Installed ZL1 Addons Deluxe Rock Guards

HyperBlueX2 · 04-02-2017, 07:09 PM

I just installed ZL1 Addons Deluxe rock gaurds. Nice pieces. I heard people complain about the 3M tape showing. I installed my upper fronts with the edge even with the inside edge of the fender and the tape is hiden well. Looks good. I think this is how they intended they be installed. I put the rears on without taking my tires off but I used special tools. Fairly easy that way. Here they are.

Cornholio · 04-02-2017, 07:14 PM

I have had these in a box for a month. I am torn on whether to put them on. Every time I hear a rock clank my mind says "put them on" but every time I see them installed I think "that mudflap looks silly". Prob why they are still in a box

TheElementalCashew · 04-02-2017, 07:16 PM

Looks good. I put the fronts on mine this weekend as well, used a similar method as you to line them up. I'll be putting the rears on soon. It'll be nice to not have to worry about rocks/dirt flying up on the rockers and fenders.

What I did to hide the tape, just in case, was run a Sharpie over the edges of the tape before removing the red plastic.

NB2017ZL1 · 04-02-2017, 07:31 PM

Look great! Mine have been shipped. Anxiously waiting for them ! Thanks for sharing and the tips!

USCavVet · 04-02-2017, 10:03 PM

Looks good! Way better than chipped paint. Do you have any other ZL1 addon products? Interested in seeing how the plate holders and tow hook fit on the longer nose of our cars.

HyperBlueX2 · 04-03-2017, 05:16 AM

I had a few people inquire what special tools I used because of clearance issues. Instead of removing the rear wheels, I used these tools to simplify the job.

HyperBlueX2 · 04-03-2017, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by USCavVet

Looks good! Way better than chipped paint. Do you have any other ZL1 addon products? Interested in seeing how the plate holders and tow hook fit on the longer nose of our cars.

I do not have the front plate holder... not required in Michigan. The tow hook looks good, but I do not have a need for it yet....

NB2017ZL1 · 04-03-2017, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by HyperBlueX2

I had a few people inquire what special tools I used because of clearance issues. Instead of removing the rear wheels, I used these tools to simplify the job.

Thanks Dan!

lonestar_zl1 · 06-17-2017, 06:59 PM

Here is a shot of my car with the ZL1 tow hook. Thankfully I didn't need it last weekend.

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VAZL1 · 06-17-2017, 07:00 PM

Wish they were molded for the vehicle, not a fan of the gap

bkswede · 06-18-2017, 09:12 AM

I installed the rock guards on mine a few weeks ago. They work excellent and the peace of mind you get from them is priceless. Without them, the paint on the area behind the rear wheels will be sandblasted over time. While there is a small gap on the rears because the body skirt sticks out farther than the rear fender, it is only noticeable if you're up close and actually looking for it. Most people who look at my car don't even notice the rock guards at all, let alone the gap....

soceur77 · 06-18-2017, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by VAZL1

Wish they were molded for the vehicle, not a fan of the gap

same :(

Johnman · 06-18-2017, 11:59 AM

Dodge has dealer-installed slash guards specifically designed for the Challenger. Too bad Chevy doesn't for the Camaro.

tman0327 · 06-18-2017, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnman

Dodge has dealer-installed slash guards specifically designed for the Challenger. Too bad Chevy doesn't for the Camaro.

Agreed, especially since they know it's going to be problematic for owners based on the design.

04-02-2017, 07:09 PM	#1
HyperBlueX2 Drives: '22 Silverado 2500HD Duramax LTZ Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Millington, MI Posts: 4,775 View My Garage	Installed ZL1 Addons Deluxe Rock Guards I just installed ZL1 Addons Deluxe rock gaurds. Nice pieces. I heard people complain about the 3M tape showing. I installed my upper fronts with the edge even with the inside edge of the fender and the tape is hiden well. Looks good. I think this is how they intended they be installed. I put the rears on without taking my tires off but I used special tools. Fairly easy that way. Here they are. Attached Images __________________ Last edited by HyperBlueX2; 04-02-2017 at 07:24 PM.

04-02-2017, 07:16 PM	#3
TheElementalCashew Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: NH Posts: 278	Looks good. I put the fronts on mine this weekend as well, used a similar method as you to line them up. I'll be putting the rears on soon. It'll be nice to not have to worry about rocks/dirt flying up on the rockers and fenders. What I did to hide the tape, just in case, was run a Sharpie over the edges of the tape before removing the red plastic. __________________ 2017 Camaro ZL1, Nightfall Gray Metallic: M6, PDR, exposed CF, navigation, sunroof Mods: Rotofab CAI, Tony Mamo TB, Kooks headers (green cats), 18% LPE lower pulley, E85/FlexFuel sensor. BC Forged RS41s (19x10, 19x12)/PS4S, R888R (305/325) Dyno: E40: 661whp/703wtq, 93: 633whp/674wtq

04-02-2017, 07:31 PM	#4
NB2017ZL1 Drives: 2017 ZL1 10 Speed Hyper Blue Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Canada Posts: 1,349	Look great! Mine have been shipped. Anxiously waiting for them ! Thanks for sharing and the tips! __________________ 2017 ZL1

04-03-2017, 05:16 AM	#6
HyperBlueX2 Drives: '22 Silverado 2500HD Duramax LTZ Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Millington, MI Posts: 4,775 View My Garage	I had a few people inquire what special tools I used because of clearance issues. Instead of removing the rear wheels, I used these tools to simplify the job. Attached Images __________________

06-17-2017, 07:00 PM	#10
VAZL1 Drives: 17 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: VA Posts: 1,075	Wish they were molded for the vehicle, not a fan of the gap __________________ 2017 ZL1 Coupe M6, Red Hot Mods; AFE Pro 5R CAI, Kong Ported Blower and Snout, NW 103 TB, Griptech 2.31 Upper, Kooks 2",JMS Voltage Booster, Flex Fuel, Mighty Mouse CC,Jannetty Racing Tune, 680 rwhp

04-02-2017, 07:14 PM	#2
Cornholio I need Teepee! Drives: 2019 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Highland, TX Posts: 181	I have had these in a box for a month. I am torn on whether to put them on. Every time I hear a rock clank my mind says "put them on" but every time I see them installed I think "that mudflap looks silly". Prob why they are still in a box

04-02-2017, 10:03 PM	#5
USCavVet Built and Tuned By Hhp Drives: . Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: . Posts: 24	Looks good! Way better than chipped paint. Do you have any other ZL1 addon products? Interested in seeing how the plate holders and tow hook fit on the longer nose of our cars.

06-17-2017, 06:59 PM	#9
lonestar_zl1 Drives: hyper blue zl1 A10 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: magnolia,tx Posts: 58	Here is a shot of my car with the ZL1 tow hook. Thankfully I didn't need it last weekend.

06-18-2017, 09:12 AM	#11
bkswede Drives: 2010 C63 AMG Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: MN Posts: 101	I installed the rock guards on mine a few weeks ago. They work excellent and the peace of mind you get from them is priceless. Without them, the paint on the area behind the rear wheels will be sandblasted over time. While there is a small gap on the rears because the body skirt sticks out farther than the rear fender, it is only noticeable if you're up close and actually looking for it. Most people who look at my car don't even notice the rock guards at all, let alone the gap.... __________________ VBBZJR 2017 ZL1 Coupe\|Red Hot\|A10\|PDR\|CFW\|NAV

06-18-2017, 11:59 AM	#13
Johnman Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 convertible IOM Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lewisville, TX Posts: 270	Dodge has dealer-installed slash guards specifically designed for the Challenger. Too bad Chevy doesn't for the Camaro.

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