wheel skirt attachment poll

[Weather Spotter]

which should I use to attach my wheel skirts to the top of the wheel well?

A: small hinge


B: angel bracket


C: something else (please note)

[cfg83]

Weather Spotter -

I voted A because I like that version of the mod. I would keep strong (hard disk?) magnets in the trunk for use in holding the skirt up when you are servicing the wheels.

CarloSW2

[Frank Lee]

In my experiment with full coverage skirts I discovered the importance of being easily able to access the tire air stems. I would like hinged skirts better than removeable ones.

[Sulfuric]

Large hinge?
Is that tiny thing strong enough to keep it attached if the wind gets under it or something?

[rbrowning]

In the winter I have to go to the coin op car wash and water jet the snow out of the fender wells or it will start rubbing on the tires. That restricts turning and kills FE. The hinge would definitely be a must have if it is strong enough.

[Weather Spotter]

Originally Posted by Sulfuric

Large hinge?
Is that tiny thing strong enough to keep it attached if the wind gets under it or something?

We will see, I think that if I go any bigger it will not sit flush. I attached it to the car with 2 sheet metal screws.

[Weather Spotter]

Originally Posted by rbrowning

In the winter I have to go to the coin op car wash and water jet the snow out of the fender wells or it will start rubbing on the tires. That restricts turning and kills FE. The hinge would definitely be a must have if it is strong enough.

The last few winters when I stop I kick the build up with my boots and it falls out nicely. I will have to see how this works, I may have to mod/ remove it when there is lots of snow (or slush which is worse).

[BamZipPow]

Originally Posted by Weather Spotter

We will see, I think that if I go any bigger it will not sit flush. I attached it to the car with 2 sheet metal screws.

You'll have to shim between the hinge and the fender so the curved part of the fender becomes flat fer the entire hinge.

[Piwoslaw]

I'm all for hinges.
My skirts are mounted with 6 (!) screws each, which I know is overkill, but with less the car's other users wouldn't think it's safe. When these need replacing I'll use less screws and hopefully a hinge, since starting the engine just to have access to the tire valve is a PITA.
Last winter I had no problems with snow/ice, only with salt that ruined the skirts' paintjob.

[Nevyn]

Originally Posted by Piwoslaw

since starting the engine just to have access to the tire valve is a PITA.

So don't start it - just push a little!