Opinions on OEM splash guards?

Old 03-21-2017, 10:48 AM
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Opinions on OEM splash guards?

Got a used set of colormatched splash guards for my blue TL. Just installed 1 side to see how much I like them. Kind of torn to keep them on there, or take them off and just install for winter.
Excuse the dirty wheels due to a gravel road

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Without guards: (slightly better picture and the car is clean)
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Old 03-21-2017, 10:49 AM
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They won't work with rear A Spec lip kit if you ever decide to go that route just FYI.
Old 03-21-2017, 11:22 AM
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Yes I knew that. I know for sure i dont want to put the aspec front on mine ever. Not sure of the rear really. Factory rear looks great
Old 03-21-2017, 11:57 AM
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Very much a personal choice, so go with what you like. But if you ask me, I like the way it looks w/splash guards and they offer extra protection to the body panels, esp. if/when you drive on gravel roads!
Old 03-21-2017, 11:38 PM
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I had mine since 2012 and never regret getting them, I can not stand the cheap black plastic one tho.
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Thanks, I will go ahead and put the other side on. I do like em. I just wans't really sure, been looking at it off and on before work. I think they look good. I do agree, if they were just generic black ones it would look bad.
Old 03-22-2017, 08:32 AM
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Love/Hate with me. They look good tho when they are color matched!
Old 03-22-2017, 11:58 AM
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Yeah really liking them more and more so I put the other side on today. Very particular when it comes to the aesthetics of a car. I think they add a nice touch to it without being real noticeable.
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Very subtle difference but looks good with the gaurds IMO.
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