Splaish Guard (Seems too good to be true)

I would make sure they fit a 2011+ North American model, ask the buyer. There have been some difference on the bumpers which might create a problem with fitment. The fronts if made correctly should fit.

-Derrick
 
"2008-2011 MAZDA 2/DEMIO Sedan(Please Note:Not Compatible With Cars Installed Side Skirt or Body Kit,or Hatchback Models)"

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Mazdamatic said:
"2008-2011 MAZDA 2/DEMIO Sedan(Please Note:Not Compatible With Cars Installed Side Skirt or Body Kit,or Hatchback Models)"

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The sedan version of the Demio (only sold in a few countries in Asia, and not even in Japan) has a different rear bumper than the hatch. Also, the side skirts change the shape of the front wheel wells where the splash guards would mount; Mazda doesn't even make OEM splash guards that work with the side skirts (even for other models, I had this problem with my 3).
 
If they work, let us know! Red flags in my opinion - ships from Hong Kong (2-3 weeks) and considering the grammer issues on the business store front...I'd be cautious since that usually carries into the quality of what they sell. As noted above, the exclusions are funny. It won't fit a hatchback model! That's an easy out for not allowing a return since you bought guards that don't fit an M2 hatchback. The product shows to include screws but I don't see any predrilled slots offhand.

The flip side, they do have a lot of positive feedback on fitment with a rare "does not fit, piece of junk" posts. I'd like some guards for mine but these are not OEM. It's a chance and they may work great but I'll let someone buy first before I'm the guinea pig.
 
If you're OK with having a flat splash guard (think RallyArmor), then you can make your own for about $5. That's what I did for my fronts, since the OEM ones are a bit on the small side and I wanted them to stick out a bit further to protect the doors. Some people buy a cheap rectangular plastic garbage can and cut it up for the material; I used a pair of thin plastic black cutting boards from Ikea. Trace and cut, then use plastic drywall anchors and stainless screws and washers to fasten it.
 
I can't decide if I want to invest $127 in splash guards. Are they that useful? Does anyone have a picture of their car with them?
 
Hard to see but I have them. I got them from oemautopartsking1 on ebay for $129.00

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joshb003 said:
yeah, I think i'll prob shell out the $129.. I can't decide haha. Do they help a car a lot?
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Be careful with those that has moldings. When the guard moves (in dead of winter you will be kicking the guard to remove ice/snow that sticks to it) the flexible part that touches the paintjob will rub the paint eventually.

I will be aiming for 'function' for our mazda2 mudflaps. just like I have in the MZ5. Simple flat and flexible. in case it touches speed ramps, it will bend and not push up the guard. I also put the splash guard as low to the ground as practical.

In winter, if you don't have mudflap, snow will stick and freeze to the side sills, or the the side of the car (below the door). The nearer to the ground the tip of the guard, the more snow you prevent from flying up to the underside of the car.

Picture below show the mudflap doing its job.

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If you use the OEM mudflap and notice snow still end up to the side, you can 'McGuiver' a temporary 'extension' to the OEM flaps to catch
more snow. ( I used a short strip from a rubber inner tube many years ago).
 
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They tend to keep dirt from getting on the side, but this car hasn't seen any wet weather yet.

We get no snow here so I was just trying to keep the side cleaner longer.
 
ddawson said:
They tend to keep dirt from getting on the side, but this car hasn't seen any wet weather yet.

We get no snow here so I was just trying to keep the side cleaner longer.[/QUOTE

My mistake I didn't read your location. The ones youve got looks perfect.
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i have alot of construction in my nayborhood and theres always dirt/debris in the road/on my car so im thinking of aking some homeade flaps like one of yall did.
 
My Biggest problem Is finding the front Mud guards to fit with the side stills...Mazda doesn't make them...:( Well In Canada.
 
I installed the OEM splash guards on my Mazda2 Sport.They look OK,and the rears do their job,but,in my opinion,the front ones are worthless.They are way too short,and ,when driven in the rain,the dirt and mud come way up the front doors.It appears they could have been made much longer with no clearance problems.Hope this helps some in the decision making.
 
i would never put splash guards on my vehicle ever again.i have had 6 new cars since 2003 and everyone had splash guards installed from factory ,and they all rusted under them from trapping water/sand/grit under them.go to a wrecker or used car lot and look at other cars/trucks that have them anmd pull back an edge when the dealer isnt looking and you will see the damage for yourself..same goes for bedliners and wind deflectors if they touch paint they will ruin the finish then its ready to start rusting..
 
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