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Nov 16, 2008 | 06:26 AM

#21

gota07

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Originally Posted by Racin Time

What is Gene Culley's phone number?

Good choice, here it is:

(610) 862-0050 ext. 172

Nov 16, 2008 | 08:55 AM

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jimchris76

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Apsis looks the best. I went with short in front and long in rear. I wish I would have went long all around.

Nov 16, 2008 | 09:20 AM

#23

USA TOY 2

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Originally Posted by Gman in NC

I did the same thing. Went with Altec molded guards. The first time you go over a speed bump and nearly tear the fender off of the car you'll change your mind. Pipedreams is the only one for me.

Bad experience on the C5 with the low riding front flares, just bought a C6 and will definitely go with the GM parts

Nov 16, 2008 | 11:48 AM

#24

kocherriddle

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The Apsisusa has a great look. However the $395.00 (front and rear) is somewhat expensive.

Nov 16, 2008 | 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kocherriddle

The Apsisusa has a great look. However the $395.00 (front and rear) is somewhat expensive.

Expensive yes. But for me it was well worth every penny I spent for them. They get the job done (protects the quarter and rocker panels from paint damage) and do it with style. Sure you can always get the cheapy "18 wheeler style" flat splash guards that hang straight down. But they ruin the good looks of a C6.

Nov 16, 2008 | 01:35 PM

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timd38

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I bought the GM ones for $105. Not real big, not real small and look like they belong.

Nov 16, 2008 | 01:50 PM

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Jeff Pedersen

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****Imprtant note***

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Originally Posted by timd38

I bought the GM ones for $105. Not real big, not real small and look like they belong.

Go with GM/Chevy ones. They fit perfectly by the manufacturer of the car. They look great are relatively inexpensive and are backed by GM. You can get them at your Chevy dealer or the forum dealer.

****Imprtant note*** If you buy the GM product your dealer will install them for you also.

Nov 16, 2008 | 02:39 PM

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RUBYREDVET

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Originally Posted by Racin Time

Is there one out there that replaces the C6 Z06 front that flares out like the back one does?

I haven't found any for my Z.

APSIS is supposedly working on front Z06 specific flaps to look like the back ones.

If they ever get them right, they will offer much needed protection for the rear brake ducts.

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Nov 17, 2008 | 11:20 AM

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Racin Time

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I justed talked to Gene Culley about front splash guards for the C6Z. Don't waste your time calling him he has none to offer.

Nov 18, 2008 | 08:56 AM

#30

Torch Ace

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Thanks for the info.

Nov 18, 2008 | 10:25 AM

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quicksilver436

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I guess I am the 'old odd man out' here. I have the small flat black ones and like them. Even on my machine silver vette they are almost invisible due to the blackness of the tires and the fender wells. To me, they keep the lines of the car clean. Sometimes less is more.

Nov 18, 2008 | 11:22 PM

#32

aseipos

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Agreed - Pipedreams' are almost invisible, even on a silver car. These GM flaps stick out from the whole wheel well and call attention to themselves, IMHO

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Nov 19, 2008 | 07:51 PM

#33

dkrhardy

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Originally Posted by quicksilver436

I, too, had those flat ones. They were not too visible. I love that vendors products, have several. BUT, however, I went to the GM style and they are soooooo nice! They keep the car sides clean and blend in even more!!

Nov 19, 2008 | 10:07 PM

#34

Gene Culley

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Thanks for the referrals all. I have been keeping plenty of these in stock and we have been shipping them daily.

Nov 21, 2008 | 12:23 AM

#35

c6speedjon

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Originally Posted by coolcat

I got my Z06 Style Long Splash Guards from www.apsisusa.com. They have that "designed for look" rather than that "added on look." They do a superb job of protecting the rocker panels from road rash and other paint damage. My 08 coupe is a daily driver but looks like it just came off the assembly line yesterday. Thanks in part to the splash guards and me washing it every other day.

Those look nice someone have pics of the GM ones??? its not working for me on genes site

Nov 21, 2008 | 08:09 AM

#36

gota07

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Here's a few shots of one's from GM:

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Dec 5, 2008 | 06:25 PM

#37

BristowVette

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Disappointed. No instructions and no retainers in the box. No big deal with the instructions - printed those from website. Didn't find out about the retainers till I had the car at the dealer (nice warm garage to install guards in and was having some other work done). Since it's a bit of a drive to get home and send e-mail, had to have the dealer order retainers - not real happy as that doubled the cost. Oh well, I guess I should have checked the box better. Dealer was able to install the fronts - going to replace the retainers with the better ones when they come in. At least they hadn't drilled the back.

Dec 6, 2008 | 07:52 AM

#38

gota07

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The larger replacement fasteners should have came with the GM guards. The set I got from GM Parts House had them.

Dec 6, 2008 | 08:49 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Racin Time

I justed talked to Gene Culley about front splash guards for the C6Z. Don't waste your time calling him he has none to offer.

That's because there are no "C6Z front splash guards." On the C6 Z06 the area that resembles the splash guards in the front are actually integrated in to the wheel well liner as part of the front fender assembly. You can only purchase rear C6 Z06 splash guards.