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Jul 21, 2012 | 09:45 AM

#21

pcolarossi

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From: The Mitten

Quote:

Originally Posted by steig

Any opinions on splash guards on a C6 base coupe? I originally thought no way, but after seeing some pics of the splash guards, they look pretty good. 2012 Base Coupe, Torch red

I put them on my 2005 coupe..... got them from Gene Culley. I think they look great. I say get 'em!

Jul 21, 2012 | 09:47 AM

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R&L's C6

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Nice Ride

I don't need them. The baby only comes out on dry days and there is nothing to "splash" on the car.

It's to deflect rocks, not water..

Jul 21, 2012 | 09:49 AM

#23

Walt White Coupe

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Possible issues with brake cooling, aero lift, and aero drag. Since they are a GM product, I wouldn't expect any major problems. But still...

Talk about struggling to find a problem.

Jul 21, 2012 | 09:49 AM

#24

PacificaVette

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Splash!

:agree: Absolutely!!! I ordered them as soon as I bought my 2008, and put them on as soon as they arrived. They do protect your paint, and they are barely noticeable.

Jul 21, 2012 | 10:19 AM

#25

rcallen484

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Torch Red with GCA splash guards. To me they give the wheel wells a more finished look.

Jul 21, 2012 | 10:32 AM

#26

j_digi454

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Quote:

Originally Posted by PacificaVette

Absolutely!!! I ordered them as soon as I bought my 2008, and put them on as soon as they arrived. They do protect your paint, and they are barely noticeable.

I put them on as soon as they were introduced.

Jul 21, 2012 | 11:46 AM

#27

z28koda

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First thing I did as well. I actully think they make the car look better.

Jul 21, 2012 | 12:09 PM

#28

Dif

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rcallen484

Torch Red with GCA splash guards. To me they give the wheel wells a more finished look.

Quote:

Originally Posted by z28koda

First thing I did as well. I actully think they make the car look better.

at first I wasn't sure if I'd like the way they would look.
So stuck them on temporarily and after taking them off, the car looked better with them on IMO

Glad I got them

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Jul 21, 2012 | 12:12 PM

#29

Tarl

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Do you have to drill holes to install the GM ones? On the rear?

Jul 21, 2012 | 12:17 PM

#30

trivette

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From: st paul minnesota

Yes, in the rear only, and the holes are in the wheel well liner not the body panel itself. An easy install, and practical for a 'base' model.

Jul 21, 2012 | 12:30 PM

#31

dklowrider

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Walt White Coupe

Possible issues with brake cooling, aero lift, and aero drag. Since they are a GM product, I wouldn't expect any major problems. But still...

Talk about struggling to find a problem.

yeah really.

Jul 21, 2012 | 12:52 PM

#32

Fly'n Family

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Originally Posted by Daekwan06

OEM GM ones are $99.

Absolutely. Positively. Hell Yes!!

Jul 21, 2012 | 01:16 PM

#33

Carsonvette

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I put them on my 2012 CE coupe and to me they help protect my car from rocks and water. I also love how they add a little swoosh to the wheel well.

Jul 21, 2012 | 01:29 PM

#34

thedigitel

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They are absolutely necessary. Your rocker panels will be sandblasted behind the front wheels in no time if you don't protect them.

Jul 21, 2012 | 01:35 PM

#35

R&L's C6

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Jul 21, 2012 | 01:43 PM

#36

peter pan

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Quote:

Originally Posted by R&L's C6

First thing I put on mine. They should come from the factory with them IMO.

got them right away and nice and needed mod

Jul 21, 2012 | 04:21 PM

#37

Gearhead Jim

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Walt White Coupe

Possible issues with brake cooling, aero lift, and aero drag. Since they are a GM product, I wouldn't expect any major problems. But still...

Talk about struggling to find a problem.

As mentioned, our car is doing just fine without them at 48,000 miles. (post #17)
One might say that those who buy them have a solution in search of a problem.

Your car, your money, your choice.

EDITED TO ADD:
Even though I don't think they are necessary for protection, I do think they give the wheel wells a more "finished" look, and may put them on just for that reason. Decisions, decisions...

Last edited by Gearhead Jim; Jul 21, 2012 at 10:24 PM.

Jul 21, 2012 | 05:37 PM

#38

JJPonzini

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We have a quarry that I pass daily. Lots o'rocks. Would not be without them.

Jul 21, 2012 | 06:55 PM

#39

ChevyRider

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From: Enterprise AL

I like mine. They certainly cut down the amount of road grime that ends up on the qtr panels. Ive got the GM ones. Look good, dont stick out too far, easy install. Everyone that has them, like em