Fender flares on my Victory Red 2LT/RS - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

djcurtis · 06-27-2010, 04:29 PM

I had these added the other day and just wondered how they look to you other Camaro owners. I think they are subtle and just set off the car a little bit from a standard RS.

2010 SSRS · 06-27-2010, 04:38 PM

I think they look good, there is an SS at the Dealership here that has them.

Silverado · 06-27-2010, 04:38 PM

Sorry, misunderstood what you were talking about....

Those are splash guards, mud guards, or mud flaps, not fender flares. Fender flares typically "extend the wheel opening" out away from the car (see the attached pic) or if they are worked into the fender, then you could say the fender bulged out.

Back to your splash guards, I have seen them on a number of Camaros and they look pretty good for being little add-ons. I don't know if I would add them myself, but they are decent looking.

mulehead7 · 06-27-2010, 04:45 PM

They look good! Welcome to Camaro5. I don't have the flares on my car. Yet. 1000 miles and no rock chips so far. Fingers are crossed as I knock on wood. Did you have them painted professionally or DIY?

Camaro2LTRSMMissouri · 06-27-2010, 04:51 PM

They look good! I had the dealer throw in a set when we purchased our camaro.

Andro · 06-27-2010, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Silverado

Sorry, misunderstood what you were talking about....

Those are splash guards, mud guards, or mud flaps, not fender flares. Fender flares typically "extend the wheel opening" out away from the car (see the attached pic) or if they are worked into the fender, then you could say the fender bulged out.

Back to your splash guards, I have seen them on a number of Camaros and they look pretty good for being little add-ons. I don't know if I would add them myself, but they are decent looking.

I was thinking of the same thing too

CaniacFan · 06-27-2010, 05:38 PM

There have been a number ofC5 members post up their mud flaps, subtile - but I'm just not feeling it. I do like that they are the color of your car though instead of old school...

Maybe if I was seeing a lot of stone chips on my car I'd reconsider, so far - so good.

Memphis SS · 06-27-2010, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaniacFan

There have been a number ofC5 members post up their mud flaps, subtile - but I'm just not feeling it. I do like that they are the color of your car though instead of old school...

Maybe if I was seeing a lot of stone chips on my car I'd reconsider, so far - so good.

I agree.. Looks like something that you would see on a 4x4 Truck not a Muscle Car..

2010SLVRBULIT · 06-27-2010, 05:43 PM

def keep that dang brake dust off the fenders!

Thrillz · 06-27-2010, 06:39 PM

I'll put up with the rock chips not my thing

djcurtis · 06-27-2010, 09:30 PM

I appreciate all of the comments. Opinions vary and I knew they would, so thanks for the honest comments on these.

I also am interested to see them called 'splash guards'. The dealer told me that they were flares, but after reading the explanation for calling them 'splash guards', I agree that they are not flares.

The paint match was done at the dealer using the color code from the car. They painted them and installed them.

2010SLVRBULIT · 06-27-2010, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djcurtis

I appreciate all of the comments. Opinions vary and I knew they would, so thanks for the honest comments on these.

I also am interested to see them called 'splash guards'. The dealer told me that they were flares, but after reading the explanation for calling them 'splash guards', I agree that they are not flares.

The paint match was done at the dealer using the color code from the car. They painted them and installed them.

..did they charge you any more than those that already come painted?

djcurtis · 06-28-2010, 02:52 PM

I will check and see. I am not sure what they did with these to be honest with you. I guess I will pay better attention next time. They seem to match exactly, event though I did not see them painted. I was told they needed the VIN to match these "flares" or "guards" with the car.

Camaro21 · 06-28-2010, 02:56 PM

I have them on my SS and I love them.. Great for keeping the rubber off the side of my car when drag racing..

06-27-2010, 04:29 PM	#1
djcurtis My Third Red Camaro Drives: 2010 Camaro RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Grand Blanc, Michigan Posts: 9 View My Garage	Fender flares on my Victory Red 2LT/RS I had these added the other day and just wondered how they look to you other Camaro owners. I think they are subtle and just set off the car a little bit from a standard RS. Attached Images

06-27-2010, 04:38 PM	#2
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	I think they look good, there is an SS at the Dealership here that has them. __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

06-27-2010, 04:38 PM	#3
Silverado GM Guy For Life Drives: 2010 GMC Yukon XL Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 971 View My Garage	Sorry, misunderstood what you were talking about.... Those are splash guards, mud guards, or mud flaps, not fender flares. Fender flares typically "extend the wheel opening" out away from the car (see the attached pic) or if they are worked into the fender, then you could say the fender bulged out. Back to your splash guards, I have seen them on a number of Camaros and they look pretty good for being little add-ons. I don't know if I would add them myself, but they are decent looking. Attached Images

06-27-2010, 04:45 PM	#4
mulehead7 stubborn as a ... Drives: '94 Trans Am Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: K.C. MO Posts: 464 View My Garage	They look good! Welcome to Camaro5. I don't have the flares on my car. Yet. 1000 miles and no rock chips so far. Fingers are crossed as I knock on wood. Did you have them painted professionally or DIY? __________________

06-27-2010, 06:39 PM	#10
Thrillz Drives: 2019 Dodge Daytona R/T Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 2,572	I'll put up with the rock chips not my thing __________________ Quote of the year, from 6.1hemi: "I just wanted to type some junk cause I am having some beers and I really like cars."

06-27-2010, 04:51 PM	#5
Camaro2LTRSMMissouri Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Sunroof Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Show Me State Posts: 64	They look good! I had the dealer throw in a set when we purchased our camaro.

06-27-2010, 05:38 PM	#7
CaniacFan Drives: '10 SS CGM #75,288, '14 Stingray Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 3,938	There have been a number ofC5 members post up their mud flaps, subtile - but I'm just not feeling it. I do like that they are the color of your car though instead of old school... Maybe if I was seeing a lot of stone chips on my car I'd reconsider, so far - so good.

06-27-2010, 05:43 PM	#9
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,527 View My Garage	def keep that dang brake dust off the fenders!

06-27-2010, 09:30 PM	#11
djcurtis My Third Red Camaro Drives: 2010 Camaro RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Grand Blanc, Michigan Posts: 9 View My Garage	Not fender flares? I appreciate all of the comments. Opinions vary and I knew they would, so thanks for the honest comments on these. I also am interested to see them called 'splash guards'. The dealer told me that they were flares, but after reading the explanation for calling them 'splash guards', I agree that they are not flares. The paint match was done at the dealer using the color code from the car. They painted them and installed them.

06-28-2010, 02:52 PM	#13
djcurtis My Third Red Camaro Drives: 2010 Camaro RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Grand Blanc, Michigan Posts: 9 View My Garage	I will check and see. I am not sure what they did with these to be honest with you. I guess I will pay better attention next time. They seem to match exactly, event though I did not see them painted. I was told they needed the VIN to match these "flares" or "guards" with the car.

06-28-2010, 02:56 PM	#14
Camaro21 Drives: SOLD - 2013 M6 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 5,041 View My Garage	I have them on my SS and I love them.. Great for keeping the rubber off the side of my car when drag racing..

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