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kramard · 12-21-2016, 06:53 PM

Hi Guys,

I've read some threads where it seems folks are mounting the rock guards with 3M double sided automotive tape. Seems straightforward but at Summit Point I suspect I'll be hitting 145 - 150 MPH on the front straight going into 1. Wanted to avoid drilling into the car but don't want to send one of these things flying at my car (or another!) at speed.

Is 3M enough or suck it up and drill some holes? I suspect the tire blocks a majority of the wind but at those speeds you just never know.

Thanks,
Dave

D2M · 12-21-2016, 09:13 PM

I have mine held on with tape only. Plenty of track time, no issues.

serviceguy · 12-21-2016, 09:23 PM

Screws, using the longer/ wider style.

69L48Z27 · 12-21-2016, 09:32 PM

I used the tape and screws. The bottom screw is factory and the I used one at the top. The tape helps hold the contour of the wheel opening.

macalot · 12-21-2016, 11:52 PM

I used the factory bottom screw and taped the whole thing. I've ran 125 mph dozens of times and no problems.

hjdca · 12-22-2016, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by macalot

I used the factory bottom screw and taped the whole thing. I've ran 125 mph dozens of times and no problems.

Same with me... Don't bother with the short rock guards. Get the long rock guards, use the one exisiting screw at the bottom, then, I used the 3M double sided tape (red plastic dust cover) supplied by Sl1addons along the whole fender, above and below the screw.. It sticks like a car emblem. No problem with mine at speed.

Robbie1227 · 12-22-2016, 10:18 PM

Yes, what he said.

The_Raging_Bull · 12-23-2016, 05:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hjdca

Same with me... Don't bother with the short rock guards. Get the long rock guards, use the one exisiting screw at the bottom, then, I used the 3M double sided tape (red plastic dust cover) supplied by Sl1addons along the whole fender, above and below the screw.. It sticks like a car emblem. No problem with mine at speed.

you meant ZL1addons.com right??

69L48Z27 · 12-23-2016, 06:21 AM

I would think that's what he meant.

12-21-2016, 06:53 PM	#1
kramard Drives: 2012 BMW 135i Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: MD Posts: 396	Rock Guards Hi Guys, I've read some threads where it seems folks are mounting the rock guards with 3M double sided automotive tape. Seems straightforward but at Summit Point I suspect I'll be hitting 145 - 150 MPH on the front straight going into 1. Wanted to avoid drilling into the car but don't want to send one of these things flying at my car (or another!) at speed. Is 3M enough or suck it up and drill some holes? I suspect the tire blocks a majority of the wind but at those speeds you just never know. Thanks, Dave

12-21-2016, 11:52 PM	#5
macalot Drives: 1969 Z/28 + 2015 Z/28 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Area, Pa Posts: 535	I used the factory bottom screw and taped the whole thing. I've ran 125 mph dozens of times and no problems. __________________ You know you are having fun when you are getting 3.4 mpg !!

12-22-2016, 10:18 PM	#7
Robbie1227 Drives: 2015 Camaro Z28/2016 Jeep Sahara Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 544	Yes, what he said. __________________ 2015 summit white Z28 #120 TRK DAY -Sun-Tek PPF-C protection film on 2/3 of the car, Moreno Camber plates, American Racing 2" ceramic coated LT headers and X-pipes with No Cats, Taylor red performance wires, NGK plugs, BTR Stage III Cam, MSD Atomic intake, Nick Williams 102mm throttle body, Stage 2 CNC Ported Heads by WCCH, MGW short throw shifter, oil catch can, and a dyno tune to get me to 587 RWHP and 516 RWTQ GONE: 2013 Summit White Camaro ZL1 M6 Roto-Fab CAI, Kooks headers and CAT delete, ATI damper and 10% pulley and balancer! Results: 576 RWHP - 540 RWTQ

12-21-2016, 09:13 PM	#2
D2M Drives: Z/28 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: NJ Posts: 538	I have mine held on with tape only. Plenty of track time, no issues.

12-21-2016, 09:23 PM	#3
serviceguy Drives: 2014 Z/28 # 89, 69 Camaro, 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Flint MI Posts: 669	Screws, using the longer/ wider style.

12-21-2016, 09:32 PM	#4
69L48Z27 Drives: 2015 Z/28; 1969 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: York, PA Posts: 807	I used the tape and screws. The bottom screw is factory and the I used one at the top. The tape helps hold the contour of the wheel opening.

12-23-2016, 06:21 AM	#9
69L48Z27 Drives: 2015 Z/28; 1969 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: York, PA Posts: 807	I would think that's what he meant.