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ritchie57 · 08-24-2009, 01:23 PM

I was thinking of ordering these for my car, but I couldn't find them in the ABM. The car
gets dirty really quick behind the rear wheels. That being said, I just came back from a long road trip and I think the nose of the car took more of a beating. The rear looks good but I have a few minor chips in the front, so I'm thinking about the 3M bra.

GTengineer · 08-24-2009, 01:34 PM

Looks like sh|t in my opinion. I think the best solution to the rock chips is what was done to the C6 Z06 fenders (maybe the regular C6 too but haven't looked at those) which have a black plastic insert of some sort right behind the wheel. Looks good yet barely noticeable.

TooCool5 · 08-24-2009, 04:44 PM

Bet I could retro fit a set of black standard mud flaps easily on the front, its just the back that is puzzling, its just a thin lip of the bumper cover. Nothing to screw into.

mfr1950 · 08-24-2009, 04:58 PM

I had them installed on mine,Here in in Indiana they use crushed limestone on many rural roads,the limestone is abrasive and will scratch and gouge your paint. For me there a necessity on both car and truck. Besides I think they look good.....

pastohio · 08-24-2009, 05:37 PM

There is an old saying "beauty is in the eyes of the beholder", my feeling is NOT everyone likes strawberry ice cream, in other words, put on what you like and understand that the cars offer individuality....I have a yellow and I have the flaps and the rally stripes PLUS I have the spoiler and I also put on the "fades" for the side gills PLUS I put on the blackout for the area on the lower trunk lid....I am very happy with what I did, IF I grow disappointed then I get out the hair dryer and take off the decals....just my $.02....

alfie43 · 08-24-2009, 06:03 PM

Did anyone see that dealer's decal on the left side of the deck lid of that yellow?

I am appalled. No way would I let a dealer stick their name on the painted surface of my Minivan...let alone my Camaro. Heck, I don't even like the dealer license plate frame.

Alfie

thebighar · 08-24-2009, 07:06 PM

Can anyone tell me if you have to take the back wheels off to put these on, i had to do that with my ex's tahoe.

harlow00 · 08-24-2009, 08:33 PM

you could get away without taking the wheels off but its much easier with them off. And I only installed the rear guards. The front ones look nasty.

ScottZ28 · 08-26-2009, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alfie43

Did anyone see that dealer's decal on the left side of the deck lid of that yellow?

I am appalled. No way would I let a dealer stick their name on the painted surface of my Minivan...let alone my Camaro. Heck, I don't even like the dealer license plate frame.

Alfie

That was the first thing I noticed as well, even before the "mud flaps."
I agree 100%

Dakota Kid · 08-26-2009, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harlow00

you could get away without taking the wheels off but its much easier with them off. And I only installed the rear guards. The front ones look nasty.

You do NOT need to take the wheels off. On the front, crank the wheel as far as you can...and just use a jack to lft the side up you are working on...to give you room to drill. Trust me, it is very, very easy.

The back is even easier.

DallasRetro · 08-26-2009, 06:03 PM

Some vehicles have a clear film over the susceptible (sp) area, much like the clear hood protectors. I think that's what I'll do in lieu of mudflaps.

bluman · 08-26-2009, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTengineer

Looks like sh|t in my opinion. I think the best solution to the rock chips is what was done to the C6 Z06 fenders (maybe the regular C6 too but haven't looked at those) which have a black plastic insert of some sort right behind the wheel. Looks good yet barely noticeable.

exactly what's needed,
I installed them on the C6 they look awesome blending into the diffuser

GTengineer · 08-26-2009, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluman

exactly what's needed,
I installed them on the C6 they look awesome blending into the diffuser

sweet, man

Even if they sold aftermarket for mine it is too late for that now

myold88 · 08-26-2009, 07:03 PM

I don't like the flaps and don't plan on installing them but with just 300 miles on my Camaro I have already removed tar from the lower front rocker panel area. The rear 1/4 panels behind the rear wheels collects dirt with just a short drive.
It only takes minutes to clean the lower body panels but I think stone chips are on their way.

08-24-2009, 01:23 PM	#15
ritchie57 Drives: 71 chevelle ss conv. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: crystal lake, il Posts: 68	I was thinking of ordering these for my car, but I couldn't find them in the ABM. The car gets dirty really quick behind the rear wheels. That being said, I just came back from a long road trip and I think the nose of the car took more of a beating. The rear looks good but I have a few minor chips in the front, so I'm thinking about the 3M bra. __________________ ABM/ 2SS/ 6SPD

08-24-2009, 01:34 PM	#16
GTengineer Drives: 2004 Z06 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Yorktown, VA Posts: 192	Looks like sh\|t in my opinion. I think the best solution to the rock chips is what was done to the C6 Z06 fenders (maybe the regular C6 too but haven't looked at those) which have a black plastic insert of some sort right behind the wheel. Looks good yet barely noticeable. __________________ 2004 Corvette Z06 1996 Camaro 3.8L (M5)

08-24-2009, 04:44 PM	#17
TooCool5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: LS Posts: 4,244 View My Garage	Bet I could retro fit a set of black standard mud flaps easily on the front, its just the back that is puzzling, its just a thin lip of the bumper cover. Nothing to screw into. __________________ 2010 Camaro Auto, Inferno Orange, Titanium Interior, Gearhead Wheels AIRAID CAI

08-26-2009, 06:03 PM	#25
DallasRetro Drives: 03 VTX/05 Silverado/08 Infinit Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Farmers Branch (Dallas) TX Posts: 225	Some vehicles have a clear film over the susceptible (sp) area, much like the clear hood protectors. I think that's what I'll do in lieu of mudflaps. __________________ 2SS/RS: White, Grey, Auto, Sunroof. VIN: 2G1FK1EJ8A9151812 1100 - 07/25/2009 \| 2000 - 09/07/2009 \| 3000 - 09/09/2009 TPW - 09/28/2009 \| 3400 - 09/25/2009 \| 3800 - 09/28/2009 4000 - 09/30/2009 \| 5000 - 10/15/2009 \| 6000 - 00/00/2009 Went to pick it up 10/16/09... wrong interior; I'll be re-ordering!

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