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The Stig · 04-28-2013, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by mc_acoustic

So just to confirm. This will work on my 2010 1LT camaro?

Should yep.

mc_acoustic · 05-31-2013, 04:51 AM

Just got em, can these install without having to take the back tire off??? Or am I screwed for that?

FY_Ivan · 06-20-2013, 11:06 AM

you can keep the tires on. You need the proper tools to take the screws off though, like a ratchet and an extension for it. Just look at tools you have and what will fit behind your rear wheel and allow you to take the screw off and put it back on. I didn't have those type of tools and didn't want to go buy them, so I just used the jack in the trunk and removed one tire at a time and used a regular screwdriver. Takes a little more effort but I was able to take pics and clean behind the wheel liner with the wheel off.

FY_Ivan · 06-20-2013, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 911medic

Ivan, when you installed your front "stealth" splash guards, what made you choose to have the textured side face the tire? I installed mine the other way around (there were no instructions included).

Or did you just do it that way because the smooth side was more black and blended with your paint better?

Sorry for the late reply, idk why i don't get emails from this thread anymore. Reason i chose the textured side to face the tire is because rocks will hit this surface. If i had the darker and smoother side facing the wheel i thought it would essentially start becoming a rough side due to rocks hitting it and scratching it and likely discolor it. Also since i do have a black car it did blend in a lot better like you mentioned.

Debated this a lot myself haha, but i guess it's a preference which is why RPI didn't provide instructions.

xXSicSicSicXx · 04-30-2014, 05:08 PM

I bought the zl1 rock guards.. they don't seem to fit my 2014 at all.. there's more too it than just screwing them on for sure

dookie454 · 06-16-2014, 11:01 PM

wanted to say thanks for the pics at the beginning... I bought the ZL1 Kit for my 2010 2SS... then started the rear installs, thought they were completely wrong since only 1 screw hole lined up, decided to fab up some large metal washers to bridge the gap in the two remaining holes, then saw the pic where you tucked them under the existing plastic wheel/fender housing, then they secure up nicely!! Thanks again.

For the fronts, I didnt like the metal clips, seemed like they could scratch the fender paint.. in MI, that could lead to premature rust, so I used thin double sided foam take like that on the rear guards instead.

Did it without removing the rear tires, using a "bit", and the right sized 1/4" rachet+socket.

Rudedawg · 12-11-2014, 09:05 AM

Hello I am new to the Camaro5 forum and although this is an older thread I was hoping for any input on which brand splash guards you guys are the happiest with. My wife has a new 2015 Camaro LT V6 and she wants splash guards rather than the protective film; any recommendation or advice you would give will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Rudy

06-20-2013, 11:06 AM	#45
FY_Ivan Black Mamba Drives: 2013 2LT RS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 185	you can keep the tires on. You need the proper tools to take the screws off though, like a ratchet and an extension for it. Just look at tools you have and what will fit behind your rear wheel and allow you to take the screw off and put it back on. I didn't have those type of tools and didn't want to go buy them, so I just used the jack in the trunk and removed one tire at a time and used a regular screwdriver. Takes a little more effort but I was able to take pics and clean behind the wheel liner with the wheel off. __________________ 2013 2LT RS "Black Mamba" Heritage Grille \| Gen5DIY Halo & DRL Harness \| LEDs - DRLs, dome, trunk, license plate \| ZL1 rear and RPI front splash guards \| CAI Inc. Cold Air Intake Elite Engineering Catch Can \| Oracle Ghosted Sidemarkers \| FR ZL1 style wheels \| VMax Black Ported TB

05-31-2013, 04:51 AM	#44
mc_acoustic Drives: 2010 1LT Limited Edition Camaro A6 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Winnipeg Manitoba Posts: 887	Just got em, can these install without having to take the back tire off??? Or am I screwed for that?

04-30-2014, 05:08 PM	#47
xXSicSicSicXx Drives: 14 1LE Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: 'merica Posts: 261	I bought the zl1 rock guards.. they don't seem to fit my 2014 at all.. there's more too it than just screwing them on for sure

06-16-2014, 11:01 PM	#48
dookie454 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS LS3 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 143	wanted to say thanks for the pics at the beginning... I bought the ZL1 Kit for my 2010 2SS... then started the rear installs, thought they were completely wrong since only 1 screw hole lined up, decided to fab up some large metal washers to bridge the gap in the two remaining holes, then saw the pic where you tucked them under the existing plastic wheel/fender housing, then they secure up nicely!! Thanks again. For the fronts, I didnt like the metal clips, seemed like they could scratch the fender paint.. in MI, that could lead to premature rust, so I used thin double sided foam take like that on the rear guards instead. Did it without removing the rear tires, using a "bit", and the right sized 1/4" rachet+socket.

12-11-2014, 09:05 AM	#49
Rudedawg Drives: 2015 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: MS Posts: 5 View My Garage	Hello I am new to the Camaro5 forum and although this is an older thread I was hoping for any input on which brand splash guards you guys are the happiest with. My wife has a new 2015 Camaro LT V6 and she wants splash guards rather than the protective film; any recommendation or advice you would give will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, Rudy