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Old May 15, 2007 | 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by AHW219
Agreed, Pipedream splash guards are worth every penny. Takes only a few minutes to install. Very inconspicuous. Definitely recommend bending the teeth on rear clips for easier install.
I had a tough time initially putting them on, but then I slid the clip onto the car first, and then slid the guard under the clip... it was on in a flash!
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Old May 26, 2007 | 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by ohmy
totally agree...

...putting mudflaps on a sexy car like the Corvette is like putting oversized army boots on Jessica Alba...
Maybe but Jessica Alba still looks sexy in Army boots...aka: LPG's (leather personnel carriers).
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Old May 26, 2007 | 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by richhoff
I think the best ones are by forum member Pipedreams. www.nakidparts.com
The best
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Old May 26, 2007 | 01:30 PM
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Thanks Pipedreams.

Just order mine today. You certainly know what C6 owners need. First I got your alternator cover, then the battery cover, now the splash guard.

Not to mention, your customer service is excellent. I had a minor issue with the battery cover and you exceeded my expections to resolve.

What do you have planned next??

Keep em coming!
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Old May 26, 2007 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by richhoff
I think the best ones are by forum member Pipedreams. www.nakidparts.com
I have a set and love 'em.
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Old May 26, 2007 | 03:08 PM
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Just ordered a set myself. Thanks.
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Old May 26, 2007 | 03:19 PM
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What happened to the vendor apsis? Weren't they working on this?
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Old May 26, 2007 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Hells
Jessica Alba would even look good in army boots. Just like the Corvette still looks sexy with the splash guards. (not mudflaps)
Yeah I know, its sexy! ;~)



Got mine from Mid-America... kinda curved vs squared to match curves of the car.


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Old May 27, 2007 | 04:02 AM
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I have a set of these from Nakidparts. How hard is it to remove the front clips and what do you use to remove them. Do they go back in easliy? Thanks.

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Old May 27, 2007 | 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by luckyj
I have a set of these from Nakidparts. How hard is it to remove the front clips and what do you use to remove them. Do they go back in easliy? Thanks.

Jim
There are very detailed photo instructions on my site www.nakidparts.com

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Old May 27, 2007 | 07:50 AM
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Thanks. I'll put them on.

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Old May 27, 2007 | 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Tom_Slick
Yeah I know, its sexy! ;~)



Got mine from Mid-America... kinda curved vs squared to match curves of the car.

Forum vendor and advertiser MidAmerica is the originator of the front pin and rear clip attachment style mud guard.

Very good quality item.

Mine are DIYs which, like all the others, used their idea:


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Old May 27, 2007 | 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by JTKS_VET
Ordered a set for mine yesterday.
Me too. Last night. Been putting it off too long and finally ordered a set.
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Old May 27, 2007 | 11:35 AM
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These are so easy to install, my wife installed them in about 10 Minutes.

Even though she was nervous about the rear clips, they went on pretty easy and look great.

Mike - SW FL
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Old May 27, 2007 | 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by TnMtnMan
These are so easy to install, my wife installed them in about 10 Minutes.

Even though she was nervous about the rear clips, they went on pretty easy and look great.

Mike - SW FL

Mine should arrive later this week. Is she free next weekend?!
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Originally Posted by kgelliott

Mine should arrive later this week. Is she free next weekend?!
She is far from free, but she is reasonable
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Old May 28, 2007 | 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by ZPirate
Those are nice, but unfortunately they aren't plug and play. They have to be trimmed to make fit. Not everyone wants to take on that kind of project.
The only trimming is done inside the splash gaurd. There is reinforcement "webbing" that needs to be removed with an X Acto knife but the outside shape does not need to be altered. I installed GM Z06 Splash Gaurds this morning and they look (IMHO) great! Just cut out the webbing (took me about 10 minutes), apply 3M #4952 VHB (Very Hard to Bond) tape, attach gaurds using the two 7mm screws that currently reside under the air diffuser, peel off the VHB tape backing and press! BEAUTIFUL!

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Old May 30, 2007 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by TnMtnMan
These are so easy to install, my wife installed them in about 10 Minutes.

Even though she was nervous about the rear clips, they went on pretty easy and look great.

Mike - SW FL
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Old May 30, 2007 | 06:33 PM
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They work and go on and off easily.
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Old May 30, 2007 | 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by MNVette
I use them as well. Nice product. Only thing you have to be careful of is installing the rear flaps - the metal clips that attach the flap to the body can really scratch the paint if you're not careful.
Agree..the rear clip scratches the paint....and loosen thru time. I lost one flap because of these clips. Not a good method for securing the rear. The front is good and tight.

One of the member is working on the Z06 style mud flap for the rear. This should be a better design.
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