splash guards
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,226
Likes: 37
From: South Central PA
2017 C3 of Year Finalist
splash guards
anyone using splash guards on their c5s? not sure if i need them or not. i use mine as a DD so i don't want to get it all crapped up.
if so, what kind and any pics?
if so, what kind and any pics?
Administrator
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 367,763
Likes: 24,683
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
There have been a number of members that have adapted the C6 Z06 guards onto the C5 and also Altec makes some body colored ones for the C5. Places like Eclkers and Mid-America have the Altec's.
Racer
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 347
Likes: 0
From: Fair Lawn NJ
Try Apsis. They are a forum vendor. Use the link below.
http://www.apsisusa.com/C5%20Corvett...le%20index.htm
http://www.apsisusa.com/C5%20Corvett...le%20index.htm
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,226
Likes: 37
From: South Central PA
2017 C3 of Year Finalist
Try Apsis. They are a forum vendor. Use the link below.
http://www.apsisusa.com/C5%20Corvett...le%20index.htm
http://www.apsisusa.com/C5%20Corvett...le%20index.htm
Drifting
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 1,616
Likes: 1
From: Minnesota
It did a set on mine this spring. I went with the "slim" look like another forum member did. I did a ton of research and actually ended up doing this mod twice. Everything I learned is in my thread:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...with-pics.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...with-pics.html
Last edited by j84buick; Oct 12, 2010 at 02:26 PM. Reason: Added picture
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,829
Likes: 45
From: Las Vegas Nevada
The Altecs are very good units but tend to set low.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)
Joe Kucinski
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
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 2,431
Likes: 3
From: Iowa City Iowa
I'm using the Apsis in the rear. IMHO they look great and protect the fender. They are a bit pricey but they do fit very well and look good doing it!
PS: they also make them for the front fenders I believe.
PS: they also make them for the front fenders I believe.
Tech Contributor
Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 16,376
Likes: 404
From: Should this thoughtful, valuable contribution meet with no acknowledgement or 'thanks' this post----
I have the C6 thin ones...I believe I was the first to post how to do these...just do a search on threads by me and you will see lots of detail...any questions just shoot me a message.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 7,206
Likes: 311
From: Lino Lakes MN
I recently purchased the Apsis rears @ $100 a quarter they are a bit pricey but, after destroying a set of C6Z06's it became very clear I have no fabrication skills. I decided I wasn't going to throw another $100. plus down the toilet on trying to improve my less average skillls.
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 30,263
Likes: 4,577
From: Bonita Springs, Florida
Apsis also makes these. They require no drilling. They are black plastic splash guards with pre-drilled holes in the front guards that line up with the stock wheel well liner screw holes. They install in minutes using the existing screws and are hardly noticeable, especially on a Black car. They don't extend too far past the rocker panels to cause clearance problems like many other splash guards do.
The rears install with built in clips and pre-applied 3M tape strips. I only use the front splash guards. I also use Cleartastic film for added protection.
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,226
Likes: 37
From: South Central PA
2017 C3 of Year Finalist
Apsis also makes these. They require no drilling. They are black plastic splash guards with pre-drilled holes in the front guards that line up with the stock wheel well liner screw holes. They install in minutes using the existing screws and are hardly noticeable, especially on a Black car. They don't extend too far past the rocker panels to cause clearance problems like many other splash guards do.
The rears install with built in clips and pre-applied 3M tape strips. I only use the front splash guards. I also use Cleartastic film for added protection.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,056
Likes: 0
From: monroe city mo
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 1,163
Likes: 4
From: Concord California
WCC has the C6 type for the C5, for $159, I'm going for them. I installed C6 Z06 Rims and went with the 1" wider front and rear. Tires come up right to the edge of the fender, so I kick up stuff right to the outside... My only concern is there is some adjustment, I'm not sure if that means using a dremel tool to trim the guards as if I'm installing actual C6 splash guards.... will call and get confirmation.
Racer
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 292
Likes: 10
Former Vendor
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 8,995
Likes: 2
From: Spring Texas
St. Jude Donor '08
Base C6 guards work as well. Not as effective, but less expensive and subtle. Fronts will be a direct fit, rears will require minimal shaving.
To get them to sit flush, I used black-painted stainless screws since the mounting tape included just wasn't doing the job.
Fronts:
Rears
To get them to sit flush, I used black-painted stainless screws since the mounting tape included just wasn't doing the job.
Fronts:
Rears