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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 09:43 PM
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I live in Kansas City, Mo. I'm to shaky to put on a set of GM splash guards on my 08 Convertible. Does anybody know of a shop that would do this at a reasonable price?
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 11:29 PM
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Have you tried posting this on your Regional Forum?

There's a good chance some local Corvette Club members would be happy to help you out.

Good Luck, they're a nice addition to the C6.
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 11:53 PM
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very easy mod... nothing really to be concerned about... get help if you feel you need it, but as my first mod it really opend my eyes as to how easy the car is to work on......
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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 07:43 AM
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If you want to come down to Wichita, KS some weekend, I'll put 'em on for you. I just installed them on my '09 Coupe. Took me about two hours, but I also detailed the wheels while I had them off.
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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by **** Jockey
Have you tried posting this on your Regional Forum?

There's a good chance some local Corvette Club members would be happy to help you out.

Good Luck, they're a nice addition to the C6.
I'm sure that there are members in the KC area that could do the install for you. Post over in regional events and see what you get.
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 06:01 PM
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did mine in like 1/2 hour....not too happy with the fit of the passenger rear so I had to mod it a little. The other 3 fit perfect.
Hardest part was taking the rear wheels off. Jacking the car was simple I went and purchased a $50.00 AC delco jack that was on sale for $20.00 and positioned it under the jacking point on the car. Anyone that says you need some fancy $200 low profile jack and funky pucks is wrong.

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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 09:54 PM
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Easy install , just get them close to the body, so you do not see the 3m tape then push them in





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Old Jul 29, 2010 | 07:28 PM
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After reading all the excellent posts and especially the one Black08 did, I ordered a set of GM Splash Guards. I put them on today. I was a bit apprehensive, I have early Parkinson's and am a little shaky. Anyway, I took the leap and they came out great! Great instructions and using the correct drill bit and taping the rears in place and then drilling did the trick. I replaced Ed's splash guards. I had them since Oct 07, they did a fine job, but just don't have the looks of the GM set. Anyway, thanks again to all the forum members for their input
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they are most deff a gr8 addition! Got em on mine.
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Old Jul 29, 2010 | 08:37 PM
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A dealer will charge about $80 to install them. Yes, $80.
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Old Jul 29, 2010 | 08:54 PM
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I just ordered mine from a forum vendor. Hmmm...so you have to take the wheels off. It is my understanding that you also have to drill an additional hole for the rear ones. I am also told that there is a shortage of these things. A 3 to 4 week delivery. Ugh!
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Old Jul 29, 2010 | 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by jcmarathon
I just ordered mine from a forum vendor. Hmmm...so you have to take the wheels off. It is my understanding that you also have to drill an additional hole for the rear ones. I am also told that there is a shortage of these things. A 3 to 4 week delivery. Ugh!
Nw sweat on either item. Clean the wheels while you have them off (only the rears need to be removed but I did all 4) and tape the rears in place before drilling. You are drilling into the plastic wheel liner - not the body - so its a snap!
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 12:38 AM
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I used a black Sharpie to darken the edge of the white foam tape... only a little bit shows, but what does blends in black, so you can't see it...
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good going, Luvlake! but you do know we're picture hounds ....so, do like george vee did and get some closeups, and post 'em!
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 08:57 PM
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We haven't had any issues getting a steady stream of splash guards.
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The message was on the GMParts warehouse page. I ordered anyway and got an email the next day they had been shipped.
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I got mine the other day from Gene..the fronts took about 5 mins to install four clips on each side. The rear took about 20 mins to install. Taking the rear tires off is most of the work.
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