Splash Guards?

wat2win · 01-18-2011, 08:27 PM

does splash guards help alot?
because one dealer that im looking at has 2 40th in stock but only 1 of them, looks like from pictures, have Splash Guards installed.

I have heard/read it is impossible to order 40th splash guards anymore.. so... was wondering if it helps to protect paints and stuff....

sorry if this is dumb question....

msb3079 · 01-18-2011, 08:59 PM

I haven't done any scientific research on how much they help or not... especially since I have 20mm and 25mm spacers on mine... but I will say, they make the car look a LOT better... especially in the rear.

Dreezy562 · 01-18-2011, 09:37 PM

pic of that 20/25mm setup? are you on stock rays?

i wish i had splash gaurds

msb3079 · 01-19-2011, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dreezy562

pic of that 20/25mm setup? are you on stock rays?

i wish i had splash gaurds

I just switched out the backs from 20mm to 25mm. Haven't even taken any pics yet.

This pic is 20mm front and back... you can see why I wanted 25mm in the back. Had 20 rear and 15 front... then 20 front... then 25 rear.

I'll try to take a few pics soon.

gordanlu · 01-21-2011, 10:12 AM

I think it will help more with road grime and water pickup than rock chips. I would get splash guards just for that reason.

RockStarKick · 01-21-2011, 10:30 AM

I don't have splash guards...

I picked up my car about 10 days ago, I have about 125 miles so
far, I haven't washed it yet (too cold). The dealer put on way too much
tire dressing and where the splash guards would normally be is where
the excess tire dressing has ended up.

So I believe they do serve a purpose, I personally like the way they look.

I have researched prices and they are about $75 per pair, I think the
cheapest I have seen them was $72 a pair. They do come pre-painted
per your color code.

sonic370 · 01-21-2011, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gordanlu

I think it will help more with road grime and water pickup than rock chips. I would get splash guards just for that reason.

msb3079 · 01-21-2011, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dreezy562

pic of that 20/25mm setup? are you on stock rays?

i wish i had splash gaurds

Here's pics with 25/20

On a side note... I hate how the blue NEVER looks right in pictures.. always way too dark.

shadoquad · 01-18-2011, 10:15 PM

Imo they make a difference.

rtrono · 01-18-2011, 10:43 PM

My 40th didn't come with the splash guards so I bought carbon fiber and installed those. I think it looks great.

Sibze · 01-19-2011, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadoquad

Imo they make a difference.

I agree with Shado, I got a really good rock chip from a rock coming up and getting the drivers side door. After installing the splash guards I have not had one.

+ I think they look good!

TypeOne · 01-19-2011, 09:19 AM

My car didn't come with them... it's one thing that is on my list of things to buy.

I'd trade illuminated kickplates for 'em. haha

steveg78 · 01-18-2011, 10:50 PM

After hearing all the rocks kicking around while driving, I tend to think those splash guards have a lot to do with keeping the rocks from scratching up the rear quarter panels and fenders... Although I could just be a complete idiot with this assumption

samb03 · 01-18-2011, 10:57 PM

My buddy at the dealership knows me pretty well. I am a cheap *** penny pincher to a fault. He "made" me spend the $ to get the splash guards put on mine because it didn't come with them. He says they make a big difference and are worth the money. I trust his opinion.

wat2win · 01-19-2011, 04:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samb03

My buddy at the dealership knows me pretty well. I am a cheap *** penny pincher to a fault. He "made" me spend the $ to get the splash guards put on mine because it didn't come with them. He says they make a big difference and are worth the money. I trust his opinion.

Ah! I see, Thanks for all of your opinions, guys.

01-18-2011, 08:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
wat2win Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Seoul, Korea Posts: 132 Drives: 40th Z Rep Power: 15	Splash Guards? does splash guards help alot? because one dealer that im looking at has 2 40th in stock but only 1 of them, looks like from pictures, have Splash Guards installed. I have heard/read it is impossible to order 40th splash guards anymore.. so... was wondering if it helps to protect paints and stuff.... sorry if this is dumb question....

01-21-2011, 10:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
RockStarKick Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 298 Drives: it like a rental Rep Power: 15	I don't have splash guards... I picked up my car about 10 days ago, I have about 125 miles so far, I haven't washed it yet (too cold). The dealer put on way too much tire dressing and where the splash guards would normally be is where the excess tire dressing has ended up. So I believe they do serve a purpose, I personally like the way they look. I have researched prices and they are about $75 per pair, I think the cheapest I have seen them was $72 a pair. They do come pre-painted per your color code. __________________ 2013 Mustang GT, 6M, Track Pack & Leather Recaros 2011 Pearl White 6M /Sport Pkg - SOLD

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01-18-2011, 08:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
msb3079 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: collingswood.nj Posts: 133 Drives: 12 Touring Sport 6MT Rep Power: 17	I haven't done any scientific research on how much they help or not... especially since I have 20mm and 25mm spacers on mine... but I will say, they make the car look a LOT better... especially in the rear.

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Dreezy562 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Long beach, ca Posts: 419 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 15	pic of that 20/25mm setup? are you on stock rays? i wish i had splash gaurds

01-21-2011, 10:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
gordanlu Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: illadelph Posts: 26 Drives: 370z.PG.T.S.M6.NAV. Rep Power: 17	I think it will help more with road grime and water pickup than rock chips. I would get splash guards just for that reason.

01-18-2011, 10:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3887	Imo they make a difference.

01-18-2011, 10:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
rtrono Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Camarillo, Ca Posts: 70 Drives: 2010 370Z 40th Rep Power: 16	My 40th didn't come with the splash guards so I bought carbon fiber and installed those. I think it looks great.

01-19-2011, 09:19 AM	#12 (permalink)
TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1852	My car didn't come with them... it's one thing that is on my list of things to buy. I'd trade illuminated kickplates for 'em. haha

01-18-2011, 10:50 PM	#13 (permalink)
steveg78 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MD Posts: 569 Drives: 09 370Z PG M6 +Sport Rep Power: 18	After hearing all the rocks kicking around while driving, I tend to think those splash guards have a lot to do with keeping the rocks from scratching up the rear quarter panels and fenders... Although I could just be a complete idiot with this assumption

01-18-2011, 10:57 PM	#14 (permalink)
samb03 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: western Oklahoma Posts: 164 Drives: Black Cherry Sport Rep Power: 15	My buddy at the dealership knows me pretty well. I am a cheap *** penny pincher to a fault. He "made" me spend the $ to get the splash guards put on mine because it didn't come with them. He says they make a big difference and are worth the money. I trust his opinion.