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Old 04-20-2014, 11:40 PM   #15
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Very easy. Did them the same day I installed the spoiler
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Old 05-16-2014, 02:41 PM   #16
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Installed them on mine today. Very easy installation. They look good and should help reduce chips. Money and time well spent.
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Old 05-16-2014, 07:53 PM   #17
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Yep, did mine a couple of weeks ago. Definitely one of the easiest mods ever.
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Old 07-10-2014, 09:45 PM   #18
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But everyone is saying the GM splashguards are crap, is this true? Should we get another one?
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Old 07-10-2014, 10:14 PM   #19
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Who is everybody? I thnk they are fine...just enuf, my sides are clean...
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Old 07-11-2014, 08:32 AM   #20
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Who is everybody? I thnk they are fine...just enuf, my sides are clean...
So if you look on my other post on must have add ons, a few people have commented on how crappy the GM splash guards are, then on 2 other threads I noticed the exact same comment, how bad the guards hold up, or they are completely thrashed. Normally I would just assume driving habits but when I count more than 5 people making the same comment, I assume some truth to it?

This is the splash guards everyone is suggesting, since you have the GM one, can you look at these for me Glen and comment if you understand what the difference is? My C7 is arriving in 3 weeks so Im getting ready want to get all the stuff I need.

http://www.rpidesigns.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=3275
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Old 07-11-2014, 08:34 AM   #21
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I've had mine for several thousand miles and have no real complaints. Will they prevent every single rock from hitting the paint? No. The only way to prevent that is not drive the car. Do they help? Yes, to a certain extent. They noticeably reduce the amount of road grime that gets on the sides of the car if you get caught in the rain. They also reduce the amount of road debris flipped off the tires that hits the car, especially higher up the side. They don't do much for debris flipped out down low, as they don't extend down any farther than the stock pieces. I'm working on a mod for them that will help in that department, but I haven't had much chance to look at it yet. Mostly just idea brainstorming.
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Old 07-11-2014, 09:27 AM   #22
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I've had mine for several thousand miles and have no real complaints. Will they prevent every single rock from hitting the paint? No. The only way to prevent that is not drive the car. Do they help? Yes, to a certain extent. They noticeably reduce the amount of road grime that gets on the sides of the car if you get caught in the rain. They also reduce the amount of road debris flipped off the tires that hits the car, especially higher up the side. They don't do much for debris flipped out down low, as they don't extend down any farther than the stock pieces. I'm working on a mod for them that will help in that department, but I haven't had much chance to look at it yet. Mostly just idea brainstorming.
Thanks, where did u buy them from?

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Old 07-11-2014, 10:14 AM   #23
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I've had mine for several thousand miles and have no real complaints. Will they prevent every single rock from hitting the paint? No. The only way to prevent that is not drive the car. Do they help? Yes, to a certain extent. They noticeably reduce the amount of road grime that gets on the sides of the car if you get caught in the rain. They also reduce the amount of road debris flipped off the tires that hits the car, especially higher up the side. They don't do much for debris flipped out down low, as they don't extend down any farther than the stock pieces. I'm working on a mod for them that will help in that department, but I haven't had much chance to look at it yet. Mostly just idea brainstorming.
agreed..You have to strike a compromise between good looks and SUV-like protection. the GM flap does that, if you want coverage beyond that, use Xpel behind the wheel areas that get bashed.
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Old 07-11-2014, 04:40 PM   #24
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Dada, I got mine from my dealer. I get supplier pricing on parts and accessories since they also sponsor my Corvette club. Several online vendors also sell them, and you can get them color matched to you car as well.
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Old 07-12-2014, 03:23 PM   #25
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Dada, I got mine from my dealer. I get supplier pricing on parts and accessories since they also sponsor my Corvette club. Several online vendors also sell them, and you can get them color matched to you car as well.
Thanks, I ordered the RPI color matched ones, 200 less 10 percent + shipping.

Now if you can just drive to NJ and help me with all my mods Id really appreciate it!
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Old 07-29-2014, 11:41 AM   #26
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So if you look on my other post on must have add ons, a few people have commented on how crappy the GM splash guards are, then on 2 other threads I noticed the exact same comment, how bad the guards hold up, or they are completely thrashed. Normally I would just assume driving habits but when I count more than 5 people making the same comment, I assume some truth to it?

This is the splash guards everyone is suggesting, since you have the GM one, can you look at these for me Glen and comment if you understand what the difference is? My C7 is arriving in 3 weeks so Im getting ready want to get all the stuff I need.

http://www.rpidesigns.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=3275
Dada...did you get these yet? Did you get the painted ones? Just curious as to how long it took to get them. I have a set on order.
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Old 07-29-2014, 01:30 PM   #27
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Yes they did, took about 2 weeks, but I don't have the car yet.

Picking up this weekend
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