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NoUCantDriveIt · 04-22-2010, 08:58 PM

I dont think they're a visual improvement, but I love my paint more than I hated putting them on. What I don't understand, is why does the front set have a flat front, and the back set is scooped(?).

trickortreat · 04-22-2010, 10:49 PM

I've had mine (the real ones) for a while but was reluctant to put them on. I grew tired of the rocks and crap so I had the dealer install them recently. Love the way they look. To each his/her own.

zerox · 04-23-2010, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trickortreat

I've had mine (the real ones) for a while but was reluctant to put them on. I grew tired of the rocks and crap so I had the dealer install them recently. Love the way they look. To each his/her own.

I hear ya! I never cared for them at all, but like all you splash guard owners, I'd rather have me paint last longer than a year

They grew on me and actually don't look to bad

SSPower · 04-23-2010, 06:44 AM

I put them on after seeing all the rock chip thread discussions. I wasn't real thrilled about the way they looked but they do what they are supposed to do.

edog · 04-23-2010, 08:02 AM

I get compliments on mine all the time. I think the GM ones match the car and make it look somewhat lowered. These others look cheap, like something you pick up from a truck stop.

I could see the functional use, but would never want to post pics of my Camaro with them on. To each his own.

2010SLVRBULIT · 04-23-2010, 08:16 AM

factory ones look alot better...

ctk1 · 04-23-2010, 08:51 AM

Sorry guys, I didn't mean to insult anyone with splashguards. I just prefer the clean lines of the car better without them. Unfortunately like everyone here has said, you wither put them on or deal with the insane number of stone chips. I like the thin "cheap" looking plastic ones because they blend in more and are not as noticeable. It's just my opinion though. I should have explained that the GM ones not looking good are just my opinion, and chosen my words more carefully.

Shuffler · 04-23-2010, 10:38 AM

I say we coat all rocks with rubber...... who's in??

ctk1 · 04-23-2010, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shuffler

I say we coat all rocks with rubber...... who's in??

DEAL! We can call it Camaro5RockCoatingFest!!!

jtzako · 04-27-2010, 04:16 PM

I installed those on my IBM and I think they look way better than the GM ones, but to each his own I guess. The only thing I dont like about these is they use a 'clip' at the top on the front ones (2 screws on the bottom) and the rears use 2 screws + some double sided tape.

If either of those becomes an issue I'll probably look for another way to mount them.

sscamaro · 04-28-2010, 12:21 PM

I received mine from RPI on Monday, but haven't installed them yet.

ctk1 · 04-28-2010, 04:02 PM

Can you guys with the RPI splashguards please post up some pics. I'd like to get a better idea of what they look like. The pics on the website wre too close.

Texhawk · 04-28-2010, 04:11 PM

They say these are not "universal" splash guards and are custom made for the Camaro, but they look like the flat guards I used to buy in the '70s. You could get stainless steel or black plastic, and they don't look like the design has changed much.

I had them on my 69 Camaro for awhile.

jtzako · 04-28-2010, 04:58 PM

04-23-2010, 10:38 AM	#22
Shuffler God Bless Dawson Drives: Synergy for my Daughter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 3,057	I say we coat all rocks with rubber...... who's in?? __________________

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04-22-2010, 08:58 PM	#15
NoUCantDriveIt Drives: 2SS RS M6 CGM/Black Rally Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Austin TX Posts: 5,098	I dont think they're a visual improvement, but I love my paint more than I hated putting them on. What I don't understand, is why does the front set have a flat front, and the back set is scooped(?).

04-22-2010, 10:49 PM	#16
trickortreat Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Black, IOI Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: HRVA Posts: 96	I've had mine (the real ones) for a while but was reluctant to put them on. I grew tired of the rocks and crap so I had the dealer install them recently. Love the way they look. To each his/her own.

04-23-2010, 06:44 AM	#18
SSPower Surely thou jivest... Drives: 2SS/RS LS3 CGM/IOM stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NOVA Posts: 169 View My Garage	I put them on after seeing all the rock chip thread discussions. I wasn't real thrilled about the way they looked but they do what they are supposed to do.

04-23-2010, 08:02 AM	#19
edog Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: F'BURG VA Posts: 3,832 View My Garage	I get compliments on mine all the time. I think the GM ones match the car and make it look somewhat lowered. These others look cheap, like something you pick up from a truck stop. I could see the functional use, but would never want to post pics of my Camaro with them on. To each his own.

04-23-2010, 08:16 AM	#20
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,525 View My Garage	factory ones look alot better...

04-23-2010, 08:51 AM	#21
ctk1 Camarofanatic Drives: 1969 SS, 1998 RS, 2010 VR 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gallitzin PA Posts: 1,433	Sorry guys, I didn't mean to insult anyone with splashguards. I just prefer the clean lines of the car better without them. Unfortunately like everyone here has said, you wither put them on or deal with the insane number of stone chips. I like the thin "cheap" looking plastic ones because they blend in more and are not as noticeable. It's just my opinion though. I should have explained that the GM ones not looking good are just my opinion, and chosen my words more carefully.

04-27-2010, 04:16 PM	#24
jtzako Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Tx Posts: 1,157	I installed those on my IBM and I think they look way better than the GM ones, but to each his own I guess. The only thing I dont like about these is they use a 'clip' at the top on the front ones (2 screws on the bottom) and the rears use 2 screws + some double sided tape. If either of those becomes an issue I'll probably look for another way to mount them.

04-28-2010, 12:21 PM	#25
sscamaro Drives: 2010 2SS, 2017 Silverado LTZ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver,PA Posts: 3,195 View My Garage	I received mine from RPI on Monday, but haven't installed them yet.

04-28-2010, 04:02 PM	#26
ctk1 Camarofanatic Drives: 1969 SS, 1998 RS, 2010 VR 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gallitzin PA Posts: 1,433	Can you guys with the RPI splashguards please post up some pics. I'd like to get a better idea of what they look like. The pics on the website wre too close.

04-28-2010, 04:11 PM	#27
Texhawk Drives: 69Camaro,87IROC,96 SS,Z06&Stingray Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Longview, Tx Posts: 275	They say these are not "universal" splash guards and are custom made for the Camaro, but they look like the flat guards I used to buy in the '70s. You could get stainless steel or black plastic, and they don't look like the design has changed much. I had them on my 69 Camaro for awhile.

04-28-2010, 04:58 PM	#28
jtzako Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Tx Posts: 1,157