Rock guards - do them or not? - Page 2

23 ZL1 · 07-31-2022, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by JBones81

The zl1 addons ones are only $100, which seems great. If they fit well and are durable, I'm inclined to go with them. Any reason not to, other than that the ACS ones fit a bit better?

The ACS rock guards look a lot better, although they are more expensive. I recommend watching a few youtube videos so you can get a better look at each. I was originally going to use the ZL1 addons, but after getting a better look on the videos, I went with the ACS Composites.

arpad_m · 07-31-2022, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by LeonardS

Rokblokz says they are not confirmed to fit ZL1’s. Have you seen them on a ZL1?

No, I have not, but I don't see why they wouldn't fit, since they do no extend behind the wheel well, unlike the OEM part (see photos below, pardon my dirty car).

Booher · 07-31-2022, 06:41 PM

I had the zl1 addons for my old ss and I thought they fit and looked very well. I haven't seen the acs ones though to be fair heh.

bitwise · 07-31-2022, 06:48 PM

I went the PPF route and did it myself. One thing about PPF is it is cheap and you can mess up a lot without hurting your car before you get to the cost of a pro installation.
Adding PPF behind the rear wheels is the easiest place to do it yourself. Get 3M PPF from Amazon in 6 or 12 inch widths to start. If you don't like it just pull if off. Once you get the hang of it doing, straight sections are not too bad. I have done 3 cars (fronts, skirts/rockers/door sills, rear quarters and mirrors). You just have to be patient and be willing to start over. https://www.amazon.com/3M-Scotchgard...s%2C121&sr=8-6

Chutzpah · 07-31-2022, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bitwise

I went the PPF route and did it myself. One thing about PPF is it is cheap and you can mess up a lot without hurting your car before you get to the cost of a pro installation.
Adding PPF behind the rear wheels is the easiest place to do it yourself. Get 3M PPF from Amazon in 6 or 12 inch widths to start. If you don't like it just pull if off. Once you get the hang of it doing, straight sections are not too bad. I have done 3 cars (fronts, skirts/rockers/door sills, rear quarters and mirrors). You just have to be patient and be willing to start over. https://www.amazon.com/3M-Scotchgard...s%2C121&sr=8-6

I did the same thing, but added unpainted ACS rock guards for the little bit of protection they add as well.

Dabjbr · 08-01-2022, 01:24 AM

I have the zl1 addons set. I have a SS1LE with side skirts too. I’ve tracked maybe 15 times. No chips at all.

Do it. Cheap insurance and it doesn’t look bad.

manders500 · 08-01-2022, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by LeonardS

Rokblokz says they are not confirmed to fit ZL1’s. Have you seen them on a ZL1?

I have them on my ZL1, they fit fine

L78toLT1 · 08-01-2022, 01:20 PM

I swapped from ZL1 add-ons to RockBlokz after seeing the latter on Arpad_m's car. The RockBlokz do provide a good bit more coverage. Here are pics, taken from the rear of the car, of each product

infinitereality · 08-01-2022, 01:53 PM

I just put ZA rock guards on my car over the weekend when swapping onto some ZLE sized wheels. Does what it is suppose to do.

However this was 2nd and last purchase from ZL1Addons. Customer care I got when my black $165 tow hook faded in 6 months and they just told me to pound sand, will never do business with them again.

I'd purchase anything other than ZL1Addons parts IMO, sub-par quality in comparison. And their "high quality" items, they don't stand behind.

JBones81 · 08-01-2022, 04:17 PM

I checked out the rockblokz ones and it says they are not confirmed to fit the zl1, and they do not fit cars with ground effects.

08-01-2022, 01:20 PM	#22
L78toLT1 Drives: Hyper Blue 2016 2SS 6M Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: North Ga Posts: 1,810	RockBlokz vs ZL1 Add- ons I swapped from ZL1 add-ons to RockBlokz after seeing the latter on Arpad_m's car. The RockBlokz do provide a good bit more coverage. Here are pics, taken from the rear of the car, of each product Attached Images __________________ Baby Blue 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS/6m/MRC/NPP/Silver Rally stripes/ZL1 wheels & brakes/GForce DS and axles/ZLE Cradle Bushings/FE4 ARB front & rear/SEMA Grill/Rotofab dry/95mm TB/Magnuson 2300/Full LT4 fuel system/JMS boost-a-pump/E85 Sensor/Ported CID heads from LME/Cammotion PD cam/Thompson Motorsports forged shortblock/catted Kooks 1 7/8 headers /JRE remote tuned

08-01-2022, 01:53 PM	#23
infinitereality Limitless Imagination Drives: 2018 ZL1 & 2022 Hayabusa Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Louisiana Posts: 479	I just put ZA rock guards on my car over the weekend when swapping onto some ZLE sized wheels. Does what it is suppose to do. However this was 2nd and last purchase from ZL1Addons. Customer care I got when my black $165 tow hook faded in 6 months and they just told me to pound sand, will never do business with them again. I'd purchase anything other than ZL1Addons parts IMO, sub-par quality in comparison. And their "high quality" items, they don't stand behind. Attached Images __________________ 2018 Camaro ZL1 - Black - OEM Options: A10, Exposed Carbon, PVR, Nav, No Sunroof - Lightly Tinted GM Dark Tails, DD Side Markers, Morimoto 5000k, 100% LED - RotoFab Dry, Forgestar CF5V (ZLE Spec), Eibach Pro, AeroForce Interceptor, GT4 Tow Hook - Carbon Fiber (Satin): Radio, Shifter, Steering Wheel Controls, Shifter Top, AC Vents, Side Mirrors & Shark Fin 2022 Suzuki Hayabusa - Brilliant White Pearl & Shocker Yellow Wheels - +4 Arm, 240 OEM Wheel, Brock's CT (Ti) Exhaust, 1.25" drop, etc...

08-01-2022, 04:17 PM	#24
JBones81 Drives: 22 ZL1, 18 RS3, 22 M3P Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Walnut Creek, CA Posts: 946 View My Garage	I checked out the rockblokz ones and it says they are not confirmed to fit the zl1, and they do not fit cars with ground effects. __________________ 2022 ZL1 - M6, Wrapped, Tinted, Rotofab intake, MBRP AxleBack, Lots of BMR rear suspension components 2024 Audi RS3 2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance 2018 Audi RS3 - Many mods & e85 Instagram - @JBsCars

07-31-2022, 06:41 PM	#17
Booher Drives: 2019 zl1 6 speed Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Lake Havasu Arizona Posts: 1,130	I had the zl1 addons for my old ss and I thought they fit and looked very well. I haven't seen the acs ones though to be fair heh.

07-31-2022, 06:48 PM	#18
bitwise Drives: 2020 2SS Conv, 2022 Cherry ZL1 Conv Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 27	I went the PPF route and did it myself. One thing about PPF is it is cheap and you can mess up a lot without hurting your car before you get to the cost of a pro installation. Adding PPF behind the rear wheels is the easiest place to do it yourself. Get 3M PPF from Amazon in 6 or 12 inch widths to start. If you don't like it just pull if off. Once you get the hang of it doing, straight sections are not too bad. I have done 3 cars (fronts, skirts/rockers/door sills, rear quarters and mirrors). You just have to be patient and be willing to start over. https://www.amazon.com/3M-Scotchgard...s%2C121&sr=8-6

08-01-2022, 01:24 AM	#20
Dabjbr Drives: 2020 SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: NorCal Posts: 891	I have the zl1 addons set. I have a SS1LE with side skirts too. I’ve tracked maybe 15 times. No chips at all. Do it. Cheap insurance and it doesn’t look bad.

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