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kiteman · 11-20-2011, 01:15 PM

they. look. terrible.

just get your car clear bra'd. it's expensive but if done well, is practically unnoticeable.

fyi, chips are less likely in rural zip codes. in the city it's impossible to be more than 2 car lengths behind the person in front of you with traffic.

texcraig · 11-20-2011, 02:03 PM

I like them, no chips yet.

OhioGuy89 · 11-21-2011, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiteman

they. look. terrible.

just get your car clear bra'd. it's expensive but if done well, is practically unnoticeable.

fyi, chips are less likely in rural zip codes. in the city it's impossible to be more than 2 car lengths behind the person in front of you with traffic.

I. don't. think. they. look. bad. I. actually. like. them.

ckaram · 11-21-2011, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by OhioGuy89

I. don't. think. they. look. bad. I. actually. like. them.

So.

do.

I.

Teamspeed · 11-21-2011, 09:32 PM

I didn't take the wheels off or raised the car to put these on.

I had a finger ratchet and a screwdriver bit, and that allowed me to get all the existing screws off where needed front and back.

(something like this at Sears, except I got mine at Harbor Freight: http://www.sears.com/iwork-20-pc-1-4...p-00925501000P)

For the new hole needed for each of the rear guards, you can put a drill bit on a dremel and get the hole drilled into the plastic quite easily.

For the 2 new holes needed for each of the front guards, you can turn the wheel completely to one direction, giving you access again with the dremel and drill bit to make the new hole into your fenderwell for the clip. For the bottom screw hole needed, I actually used a metal screw to create a starter hole into the plastic, and the guard screw followed that quite nicely.

shaggy1 · 11-21-2011, 10:12 PM

I really like them. I had a set on my 2011 SS vert and just installed them on my 2012 SS as well. They are pretty functional as well,.... I think they prevented 70% of the road grime and junk from hitting my door area and lower rear quarter area.

GoldCartridgeGamer · 11-21-2011, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teamspeed

I didn't take the wheels off or raised the car to put these on.

I had a finger ratchet and a screwdriver bit, and that allowed me to get all the existing screws off where needed front and back.

(something like this at Sears, except I got mine at Harbor Freight: http://www.sears.com/iwork-20-pc-1-4...p-00925501000P)

For the new hole needed for each of the rear guards, you can put a drill bit on a dremel and get the hole drilled into the plastic quite easily.

For the 2 new holes needed for each of the front guards, you can turn the wheel completely to one direction, giving you access again with the dremel and drill bit to make the new hole into your fenderwell for the clip. For the bottom screw hole needed, I actually used a metal screw to create a starter hole into the plastic, and the guard screw followed that quite nicely.

I did the same method! Made it so easy.

TDevilsG · 11-21-2011, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by montreal2010yellow

No but it's much easier with the wheels off.

I would'nt take them off my car for any reason, one of my best investment so far, and I insist on Investment. No chips since there on.

Well said. I'm looking forward to throwing them on once they come in. I was going to install the clear bra and might just do that down the line, but for now, this is a cheap, simple installation that doesn't take away from the look at all. I probably wouldn't get them in an offsetting color, but they would flow nicely with the body.

Iroc-z86 · 11-21-2011, 11:43 PM

how do these mount to the car? i was considering these but i really want the GFX, i know i cant have both but maybe get these then the gfx later when i have the money to drop?

LimaCharlie · 11-22-2011, 02:03 AM

I would never get a set for my Camaro simply because I think they look horrible. They interfere with the look of the car. I'd rather wipe down the rocker panels and fenders on a regular basis than have the splash guards on my car. Sorry, just saying how I feel......

Viffer · 11-22-2011, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by LimaCharlie

I would never get a set for my Camaro simply because I think they look horrible. They interfere with the look of the car. I'd rather wipe down the rocker panels and fenders on a regular basis than have the splash guards on my car. Sorry, just saying how I feel......

If the only thing people had to worry about was a little mud or water on the side of the car, none of us would (will, I have them sitting on my desk, just need a car) have them.

I took a look at a 2011 Camaro where I work at the inside of of the front wheels and the paint looks like it was sandblasted. There are pictures in some of the other forums of others having the same problems. It looks like

I have even though of going so far as putting some clear bra on the side facing the wheels in the front to even protect them from the rock chips.

TDevilsG · 11-22-2011, 09:51 AM

Really don't see the issue with it being aesthetically noticeable, if it was anything but a sports car I might raise more attention to it but by design these cars are pretty curvy. More attention is being drawn elsewhere regardless and these hug towards the tires.

SSSugar · 11-22-2011, 09:57 AM

I love the way they look, I put IOM splash guards/quarter flares on my Summit White to match my stripes. They really pop.

AutoAgenda · 11-22-2011, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by rberns

If you got the money, I recommend GFX. IMO, the splash guards look cheesey.

IMO I agree, prefer without.

11-20-2011, 02:03 PM	#30
texcraig Drives: 2011 2LT RS White/Orng Strip Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kyle, Tx Posts: 94	I like them, no chips yet. __________________

11-21-2011, 11:43 PM	#37
Iroc-z86 Drives: 86' Iroc-z 14' Camaro SS 98' Jimmy Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 264 View My Garage	how do these mount to the car? i was considering these but i really want the GFX, i know i cant have both but maybe get these then the gfx later when i have the money to drop? __________________ 2014 Camaro SS - Summit White W/ Inferno Orange stripes and interior package. Borla Atak catback, RotoFab CAI, Truetrac diff, 3.90 gears, DSS driveshaft and axles, LPW diff cover. 1986 Camaro IROC-Z - 305 TPI, cammed, GMMG exhaust, t56 6Spd swap, custom headlights with halos

11-22-2011, 02:03 AM	#38
LimaCharlie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS - 2004 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,989	I would never get a set for my Camaro simply because I think they look horrible. They interfere with the look of the car. I'd rather wipe down the rocker panels and fenders on a regular basis than have the splash guards on my car. Sorry, just saying how I feel...... __________________ 2011 Summit White Camaro 1SS/RS -6.2 LS3, TR6060, 3.45, G80 2004 Black Silverado 1500 2WD Regular Cab, Short Bed -5.3 LM7, 4L60E, 3.42, G80 2014 White Caprice PPV -6.0 L77, 6L80E, 2.92, G80

11-22-2011, 09:57 AM	#41
SSSugar American Muscle Car Club Drives: '11 2SS/RS Summit White/IOM stripes Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 399 View My Garage	I love the way they look, I put IOM splash guards/quarter flares on my Summit White to match my stripes. They really pop. __________________ *Current Toys:* *1969 VW Beetle Convertible (Ruby), Red w/ white top, EMPI black 8-spoke wheels,* *License Plate: Bug Eyes* *1972 Camaro Z-28 (Baby), Haul Ass Orange w/black stripes, 350 crate motor, black powder coated wheels* *License Plate: 2Cool Z* *2010 Camaro 2SS/RS (Spice), Inferno Orange Metallic w/painted Summit White rally stripes, LS3 6-speed (HIS)* *License Plate: 2Cool SS* *2011 Camaro 2SS/RS (Sugar), Summit White w/ painted Inferno Orange Metallic rally stripes, Inferno Orange interior, L99 automatic (HERS)* *License Plate: 1Kool SS*

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11-20-2011, 01:15 PM	#29
kiteman Drives: 2012 45th Camaro, 2SS/M6 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: At my computer Posts: 1,327	they. look. terrible. just get your car clear bra'd. it's expensive but if done well, is practically unnoticeable. fyi, chips are less likely in rural zip codes. in the city it's impossible to be more than 2 car lengths behind the person in front of you with traffic.

11-21-2011, 09:32 PM	#33
Teamspeed Invisicord Products Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 143	I didn't take the wheels off or raised the car to put these on. I had a finger ratchet and a screwdriver bit, and that allowed me to get all the existing screws off where needed front and back. (something like this at Sears, except I got mine at Harbor Freight: http://www.sears.com/iwork-20-pc-1-4...p-00925501000P) For the new hole needed for each of the rear guards, you can put a drill bit on a dremel and get the hole drilled into the plastic quite easily. For the 2 new holes needed for each of the front guards, you can turn the wheel completely to one direction, giving you access again with the dremel and drill bit to make the new hole into your fenderwell for the clip. For the bottom screw hole needed, I actually used a metal screw to create a starter hole into the plastic, and the guard screw followed that quite nicely.

11-21-2011, 10:12 PM	#34
shaggy1 The thin blue line Drives: 2012, 2SS/RS,LS3,IOM/Beige Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North East, TX Posts: 297	I really like them. I had a set on my 2011 SS vert and just installed them on my 2012 SS as well. They are pretty functional as well,.... I think they prevented 70% of the road grime and junk from hitting my door area and lower rear quarter area.

11-22-2011, 09:51 AM	#40
TDevilsG Drives: 2013 2LT Victory Red LFX Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 640	Really don't see the issue with it being aesthetically noticeable, if it was anything but a sports car I might raise more attention to it but by design these cars are pretty curvy. More attention is being drawn elsewhere regardless and these hug towards the tires.