Rock guards, yay or nay?

Mick0311 · 03-23-2019, 01:25 PM

Been thinking of installing some, just not sure if they work vs aesthetics.

17rsvert · 03-23-2019, 01:47 PM

I put on the zl1 add ons. Totally overpriced, but they work. Paint behind the wheels stays pretty clean so I assume they are preventing some rock damage. They blend in fine with the car looks wise. If you do install them, take a black sharpie marker and blacken the side of the adhesive foam tape before you mount them. The edge of the white tape shows between the wheel well and the guard. I touched mine up afterwords.

SSJ455 · 03-23-2019, 02:05 PM

Yay.

I have the OEMs on my SS and they look nice.

arpad_m · 03-23-2019, 02:39 PM

Yay. I have the RPI Designs premium (thicker) black plastic flap style mud guards, they work fine and and IMO also go well with the styling of the car. Very similar zo the ZL1 addons offering. The top of the front ones can be adjusted a bit, and I made the stick out a bit further to stop even more stones and junk.

The OEM body color splash guards are nice (had them on another Camaro), but the protection they offer is very limited, plus the front ones have to be riveted in place, which makes them a bit harder to install and replace.

KMPrenger · 03-23-2019, 04:13 PM

Yay.

I have the RPI ones (front only, as you can buy just the front) on my SS) Barely noticeable, and totally worth it. I did have to add some automatic double sided tape to what they had included so that it laid against the fender better.

wjones14 · 03-23-2019, 05:13 PM

Yay.

I got the GM pre-painted molded splash guards. I like the look better than the mud flap type. No doubt the mud flap type are more effective because they block more area. But the molded guards are certainly better than no guards.

I also recommend replacing the small factory PPF in front of the rear wheels with a piece that extends to the panel seam. That area is the most vulnerable to rock chips by far.

Bigham39 · 03-23-2019, 05:26 PM

Yay

I have the zl1 addons front and rear and it was one of my first installs. I live in south Louisiana so there is always a dirty road or even a gravel road to my dads house and after one trip there to show him the car I ordered them. You don’t even notice them unless you are looking for them.

JCunningham · 03-23-2019, 09:35 PM

zl1 addons are a must

Vtor_ZL1 · 03-23-2019, 09:55 PM

ZL1 here too, wide sticky tires, they are a must.

Fronts went on per instructions, rear I went with longer spacers and matching bolts because I didn't like how it was sitting cupped in behind bumper cover, i like flush, square to wheel appearance. They work, keep most of rocks n crap off the side of the car.

Homer2 · 03-23-2019, 10:41 PM

OEM and they look just fine (and work). After 120,000 miles mine would be beat up - but there is no wear showing behind any of the tires or " down stream".

441bertre · 03-23-2019, 11:09 PM

I was on the fence initially about getting the rock-guards as well, function vs form. After getting my car on the lift and looking up close I am glad I installed the rock-guards, the amount of rock chips I had on my car with only 750mi was incredible! I'll recommend them to everyone now.

GroundhogSS · 03-23-2019, 11:23 PM

Yes. I have the color matched OEM. Either one is worth it.

CCG Garnet Red · 03-24-2019, 12:27 AM

Recently ordered the OEM "splashguards" from shopchevyparts.com, for my son's RS, (on sale with additional 5% off), painted in the Garnet Red tintcoat. Look great. I wasn't really thinking about rocks as much as keeping road film off lower panels and the great looks. My friend who recently bought the 17 GRT 2SS liked them so much he has already ordered a set for himself.

Soleil · 03-24-2019, 05:33 AM

Here is another with ZL1 addons.

03-23-2019, 01:25 PM	#1
Mick0311 Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS Redline Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: WA Posts: 94	Rock guards, yay or nay? Been thinking of installing some, just not sure if they work vs aesthetics.

03-23-2019, 02:05 PM	#3
SSJ455 Drives: "Kara Zor-El" 2017 2SS HBM Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Lower Hudson Valley Posts: 2,036 View My Garage	Yay. I have the OEMs on my SS and they look nice. __________________ Lead me not into temptation. I already know the way. Lana? Lana? LANA! LAAANAAAA!!!! What? Dangerzoooooone.

03-23-2019, 02:39 PM	#4
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 11,606 View My Garage	Yay. I have the RPI Designs premium (thicker) black plastic flap style mud guards, they work fine and and IMO also go well with the styling of the car. Very similar zo the ZL1 addons offering. The top of the front ones can be adjusted a bit, and I made the stick out a bit further to stop even more stones and junk. The OEM body color splash guards are nice (had them on another Camaro), but the protection they offer is very limited, plus the front ones have to be riveted in place, which makes them a bit harder to install and replace. Attached Images __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

03-23-2019, 04:13 PM	#5
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	Yay. I have the RPI ones (front only, as you can buy just the front) on my SS) Barely noticeable, and totally worth it. I did have to add some automatic double sided tape to what they had included so that it laid against the fender better. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

03-23-2019, 05:13 PM	#6
wjones14 Drives: 2021 BMW M2 Competition Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Niantic CT Posts: 775	Yay. I got the GM pre-painted molded splash guards. I like the look better than the mud flap type. No doubt the mud flap type are more effective because they block more area. But the molded guards are certainly better than no guards. I also recommend replacing the small factory PPF in front of the rear wheels with a piece that extends to the panel seam. That area is the most vulnerable to rock chips by far. Attached Images __________________ 2021 BMW M2 Competition 6MT 2011 Candy Lime Green Kawasaki Z1000 (1/4 mile - 10.38 @ 129.61 mph - stock) ---------- Previous: 2018 Summit White 2SS 1LE; 2015 MINI Cooper F56 6MT; 2015 BMW M235i 6MT; 2003 MINI 5MT; 2005 Mustang GT 5MT

03-23-2019, 01:47 PM	#2
17rsvert Drives: 2017 HBM 2LT RS Convertible V6 A8 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: NJ Posts: 654	I put on the zl1 add ons. Totally overpriced, but they work. Paint behind the wheels stays pretty clean so I assume they are preventing some rock damage. They blend in fine with the car looks wise. If you do install them, take a black sharpie marker and blacken the side of the adhesive foam tape before you mount them. The edge of the white tape shows between the wheel well and the guard. I touched mine up afterwords.

03-23-2019, 05:26 PM	#7
Bigham39 Drives: 2018 camaro 1ss Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: New Iberia, La Posts: 43	Yay I have the zl1 addons front and rear and it was one of my first installs. I live in south Louisiana so there is always a dirty road or even a gravel road to my dads house and after one trip there to show him the car I ordered them. You don’t even notice them unless you are looking for them. Attached Images

03-23-2019, 09:35 PM	#8
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	zl1 addons are a must Attached Images __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

03-23-2019, 09:55 PM	#9
Vtor_ZL1 Who Needs to KNOW? Drives: 18 ZLE Join Date: May 2018 Location: Left Side of the Moon Posts: 1,771	ZL1 here too, wide sticky tires, they are a must. Fronts went on per instructions, rear I went with longer spacers and matching bolts because I didn't like how it was sitting cupped in behind bumper cover, i like flush, square to wheel appearance. They work, keep most of rocks n crap off the side of the car. Attached Images __________________ ing for grip. Are you in the NY/NJ/PA/CT region? Join us for autox fun at MetLife Stadium. HUGE lots, tons of runs. http://www.motorsportsne.com/

03-23-2019, 10:41 PM	#10
Homer2 Drives: 50th Anni.. coming home 11/01 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Toronto. Ontario Posts: 1,636	OEM and they look just fine (and work). After 120,000 miles mine would be beat up - but there is no wear showing behind any of the tires or " down stream". __________________ ##################### Built Sept 16/2016 - #2681 of 5955. She came home with me 11/01/16. 50th Anni, 2SS, A8, NPP, NGM Rock Guards, Footwell Lighting, Black Bow Ties, Street Warrior Rotors and Pads, Ceramic Pro, 3M PPF, Oracle Ghosted Side Markers, Kooks 2" headers w/hi flow cats. GPI Stage 1 Cam installed at 305,000 kms.

03-23-2019, 11:09 PM	#11
441bertre Drives: 1998 SS, 2018 1LE Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: MD - Maryland Posts: 48	I was on the fence initially about getting the rock-guards as well, function vs form. After getting my car on the lift and looking up close I am glad I installed the rock-guards, the amount of rock chips I had on my car with only 750mi was incredible! I'll recommend them to everyone now. __________________ 1998 Chevrolet Camaro SS 2018 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE

03-23-2019, 11:23 PM	#12
GroundhogSS Drives: '17 2SS convertible'20 Yukon Denali Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 2,934	Yes. I have the color matched OEM. Either one is worth it. __________________ Richard 2017 2SS SIM convertible, A8, NPP, MRC, 56R wheels, GM CAI, Diode Dynamics Side Markers Delivered: 08/15/2016 #TeamBeckyD

03-24-2019, 12:27 AM	#13
CCG Garnet Red Drives: 2017 RS Garnet Red Tintcoat A8 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Northeast Mississippi Posts: 346	Recently ordered the OEM "splashguards" from shopchevyparts.com, for my son's RS, (on sale with additional 5% off), painted in the Garnet Red tintcoat. Look great. I wasn't really thinking about rocks as much as keeping road film off lower panels and the great looks. My friend who recently bought the 17 GRT 2SS liked them so much he has already ordered a set for himself.

03-24-2019, 05:33 AM	#14
Soleil Drives: Camaro 50th anniversary edition Join Date: May 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 2,203 View My Garage	Here is another with ZL1 addons. Attached Images __________________ Soleil _____________________________________________ A car is fast enough, if you fear to unlock it in the morning." (Walter Roehrl)

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