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Backspin9 · 03-06-2016, 07:09 AM

I have no choice but to drive on the freeway to get to work unless I want to spend 2 hours getting there and back. So far, knock on wood, there haven't been any problems. I do have rock guards and generally drive in the left lane. Trucks have to stay in the two right lanes around here, so that helps.

Only have 8K miles on the car and once it's paid for I'll get another DD and have this one painted if it needs it, but hopefully not.

URBAN LEGEND · 03-06-2016, 08:41 AM

Stupid. Cars will get beat up. Do you best with expel, clear bra, re paint, etc. But not driving on highways is ridiculous.

NC_SS · 03-06-2016, 09:17 AM

Mine sees DD action, so I can only do so much to prevent bumps and bruises that will happen to anyone

Although this is the only damn car I've ever owned that I felt like it existed just to have rocks hit it's windshield. I broke a windshield like 15,000 miles into ownership and already have another small crack dead center of the windshield after driving through South Carolina when I went to Florida a week ago.

SteelCamaro · 03-06-2016, 09:27 AM

Just buy one of these. I've had mine for a couple of years now for highway trips and it's worked great.

christianchevell · 03-06-2016, 09:30 AM

Man up and buy clear bra....

SteelCamaro · 03-06-2016, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by URBAN LEGEND

Stupid. Cars will get beat up. Do you best with expel, clear bra, re paint, etc. But not driving on highways is ridiculous.

Not stupid at all. Some people like to keep their belongings nice. I DD'd my WRX 40 miles a day on the highway for 3 years before I got a new job, and my bumper is beat to absolute crap. I wish I had something on there to protect it, looking back. All kinds of crap is constantly thrown up at you by trucks and whatnot, so I don't blame him for being more cautious around highways. Anything more than 10-15 miles, and I use my front mask on the Camaro.

trodecke · 03-06-2016, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Splat

But I plan on enjoying my car as much as possible, so if that means I get a few chips, so be it.

+1

The first one really bothered me. The next few, not so much. My car isn't covered with them but there are a couple on the front.

drew peacock · 03-06-2016, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelCamaro

Not stupid at all. Some people like to keep their belongings nice. I DD'd my WRX 40 miles a day on the highway for 3 years before I got a new job, and my bumper is beat to absolute crap. I wish I had something on there to protect it, looking back. All kinds of crap is constantly thrown up at you by trucks and whatnot, so I don't blame him for being more cautious around highways. Anything more than 10-15 miles, and I use my front mask on the Camaro.

great idea where did you buy it

floyd haughton · 03-06-2016, 09:34 AM

MINES A DD GOT SOME CHIP JUST PROOF OF DRIVING AND ENJOYING

SteelCamaro · 03-06-2016, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by drew peacock

great idea where did you buy it

Phastek sells them.

http://www.phastekperformance.com/Ca...er-fbm550c.htm

Nor Cal ZL1 · 03-06-2016, 11:14 AM

Clear bra for the paint.
Clear plex for the windshield.

URBAN LEGEND · 03-06-2016, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelCamaro

Not stupid at all. Some people like to keep their belongings nice. I DD'd my WRX 40 miles a day on the highway for 3 years before I got a new job, and my bumper is beat to absolute crap. I wish I had something on there to protect it, looking back. All kinds of crap is constantly thrown up at you by trucks and whatnot, so I don't blame him for being more cautious around highways. Anything more than 10-15 miles, and I use my front mask on the Camaro.

It's stupid. Re read where I mention clear bra, expel...

EWade · 03-06-2016, 02:35 PM

Doesn't really matter where you drive, you'll still get chips, no roads are completely clean of small debris. Mine's a DD and it has a few chips, that's why there's touch up paint to take care of the little chips. I just enjoy driving the car more than worrying about small chips, it's gonna happen....

JLSuperfly · 03-06-2016, 02:36 PM

If I avoid the freeway, it will take me three times longer to get to work.

03-06-2016, 08:41 AM	#16
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03-06-2016, 02:35 PM	#27
EWade Drives: 2015 Camaro LS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Decatur, Il Posts: 115	Doesn't really matter where you drive, you'll still get chips, no roads are completely clean of small debris. Mine's a DD and it has a few chips, that's why there's touch up paint to take care of the little chips. I just enjoy driving the car more than worrying about small chips, it's gonna happen.... __________________ 15 LS in Blue Velvet

03-06-2016, 07:09 AM	#15
Backspin9 Drives: The red one Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 317	I have no choice but to drive on the freeway to get to work unless I want to spend 2 hours getting there and back. So far, knock on wood, there haven't been any problems. I do have rock guards and generally drive in the left lane. Trucks have to stay in the two right lanes around here, so that helps. Only have 8K miles on the car and once it's paid for I'll get another DD and have this one painted if it needs it, but hopefully not.

03-06-2016, 09:17 AM	#17
NC_SS Drives: 2012 M6 Camaro SS (RIP) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,684	Mine sees DD action, so I can only do so much to prevent bumps and bruises that will happen to anyone Although this is the only damn car I've ever owned that I felt like it existed just to have rocks hit it's windshield. I broke a windshield like 15,000 miles into ownership and already have another small crack dead center of the windshield after driving through South Carolina when I went to Florida a week ago.

03-06-2016, 09:27 AM	#18
SteelCamaro Drives: 2012 2SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Garage Posts: 561	Just buy one of these. I've had mine for a couple of years now for highway trips and it's worked great.

03-06-2016, 09:34 AM	#23
floyd haughton Drives: 2010victoryred2lt Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: royersford Posts: 599	MINES A DD GOT SOME CHIP JUST PROOF OF DRIVING AND ENJOYING

03-06-2016, 11:14 AM	#25
Nor Cal ZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,825	Clear bra for the paint. Clear plex for the windshield.

03-06-2016, 02:36 PM	#28
JLSuperfly Drives: 2014 Red Hot LS3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,266	If I avoid the freeway, it will take me three times longer to get to work.