So I let a dealership put on my splash guards. - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Adam · 09-21-2009, 03:33 PM

And they didn't remove the GM emblem, instead they put the guards over the top of them (covers 1/3 the emblem), bending the guards a little out of shape and on the passenger side there's now a visible (when close) gap between the guard and the body.

I honestly never expected them to do that. I expected either:

a. remove emblem
b. remove emblem and stick it back on
c. not remove emblem because it's not in the way (after reading here).

It's literally worst case scenario, so I'm pretty dissapointed. I've removed the gm emblems myself, tried to push the guards back into shape, and hopefully it will be alright. I thought maybe I should tell them to remove the emblems, but I thought it would be obvious ffs, it doesn't exactly fit on top of them.

Abygale · 09-21-2009, 03:51 PM

Wow, I'm surprised your front guards went on that far back. Mine come close to the GM emblems but not to them. That is strange. Do you have pictures?

Here is a not so good picture of one side of my car showing the front guard in relation to the GM emblem:

Adam · 09-21-2009, 03:53 PM

I believe that the emblem was placed further back later in production. I got one of the v6s that went to dealerships, and it's emblems were much closer to the tire well.

rickerda · 09-21-2009, 03:56 PM

The early Camaros have the GM logo closer to the wheel well, the guards don't fit without removing/moving the logo.

Abygale · 09-21-2009, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam

I believe that the emblem was placed further back later in production. I got one of the v6s that went to dealerships, and it's emblems were much closer to the tire well.

Adam that sucks. I'd make the dealer order you a new set and install them for you free of charge. That just sounds like they did a very poor installation job.

Tecca · 09-21-2009, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abygale

Adam that sucks. I'd make the dealer order you a new set and install them for you free of charge. That just sounds like they did a very poor installation job.

CamaroSkooter · 09-21-2009, 04:22 PM

I would leave it as is and tell people, "My dealer is an idiot!"

THUMPER20X · 09-21-2009, 05:30 PM

The GM badge is lame IMO. Mine hit the trash the day after I bought the car lol.

SS22 · 09-21-2009, 05:54 PM

Wow, Unbelievable.

franknbeans · 09-21-2009, 06:06 PM

i would raise hell.

Ject · 09-21-2009, 06:13 PM

OUR72GTO · 09-21-2009, 07:34 PM

And they wonder why we go else where even for an oil change.

So can someone measure the distance of one that DID NOT need to move so I know which one I have ?

Thanks

tjd24 · 09-21-2009, 09:12 PM

Sorry to hear it. I removed my GM "chicklets" before the splash guards went on my SIM - my Dealer did a good job with the install.

Don't settle - make sure you get satisfaction.

97one · 09-21-2009, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam

And they didn't remove the GM emblem, instead they put the guards over the top of them (covers 1/3 the emblem), bending the guards a little out of shape and on the passenger side there's now a visible (when close) gap between the guard and the body.

I honestly never expected them to do that. I expected either:

a. remove emblem
b. remove emblem and stick it back on
c. not remove emblem because it's not in the way (after reading here).

It's literally worst case scenario, so I'm pretty dissapointed. I've removed the gm emblems myself, tried to push the guards back into shape, and hopefully it will be alright. I thought maybe I should tell them to remove the emblems, but I thought it would be obvious ffs, it doesn't exactly fit on top of them.

I am NOT SHOCKED AT ALL..............

Yes you knew what to do. But the dealer did not give a SH-t !
I never go back to any dealer after I buy the car......... I learned that many many years ago.
THEY just don't care about your car....
NOBODY cares about your car like you do............

09-21-2009, 03:33 PM	#1
Adam You Said Member Drives: 2010 SIM 2LT Auto RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Why is this required? Posts: 326	So I let a dealership put on my splash guards. And they didn't remove the GM emblem, instead they put the guards over the top of them (covers 1/3 the emblem), bending the guards a little out of shape and on the passenger side there's now a visible (when close) gap between the guard and the body. I honestly never expected them to do that. I expected either: a. remove emblem b. remove emblem and stick it back on c. not remove emblem because it's not in the way (after reading here). It's literally worst case scenario, so I'm pretty dissapointed. I've removed the gm emblems myself, tried to push the guards back into shape, and hopefully it will be alright. I thought maybe I should tell them to remove the emblems, but I thought it would be obvious ffs, it doesn't exactly fit on top of them.

09-21-2009, 05:30 PM	#8
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09-21-2009, 06:06 PM	#10
franknbeans Whipped Drives: 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh-ish - PA Posts: 4,216 View My Garage	i would raise hell. __________________ Car of the week 7/7/14

09-21-2009, 06:13 PM	#11
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09-21-2009, 07:34 PM	#12
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,677	And they wonder why we go else where even for an oil change. So can someone measure the distance of one that DID NOT need to move so I know which one I have ? Thanks __________________ CAMARO.. 2010 The Heart Beat is back in CHEVROLET Now let's put it back in America

09-21-2009, 03:51 PM	#2
Abygale Drives: . Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: . Posts: 2,523 View My Garage	Wow, I'm surprised your front guards went on that far back. Mine come close to the GM emblems but not to them. That is strange. Do you have pictures? Here is a not so good picture of one side of my car showing the front guard in relation to the GM emblem:

09-21-2009, 03:53 PM	#3
Adam You Said Member Drives: 2010 SIM 2LT Auto RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Why is this required? Posts: 326	I believe that the emblem was placed further back later in production. I got one of the v6s that went to dealerships, and it's emblems were much closer to the tire well.

09-21-2009, 03:56 PM	#4
rickerda Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chester VA Posts: 513 View My Garage	The early Camaros have the GM logo closer to the wheel well, the guards don't fit without removing/moving the logo.

09-21-2009, 04:22 PM	#7
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	I would leave it as is and tell people, "My dealer is an idiot!"

09-21-2009, 05:54 PM	#9
SS22 Drives: 2010 Blue Camaro RS Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 507	Wow, Unbelievable.

09-21-2009, 09:12 PM	#13
tjd24 Thank you Oshawa/St.Cats! Drives: was 2010 2LT RS 2G1FC1EV4A9103434 Join Date: May 2009 Location: NW NJ Posts: 3,481 View My Garage	Sorry to hear it. I removed my GM "chicklets" before the splash guards went on my SIM - my Dealer did a good job with the install. Don't settle - make sure you get satisfaction. __________________ #3434 Born 4-15-2009, Delivered 5-22-2009 BBOMG 2/3/4 - Traded-in 8/31/2019:

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