mud flaps
Thread Starter
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 40
Likes: 0
From: Seattle Wa
mud flaps
I recently purchased a low mileage 04 Z06 and drove it 1500 miles home. I cringed every time I heard the soft tires picking up sand and rocks off the road and throwing on the lower body. Sure enough when I got home minor road sandblasting was evident. Does anyone know of a decent mudflap that will fit the C5 Z06? Also am looking for an insulation kit if it exists, gets a little noisy on the worn concrete roads. Would appreciate any ideas.
Race Director
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 11,059
Likes: 1,262
From: Central Ma
Do a search on insulation and you will see a ton of posts. I got the kit form exotic for my vert, and while I am happy with the results, I was less than thrilled with the "kit" part. One piece was missing, and I spent an awful lot of time filling in the small parts the so called kit did not cover. And I mean a lot of time.
Racer
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 341
Likes: 50
From: MA
2022 C8 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
I have these on my 01 Coupe. I had them painted to match the body color. Now you can buy them painted if you want.
http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...dept%5Fid=1351
http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...dept%5Fid=1351
Originally Posted by jodaddy
I recently purchased a low mileage 04 Z06 and drove it 1500 miles home. I cringed every time I heard the soft tires picking up sand and rocks off the road and throwing on the lower body. Sure enough when I got home minor road sandblasting was evident. Does anyone know of a decent mudflap that will fit the C5 Z06? Also am looking for an insulation kit if it exists, gets a little noisy on the worn concrete roads. Would appreciate any ideas.
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,737
Likes: 349
From: Layton Utah
These are the mudflaps that MidAmerica Motorworks sells. I chose black because they blend in with the tires better. I like them a lot and would put them on again. They are made for the C5 but I'm not sure if there is any difference between a reg C5 and a ZO6 in that area.
Hope this helps.
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 168
Likes: 0
From: Montgomery County MD
I just got the painted ones from west coast corvette for the front.
I had to get them to cover up the sand blasted paint on my front fender that was caused by years of driving and snow salt.
Too bad I don't live in FL where I don't have to worry about snow.
I had to get them to cover up the sand blasted paint on my front fender that was caused by years of driving and snow salt.
Too bad I don't live in FL where I don't have to worry about snow.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 2,964
Likes: 310
From: Maryland
Originally Posted by jdmvette
these look best, but are very labor intensive to fit to a C5.
Have you thought about smoothing them out and painting them body color? I realize you would still have the problem of sand blasting the paint off, but at least they would be easily removable to be painted again
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!
Brett Foote
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know
Joe Kucinski
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2
Michael S. Palmer
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor
Joe Kucinski
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!
Joe Kucinski
5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!
Joe Kucinski
2027 Corvette Buyer's Guide: Everything You Need to Know!
Joe Kucinski
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 168
Likes: 0
From: Montgomery County MD
Getting these for the rear, wow nice and no drilling, easy install and cheap
http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=1.555
http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=1.555
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 876
Likes: 1
From: Bar Mills Maine
With 80,000 miles on the car there was just no salvation for the "chalky" look that had deveoped in the wheel well area. the "flaps" came pre-painted and went on easily... I think they look fine.... probably would have outfitted the car with a clear protectant if it were newer... but it's not.... still beats the hell out of the chalky sandblasted look !
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 3,737
Likes: 217
From: Arizona AZ
Originally Posted by dragoninxs
Getting these for the rear, wow nice and no drilling, easy install and cheap
http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=1.555
http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=1.555
Just my opinion but the rear of the front tires throwing pattern is more of a concern than the leading edge of the rear. I just use a front set on mine.......the back bottom edge seems short to only receive minimal damage from debris.
Administrator
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 367,676
Likes: 24,665
From: In a parallel universe. Currently own 2014 Stingray Coupe.
C7 of the Year - Modified Finalist 2021
MO Events Coordinator
St. Jude Co-Organizer
St. Jude Donor '03 thru '25
NCM Sinkhole Donor
CI 5, 8 & 11 Veteran
I'm running a set I got from Ecklers - bolts on using stock screws and for the rear, they are held securely in place by screws and a large band clamp that goes around the mufflers. Works very well in keeping debris from going up against the car.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 7,275
Likes: 19
From: Camden County NJ
Here's another vote for the C6 Z06 fender flares, nothing is up front yet. Anyone Forum Vendor (parts) can get them. Got mine from Fred Beans
Last edited by BT-01-vette; Oct 30, 2006 at 07:49 AM.
Night Owl for life
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 24,699
Likes: 4,542
From: Bugs Bunny should'a made a left turn here
Originally Posted by AbsolutHank
Have you thought about smoothing them out and painting them body color? I realize you would still have the problem of sand blasting the paint off, but at least they would be easily removable to be painted again
Night Owl for life
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 24,699
Likes: 4,542
From: Bugs Bunny should'a made a left turn here
Vette Dan
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,043
Likes: 1
From: OKC Oklahoma
Yes they could be shaved down to work on front. I just did the rear on mine. I've thought about offering them but at about $68 for the set then to mod them I haven't come up with what to charge.
I've got a way to make cutting them down a lot less time consuming.
Danny
I've got a way to make cutting them down a lot less time consuming.
Danny