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Elite1LE · 07-11-2015, 05:02 PM

Has anyone installed these yet?

If so I have a question as I ordered the plastic ones and they came with a "rough" side and a smooth side. I was wondering which side should face where.

I am leaning on the rough side that looks like bed lining inside towards the wheel as the smoother side looks closer to the texture of the splitter and other exterior parts.

Also the smooth side does not look as "perfect" as the rougher side.

I am really confused so any insight will be greatly appreciated.

Please see pictures for reference.

JLSuperfly · 07-11-2015, 05:17 PM

It did not come with instructions?

Elite1LE · 07-11-2015, 05:19 PM

Unfortunately no and the instructions on their site do not specify which side faces where.

xrivera91 · 07-11-2015, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elite1LE

Has anyone installed these yet?

If so I have a question as I ordered the plastic ones and they came with a "rough" side and a smooth side. I was wondering which side should face where.

I am leaning on the rough side that looks like bed lining inside towards the wheel as the smoother side looks closer to the texture of the splitter and other exterior parts.

Also the smooth side does not look as "perfect" as the rougher side.

I am really confused so any insight will be greatly appreciated.

Please see pictures for reference.

I would definitely go with the first picture. That rough side isn't appealing at all.

JLSuperfly · 07-11-2015, 05:29 PM

I got mine from RDP and is similar to yours (smooth and rough side). I just took a peek and I installed it with the second picture you have shown.

yzark99 · 07-11-2015, 05:54 PM

Rough side towards the wheel. If you install the smooth side towards the wheel, it will become rough in a few months with all of the crap hitting it.

Elite1LE · 07-11-2015, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yzark99

Rough side towards the wheel. If you install the smooth side towards the wheel, it will become rough in a few months with all of the crap hitting it.

That's what I was guessing.

Thank you all for the quick replies!

Homeless Man · 07-11-2015, 06:31 PM

Is this a serious question?

Low Saturn · 07-11-2015, 06:31 PM

Install the smooth side towards the tires. Or else dirt and mud will build up in the texture if mounted texture side towards the tires. I have the RPI version of these and put the smooth side towards the tires to match the fender liners.

Elite1LE · 07-11-2015, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homeless Man

Is this a serious question?

Obviously this is a serious question.

Which as you can tell had yielded about 50% split on which way to mount them. So not sure why you think it's so crazy.

Sandman1969 · 07-11-2015, 08:44 PM

I would mount the textured side to the tire.

AG1LE · 07-11-2015, 09:21 PM

I have these, with the smooth side toward the wheel

Drumminxx · 07-11-2015, 10:39 PM

I have these and also got the ZL1 factory splash guards that can only be installed 1 way and that is rough side out. So the front went on that way too.

kville988 · 07-12-2015, 08:48 AM

If it was me I would point the smooth side at the wheel. Seems it would be MUCH easier to clean all the mud and junk off that way. the Textured side would be hard to clean I'm guessing so i assume the smooth side points towards the wheel. but at the same time he is right, the smooth side will get ate up from rocks and road grit. tough choice but your call.

07-11-2015, 05:02 PM	#1
Elite1LE Drives: 2015 1LE SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Simsbury, CT Posts: 33	Xtreme Racing Splash guards Has anyone installed these yet? If so I have a question as I ordered the plastic ones and they came with a "rough" side and a smooth side. I was wondering which side should face where. I am leaning on the rough side that looks like bed lining inside towards the wheel as the smoother side looks closer to the texture of the splitter and other exterior parts. Also the smooth side does not look as "perfect" as the rougher side. I am really confused so any insight will be greatly appreciated. Please see pictures for reference. Attached Images

07-11-2015, 05:54 PM	#6
yzark99 I run 2 catch cans... Drives: 2012 1LT SIM Auto Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: OR there Posts: 1,038 View My Garage	Rough side towards the wheel. If you install the smooth side towards the wheel, it will become rough in a few months with all of the crap hitting it. __________________ Overkill tuned • Air Scoop • CAI • VMAX PTB • JacFab Laminator FX + Extendolator • SOLO Hi-Flo Cats + Cat-Back Exhaust View my top 3 LFX performance mods and more: .

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Homeless Man Homeless Life Chose Me Drives: LS3 (sold 4/21) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Streets of Philly Posts: 3,648	Is this a serious question? __________________ Pity a man in familiar places, who yet feels like a stranger.

07-11-2015, 06:31 PM	#9
Low Saturn Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 1,371	Install the smooth side towards the tires. Or else dirt and mud will build up in the texture if mounted texture side towards the tires. I have the RPI version of these and put the smooth side towards the tires to match the fender liners. __________________

07-11-2015, 08:44 PM	#11
Sandman1969 Drives: 2015 2SS Red Hot Adrenaline Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 457 View My Garage	I would mount the textured side to the tire. __________________ 2015 2SS Red Hot Adrenaline

07-11-2015, 05:17 PM	#2
JLSuperfly Drives: 2014 Red Hot LS3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,266	It did not come with instructions?

07-11-2015, 05:19 PM	#3
Elite1LE Drives: 2015 1LE SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Simsbury, CT Posts: 33	Unfortunately no and the instructions on their site do not specify which side faces where.

07-11-2015, 05:29 PM	#5
JLSuperfly Drives: 2014 Red Hot LS3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,266	I got mine from RDP and is similar to yours (smooth and rough side). I just took a peek and I installed it with the second picture you have shown.

07-11-2015, 09:21 PM	#12
AG1LE Drives: '14 1LE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,436	I have these, with the smooth side toward the wheel

07-11-2015, 10:39 PM	#13
Drumminxx Drives: 2014 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 656 View My Garage	I have these and also got the ZL1 factory splash guards that can only be installed 1 way and that is rough side out. So the front went on that way too. __________________ Nice car bro!

07-12-2015, 08:48 AM	#14
kville988 Lurking in my SS Drives: '14 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 290	If it was me I would point the smooth side at the wheel. Seems it would be MUCH easier to clean all the mud and junk off that way. the Textured side would be hard to clean I'm guessing so i assume the smooth side points towards the wheel. but at the same time he is right, the smooth side will get ate up from rocks and road grit. tough choice but your call.