C8 mud flaps good idea

wlgj said:
Why no? If they are molded and carbon fibre look. Not necessary or for the look?
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I've seen them and though they are not too obvious, they are still mud flaps and do look like mud flaps. I find they detract from the overall appearance of the car. I also don't think they are necessary.
 
Murray20c8 said:
I've seen them and though they are not too obvious, they are still mud flaps and do look like mud flaps. I find they detract from the overall appearance of the car.
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Oh ok , so appearance. You have a 2020 , how is your rocker panel and doors etc. look? Unless you had the whole car PPF.
 
wlgj said:
Oh ok , so appearance. You have a 2020 , how is your rocker panel and doors etc. look? Unless you had the whole car PPF.
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You were too quick. I edited my post! lol
I don't drive on stones roads, but there are small mud flaps on the car as it is.

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Murray20c8 said:
You were too quick. I edited my post! lol
I don't drive on stones roads, but there are small mud flaps on the car as it is.

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You have them? So does not look bad. Where did you get them? How much? I am looking for carbon flash finish and not drilling holes but clips. Quebec uses small pebbles in their salt so there might be some left on the roads for now, until they sweep, if they sweep.
 
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wlgj said:
You have them? So does not look bad. Where did you get them? How much? I am looking for carbon flash finish and not drilling holes but clips. Quebec uses small pebbles in their salt so there might be some left on the roads for now, until they sweep, if they sweep.
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Those are stock mud flaps. They come on all C8's
 
When it comes to "mud flaps" aka "splash guards":

1. a C8 comes with "stone guards" behind each wheel so they're stock with the vehicle. They're easily removed and don't stick out. Having some thin plastic "pry tools" or wedges, are handy to remove them. They only protect the wheel well rear inner lining from road debris;
2. you can buy OEM "splash guards" from GM. These DO stick out somewhat on the sides and bottom, so they potentially block more road debris from being flung back and hitting underneath your C8. They fit perfectly where the "stone guards" were so they're easily installed. Buy them from your dealer or cheaper from a GM wholesaler parts supplier;
3. finally, you can buy after-market "extended splash guards" that are larger than #2 above, so they stick out more on the sides and go lower down. They're also made to fit where the stone guards went, so again, easily installed. Some are convinced they offer much better protection than #2 above. BE CAREFUL if trying to buy this extended version. I've seen some sellers describe "extended" splash guards but they're really only selling the #2 above GM OEM splash guards (ie. they think the "stone guards" are splash guards...so their OEM version is "extended").

AND as usual, there's a debate amongst Corvette owners: some don't like the look of ANY splash guards; others think PPF will offer sufficient protection; still others want that added protection or piece-of-mind that debris damage will be avoided with splash guards and PPF isn't good enough protection. There's no correct answer; it's personal preference.
 
netsinah said:
When it comes to "mud flaps" aka "splash guards":

1. a C8 comes with "stone guards" behind each wheel so they're stock with the vehicle. They're easily removed and don't stick out. Having some thin plastic "pry tools" or wedges, are handy to remove them. They only protect the wheel well rear inner lining from road debris;
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True, but unless you are turning or have spacers the tires stay inside the wheel wells except for a small portion low at the rear end
 
netsinah said:
I don't know about you Murray...but I sometimes turn my wheels. :) ;) :)
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Really? LOL. I guess you have to turn even at the end of the 1/4 mile! ;)
When you are turning the stones are shot out at your neighbours car anyway! ;)
 
netsinah said:
When it comes to "mud flaps" aka "splash guards":

1. a C8 comes with "stone guards" behind each wheel so they're stock with the vehicle. They're easily removed and don't stick out. Having some thin plastic "pry tools" or wedges, are handy to remove them. They only protect the wheel well rear inner lining from road debris;
2. you can buy OEM "splash guards" from GM. These DO stick out somewhat on the sides and bottom, so they potentially block more road debris from being flung back and hitting underneath your C8. They fit perfectly where the "stone guards" were so they're easily installed. Buy them from your dealer or cheaper from a GM wholesaler parts supplier;
3. finally, you can buy after-market "extended splash guards" that are larger than #2 above, so they stick out more on the sides and go lower down. They're also made to fit where the stone guards went, so again, easily installed. Some are convinced they offer much better protection than #2 above. BE CAREFUL if trying to buy this extended version. I've seen some sellers describe "extended" splash guards but they're really only selling the #2 above GM OEM splash guards (ie. they think the "stone guards" are splash guards...so their OEM version is "extended").

AND as usual, there's a debate amongst Corvette owners: some don't like the look of ANY splash guards; others think PPF will offer sufficient protection; still others want that added protection or piece-of-mind that debris damage will be avoided with splash guards and PPF isn't good enough protection. There's no correct answer; it's personal preference.
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"correct answer; it's personal preference."

I think Denis said it best. " Why use 500 words when you can use 5..."
 

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