Splash guards
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: Longview Texas
Same with the Level 1 GM front splitter everyone is putting on the Stingrays.
Instructor
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From: Boca Raton Florida
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2000
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From: MN-C3, AZ-C7
The OEM's do nothing for rearward tossing, only sideway-outward projections. I slotted the bottom of the OEM to add an extension I cut from flat splash guards found to Pep Boys. They are level with the ground the camera makes them look angled. Unless you are looking for them they blend right in.
Last edited by John Ulrich; Mar 31, 2015 at 10:04 PM.
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2015
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From: Northern Virginia
The OEM's do nothing for rearward tossing, only sideway-outward projections. I slotted the bottom of the OEM to add an extension I cut from flat splash guards found to Pep Boys. They are level with the ground the camera makes them look angled. Unless you are looking for them they blend right in.
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Pro
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 639
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From: South Eastern MI Michigan
Bought the GM OEM splash guards
Installed them in the driveway.
Did not have to remove the tires.
They fit and look great.
Took less than 5 minutes per corner.
Protection is minimal but I like them.
Not as effective as the Yosemite Sam "Back Off" mudguards.
Did not have to remove the tires.
They fit and look great.
Took less than 5 minutes per corner.
Protection is minimal but I like them.
Not as effective as the Yosemite Sam "Back Off" mudguards.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2008
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From: Prosper, TX
The OEM's do nothing for rearward tossing, only sideway-outward projections. I slotted the bottom of the OEM to add an extension I cut from flat splash guards found to Pep Boys. They are level with the ground the camera makes them look angled. Unless you are looking for them they blend right in.
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2014
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You can do it in a parking lot after you pick up the car in <1/2 hr.!! No need to jack up the car. I make PDF's of my installs for non DIY folks but you might like to see so you bring the few tools you'll need.
http://netwelding.com/Splash_Guard.pdf
http://netwelding.com/Splash_Guard.pdf
1st Gear
Joined: Apr 2015
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same here at least you get some extra protection. You have to wonder why GM doesn't just install the guards at the factory they hardly look any different on the car.
Premium Supporting Vendor
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Reading PA
The GM Accessory guards are black in color and we would be more than happy to assist anyone with them pictures and pricing can be seen here
http://www.cultragfactoryparts.com/c...splash-guards/
http://www.cultragfactoryparts.com/c...splash-guards/
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Rochester New York
Left both the splash guards and front splitter natural. I think they look just fine!
Burning Brakes
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From: Sturgeon County Alberta
Burning Brakes
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From: Phoenix, AZ
The OEM's do nothing for rearward tossing, only sideway-outward projections. I slotted the bottom of the OEM to add an extension I cut from flat splash guards found to Pep Boys. They are level with the ground the camera makes them look angled. Unless you are looking for them they blend right in.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 1999
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From: Windermere FL
I got the GM OEM off Flea Bay (cheapest I could find) and used a rattle can to paint them body color just on the thin strip that shows. Cover over the entire splash guard with plastic bag except for the area you are painting. Apply a few coats of Plastic Adhesion Primer from any auto parts store, a few coats of body color, and a few coats of clear. Mounts easy.
The only mistake I made, and I will eventually do over, is sand the area to be painted completely smooth to get rid of the grain pattern molded into the part before you paint it. It will look much better.
The only mistake I made, and I will eventually do over, is sand the area to be painted completely smooth to get rid of the grain pattern molded into the part before you paint it. It will look much better.
