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Old Aug 23, 2015 | 07:07 PM
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I'm looking to put splash guards on my mag red Vette. Any thoughts on best ones to use.
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Old Aug 23, 2015 | 07:12 PM
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I put the GM ones on my C6. Very easy install
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I went with the stealth ones from RPI Designs on my '03. Only about $40, easy install and does protect the side of the car without being highly visible. And no drilling required.
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Old Aug 23, 2015 | 08:06 PM
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I just put the RPI splash guards on last weekend. They are discreet.
I am stunned at the amount of sandblasting the hood and lower panels are subject to. This is a black Z with less than 4000 miles. How sticky were the original Goodyears as far as picking up debris?
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Old Aug 23, 2015 | 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack
I went with the stealth ones from RPI Designs on my '03. Only about $40, easy install and does protect the side of the car without being highly visible. And no drilling required.
Me too. I like them and you barely notice them. Good product. Good price.
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Would love to see some close up pics...
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Google RPI Designs and once there you will find some close up pics and instructions
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What ever you do don't get 'body coloured' flaps, they stick out like a sore thumb.
Black flaps blend in wth the tires. Unless you live on a dirt road I don't see the need on the street. 3M would also be a better invisible route.
...ever see a Fcar, or Porsche with flaps? :lol

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The C6 (based model) guards work and look nice with only minor trimming required on the back to fit the c5 body lines.
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That's the only ones I would install!
... and I have them somewhere.

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The C6 (based model) guards work and look nice with only minor trimming required on the back to fit the c5 body lines.
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Originally Posted by JETZ
What ever you do don't get 'body coloured' flaps, they stick out like a sore thumb.
Black flaps blend in wth the tires. Unless you live on a dirt road I don't see the need on the street. 3M would also be a better invisible route.
...ever see a Fcar, or Porsche with flaps? :lol

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You don't have to drive on dirt roads to get your fenders sand blasted. If you put any miles on, the stealth flaps do a great job in protecting the paint. I only wish the previous owner of my car had them. It is one of the best and cheapest accessories you can get for your Vette.
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I went w/Apsis both front & back. Pleased w/them tho $$$. Left them black...Sorry no pics but go to their web site for pics...
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Originally Posted by JETZ
What ever you do don't get 'body coloured' flaps, they stick out like a sore thumb.
Black flaps blend in wth the tires. Unless you live on a dirt road I don't see the need on the street. 3M would also be a better invisible route.
...ever see a Fcar, or Porsche with flaps? :lol

frank

you still drive the car,,,,
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