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Cheveey57 · 05-04-2013, 03:47 PM

Not

911medic · 05-04-2013, 06:42 PM

As my car is a daily driver (year round, in MN), I can see the necessity. But I think there are better, less obtrusive options out there, like the RPI stealth front guards and the ZL1 rears, or some homemade ones. Help block the crud, and are hardly visible if you aren't looking for them.

cmb74656 · 05-04-2013, 09:00 PM

10,000 miles and no rock chips. 'Nuff said.

45thCamaro · 05-04-2013, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

Ummmm... because they are ugly and "clunky" looking. However, I don't doubt they help avoid rock chips, mud, etc. I just can't put those things on such an otherwise beautiful car.

Clunky? That's a new word to describe them. I think it adds a bit of flare to the car, maybe a quarters worth lol.

I think all cars should have these mandatory. Would stop quite a few rocks from hitting windshields, causing insurances to decrease (slightly) and would increase visibility while driving during heavy rain.

I'd much rather the custom fit ones that are color matched over some bs universal fit ones that works on the camaro and a Honda fit.

Jims Mongoose · 05-05-2013, 01:44 AM

I am considering putting these on, either the flared out ones or the ZL1 stealthy ones, or both, one or the other in front and other in back.

My question is on another thread some people say that the paint chips in front of the rear wheel. I have already experienced a little of this on my black Camaro and it only has 4200 miles on it. Has anyone else seen this, because I am getting no chips on the body behind my rear wheels.

Jim

911medic · 05-05-2013, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Jims Mongoose

I am considering putting these on, either the flared out ones or the ZL1 stealthy ones, or both, one or the other in front and other in back.

My question is on another thread some people say that the paint chips in front of the rear wheel. I have already experienced a little of this on my black Camaro and it only has 4200 miles on it. Has anyone else seen this, because I am getting no chips on the body behind my rear wheels.

Jim

Yes, that's the typical problem area, due to the coke-bottle shape of the car. The gill vent area is prone to chips, so front guards (of sufficient size) will help. The rears aren't as chip prone, possibly due to the angle that rocks strike it at or perhaps because it's plastic behind the rear wheels.

Putting rear guards on might help keep the rear area cleaner, though.

skipinminn · 05-05-2013, 10:52 AM

I think the GM splash guards look like they belong on a SUV not a CAMARO :(

delta6 · 05-05-2013, 03:15 PM

if you're going for looks, don't get them...if you want to protect your car from rock chips, get them...it's worth it. I got the stealth guard so it's really not noticeable...

Oldag · 05-05-2013, 03:46 PM

Barely noticeable. But great for protecting the paint. Mine are on order.

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05-04-2013, 09:00 PM	#31
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05-05-2013, 01:44 AM	#33
Jims Mongoose Jim Drives: 2013 Black 2SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 645 View My Garage	question about rock guard location. I am considering putting these on, either the flared out ones or the ZL1 stealthy ones, or both, one or the other in front and other in back. My question is on another thread some people say that the paint chips in front of the rear wheel. I have already experienced a little of this on my black Camaro and it only has 4200 miles on it. Has anyone else seen this, because I am getting no chips on the body behind my rear wheels. Jim

05-05-2013, 03:15 PM	#36
delta6 USN-MSC Drives: 2012 Camaro TF3 #427 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 237 View My Garage	if you're going for looks, don't get them...if you want to protect your car from rock chips, get them...it's worth it. I got the stealth guard so it's really not noticeable... __________________ “The winner ain’t the one with the fastest car, it’s the one who refuses to lose.”

05-05-2013, 10:52 AM	#35
skipinminn Chiquita Drives: 2013 1LE/1SS YELLO1LE 1 of Only 28 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Mpls. Mn./Hudson,Wi. Posts: 4,740 View My Garage	I think the GM splash guards look like they belong on a SUV not a CAMARO :(

05-05-2013, 03:46 PM	#37
Oldag Drives: 2013 2SS Convertible, LS3 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 361	Barely noticeable. But great for protecting the paint. Mine are on order.