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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 02:11 PM
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Tried searching the threads but nothing. Besides the one common painted guards, Altec, I believe, is there any others that are nice for C-5's? Mine hang too low and scrape or break but I like the ones on the c-6's. Please show your splash guards, thanks
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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 02:21 PM
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Gazillion threads on this.
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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 02:29 PM
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Try the L5 guards here: http://lewisfivemotorsports.com/products.html
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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 02:56 PM
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I can take a pic later tonight if I have time...using modified c6z guards, and they look great.
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C6 Z06 guards on the rear and C6 stock rears on the front.


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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 05:34 PM
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They are great to deal with to me. I just got mine on the car a few months back and love them... Robert
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They are nice. BUT, really, 300 bucks for plastic mud guards or $738 for the carbon fiber set is a little high for splash guards. Is it just me?
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OEM C6 Z splash guards on mine...


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Originally Posted by BarryBum
C6 Z06 guards on the rear and C6 stock rears on the front.


Why two different guards? Do they need to be modified and can they be painted? Thanks
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Originally Posted by Corvette_Ed
These look great but they are expensive. I wonder if they can be painted which will cost even more, especially with a 3 stage paint.
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OEM C6Z Splash guards. You will need to trim them to fit.
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Not too sure what you mean about expensive splash guards, or Corvette anything for that matter. Couple months back I bought a full set of Apsis splash guards for my 2003. Painted them and mounted, I like them. And that's the most important thing isn't it ?

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Why two different guards? Do they need to be modified and can they be painted?
Yes, I personally didn't like the large Z06 guards on the front, but the stock C6 rears are the perfect size for the fronts.
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I went with a set from RPI Designs - cost was $40 and no drilling required. May not be as fancy as the others shown, but they work and I didn't spend a fortune on them.

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http://www.rpidesigns.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=1949
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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack
I went with a set from RPI Designs - cost was $40 and no drilling required. May not be as fancy as the others shown, but they work and I didn't spend a fortune on them.

Here's a link:

http://www.rpidesigns.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=1949
You guys really have to stop giving me new ideas on what to spend money on.....

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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack
I went with a set from RPI Designs - cost was $40 and no drilling required. May not be as fancy as the others shown, but they work and I didn't spend a fortune on them.

Here's a link:

http://www.rpidesigns.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=1949
Thanks but they hang too low, just like the ones I have now.
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Originally Posted by 0H1Z06
OEM C6 Z splash guards on mine...


I'm not seeing them on the front, right? I'm wondering if they fit on the front with the sideskirt ground effects. Did you have to alter them to fit? By the way , you're car looks AWESOME!
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Fronts have about 3 1/4" clearance, rears over 6". They may be too low for some - I've never had them scrape on my car. Just showing an alternative that doesn't cost an arm and a leg.
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For the price if they hang too low trim them. I think that's what I'm going to try.
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Intentionally did not install on front due to ground fx... Did not have to trim too much out back... fits like a glove! Thank you for the kind words...


Originally Posted by doug doo wop
I'm not seeing them on the front, right? I'm wondering if they fit on the front with the sideskirt ground effects. Did you have to alter them to fit? By the way , you're car looks AWESOME!
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