Splash Guards - Which One's?
Racer
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Crab Orchard Tennessee
Well let me tell you what disappointed me. I had my mudlaps sent to the NCM so I could pick them up with my car. My plan was to put them on in the parking lot before I headed south. The front flaps were fairly straightforward. The clips for the back flaps look a litte scary - like they'll scratch something. So I look for the instructions and there's one thin piece of paper that says to go to www.blahblah.com and download the instructions. A LOT OF GOOD THAT DID WHILE I WAS STANDING IN THE PARKING LOT. If I had known the instructions weren't included, I would have downloaded and printed them before I flew to Nashville.
Ed knew I was doing Museum Delivery. I was disappointed to say the least. I drove home with the fronts only.
p.s. congratulations on you long awaited reward. How many more wake ups ??
Ed knew I was doing Museum Delivery. I was disappointed to say the least. I drove home with the fronts only.
p.s. congratulations on you long awaited reward. How many more wake ups ??
Thanks Mike. 4 more wakeups!! Can hardly stand it!!
Safety Car
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 4,732
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From: Monument CO
I have Ed's flaps and they work well. Another alternative is CLEARTASTIC which is (obviously) a clear plastic film placed behind the front and rear fenders which sticks and protects just like the flaps without that "flap" look. You really cant tell its been applied unless looking real close.
http://www.cleartastic.com provided by CF Supporting Vendor TKO
http://www.cleartastic.com provided by CF Supporting Vendor TKO
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 13,656
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From: Bay Shore, NY 11706 MILD2WILD (M2W)
St. Jude Donor '06-'07
Well let me tell you what disappointed me. I had my mudlaps sent to the NCM so I could pick them up with my car. My plan was to put them on in the parking lot before I headed south. The front flaps were fairly straightforward. The clips for the back flaps look a litte scary - like they'll scratch something. So I look for the instructions and there's one thin piece of paper that says to go to www.blahblah.com and download the instructions. A LOT OF GOOD THAT DID WHILE I WAS STANDING IN THE PARKING LOT. If I had known the instructions weren't included, I would have downloaded and printed them before I flew to Nashville.
Ed knew I was doing Museum Delivery. I was disappointed to say the least. I drove home with the fronts only.
p.s. congratulations on you long awaited reward. How many more wake ups ??
Ed knew I was doing Museum Delivery. I was disappointed to say the least. I drove home with the fronts only.
p.s. congratulations on you long awaited reward. How many more wake ups ??
"Instructions, Racedeck info and Signup for special offers are on my site
www.nakidparts.com
Don’t skip the instructions"
I do my best to communicate. Best of luck with the car
Team Owner
Joined: Feb 2000
Posts: 45,449
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From: Texas
CI 1-4-5-8-9-10 Vet
St. Jude Donor '03 thru '10, '17
I am sorry you were disappointed but I am not clear where the ball got dropped. On the splash guard order page there is a link to the instructions and in the email I sent you minutes after you ordered it said
"Instructions, Racedeck info and Signup for special offers are on my site
www.nakidparts.com
Don’t skip the instructions"
I do my best to communicate. Best of luck with the car
"Instructions, Racedeck info and Signup for special offers are on my site
www.nakidparts.com
Don’t skip the instructions"
I do my best to communicate. Best of luck with the car
I am accustomed to receiving instructions with the goods. To me "don't skip the instructions" just means, be sure to read the instructions.
Many here have good things to say about you. I trust their judgement, and there must be a good reason for that, so I share the blame for not printing the instructions before my departure. But how hard would it be to include them with the product? That's what most every vendor does.
Last edited by need-for-speed; Sep 17, 2007 at 10:30 PM.
Race Director
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From: Bay Shore, NY 11706 MILD2WILD (M2W)
St. Jude Donor '06-'07
As a one-person part time garage operation it's almost imposable to keep all the directions current and printed. Keeping them online give you lead time to read them and get a clear readable copy. Most importantly it keeps them up to date with changes and available for future reference.
Team Owner
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From: Texas
CI 1-4-5-8-9-10 Vet
St. Jude Donor '03 thru '10, '17
As a one-person part time garage operation it's almost imposable to keep all the directions current and printed. Keeping them online give you lead time to read them and get a clear readable copy. Most importantly it keeps them up to date with changes and available for future reference.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,146
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From: Minot North Dakota
St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14-'15, '21
Pipedreams has what you're looking for.... www.nakidparts.com .
I agree, they look good, easy to install and does the trick keeping mud and grime off the car.
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St. Jude Donor '07
For the Z06 style: Apsis
For the flat style: Apsis offers an outstanding product at a bargain price... or DIY
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1803077
For the flat style: Apsis offers an outstanding product at a bargain price... or DIY
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1803077
In our opinion, we think our Flat Mini Mud Flaps have better idea for installation and better quality in finishing the edges. You will see a very professional clean cutting edge instead of amateur saw cutting edge. Our riveted "Locking Plates" and combination of 3M tape with 3M promotor make it even easier for installation and nicer final looking (without the obvious big metal clips that holds the Mud Flaps).
More over, our price is $38/set. You can't go wrong with this price. It's a better quality product with cheaper price.
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Makena, Maui & NM
Cleartastic
interesting idea, do you know anyone who has used these?
I have...been very happy with them. Properly applied they stick very well even in monsoon rain conditions. My only modification with them is using a 50/50 mix of Zaino Z6/water as the application soaking/wetting solution which works much better than soap/water.
I have...been very happy with them. Properly applied they stick very well even in monsoon rain conditions. My only modification with them is using a 50/50 mix of Zaino Z6/water as the application soaking/wetting solution which works much better than soap/water.
Last edited by siffert; Sep 18, 2007 at 12:05 AM.
Safety Car
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From: Makena, Maui & NM
So these are the gems you think look so much better than mine? Have you placed your order yet?
Actually Ed, I did your suggested trick on the rear flaps and opened up those clips a bit....still held the flaps great, yet still easily removable anytime, and virtually impossible to see.
Actually Ed, I did your suggested trick on the rear flaps and opened up those clips a bit....still held the flaps great, yet still easily removable anytime, and virtually impossible to see.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Roselle Park NJ
St. Jude Donor '07 thru '25
Ed's stuff is great and the service is first class.
I really like the idea of being able to download and print the instructions even before i order to see what I am up against.
I really like the idea of being able to download and print the instructions even before i order to see what I am up against.
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Instructor
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From: Hoschton Georgia
Sandy
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From: Virginia Bch VA
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St. Jude Donor '06
Pipedreams has what you're looking for.... www.nakidparts.com .
Got em' - love em' - easy to install
Race Director
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From: Bay Shore, NY 11706 MILD2WILD (M2W)
St. Jude Donor '06-'07