RPI ZL1 Splash guard kit

[Asian Zero]

you know RPI makes Stealth guards for non ZL1 cars and it is half the price and you can order just front or rear.

http://www.rpidesigns.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=1815

I made my front ones for $10 using a template and a box cutter but the rear ones are harder to make bc of the mounting points so I will be buying rear ones.

[SPCBA]

Ofer and I made my front ones for $8.95

[FY_Ivan]

Originally Posted by Asian Zero

you know RPI makes Stealth guards for non ZL1 cars and it is half the price and you can order just front or rear.

http://www.rpidesigns.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=1815

I made my front ones for $10 using a template and a box cutter but the rear ones are harder to make bc of the mounting points so I will be buying rear ones.

Yes, I know. The problem with the rear stealth ones is that it will only cover half the rear tire, so when you look at it from behind it looks funny. Look at the reviews of them on this forum, everyone seems to have a difficult time installing them and protection is sub-par. No problem with the front stealth guards from the reviews. The ZL1 splash guard kit seems like the best of both worlds, stealth kit on the front and ZL1 splash guards in the rear.

Dealer wants to charge me $100 for both rear left and right so I'm not going to order from them. I would get them from GM parts warehouse but I would still order the front ones from RPI, so I may just do do the whole thing from RPI, ends up being about the same price after the coupon code.

[FY_Ivan]

Originally Posted by SPCBA

Ofer and I made my front ones for $8.95

Nice! I wish i could make my own, don't have many tools to do so

[SPCBA]

Originally Posted by FY_Ivan

Nice! I wish i could make my own, don't have many tools to do so

snips sand paper use existing screws and some 3m tape

[LnLSS]

Originally Posted by 911medic

Do you need to order #17, too? The right and left "splash shield rivets?"

Finally installed yesterday. Only used the top screw and had to cut a small notch in the top of the guard to do that. The other two screws do not align with the guard but the guard is notched out in those areas to allow a flush fit.. All though it comes with 3M tape along the entire side I did add a small amount at the bottom. I also added an addition screw in the bottom hole to be on the safe side this may be where they intended for the rivets to go. Fit was very good.

[SlyJester7]

Originally Posted by LnLSS

Finally installed yesterday. Only used the top screw and had to cut a small notch in the top of the guard to do that. The other two screws do not align with the guard but the guard is notched out in those areas to allow a flush fit.. All though it comes with 3M tape along the entire side I did add a small amount at the bottom. I also added an addition screw in the bottom hole to be on the safe side this may be where they intended for the rivets to go. Fit was very good.

[911medic]

Originally Posted by LnLSS

Finally installed yesterday. Only used the top screw and had to cut a small notch in the top of the guard to do that. The other two screws do not align with the guard but the guard is notched out in those areas to allow a flush fit.. All though it comes with 3M tape along the entire side I did add a small amount at the bottom. I also added an addition screw in the bottom hole to be on the safe side this may be where they intended for the rivets to go. Fit was very good.

So for V6 applications, these don't mount using existing screw holes/screws? Just want to make sure I understand you correctly. You were able to get 1 screw in (with a modification), otherwise it's being held with tape?

And yes,

[LnLSS]

Originally Posted by 911medic

So for V6 applications, these don't mount using existing screw holes/screws? Just want to make sure I understand you correctly. You were able to get 1 screw in (with a modification), otherwise it's being held with tape?

And yes,

Correct but like I said I added an additional screw. Maybe pics tomorrow if I can take them without removing the tire.

[LnLSS]

Ok looking at this pic I may not have needed to cut as much off the top as the picture shows. Just seemed when I was dry fitting that part was hanging up on the top.

[Lite-Right]

On my 2012 V6 Vert, the ZL1 rear splash guards bolted right up with no modification required. Here is a pic of what they look like from behind once mounted:



From the side, you can't even tell that they are there:



I made my own stealth splash guards for the front from a piece of black ABS plastic sheet. These made a huge difference in protecting the car from road tar and other crud, and I think the ZL1 rears actually improved the appearance as well.

Definitely a worthwhile mod !

Regards,

--Keith

[LS3 SS]

Glad I stumbled across this thread. I will definitely be ditching my RPI's for these on payday.

[LnLSS]

Originally Posted by Lite-Right

On my 2012 V6 Vert, the ZL1 rear splash guards bolted right up with no modification required. Here is a pic of what they look like from behind once mounted:



Definitely a worthwhile mod !

Regards,

--Keith

LoL another change in model years. Well good to know the 12's make it easier. Kind of makes sense since the ZL1's didn't come out until 2012.

[911medic]

Originally Posted by Lite-Right

On my 2012 V6 Vert, the ZL1 rear splash guards bolted right up with no modification required. Here is a pic of what they look like from behind once mounted:

Originally Posted by LnLSS

LoL another change in model years. Well good to know the 12's make it easier. Kind of makes sense since the ZL1's didn't come out until 2012.

Glad to know this, as I have a '12.

Thanks to both of you for the pics.