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Dec 26, 2011 | 06:01 PM

gr1634

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Splash Guards

Based on what I have read here the GM splash guards are a best bet. I have a base 07 - black. Are Z06 guards wider and will they fit a base vette?
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Dec 26, 2011 | 06:13 PM

Hoodscoop

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Any seem to do the same job - I have the factory version and they are hardly noticeable versus some of the bigger (and highly more expensive versions).

I believe Z06 need trimmed.

Dec 26, 2011 | 06:14 PM

bud miller

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agree with hoodscoupe,
GM has great"little ones" which i run on my 09 c6..
look at Apsis website..my old c5 z16 is on there...they were great for that car , but they are pricey...
bud

Dec 26, 2011 | 07:52 PM

marc8090

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Get the GM ones made just for the regular C6. You won't be disappointed. Z06 require trimming from what I've read.

Dec 26, 2011 | 08:05 PM

SSTEVEGS

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Anything bigger than the original guards are Mud Flaps. They're hardly evident in this picture and actually make the wheel wells look more "finished" than without. I don't understand why GM doesn't install them on the base coupe/'vert.

Dec 26, 2011 | 08:08 PM

Vel-Yellowc6

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I have a set of GM mudguards I got from GM parts house new in box for $85 shipped lmk if u want em

Dec 26, 2011 | 08:09 PM

Puzzled

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GM Version.

Dec 26, 2011 | 09:38 PM

peter pan

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I have had the non Z ones on for 30k now and they work fine

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Dec 26, 2011 | 10:03 PM

greengo

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These are spectacular and fit like they came from the factory

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...rts-house.html

Dec 26, 2011 | 10:05 PM

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Vel-Yellowc6

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Yup I have those they were 86.99 ($87) plus 9.99 shipping and I haven't opened them lmk if u want them

Dec 26, 2011 | 10:30 PM

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Thrash

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I have GM on the front and Altecs on the rear ...

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Dec 26, 2011 | 11:31 PM

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Bumpnrun

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Car has never seen rain, but I think Im gonna pull the trigger on these from Gene Culley at GMPARTSHOUSE What do yall think?????

Dec 27, 2011 | 12:27 AM

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Bumpnrun

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Bought em tonight....Pics when installed...Thanks again Gene & Patrick at GMPARTSHOUSE

Dec 27, 2011 | 12:42 AM

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JSB LS3

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In my opinion.....don't buy anything bigger than the GCA guards if you're running wheels with the stock offsets...

Unless you're filling the wheel wells more, the Z06 and aftermarket splash guards are too wide and FAR too apparent when looking down the side of the car.

Dec 27, 2011 | 07:15 AM

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Turbo6TA

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I just don't get it !

GM sells very nice splash guards that fit behind the front wheels of the narrow-body base C6, but nothing for the GS or Z06.

What is it .. GM don't think the front wheels on the GS and Z06 kick up rocks and crap like the base models do?

I would buy a set of front wheel splash guards from GM in a heartbeat if they ever made them available.

About those Apsis front wheel splash guards made for the GS / Z06 ... I will pass, thankyou!

Dec 27, 2011 | 11:04 AM

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05C6GAC

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bumpnrun

Bought em tonight....Pics when installed...Thanks again Gene & Patrick at GMPARTSHOUSE

ON SALE right now, till the end of the year.

Dec 27, 2011 | 11:18 AM

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marc8090

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Originally Posted by Turbo6TA

It's my understanding that the shape of the wheel well opening is an aerodynamics thing because it was first introduced on the Z06, and then the same shape was used on the ZR1 and GS. Look at how much research and testing goes into little things like the design of the brake ducts. If GM was to make splash guards for the wide body front fenders and they disrupted the airflow the tiniest little bit at 180mph I don't think they would be willing to sell them, even though they would likely sell tons of them.

Dec 27, 2011 | 11:24 AM

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Turbo6TA

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Jeeze ... all the front splash guards would have to do is stick out about 3/8" to protect the fender behind the front wheel.

I would give up an very slight aerodynamic advantage for that.

hey ... were not talking about an F-16 here

Dec 27, 2011 | 11:59 AM

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gilhuly

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I've got a set of the GM splash guards, put them on shortly after I bought the car. They look great, not at all noticeable, but they won't stop a rock from pitting your mirror housings or rockers. Guess how I know this....