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Mud Flaps Anyone?
Melting Slicks
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4x4 pickups have "mud flaps"...corvettes have "splash guards" 
I think the ones in the picture are Altecs, the same kind I have on my 94. They're paintable to match if needed. If you check Mid American Motorworks, Ecklers etc you should be able to find some. I ordered some front guards and they fit great, just don't recall who I got them from.
astepup said that
I think the ones in the picture are Altecs, the same kind I have on my 94. They're paintable to match if needed. If you check Mid American Motorworks, Ecklers etc you should be able to find some. I ordered some front guards and they fit great, just don't recall who I got them from.astepup said that
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From: Watkins Glen NY
I was planning splash guards for this winter's projects. But I bought a new truck instead. I think I might try not to use the Vette for everyday so I won't be as worried about driving in the rain.
I like the black ones, they kinda camo themselves with the tires. Probably depends on the car color...
I like the black ones, they kinda camo themselves with the tires. Probably depends on the car color...
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got those on my 94 http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/h...4-09171226.jpg
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These formed "splash guards" could also be painted to match the body color. Most of them had a textured surface so it takes a lot of sanding to get them smooth.
I had these flat plastic splash guards on my old '02 just for trips. They were held in place by three of the wheelwell screws and could be easily removed.
I had these flat plastic splash guards on my old '02 just for trips. They were held in place by three of the wheelwell screws and could be easily removed.
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When I had my C4s I ran splash guards on them. I think I got them from either Eckler's or Mid-America.
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Sorry never liked them and GM as far as I know never made them a factory option which tells me something. The next owner of your car will appreciate them however since less tar and chip marks would keep the paint extra nice for the next guy.Chances are if he is like me it would be the first thing to get changed.
Le Mans Master
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A dissenting opinion...
BTDT. Had 'em on my black 95 for a while, but took them off - threw them away.
They were not as effective as I had hoped
Dust collected inside and made its way to the edges where the guards contact the paint = marred the heck out of the paint. Some clear film under the edge of the guards would have prevented that, perhaps.
The damage to the paint put me in a sour mood - didn't like the look (takes away from the clean lines of the C4). And pitched 'em and never regretted it.
Your mileage may vary!
BTDT. Had 'em on my black 95 for a while, but took them off - threw them away.
They were not as effective as I had hoped
Dust collected inside and made its way to the edges where the guards contact the paint = marred the heck out of the paint. Some clear film under the edge of the guards would have prevented that, perhaps.
The damage to the paint put me in a sour mood - didn't like the look (takes away from the clean lines of the C4). And pitched 'em and never regretted it.
Your mileage may vary!
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If you're looking for something cheaper and something that blends into the car, check out the splash guards from CorvetteMods, which is a vendor on the forum. I bought mine for a little over $20 if I remember correctly and they bolt right on, really about a 10 minute job.
I made a thread on it: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...sh-guards.html
Hope that helps!
I made a thread on it: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...sh-guards.html
Hope that helps!
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If you're looking for something cheaper and something that blends into the car, check out the splash guards from CorvetteMods, which is a vendor on the forum. I bought mine for a little over $20 if I remember correctly and they bolt right on, really about a 10 minute job.
I made a thread on it: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...sh-guards.html
Hope that helps!
I made a thread on it: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...sh-guards.html
Hope that helps!
