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Aspsis gs front splash guards
Burning Brakes
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From: Middle of Redneck Hell, NC
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Lee's Summit MO
Like every other subject on this forum, some people will say they love them, others will say they are "hideous" and wouldn't drive around the block with them on!!!
Personally, I really like mine. They are an exact match for the rears and really save the side paint....
Personally, I really like mine. They are an exact match for the rears and really save the side paint....
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Michigan
I bought a set over the holiday. I am a bit worried from some saying that it rubs the paint pretty bad. Can anyone of you guys comment?
Whats worse - rubbing the paint from the guards or rocks hitting the fenders?
Whats worse - rubbing the paint from the guards or rocks hitting the fenders?
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From: Parker Co
I also just received my set of Apsis guards but haven't installed them yet...(we got a problem with snow here). I need some advice however. It seems to me that it may be wise to install clear bra type material over the area that will be in contact with the splash guards just to avoid paint rub or dust making it's way between the contact services and gringing away. #2, the instructions say it only requires the top screw installed plus the bottom fastening but seems to me that the extra screws furnished may be a good idea... did you install them?
Final point... I'm not sure you could buy just one side if you happened to damage one by hitting a curb, something in the road, etc. .. might make sense to do the paint protection I mentioned above in the event they need to be removed. Thoughts anyone?
Final point... I'm not sure you could buy just one side if you happened to damage one by hitting a curb, something in the road, etc. .. might make sense to do the paint protection I mentioned above in the event they need to be removed. Thoughts anyone?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: DFW Texas
That may work for a few chips but after a while your paitn will be gone on the rear brake duct vents. At that point you simply cant touch up the paint anymore. Up in Utah I would highly recommend at least protecting the ducts with paint protection film.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Mt. Sinai NY
Ive got mine going on 3 years now. Easy to install and absolutely no rubbing of the paint on the fenders. When I rub the inside of the guard you can feel the pitting on the surface. If not for the guards ...those pits where destined for the rear quarters of the car. I recommend them to everyone I meet. They are also the subject of many discussions at car shows
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Racer
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From: Manahawkin NJ
Mine came with the rubber gaskets on the inside of the guard that comes in contact with the car/paint. Very easy install. I just followed the directions, turned the wheel to one side, removed the bolt on the underside of the body by the wheel well, put the guard on and reatached the bolt I just removed, held it in place and screwed one of the supplied screws into the guard. I dont think you'll need any extra screws to hold the guard(s) on, pretty sturdy install.
Racer
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From: Knoxville TN
Burning Brakes
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From: Mid Michigan
I installed my APSIS Front Splash Guards prior to driving my GS for the first time.
I have looked at some GS's and Z06's that have been driven without front splash guards and the amount of road rash adjacent to the rear quarter panel brake duct openings wasn't pretty.
Knock on wood, to date the rear quarters on my GS are paint chip free, "Hats Off" and a big "Thank You" to APSIS for sure...............
Regards,
GSRANDY
I have looked at some GS's and Z06's that have been driven without front splash guards and the amount of road rash adjacent to the rear quarter panel brake duct openings wasn't pretty.
Knock on wood, to date the rear quarters on my GS are paint chip free, "Hats Off" and a big "Thank You" to APSIS for sure...............
Regards,
GSRANDY
Last edited by GSRANDY; Dec 16, 2011 at 07:50 AM.