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Old Dec 25, 2014 | 10:48 PM
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Yes. I like them. Very subtle yet provide great deal of protection
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Old Dec 25, 2014 | 10:52 PM
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Yes. I like them. Very subtle yet provide great deal of protection
Did you have to remove any of the trim ?
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Old Dec 25, 2014 | 11:19 PM
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Did you have to remove any of the trim ?
I used the GM splash guards and you don't have to remove any trim. You just have to take off the factory ones then pop the new guards on with the snaps and one bolt at the bottom. They are extremely easy to put on and really help with the rocks.
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I recommend them. Easy install.
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Old Dec 26, 2014 | 12:49 AM
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Just one more question: my 2015 has a black trim around the wheel well will it interfere with the install?

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Need a pic to determine. Sounds aftermarket.
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Old Dec 26, 2014 | 08:55 AM
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No, minimal protection if any, not going to say they look bad but they certainly add nothing in the looks department.
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Old Dec 26, 2014 | 10:10 AM
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Old Dec 26, 2014 | 10:21 AM
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Should have been a standard installed item from the factory. Just another way to squeeze another $100 out of us IMO. Marketing -

They do help somewhat on my C7.
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With the sticky compound of these tires I would highly recommend them! Easy install and doesn't look like an ugly aftermarket mod. I've actually seen rocks skip across my hood during shape turns at low speeds on streets that had loose pebbles. For those with OCD.....that will grab your attention. That will make you a believer in splash guards for the sides of the car on everyday driving. You'll be happy with them. Ordered mine and sent to the Museum to have installed on the car before I hit the road last March.
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Old Dec 26, 2014 | 11:32 AM
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THANKS!I will put them on
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Old Dec 26, 2014 | 11:33 AM
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I had Expel installed in lieu of splash guards.
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I'll probably put them on mine but my buddy has them on his 14 and from what I've seen they provide pretty minimal protection. They need to protrude a little more but then they might not look to good and would definitely slow the car down.

I'm planning on a Suntek job to do the real protection.
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With the sticky compound of these tires I would highly recommend them! Easy install and doesn't look like an ugly aftermarket mod. I've actually seen rocks skip across my hood during shape turns at low speeds on streets that had loose pebbles. For those with OCD.....that will grab your attention. That will make you a believer in splash guards for the sides of the car on everyday driving. You'll be happy with them. Ordered mine and sent to the Museum to have installed on the car before I hit the road last March.
I put XPEL on the entire car except the rear bumper & hatch deck lid and although I'd like the splash guards to be a bit wider (but not take away from the lines of the car) I would still highly recommend the aftermarket guards.
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I put them on. It is easy and quick. The cars should come from the factory with them.
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Recommended vendor please?
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Contact Gene and his team.....used to be GMPartshouse;

Good service, CF discount, etc.

http://www.cultragfactoryparts.com/c...art_name=black
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Contact Gene and his team.....used to be GMPartshouse;

Good service, CF discount, etc.

http://www.cultragfactoryparts.com/c...art_name=black
bypass all their web stuff and email patrick - same company, great guy:

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