Splash Guard Pics
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From: Lewes DE
hey -- thanks a million -- have been waiting for a long time for someone to post up some pics of these.
They DO grow on you -- really not bad looking. I am going to give the cleartastic stuff a try, and if I'm not happy with it I'll get a set of these. Good post
They DO grow on you -- really not bad looking. I am going to give the cleartastic stuff a try, and if I'm not happy with it I'll get a set of these. Good post
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Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Houston TX
I didn't really want to do this mod, but I figure it's the lesser of two evils. Just installed my set today, but only the front flaps. The rears were much smaller than the front, and I don't know if they are going to do a whole lotta good anyway. You have to clip on the rears, versus using mounting holes like for the front. I may decide later to put them on, but for now I'm gonna leave them off.
The front's really don't look that bad, and even blend in rather nicely with the car. My hope is that the front flaps will cut down on the dirt/brake dust/tire cleaner that builds up on the side panels, as well as prevent stones from hitting the lower end door panels. This problem area is affecting everyone, as I've already gotten a few minor chips there.
The front's really don't look that bad, and even blend in rather nicely with the car. My hope is that the front flaps will cut down on the dirt/brake dust/tire cleaner that builds up on the side panels, as well as prevent stones from hitting the lower end door panels. This problem area is affecting everyone, as I've already gotten a few minor chips there.
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Originally Posted by Zuntov
The flaps would probably look and blend in a lot better if they were color matched to the car?
Racer
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Minnesota
To me black mudflaps when viewed from behind a vehicle blend in with the tires and therefore do not standout. If the were body color to me it would stand out more.
I ordered the black ones from MAD to have when my car arrives.
I know many think mudflaps look crappy on a Corvette and would not be happy with any design which was posted as they are fundamently apposed to the concept. I have had them on my last three and they really don't bother me much anymore.
These look almost so small however to be almost non functional. So I think they made them smaller in hopes they will have more appeal and look less tacky, but perhaps too small to protect much of anything?
Too bad they don't make a version with that little naked lady sitting down like ya see on them semis. The ones where she is chrome would be even nicer. The guys with all the chrome would like that extra naked lady BLING.
I ordered the black ones from MAD to have when my car arrives.
I know many think mudflaps look crappy on a Corvette and would not be happy with any design which was posted as they are fundamently apposed to the concept. I have had them on my last three and they really don't bother me much anymore.
These look almost so small however to be almost non functional. So I think they made them smaller in hopes they will have more appeal and look less tacky, but perhaps too small to protect much of anything?
Too bad they don't make a version with that little naked lady sitting down like ya see on them semis. The ones where she is chrome would be even nicer. The guys with all the chrome would like that extra naked lady BLING.
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From: Talladega Alabama
Originally Posted by TEAShea
They look similar to the ones I installed on my car when I got it back in December. Mine cost $6 but mine stick out less in front. I do think they are a good idea - for me - but everyone makes their own judgment,
TEAShea
from Nebraska
TEAShea
from Nebraska
send pics...where did you get your's?how do they install?....Mike
Le Mans Master
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From: Sandy Eggo Calif.
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12, '16
I keep having to buy stuff to keep sane while waiting for my '06. I trimmed the front "shields", to look more like the rear, and to help them from looking like "mud flaps." I hope they'll still protect.
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Originally Posted by TommyV
I keep having to buy stuff to keep sane while waiting for my '06. I trimmed the front "shields", to look more like the rear, and to help them from looking like "mud flaps." I hope they'll still protect.
Le Mans Master
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From: Sandy Eggo Calif.
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12, '16
Yes, Mid America. I forgot to take a pic before cutting, but here is what I cut off. I just used some Fiskars heavy duty scissors and eye balled it. Easy to cut.
