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After some searching I'm finding 2 manufacturers of extended Splash/Rock Guards and several that claim to be extended but are just cheap copies of the originals.
Extreme Online Store Chevrolet Corvette C8 XL Extended Front & Rear Splash Guard MF-253-V2-ABS_MF-254-V2-ABS $309.99 which might just be Paragon as they look almost the same.
Anyone have either one of these mounted and can share some photos of them?
I work in the plastic injection industry and know what it costs to make something like this and I have a hard time paying $500 for some small plastic items. I do understand low volume drives the cost up as the mold cost is crazy high for a plastic injection press.
JT
Bought mine on Amazon for $75. Look the same as the Paragons. You answered the question yourself. Why pay $500, that's a joke
The splash guard form is "artisitic" yet the "function" is what I believe we are discussing in this thread.
The GM accessory is a perfected art, same texture, slightly larger on the sides, but does not have a longer lower extension.
The ACS or Paragon can certainly be the winner in terms of function, hanging a max 1.75 inches below the Vette's sill line.
Then there is the artistic choice between colored (Carbon Flash, Red, etc.) and OEM black textures.
With considerable thought, I chose the OEM guards, and artistically, I am top 10 happy.
BUT... especially the front.... I can see "splashes" onto the underside of the side rocker (sill, spoiler, aero panel used as more descriptive words).
In this case, as to function, ACS or Paragon may be more desirable.
FWIW as for protection with the GM accessory, I was considering a one-foot of PPF from the rear of the guard on the sill.
Good luck with your decision.
Last edited by Kenny94945; Aug 4, 2025 at 02:38 PM.
i always paint mine to match.. on my c8 and c7 have always bought the cheap ones of fifty bucks no difference same clips and fit etc.... ones on the c7 are over 2 years old no issues at all and we drive the cars over 12k in the last year 2 years 86k all together on the c7 ones 7k on the c8
Last edited by JIM EVANS; Aug 6, 2025 at 10:39 AM.
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