adding OEM mudguards

Glen e · 12-26-2013, 03:04 PM

got these for xmas...

If you have never modded before, this should be your first, as it is soooo easy - took all of 3 min per flap. The car is designed for this changeout. Under the car is one 7MM bolt that unscrews...then use your fingernails to get behind the top or bottom of the flap and pull gently...Look at how it's coming off, and put the new one on the same way...and I see many say, "why did they not put these on at the factory?" - simple - they want to sell accessories! Forget all the part numbers - email Patrick with 4 words : "Price me c7 mudgards"
Patrick Trageser <patrick@gmpartshouse.com>

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bnall40 · 12-27-2013, 10:50 AM

Glen,
Is the LPO VQK?
Thanks,
Sam

Glen e · 12-27-2013, 11:30 AM

no idea...i just call Patrick...as said above...

Jabs · 12-27-2013, 12:58 PM

Looks good you mind putting up more pics of the finished product?

Glen e · 12-27-2013, 02:12 PM

pics at

http://gmpartsdirect.com/

DocHolliday · 12-27-2013, 02:48 PM

Glen speaks the truth about this mod...I am the most mechanically UN-inclinded guy around and I did this myself with no problems.

bnall40 · 12-27-2013, 09:55 PM

thanks I'll do the same

zimm888 · 12-27-2013, 10:57 PM

Do these go over the 'felt'? Do you notice increased road noise? How black are they or are they more grey? Do they stand out like cheap plastic? Sry for the 21 questions.

DocHolliday · 12-28-2013, 05:43 AM

They look and fit exactly like the standard pieces, color is identical. They just have the added "lip" for protection.

purpleRac3r · 12-29-2013, 10:47 AM

I just installed these yesterday - took all of 10 minutes total for the set if 4. You don't even have to jack the car up. A couple of notes: first, if you don't have a 7mm socket or wrench, a 9/32" will work. The two are virtually the same size. Second, in the rear there are 3 identical bolts underneath each side, 2 outboard, 1 inboard. You want the inboard bolts. The outboards hold the diffuser to the fascia.

I have not noticed any change in wind noise or fuel mileage with about 100 miles since installing them.

1stcorvette · 12-29-2013, 11:45 AM

[QUOTE=bnall40;7289432]Glen,
Is the LPO VQK?

I'm sorry, what the heck is this?

1stcorvette · 12-29-2013, 12:10 PM

Glen, I just e-mailed Patrick. Hope to pick up my car next mo.
Steve

C7Driver · 01-26-2014, 10:11 PM

Glen e,
This will be my first mod once the car arrives. Thanks for posting.

C7Driver · 03-10-2014, 03:59 PM

Took delivery of my Stingray on March 4th and installed the splash guards on the 6th. Very easy mod. Thanks to Glen for posting photos showing how easy it was.

12-26-2013, 03:04 PM	#1
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	adding OEM mudguards got these for xmas... If you have never modded before, this should be your first, as it is soooo easy - took all of 3 min per flap. The car is designed for this changeout. Under the car is one 7MM bolt that unscrews...then use your fingernails to get behind the top or bottom of the flap and pull gently...Look at how it's coming off, and put the new one on the same way...and I see many say, "why did they not put these on at the factory?" - simple - they want to sell accessories! Forget all the part numbers - email Patrick with 4 words : "Price me c7 mudgards" Patrick Trageser <patrick@gmpartshouse.com> [URL=http://s67.photobucket.com/user/gersly123/media/photo1-15.jpg.html] __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant Last edited by Glen e; 12-27-2013 at 11:30 AM.

12-27-2013, 11:30 AM	#3
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	no idea...i just call Patrick...as said above... __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

12-27-2013, 12:58 PM	#4
Jabs Drives: 2010 Black Camaro SS Stage 2 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Mclean VA Posts: 604	Looks good you mind putting up more pics of the finished product? __________________

12-27-2013, 02:12 PM	#5
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	pics at http://gmpartsdirect.com/ __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant Last edited by Glen e; 12-27-2013 at 02:26 PM.

12-27-2013, 02:48 PM	#6
DocHolliday Drives: '14 Blade Silver Z51 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 559	Glen speaks the truth about this mod...I am the most mechanically UN-inclinded guy around and I did this myself with no problems. __________________ Say When

12-27-2013, 10:50 AM	#2
bnall40 Drives: Z51 3LT, 2009 Pilot, 2012 Ody Tours Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Muscle Shoals, AL Posts: 113	Glen, Is the LPO VQK? Thanks, Sam

12-27-2013, 09:55 PM	#7
bnall40 Drives: Z51 3LT, 2009 Pilot, 2012 Ody Tours Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Muscle Shoals, AL Posts: 113	thanks I'll do the same

12-27-2013, 10:57 PM	#8
zimm888 Drives: 2014 Stingray Z51 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Toronto Posts: 273	Do these go over the 'felt'? Do you notice increased road noise? How black are they or are they more grey? Do they stand out like cheap plastic? Sry for the 21 questions.

12-28-2013, 05:43 AM	#9
DocHolliday Drives: '14 Blade Silver Z51 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 559	They look and fit exactly like the standard pieces, color is identical. They just have the added "lip" for protection. __________________ Say When

12-29-2013, 10:47 AM	#10
purpleRac3r Drives: 1974 & 2014 Corvette Stingrays Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Troy, Mo Posts: 623	I just installed these yesterday - took all of 10 minutes total for the set if 4. You don't even have to jack the car up. A couple of notes: first, if you don't have a 7mm socket or wrench, a 9/32" will work. The two are virtually the same size. Second, in the rear there are 3 identical bolts underneath each side, 2 outboard, 1 inboard. You want the inboard bolts. The outboards hold the diffuser to the fascia. I have not noticed any change in wind noise or fuel mileage with about 100 miles since installing them. __________________ '74 Stingray coupe, heavily modified, as seen in August 2011 VETTE magazine, 2014 Stingray Z51 #196, ordered 02/11/13, built 08/29/13, Museum Delivery 10/04/13, driven daily!

12-29-2013, 11:45 AM	#11
1stcorvette Drives: None at present Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 90	[QUOTE=bnall40;7289432]Glen, Is the LPO VQK? I'm sorry, what the heck is this?

12-29-2013, 12:10 PM	#12
1stcorvette Drives: None at present Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 90	Glen, I just e-mailed Patrick. Hope to pick up my car next mo. Steve

01-26-2014, 10:11 PM	#13
C7Driver Drives: 2014 Z51 Lime Rock Green Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: New England Posts: 148	Glen e, This will be my first mod once the car arrives. Thanks for posting.

03-10-2014, 03:59 PM	#14
C7Driver Drives: 2014 Z51 Lime Rock Green Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: New England Posts: 148	Took delivery of my Stingray on March 4th and installed the splash guards on the 6th. Very easy mod. Thanks to Glen for posting photos showing how easy it was.