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Old 06-03-2018, 04:12 PM
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Don't know why GM didn't put these on from the factory!! My 07 base had a ton of chipped paint on the rear where the quarter panel curves around to the wheel well this covered all the damage, I would put these on again if I had a car with no damage, to me it just finishes the look of the car.
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They certainly are functional!
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Originally Posted by demon340
Don't know why GM didn't put these on from the factory!!
I was reluctant to put "mud flaps" on a Corvette, but these do look factory installed.

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Next on my list!

Nice job on yours!!
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Originally Posted by demon340



Don't know why GM didn't put these on from the factory!! My 07 base had a ton of chipped paint on the rear where the quarter panel curves around to the wheel well this covered all the damage, I would put these on again if I had a car with no damage, to me it just finishes the look of the car.
Mud flaps "Finish" the look of the C-6 Corvette ??......
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Good job. I agree that they should come that way originally. They really finish-out the look and tie into the rear diffuser very well. I did the same....


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Originally Posted by windyC6
Mud flaps "Finish" the look of the C-6 Corvette ??......
Splash guards, not mud flaps. C’mon now. We all know Corvettes don’t get muddy!
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Originally Posted by Jstan2014
Splash guards, not mud flaps. C’mon now. We all know Corvettes don’t get muddy!
I got royally roasted several years ago when I mentioned mud flaps and running boards. Jeesuz, you'd think I pee'd on somebody's black wheels...
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Don't you have to drill holes for the rear splash guard?
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Don't you have to drill holes for the rear splash guard?
Yes, If I remember correctly, I had to drill holes front and rear for the pushpins that held on the splash guards. I knew once they went on, I wouldn’t be taking them off.
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I got royally roasted several years ago when I mentioned mud flaps and running boards. Jeesuz, you'd think I pee'd on somebody's black wheels...
I know that’s right!
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Originally Posted by Jstan2014
Yes, If I remember correctly, I had to drill holes front and rear for the pushpins that held on the splash guards. I knew once they went on, I wouldn’t be taking them off.
OK, gotcha.
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I tried three sets before I settled for the same ones. They look great and do a good job too.
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Yup, no regrets, especially living on a dirt road. My car had some very minor chips behind the rear wheels, but no more. I used to drive like 5 mph on my road, now I can go around 10, lol:








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Originally Posted by Jstan2014
Yes, If I remember correctly, I had to drill holes front and rear for the pushpins that held on the splash guards. I knew once they went on, I wouldn’t be taking them off.
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OK, gotcha.
For the GM MUD FLAPS

You only have to drill holes for the rears, fronts use existing holes.
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Correct just 4 holes each side on the rears, fronts use existing pushpin holes. I made sure I had all wax off because the guards come with 3M type tape, purchased A bottle of alcohol and wiped it down a few times.
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Originally Posted by Bruze
For the GM MUD FLAPS

You only have to drill holes for the rears, fronts use existing holes.
I stand corrected. ( 5 years have passed since I installed the splash guards and it’s kinda foggy in my memory)

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Originally Posted by Jstan2014
I stand corrected. ( 5 years have passed since I installed the splash guards and it’s kinda foggy in my memory)


Getting old sucks. I remember what I was doing 50 years ago, but I don't remember what I had for breakfast this morning
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Originally Posted by Bruze


Getting old sucks. I remember what I was doing 50 years ago, but I don't remember what I had for breakfast this morning
And my wife used to think that I was a bad listener half of the time. Now she realizes I just don’t remember half the things she has said.
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Originally Posted by Bruze


Getting old sucks. I remember what I was doing 50 years ago, but I don't remember what I had for breakfast this morning
What is breakfast?

Clif


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