Patch forward of rear wheel guards
04-06-2005, 10:51 PM
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Patch forward of rear wheel guards
Hi,
this is probably a FAQ item but I couldn't find anything in my 5 minute search
There's a patch measuring some 25cm x 10cm on the forward section of both rear wheel guards. Does anyone know what they're for? There's also a patch on the underside, forward of the guard patch - are these something to do with the optional skirts that you can get from Mazda?
Cheers,
John
this is probably a FAQ item but I couldn't find anything in my 5 minute search
There's a patch measuring some 25cm x 10cm on the forward section of both rear wheel guards. Does anyone know what they're for? There's also a patch on the underside, forward of the guard patch - are these something to do with the optional skirts that you can get from Mazda?
Cheers,
John
04-07-2005, 06:11 AM
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That was one of my bug bears in buying the car... and brought it up with the dealer.
They are thin paper/plastic material which as stated protects. I was VERY disappointed in seeing them on the car. I asked the dealer, what happens when the ends fray or loose their colour. He said 'They are very sturdy and won't loose the colour or fade'
Yeah right! When I picked up my 8, I pointed out that one had slight loss of colour due to a paint chip on the edge. He 'couldn't' believe it. So when I take it back in and they are faded or frayed... he's replacing them free of charge.
Wear and tear yes, but if its not made correctly, and falls apart.. it's warranty. I wouldn't pay for them!!
They are thin paper/plastic material which as stated protects. I was VERY disappointed in seeing them on the car. I asked the dealer, what happens when the ends fray or loose their colour. He said 'They are very sturdy and won't loose the colour or fade'
Yeah right! When I picked up my 8, I pointed out that one had slight loss of colour due to a paint chip on the edge. He 'couldn't' believe it. So when I take it back in and they are faded or frayed... he's replacing them free of charge.
Wear and tear yes, but if its not made correctly, and falls apart.. it's warranty. I wouldn't pay for them!!
04-08-2005, 01:13 AM
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Guys
Picked up my car yesterday following some minor body work that included replacement of the stone guard (rear offside). Got stung $28.20 for what is really just a shaped piece of contact.
Have to say though, she is looking the goods at the moment - not a scratch on her, freshly cleaned and detailed - gotta love the AAMI treatment.
I fair dinkum nearly gave her a stroke after not having her for a week. The Boss would be jealous if she knew. :D :D
Picked up my car yesterday following some minor body work that included replacement of the stone guard (rear offside). Got stung $28.20 for what is really just a shaped piece of contact.
Have to say though, she is looking the goods at the moment - not a scratch on her, freshly cleaned and detailed - gotta love the AAMI treatment.
I fair dinkum nearly gave her a stroke after not having her for a week. The Boss would be jealous if she knew. :D :D
04-08-2005, 03:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Hymee
Loss of colour??? I thought they are clear plastic.
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