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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 01:31 AM
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Originally Posted by TheRadioFlyer
Important note: DeeGee has the C6Z/ZR1 splash guards which are considerably larger than the base model C6 guards (which i have on my car. The base model version will provide limiteed protection but have better aerodynamics. .
I included the part numbers for the ones I fitted in my write up

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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 12:17 PM
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Here's my write up on how to install the smaller version....

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...-on-my-c5.html
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 12:35 PM
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I used the black ones from Mid America. They seem to blend in with the tires better. Did have to do some drilling however.
By the way, speedbumps are a problem. Have had to replace one front because of it.
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by DeeGee
Yes they are stock parts. Gene Culley or Bob at Fichtner will do a better deal for you.

The guards are about $50 each and the fasteners a few $ more.

The Apsis guards are really nice and will fit without any of the shaping but I guess the extra $$ may decide whether you go that way or modify stock guards.
Thanks, Ill look into it
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by vettman96
Gotta agree, I have Altecs on the rear. Had to take the fronts off as they would drag every chance they got no matter how careful I was.
Same here... I hit a road hazard and the front drivers-side ripped-off the car and cracked the inner (hidden) part of the fender it was attached to. I just use them on the back and they look fine.
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Old Mar 4, 2010 | 12:19 AM
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I have Altecs on the rear, I was looking at Apsis, which look nice, but are too $ IMO.
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Old Mar 5, 2010 | 11:27 AM
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I had a Forum member respond to this thread, and told me about these guards, http://lewisfivemotorsports.com/products.html He said he was a a meet and found them, and he purchased them, They come in two ways, Carbon fiber or smooth glass, In the pictures, they should not have a problem with the front guards hitting low spots, but still give good protection. I think these will be the guards that I will with, smooth glass so I can paint them. Thanks to Jim Stewart,Miami, OK
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