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09-14-2014, 01:41 PM
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Drives: 2013 SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: AR
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Splash gaurds
I know this is going to sound boot leg and does not make sense on 40k cars like our but I am a cheap ass so I am going to ask it anyways. Has anyone tried making there own splash gaurds? Just have trouble spending $125 on a couple pieces of plastic.
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09-14-2014, 04:48 PM
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Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Arlington, VA
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If you have a 1LE they are a must, especially because of those 285 35 ZR20 lint rollers that Goodyear calls tires. I actually ended up making a set for mine. For me, part of it was the price and part of it was the fit, I wasn't extremely pleased with the options I was able to find on the market at the time. $12 at the local auto-parts store plus a few bucks for the clips to hold the upper section in place. Here are a few pics of how they turned out.
[IMG]  [/IMG][IMG]  [/IMG]  I believe there are write ups in the DIY section on how to do it. If you need help or If you are looking for a template I may be able to send you the one I made, just let me know. Oh and an FYI, If you are having issues finding stainless clips like I did, I would suggest painting with a heavy duty spray paint then coating with something like a black RTV. The RTV keeps the constant stream of rocks flowing from our tires from beating the paint off of the clips and rusting. -Michael |
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09-14-2014, 08:56 PM
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Drives: 2013 SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2014
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I would love a template if you have it. What clips did you use? I'm assuming you used some if the existing screws to hold it on. They look sick by the way. Just a universal flap from parts store?
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09-14-2014, 10:07 PM
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http://www.xtremercracing.com/Produc...30026&pID=1601
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'14 1LE, Recaro, Cammed, Headers, Hi Flows, CAI, Tuned, 486 RWHP
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09-14-2014, 10:19 PM
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Drives: 2013 SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: AR
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I saw those, price looks great. Was concerned about some of the feedback, some saying they tape was no good. Yours staying on ok.
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09-14-2014, 10:30 PM
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'14 1LE, Recaro, Cammed, Headers, Hi Flows, CAI, Tuned, 486 RWHP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H57UfKCO0EY&feature=youtu.be |
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09-14-2014, 10:33 PM
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Drives: 2013 SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: AR
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They sure look good. Thanks for the info.
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09-15-2014, 08:37 PM
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Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Arlington, VA
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I have attached a PDF of the template I made. It is traced on 2 standard 8.5x11 sheets of paper. You can easily see where you would join the two sheets end to end and if you print full pages the aspect ratio should be correct. Those two black dots are the screw holes and yes, I just reused the screws that are there holding the inner fender on. I also forgot to mention that I used 3M VHB (thick double sided tape like used for installing vent visors) to go in between the splash guard and the metal fender. It probably will eventually come loose from the splash guard however it will keep rocks from getting in between the fender and splash guard and scratching the lip of the fender. As for the clips I will try and track down the size I used however you could probably just go to your local hardware store and get a few sizes and return what isn't correct. Also, below is the splash guards I got from Autozone.
The guards SSMY1LE recommended look like a pretty good deal if you don't want to mess with them. Good Luck and let us know how they turn out if you choose the DIY route. [IMG]  [/IMG]
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