[Z06] Mud Guards
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From: Scarborough ME
Re: Mud Guards (MisterMissile)
Anyone out there have any experience with Mud Guards: I'm looking for front and rears for my Z16. Thanks
[Modified by wstory1, 4:21 PM 5/8/2004]
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From: Central Coast CA
Re: Mud Guards (wstory1)
If you must do it, get the ones that are molded to match the contour of the car. http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=2.556
Burning Brakes
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Re: Mud Guards (Oyishdog)
I saw those on a Vette at the Hooters gathering, don't know who's car though. I must say that I wasn't crazy about the looks of them, although they are pretty discreet. Then again, looking at how shi**y my black Z's fenders look from just two months of ownership, I can understand why someone would be interested in them.
[Modified by PDCjonny, 7:44 PM 5/8/2004]
[Modified by PDCjonny, 7:44 PM 5/8/2004]
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From: Central Coast CA
Re: Mud Guards (PDCjonny)
I'm not a fan of them either but what are going to do. I wish GM would come up with a way to protect those areas of the body from road rash. Nothing looks worse than a Corvette all nicked up on those areas.
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From: Snohomish WA
Re: Mud Guards
I installed the clear 3M sheets (custom fit) for mine from Cleartastic. I installed them behind the front & rear wheels, mirrors, and sills. Once you get the hang of it, they are a breeze to install and can be removed and re-applied as needed. See http://www.cleartastic.com.
Really does a nice job of protecting paint... I no longer grimace when I drive down the occassional road with chip-seal, a cheap way they pave roads here in Michigan.
Great customer service from Cleartastic, as well. I had one piece which had a wrinkled corner that wouldn't flatten out, and Cleartastic replaced it at no charge.
Really does a nice job of protecting paint... I no longer grimace when I drive down the occassional road with chip-seal, a cheap way they pave roads here in Michigan.
Great customer service from Cleartastic, as well. I had one piece which had a wrinkled corner that wouldn't flatten out, and Cleartastic replaced it at no charge.
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From: amherst ny
Re: Mud Guards (ZratedC5)
I purchased the painted versions of the ones above (yellow). The did not appear to "seal" close to the body of the car and look like poopie. I still have them in the box. Never installed them.
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Cruising
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Re: Mud Guards (ZratedC5)
Hey ZratedC5; thanks for the input; I got on the site and along with the wheel protectors also ordered sill and mirror protectors; I didn't really like the looks of the mud guards, but was concerned about "road rash" on the fenders. Looks like they are easy to use, won't detract from the look of the vehicle, and will do the job: Thanks again :yesnod:
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Re: Mud Guards (MisterMissile)
Yes, the 3M is the way to go, BUT it also depends on where you live, if I was to move back to where I lived in Germany I would use real mud flaps on the front, even 3M couldn't stand the abuse.
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From: Central Coast CA
Re: Mud Guards (CPT Z06)
I think those clear plastic films can't protect your panels as good as flaps. I've seen them on cars that didn't look to bad and you hardly knew they were there.
[Modified by Shylor, 4:53 PM 5/9/2004]
[Modified by Shylor, 4:53 PM 5/9/2004]
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Re: Mud Guards (Shylor)
I think those clear plastic films can't protect your panels as good as flaps. I've seem on cars that didn't look to bad and you hardly knew they were there.
Burning Brakes
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From: Nashua NH
Re: Mud Guards (CPT Z06)
Mine looks the same way. I wish they could have don't something better there. My '92 with 130000 miles has less damage than my 03 Z06.
I guards on the 92 about a year and they work fine. The 03 requires drilling so I didn't put them on it.
[Modified by Sandy S, 8:33 PM 5/9/2004]
I guards on the 92 about a year and they work fine. The 03 requires drilling so I didn't put them on it.
[Modified by Sandy S, 8:33 PM 5/9/2004]
Burning Brakes
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Re: Mud Guards (Zeppelin)
To each his own, but I say: :nonod:
just drive the car and have fun.
it is not like you spent $200k on the bad boy.
the tires are wide and stick out. that is just the way it is.
just wait until your windshield pits and your nose gets a few dings.
you can put on mud flaps and look like a tard or just have fun.
heck, most of us spent more for our high end SUV's than the vette.
it's all good.
:cheers:
Burning Brakes
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Re: Mud Guards (MisterMissile)
The cheap, flat ABS ones are basically the same color as the tire and not particularly noticeable. The fronts use the existing screws and although the rears are supposed to require drilling, they can be held on with the single screw that is there from the factory.
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From: Melbourne FL
Re: Mud Guards (rwd)
I am using the Altec molded and painted stone guards. The fit is quite good with a little sanding. You just have to take your time when you install them and make sure they fit perfectly before doing any drilling.
I don't have any paint chips behind the wheels.
Around the rear brake ducts; now that's a different story. That is the area we really need something for protection.
I don't have any paint chips behind the wheels.
Around the rear brake ducts; now that's a different story. That is the area we really need something for protection.