Altec Splash Guard advice needed!
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Drifting
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From: Phoenix AZ
Altec Splash Guard advice needed!
I am thinking about purchasing a set of Altec's Splash Guards for my new C6.
I am hoping they will keep the areas behind my wheels, and running boards, free from rock chips, sand-blasting, dings, etc.
Does anyone have a photo of a C5 withh Altec Spalsh Guards on them?
If you do, could you please post the photo(s) so I can see what they look like?
Also, have these splash guards prevented much paint damage?
Have you experienced any damage that the splash guards failed to protect or got around the splash guards?
Would you install them again?
Thanks!
Rob
I am hoping they will keep the areas behind my wheels, and running boards, free from rock chips, sand-blasting, dings, etc.
Does anyone have a photo of a C5 withh Altec Spalsh Guards on them?
If you do, could you please post the photo(s) so I can see what they look like?
Also, have these splash guards prevented much paint damage?
Have you experienced any damage that the splash guards failed to protect or got around the splash guards?
Would you install them again?
Thanks!
Rob
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From: Fallston MD
Splash Guards Pics and Some Thoughts
Rob4092xx,
Here's a couple pics. While some of the Forum members don't care for the splash guards, I like them and have found them helpful in minimizing paint chip damage, etc. Altec does a great job making them look OEM. If you can't find your color, call them and they will make them for you at no extra cost. While you do need to drill holes, I would install them again. If you change your mind down the road, I don't think filling the hole and painting it would be that involved. If you plan to lower your car, it may not leave much in the way of clearance, especially over speed bumps. Lastly, if you autocross or plan to, I would think the possibility of breaking a spalsh guard would be higher. Whatever you decide, its your Vette and enjoy.
Joe
My 2001 Coupe:
My wife's 2003 Vert:
Here's a couple pics. While some of the Forum members don't care for the splash guards, I like them and have found them helpful in minimizing paint chip damage, etc. Altec does a great job making them look OEM. If you can't find your color, call them and they will make them for you at no extra cost. While you do need to drill holes, I would install them again. If you change your mind down the road, I don't think filling the hole and painting it would be that involved. If you plan to lower your car, it may not leave much in the way of clearance, especially over speed bumps. Lastly, if you autocross or plan to, I would think the possibility of breaking a spalsh guard would be higher. Whatever you decide, its your Vette and enjoy.
Joe
My 2001 Coupe:
My wife's 2003 Vert:
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If you plan on driving your car a lot I would not recomend the splash gaurds for the front. The plastic is much to hard and constantly hits the ground when going up and down ramps or small speed bumps. Not only does the gaurd scrap but there is no give so you can really damage your fenders as well. I had to take mine off and put on a much softer splash gaurd.
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From: Indianapolis IN
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Originally Posted by mhaber
I put on Mag Red II Altec guards 2.5 years ago. Had them painted at the local Chevy dealer. I have zero (0) rock chips behind the guards.
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Drifting
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From: Phoenix AZ
Originally Posted by Joe Carlozo
Rob4092xx,
Here's a couple pics. While some of the Forum members don't care for the splash guards, I like them and have found them helpful in minimizing paint chip damage, etc. Altec does a great job making them look OEM. If you can't find your color, call them and they will make them for you at no extra cost. While you do need to drill holes, I would install them again. If you change your mind down the road, I don't think filling the hole and painting it would be that involved. If you plan to lower your car, it may not leave much in the way of clearance, especially over speed bumps. Lastly, if you autocross or plan to, I would think the possibility of breaking a spalsh guard would be higher. Whatever you decide, its your Vette and enjoy.
Joe
My 2001 Coupe:
My wife's 2003 Vert:
Here's a couple pics. While some of the Forum members don't care for the splash guards, I like them and have found them helpful in minimizing paint chip damage, etc. Altec does a great job making them look OEM. If you can't find your color, call them and they will make them for you at no extra cost. While you do need to drill holes, I would install them again. If you change your mind down the road, I don't think filling the hole and painting it would be that involved. If you plan to lower your car, it may not leave much in the way of clearance, especially over speed bumps. Lastly, if you autocross or plan to, I would think the possibility of breaking a spalsh guard would be higher. Whatever you decide, its your Vette and enjoy.
Joe
My 2001 Coupe:
My wife's 2003 Vert:
Thanks a million for posting the photos!
Rob
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I have had great luck with them on the '87....not a chip or mark from any stone kick ups. One thing to be aware of though...over time, the movement of the guards against the fender can leave some very slight marking when they are removed.
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Originally Posted by VALL
If you plan on driving your car a lot I would not recomend the splash gaurds for the front. The plastic is much to hard and constantly hits the ground when going up and down ramps or small speed bumps. Not only does the gaurd scrap but there is no give so you can really damage your fenders as well. I had to take mine off and put on a much softer splash gaurd.
Thanks
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