156 Side Skirts

Hi Folks,

This will probably rate as the dumbest question of the month, but I'd like to know if the sides of a Sportswagon stay cleaner with the factory side skirts than without. Since I'm too old to be caught buffing rims in the driveway, I take mine to the carwash on a regular basis, and by the time I get her back home, I've got two-tone "Blue/Dust" doors all around.

I once had a K-body IROC Camaro, and I don't know if it was because it was lower than my dad's base model w/o "ground effect" body trim, it seemed to stay cleaner longer.

If you haven't guessed by now, I'm just looking for a rational reason to slap a pair on. Fact is, my better half thinks I already spend way too much money on my toys (instead of hers), so all positive answers will be greatly appreciated.

Well mine doesn't stay clean, i think it needs mudflaps for that really.

Originally Posted by Jack B

Hi Folks,

This will probably rate as the dumbest question of the month, but I'd like to know if the sides of a Sportswagon stay cleaner with the factory side skirts than without. Since I'm too old to be caught buffing rims in the driveway, I take mine to the carwash on a regular basis, and by the time I get her back home, I've got two-tone "Blue/Dust" doors all around.

I once had a K-body IROC Camaro, and I don't know if it was because it was lower than my dad's base model w/o "ground effect" body trim, it seemed to stay cleaner longer.

If you haven't guessed by now, I'm just looking for a rational reason to slap a pair on. Fact is, my better half thinks I already spend way too much money on my toys (instead of hers), so all positive answers will be greatly appreciated.

ive just stuck some GTA style ones on mine, the mud just gets separated as its flicked up the car onto the wing mirror, so i dunno haha

Hmmm, small, contoured mud-flapps on the side skirts; that's the ticket!

Next question: I'm looking at the standard Alfa skirts that (I think) come with the Sports Package (the after-market ones are a little flashy for my taste), and I plan to have them mounted when I get the car repainted. Do I need to order any special mounting hardware with them, or is that something a body shop usually has handy?