Sill Guards
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2005
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Originally Posted by dvu
Does anyone have any experience with sills of anykind?
Thanks
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They are a bit wider than stock and have a silver trim around them.
Pulled the old ones off, used a little disc brake cleaner to take off the left over residue and stuck the new ones on. Done.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: North Western Connecticut
Originally Posted by hudgman
I purchased the sill guards from mid america last month and sent them back! They did not fit tight and when I closed the door it cracked them. Not very good quality.
thanks for the info
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Instructor
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Are we talking about the clear plastic ones that cover the sill and the interior colored "step-over"? That's the part I am concerned about, the interior colored textured part. My grandson (2-1/2) likes to get out of his car seat and stand on that part to get out. Also, I sometimes scuff it with my own shoes getting out. I thought the clear plastic "clip-ons" looked interesting, if a bit expensive. Does anyone have these?
6th Gear
Joined: Nov 2005
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No problems with mine
I'm currently using the black protectors on my C6 and have had no problems. They snap down in place and fit perfectly in my car. Doors shut fine. Not to say all would fit the same. My C6 is Machine Silver with Ebony interior. I think they look nice with this color combination. Hope this helps.
Race Director
Joined: Jun 2000
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From: Hurst, TX USA
Originally Posted by RBYCC
How about ribbed and polished full stainless steel sill plates?
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Rehoboth Beach Delaware
Originally Posted by BigJoe
They look great, but I'd be just a paraniod about scuffing THEM up as the unprotected sills...
At least with stainless you can polish out any scratches.....like one I got while I was installing them !!!!
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2000
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From: Plymouth County, MA
Mid America clear thermoformed Sill Guards
Originally Posted by hudgman
I purchased the sill guards from mid america last month and sent them back! They did not fit tight and when I closed the door it cracked them. Not very good quality.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Poway CA
Originally Posted by tampacarlover
Are we talking about the clear plastic ones that cover the sill and the interior colored "step-over"? That's the part I am concerned about, the interior colored textured part. My grandson (2-1/2) likes to get out of his car seat and stand on that part to get out. Also, I sometimes scuff it with my own shoes getting out. I thought the clear plastic "clip-ons" looked interesting, if a bit expensive. Does anyone have these?
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2004
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I thought about buying these protectors but when I checked Fred Beans web site, realized that the original G.M. parts (sill molding and sill step adhesive backed cover) are not that expensive. So I decided to forget about protecting the originals and just replace them when they get all beat up. Mean time I'm just being extra careful getting in and out with my big size 10's!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Poway CA
Originally Posted by exukboy
I thought about buying these protectors but when I checked Fred Beans web site, realized that the original G.M. parts (sill molding and sill step adhesive backed cover) are not that expensive. So I decided to forget about protecting the originals and just replace them when they get all beat up. Mean time I'm just being extra careful getting in and out with my big size 10's!