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Old Feb 18, 2015 | 12:01 PM
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Are mudflaps really effective?
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Old Feb 18, 2015 | 12:28 PM
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oh my gosh, no.
If they did, they probably would not admit it.
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Old Feb 18, 2015 | 12:34 PM
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oh my gosh, no.
If they did, they probably would not admit it.
Gimme a break, they're not that bad.

I don't have them though.
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Old Feb 18, 2015 | 01:59 PM
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I'm thinking these will not be a big seller...
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Old Feb 18, 2015 | 02:11 PM
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Get the factory set and have them painted to match.
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Old Feb 18, 2015 | 02:30 PM
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I'm holding out for the Yosemite Sam version that say "Back Off".
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Old Feb 18, 2015 | 03:43 PM
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I'm holding out for the Yosemite Sam version that say "Back Off".
Or these..

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Old Feb 18, 2015 | 03:45 PM
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Or these..

I was thinking they looked like something you'd see on a dually or 18 wheeler. And yes they are that hideous.
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Ugly
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Why are there so many tacky accessories for Vettes?
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Old Feb 18, 2015 | 06:07 PM
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Tough crowd, but they are pretty bad.
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Do they come in pink with a "My Little Pony" picture?
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Old Feb 18, 2015 | 06:19 PM
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No way.
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Why are there so many tacky accessories for Vettes?
Because people buy them? It's the consumer base that keeps American Car Craft in business, not witchcraft.
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Bought OEM and painted them carbon flash.
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Originally Posted by KenHorse
Or these..

ALWAYS in style!
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I hope not.
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Not bad at all. If you've got a Carbon Fiber theme, those would go well with the theme.
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you really have to put skirts on
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I bought the GM accessory ones, and put them on like that. I am considering buying a new set and painting them Carbon Flash, now that I put the front spoiler in Carbon Flash, and my mirrors and spoiler are also Carbon Flash
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