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Forza · 04-05-2011, 08:39 PM

It has been raining for 3 days straight, YES, my Camaro is dirty please don't laugh too hard.

I just finished installing my new Stealth Guards from RPI. I received the package very quickly from RPI Sales, kudos to your prompt service. Unfortunately that is where the praise stops. Let me explain.

The package is put together fairly well, with everything needed to install the guards. The main problem is the instructions, which are in black & white, and the 2 small pictures are so dark & fuzzy you might as well show me a woman in a swimsuit. Those 2 pictures are brutal, please fix those pictures or swap them out for something useful.

The guards themselves are made in a nice thin plastic (which fyi came dirty

). The kit comes with alcohol wipes & plastic elbows & steel clips. I listed these three items because these are the worst things I would have used to help hold the guards in place.

In the pictures I try to show you how the elbows have to be 3M taped to the rear fenders, and then to the guard to keep the guard in place. I just don't see how this will hold out for that long?

The fronts have a metal "U" shaped clip that holds the guard against the fender like a paperclip. OMG terrible design guys.

Almost forgot, you can see in one of the pics I had to cut some parts so that it fit better. Not a big deal but frick, please measure the parts before shipping them to me.

For $56 after shipping, I feel very ripped off. They look cool, because they are difficult to see (which is nice hence stealth). Unfortunately the product could use soome work & redesign.

Maybe v2 will be better? Sorry RPI.

TIPS:
1. One word of advice, clean the working areas off before installing. It helps to make things fit & stick. The 3M tape will also stick better on a nice & clean surface. At least for now

2. Stick the plastic elbow on the fender first. Then with your hand hold it for 30-seconds to help it stick to the guard (see one of the pics).

Forza · 04-11-2011, 09:57 AM

UPDATE: As I originally stated & expected, the 3M tape came undone. It basically lasted a week! What a POS idea.

CamaroDreams07 · 04-12-2011, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Forza

UPDATE: As I originally stated & expected, the 3M tape came undone. It basically lasted a week! What a POS idea.

Try some silicone. But I agree, these sound like a total ripoff.

OrangeVert · 04-17-2011, 10:32 PM

Forza, sorry to hear of your experience. Thanks however for the head-up. I won't be buying these, and will think twice, no - three times, about buying anything from RPI.

Forza · 04-18-2011, 07:30 AM

It's too bad because these are nice & small in size, but the install & design kinda lacks.

73camarolt · 04-18-2011, 12:02 PM

Im happy i didnt buy these. Luckily i found a set of GM ones for the same price haha.

Angrybird 12 · 07-27-2011, 04:28 PM

They look like plastic mud flaps they sell at auto zone for 9 bucks. I like my GM ones.

Synner · 07-27-2011, 11:01 PM

Same thing happened to me. Plastic tabs came off after about 2 weeks and I rarely drive it. Also had to redrill the upper mounting holes. At first I thought it was the spacer tube they use; they sent another one and same issue so I drilled them. They work well at keeping crud off the back bumper area but the tape and fitment issues kind of stink. Might try to make something to replace the bracket. Its at a 90 degree but you could tell when placing them its more like an actual 80 degree needed so it never could fit flush. Maybe some small pieces of aluminum...it'll be a rainy day project in the fall.

04-05-2011, 08:39 PM	#1
Forza Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS CGM Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: your ass Posts: 348	Third Mod - RPI Stealth Guards "MY THOUGHTS" It has been raining for 3 days straight, YES, my Camaro is dirty please don't laugh too hard. I just finished installing my new Stealth Guards from RPI. I received the package very quickly from RPI Sales, kudos to your prompt service. Unfortunately that is where the praise stops. Let me explain. The package is put together fairly well, with everything needed to install the guards. The main problem is the instructions, which are in black & white, and the 2 small pictures are so dark & fuzzy you might as well show me a woman in a swimsuit. Those 2 pictures are brutal, please fix those pictures or swap them out for something useful. The guards themselves are made in a nice thin plastic (which fyi came dirty ). The kit comes with alcohol wipes & plastic elbows & steel clips. I listed these three items because these are the worst things I would have used to help hold the guards in place. In the pictures I try to show you how the elbows have to be 3M taped to the rear fenders, and then to the guard to keep the guard in place. I just don't see how this will hold out for that long? The fronts have a metal "U" shaped clip that holds the guard against the fender like a paperclip. OMG terrible design guys. Almost forgot, you can see in one of the pics I had to cut some parts so that it fit better. Not a big deal but frick, please measure the parts before shipping them to me. For $56 after shipping, I feel very ripped off. They look cool, because they are difficult to see (which is nice hence stealth). Unfortunately the product could use soome work & redesign. Maybe v2 will be better? Sorry RPI. TIPS: 1. One word of advice, clean the working areas off before installing. It helps to make things fit & stick. The 3M tape will also stick better on a nice & clean surface. At least for now 2. Stick the plastic elbow on the fender first. Then with your hand hold it for 30-seconds to help it stick to the guard (see one of the pics). Attached Images

04-17-2011, 10:32 PM	#4
OrangeVert "Catharine" Drives: '11 2SS/RS LS-3 IOM/IO vert Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southern NH Posts: 2,132	Forza, sorry to hear of your experience. Thanks however for the head-up. I won't be buying these, and will think twice, no - three times, about buying anything from RPI. __________________

04-18-2011, 12:02 PM	#6
73camarolt Drives: 2002 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 2,355 View My Garage	Im happy i didnt buy these. Luckily i found a set of GM ones for the same price haha. __________________ 2002 Camaro SS- BTR Stage 3, 799 Heads, Bolt on's Tuned by John at Broadview Automotive.. 420hp and 400tq

07-27-2011, 04:28 PM	#7
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,547	They look like plastic mud flaps they sell at auto zone for 9 bucks. I like my GM ones. __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

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04-11-2011, 09:57 AM	#2
Forza Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS CGM Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: your ass Posts: 348	UPDATE: As I originally stated & expected, the 3M tape came undone. It basically lasted a week! What a POS idea.

04-18-2011, 07:30 AM	#5
Forza Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS CGM Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: your ass Posts: 348	It's too bad because these are nice & small in size, but the install & design kinda lacks.

07-27-2011, 11:01 PM	#8
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,544	Same thing happened to me. Plastic tabs came off after about 2 weeks and I rarely drive it. Also had to redrill the upper mounting holes. At first I thought it was the spacer tube they use; they sent another one and same issue so I drilled them. They work well at keeping crud off the back bumper area but the tape and fitment issues kind of stink. Might try to make something to replace the bracket. Its at a 90 degree but you could tell when placing them its more like an actual 80 degree needed so it never could fit flush. Maybe some small pieces of aluminum...it'll be a rainy day project in the fall.