dckotwicki

I had a C6 and now own a C7.
On my C6, I installed a set of GM splash guards.
Protection was minimal, but I liked them.
I am looking for something similar for the C7.
Any recommendations?

Da Hawk

I bought the GM OEM body-colored splash guards from RPI Designs. Barely noticeable and only if you stare hard enough to find them.

Zymurgy

Yes, GM offers them for the C7, but they are easier to install on the C7. Besides the OEM versions, several forum vendors sell them painted to match you car or in Carbon Flash Metallic.

mcnwil

I also went with the painted GM splash guards from Corvette Mods. They offer more protection than stock but blend in with the car.

beepster

I'm currently running the GM guards on my C7. They are easy to install, provide minimal protection, but are better than nothing. I also applied protective Suntek film to the rockers. I am going to replace the standard GM guards w/ the RPI painted ones when they arrive.

I ran the wider splash guards (by Apsis) for over 5 yrs on the C6 and they worked great. I will most likely go w/ the wider guards for the C7 when I can find some decent looking ones that come painted to match body color...

1SG_Ret

I had dealer install OEM guards at time of delivery. They seem to catch most of the sling from the tires. Mind you, I'm not driving on gravel roads either.

jrainlay

Painted body color splash guards from RPI...
https://www.facebook.com/pages/C7-Co...2645030?ref=hl

MSG C5

Curious what color OEM splash guards would look best matched up with Carbon Flash side skirts? Carbon Flash painted splash guards or body colored painted splash guards?

JRYELLOWCORVETTE

They look great on the white C7

JerryU

Having dinged my ’88 and ’93 rockers and rear panel, bought these painted ones for my ’08 C6 before it arrived!. A little large but worked fine! Installed the GM Splash Guards for my C7. They have worked for the rear since that panel turns back quite a bit. However the GM installed plastic was still getting marked up on the rocker panels. Particularly dear the rear of the doors. In time and the panels would get dinged and I didn’t care for the thick GM marked up plastic. Solved the problem with side skirts. Mine are carbon fiber. They match my OEM CF roof.
You’d find other posters saying the same!




Worhed for C6





Stopped all stones etc for 5 years





Needed Side Skirts for C7. The GM Splash Guards are still installed but only help a bit in the front.

motox621

i went with the carbon flash on mine

Gamoto

They look nice. Did you install them yourself? If so was it difficult?
I have a new C7 ordered just went to 3000 today. My dealer is not local to me...one of the large forum dealers. I am shipping a Front Splitter and Side skirt to them from RPI to install before I pick the car up. If the splash guards are easy to do my self I won't go thru the hassle of having them shipped to the dealer.

apsisusa

We already have C7 splash guards. Here is the direct link -----------

http://www.apsisusa.com/-%20-%20C7%2...dex%20Page.htm

There are lots of pictures there. Please go check it out.

rmorin1249

How about installation? Similar to or the same as the OEM? Any drilling required?

JerryU

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

firefighting101

I love those PDF's.

apsisusa

We reuse one bottom screw hole and then drill one hole into the plastic wheel well liner at the upper. It won't damage the fender.

rmorin1249

Detailed installation instructions come with them?

Glen e

yes, only a cretin idiot could screw this up, one 7mm socket needed.

rmorin1249

Sounds like a drill is needed as well for the Apsis guards.