Installed Painted Caliper, RPI Front Splash Guard and CUP wheels (PICS)
04-20-2014, 03:35 PM
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Installed Painted Caliper, RPI Front Splash Guard and CUP wheels (PICS)
I just painted my Caliper Red and also installed RPI front splash guard. Bought some 19x10 and 20x12 with Michelin Sports ZP black cup wheels also. Very happy with all end results!! Sorry for crappy Iphone pics, will take better pics later. These are sample pics.
RPI front splash guard. Passenger side took 30 mins, a little modifying so it was not that bad, BUT driver side took almost 3 hours of tweaking, cutting, fiddling. A major PITA!! The end result looks nice and so far it worked but I feel if RPI could have done a better job of fitment. The Cup wheels looks amazing in person! Cleaning it is also easier than the Zr1 chrome wheels. And it is lighter also!
Passenger side
The PITA driver side
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RPI front splash guard. Passenger side took 30 mins, a little modifying so it was not that bad, BUT driver side took almost 3 hours of tweaking, cutting, fiddling. A major PITA!! The end result looks nice and so far it worked but I feel if RPI could have done a better job of fitment. The Cup wheels looks amazing in person! Cleaning it is also easier than the Zr1 chrome wheels. And it is lighter also!
Passenger side
The PITA driver side
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04-20-2014, 07:02 PM
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Looking good.
04-20-2014, 07:04 PM
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So did you paint everything red then come back with the white lettering?
04-20-2014, 07:57 PM
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The car looks great. I'd love some pictures of what you cut and fiddled with on the left side. I just got a set for the wife's GS. The right side went on in 10 min and fit perfect. The left side came twisted and has a 1/8 to 1/4 inch gap at the fender when mounted. I've worked on it for hours and have another left side coming. Right now I'm not to impressed with their quality control. Where did you get the Corvette logos for the brakes after you painted them red?
04-20-2014, 08:22 PM
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Looks great!
04-20-2014, 08:42 PM
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Corvette caliper decals I purchase from Fourth Circle Design. They are GM license.
04-20-2014, 08:54 PM
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I talked with RPI about the drivers side issue an all the previous complaints with it and how could they continue to sell such a poor quality fitment product. All they did was send a replacement drivers side which was still the same and all twisted. This is the 2nd time I've bought an RPI product that that the fitment was Terrible (zr1 spoiler). There quality control just blows. It's too bad I've lost faith in buying future products from them
The quality of the RPI splash guard isn't the issue, but it is the figment. I can understand aftermarket parts won't be a perfect easy install, but they really need to make adjustment and improvement on the driver side. Many members here complain and voice their concerns. I gave RPI a benefit of doubt and went ahead and tried it. Every forum member that is frustrated with driver side is true.
Corvette caliper decals I purchase from Fourth Circle Design. They are GM license.
Corvette caliper decals I purchase from Fourth Circle Design. They are GM license.
04-20-2014, 09:01 PM
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I wasn't even offered a replacement for the driver's side guard. I was just told I could have a refund...and that was even a PITA.
On a lighter note, those wheels look awesome!
On a lighter note, those wheels look awesome!
04-20-2014, 09:50 PM
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Your car looks a lot better with black wheels and good job on the calipers! Do you plan on installing black GS badges? I think they would look great as well...