Pardon my ignorance in all things Splash Guard related, but do you have to remove the tire to fit it in? I don't have an appropriate jack to lift the Stingray.
Splash Guards
Has anyone bought splash guards for there ride. The dealer is asking $75 per axle. Have seen on ebay for $55. Who has purhased and what do they think of what they purchased.
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no...has simple instructions with one 7MM socket - car stays on the ground, tire on.......Pardon my ignorance in all things Splash Guard related, but do you have to remove the tire to fit it in? I don't have an appropriate jack to lift the Stingray.
Got mine ordered from GM Parts House. Use the part numbers to search for them on his website (GM Parts and GM Accessories - GM Parts House).
2014 C7 Corvette Front Molded Splash Guards
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22935635 – Front molded splash guards - $60.38
2014 C7 Corvette Rear Molded Splash Guards
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22935639 – Rear molded splash guards - $60.38
2014 C7 Corvette Front Molded Splash Guards
22935635 Photograph
http://www.gmpartshouse.com/accpics/22935635.jpg
22935635 – Front molded splash guards - $60.38
2014 C7 Corvette Rear Molded Splash Guards
22935639 Photograph
http://www.gmpartshouse.com/accpics/22935639.jpg
22935639 – Rear molded splash guards - $60.38
Just priced them on GMPartsDirect.com and they were $55.13 a set.
While it certainly isn't a big expense nor difficult to install, I am wondering if the need for the splash guards are more necessary for the Z51 than the base model. Asking based on a very limited sample of 1 base and 1 Z51 comparison, both with over 3000 miles on them. The Z51 has a lot of hits and chips in the OEM clear guard in front of the rear wheels while the base has virtually none. Is it possibly related to the larger tires/wheels?
How far the tire sticks out and its compound are major factors. Race tires in pits pick up everything in sight...like a lint roller!While it certainly isn't a big expense nor difficult to install, I am wondering if the need for the splash guards are more necessary for the Z51 than the base model. Asking based on a very limited sample of 1 base and 1 Z51 comparison, both with over 3000 miles on them. The Z51 has a lot of hits and chips in the OEM clear guard in front of the rear wheels while the base has virtually none. Is it possibly related to the larger tires/wheels?
The Z51 and base are the same size tire in width and circumference only the rim is larger.While it certainly isn't a big expense nor difficult to install, I am wondering if the need for the splash guards are more necessary for the Z51 than the base model. Asking based on a very limited sample of 1 base and 1 Z51 comparison, both with over 3000 miles on them. The Z51 has a lot of hits and chips in the OEM clear guard in front of the rear wheels while the base has virtually none. Is it possibly related to the larger tires/wheels?
I think it has to do with the 5 extra hp!! J/kWhile it certainly isn't a big expense nor difficult to install, I am wondering if the need for the splash guards are more necessary for the Z51 than the base model. Asking based on a very limited sample of 1 base and 1 Z51 comparison, both with over 3000 miles on them. The Z51 has a lot of hits and chips in the OEM clear guard in front of the rear wheels while the base has virtually none. Is it possibly related to the larger tires/wheels?
I bought a set, due later this week.
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The hp is identical on both the base and the Z51. If they have the dual mode exhaust they each get the extra 5 h.p.I think it has to do with the 5 extra hp!! J/k
My splash guards are scheduled to arrive today and I really appreciate this installation tutorial!!
I just drove my new C7 to Nevada from the national museum. Unfortunately, the protective film in front of the rear tires and extending underneath the door was completely pitted by road debris ( sand, rock salt, pebbles, etc. encountered on roads in New Mexico during the holidays ) and some of the clear coat and paint was chipped off near the film. This is my first Corvette and I love the car, but I think GM should have either mandated splash guards in the front wheel wells, or designed the front wheel well to come out a little further. I don't think anyone who takes pride in wanting to keep their car looking like new, appreciates having the paint chewed up through no fault of their own.
I just drove my new C7 to Nevada from the national museum. Unfortunately, the protective film in front of the rear tires and extending underneath the door was completely pitted by road debris ( sand, rock salt, pebbles, etc. encountered on roads in New Mexico during the holidays ) and some of the clear coat and paint was chipped off near the film. This is my first Corvette and I love the car, but I think GM should have either mandated splash guards in the front wheel wells, or designed the front wheel well to come out a little further. I don't think anyone who takes pride in wanting to keep their car looking like new, appreciates having the paint chewed up through no fault of their own.
I installed my splash guards a couple of nights ago. As stated, very simple to install. I am getting Xpel put on next week. I will keep it in the garage until that is complete.
Thanks for the PM. Sorry to hear about the chips. I know this must be a little disappointing, but it is part of owning a sports car. If you look at the pic in my original post to this thread, you will see a '69 Vette in the background. Exact same problem with the front tires throwing road debris onto the painted surface just prior to the rear wheel well. Quite frankly, the C7 is the first Vette to at least try to provide some protection with the clear film, although I do believe it is not enough. Here is what I would suggest to you. If the chips are truly just that, I would look into something like Dr. Colorchip to repair the paint chips. It is not perfect but does a decent job and in the area where you said you got the chips, will be hard to notice with this type of repair. I would then intsall the splash guards and consider replacing the factory film with something like xPel and maybe cover a little larger area around the rocker panels. Don't let this deter you from enjoying your new car. If you drive them you will get some chips in the paint somewhere, nose, hood, windshield, etc. Drive it and enjoy it!My splash guards are scheduled to arrive today and I really appreciate this installation tutorial!!
I just drove my new C7 to Nevada from the national museum. Unfortunately, the protective film in front of the rear tires and extending underneath the door was completely pitted by road debris ( sand, rock salt, pebbles, etc. encountered on roads in New Mexico during the holidays ) and some of the clear coat and paint was chipped off near the film. This is my first Corvette and I love the car, but I think GM should have either mandated splash guards in the front wheel wells, or designed the front wheel well to come out a little further. I don't think anyone who takes pride in wanting to keep their car looking like new, appreciates having the paint chewed up through no fault of their own.
Do we need the splash guards on the rear as well, or is it just for good measure? Seems most people having issues due to the front tires. Curious, thx for you input.
I think your biggest issue is the front, that's why the splash guards stick out a little more on the front than the rear. I guess you could do just the front, but for $60, I would not do one and not the other. JMO!Do we need the splash guards on the rear as well, or is it just for good measure? Seems most people having issues due to the front tires. Curious, thx for you input.
Just ordered a pair for the front and rear from my dealership. $60 canadian a set.
My biggest worry is he said they're an anthracite grey according to his computer, but has the same part number as seen on gmpartsdirect.com where it shows a photo of it in black and even says black in the description.
Has anyone received these in grey or his he mistaken? I figured they were all black to match the trim. Parts guy says if I don't like the color I don't have to keep them.
My biggest worry is he said they're an anthracite grey according to his computer, but has the same part number as seen on gmpartsdirect.com where it shows a photo of it in black and even says black in the description.
Has anyone received these in grey or his he mistaken? I figured they were all black to match the trim. Parts guy says if I don't like the color I don't have to keep them.
They are the exact same color as the OEM pieces that you are replacing.
Thx Glen and Rich,
Do you think it'll stand out a lot on an Arctic White?
Do you think it'll stand out a lot on an Arctic White?
No they very much become invisible on any car.....I think they are even more invisible in black than painted....
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