splash guards or not?

autopc25 · 06-13-2010, 09:42 AM

Do you like the factory splash guards?

370er · 06-13-2010, 09:56 AM

I think it looks better without them. The plastic parts of the car always look a slightly different color than the metal parts. Like the fuel lid for example. But the splash guards would definitely make a difference, especially the front ones.

Sibze · 06-13-2010, 10:34 AM

I have them on my blue. NO difference in colour. I personally went and got them after I got a good rock chip on one of the side panels - haven't got one since!!!

LunaZ · 06-13-2010, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sibze

I have them on my blue. NO difference in colour. I personally went and got them after I got a good rock chip on one of the side panels - haven't got one since!!!

These sort of rock chips are the reason I'm debating back and forth on wheel spacers.
I have the splash guards and like them.

Slade · 06-13-2010, 10:35 AM

I like them, they are a nice little touch and complete the look of the car IMO. Mine didn't come with the splash guards so I ordered some...and on my way back from the dealership it looks like I'll need them to protect the rocker panels (esp. behind the front tires).

kenchan · 06-13-2010, 11:53 AM

the factory ones add accent to the bodyline so i got a set on mine.

Fly1 Motorsports · 06-13-2010, 12:03 PM

Debated on this as well...but finally went with them. I think they finish off the car nicely, not to mention the functional benefit. No difference in color here...

ZedZed · 06-13-2010, 01:06 PM

Could someone post a picture of them on their car?

I ordered my car without them thinking that it was a slightly pointless option to get - but if it protects from rocks chipping the paint then maybe it's worth getting a set later on...

LunaZ · 06-13-2010, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ZedZed

Could someone post a picture of them on their car?

You can see them on my car here:
Nissan 370Z Forum - LunaZ's Album: My Z

frost · 06-13-2010, 01:11 PM

FINALLY, a thread to ask whether people like splash guards or not!

Oh wait:

Splash Guards or No Splash Guards

Splashguard or not to splash guard?

2theextreme · 06-13-2010, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frost

FINALLY, a thread to ask whether people like splash guards or not!

Oh wait:

Splash Guards or No Splash Guards

Splashguard or not to splash guard?

I see what you did there......

Sibze · 06-13-2010, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frost

FINALLY, a thread to ask whether people like splash guards or not!

Oh wait:

Splash Guards or No Splash Guards

Splashguard or not to splash guard?

oooooo I get it now!

Matt · 06-13-2010, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frost

FINALLY, a thread to ask whether people like splash guards or not!

Oh wait:

Splash Guards or No Splash Guards

Splashguard or not to splash guard?

Just think though. If there were ZERO repeat threads on questions asked or topics discussed, this would be a VERY boring forum filled up with "So I turned off VDC yesterday...." threads.

We don't want that, do we?

I mean, I've had the same "Celtics vs Lakers" discussion with the same guys at work every day for the past 2 weeks, and every time we talk about it...it's different!

frost · 06-13-2010, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt

Just think though. If there were ZERO repeat threads on questions asked or topics discussed, this would be a VERY boring forum filled up with "So I turned off VDC yesterday...." threads.

We don't want that, do we?

That sounds awesome.

LunaZ · 06-13-2010, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt

Just think though. If there were ZERO repeat threads on questions asked or topics discussed, this would be a VERY boring forum filled up with "So I turned off VDC yesterday...." threads.

We don't want that, do we?

I mean, I've had the same "Celtics vs Lakers" discussion with the same guys at work every day for the past 2 weeks, and every time we talk about it...it's different!

Every forum I've ever been on has a "Search Nazi" or three.
It seems their goal is to turn their forum into static site filled with a searchable library of information where questions and discussion become unnecessary.
Oddly enough, when these Search Nazis aren't policing newbies, they tend to spend the majority of their time posting and commenting on the off-topic sections of their forum.

Personally, I like to answer newbie questions when I can or at least direct them to the information, rather than just posting a "try the search button" or "RTFM" response.
It's part of being a welcoming community.

06-13-2010, 09:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
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06-13-2010, 09:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
370er Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Australia, VIC Posts: 231 Drives: Yellow 370Z Rep Power: 17	I think it looks better without them. The plastic parts of the car always look a slightly different color than the metal parts. Like the fuel lid for example. But the splash guards would definitely make a difference, especially the front ones.

06-13-2010, 10:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
Sibze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 16,202 Drives: In your way Rep Power: 64	I have them on my blue. NO difference in colour. I personally went and got them after I got a good rock chip on one of the side panels - haven't got one since!!!

06-13-2010, 10:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
Slade Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Port Arthur, TX Posts: 37 Drives: 370z MB 6MT Rep Power: 16	I like them, they are a nice little touch and complete the look of the car IMO. Mine didn't come with the splash guards so I ordered some...and on my way back from the dealership it looks like I'll need them to protect the rocker panels (esp. behind the front tires).

06-13-2010, 11:53 AM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	the factory ones add accent to the bodyline so i got a set on mine.

06-13-2010, 12:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
Fly1 Motorsports Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,094 Drives: PW 370Z 7AT/Tr/Sp/Nv Rep Power: 19	Debated on this as well...but finally went with them. I think they finish off the car nicely, not to mention the functional benefit. No difference in color here...

06-13-2010, 01:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
ZedZed Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Belgium, Brussels Posts: 237 Drives: nothing Rep Power: 16	Could someone post a picture of them on their car? I ordered my car without them thinking that it was a slightly pointless option to get - but if it protects from rocks chipping the paint then maybe it's worth getting a set later on...