.
If you want, you can even put the clip nuts over the masking tape. They bite into the plastic once clinched, so the tape protects the finish if that concerns you. The guard completely covers the area once installed, and you will never see it.
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Yes, I've already got one of those ratcheting offset screwdrivers so the fronts should be easy. Thanks for the detailed instructions and pix for the rears. I will be installing this over the weekend (weather permitting) and will post how things went. Much appreciated.
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Yes, the fronts were def much, much easier than the rears. But your instructions were so much better than the ones I downloaded from Honda, and the installs are now finished. The hardest part for me was getting those expanding button clips inserted on the underside of the rears. One side was a breeze, the other side not so much. But I did finally get them inserted. I also used the stock ones rather than the ones that came with the splash guards. Thanks again for the helpful hints.
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Good to hear.
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