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Old 02-23-2004, 03:09 PM
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Splash guards--keep 'em or lose 'em?

We took delivery of our car and I didn't immediately notice that it had the splash guards installed that were not ordered. It's an Anthracite car, so they are not terribly obtrusive. The most damaged paint on the '92 Vigor we just traded in was on the rear bumper skin behind the rear wheels, so maybe they are a good idea. The installation reinstalls existing screws in the same holes in all cases but two where a new hole is put in on the bottom of the rear bumper cover. The car has been in our hands for three days. It has less than 100 miles in dry weather. So, I think I could remove them at low risk of damage greater than the two extra holes.

Do I take 'em off or leave 'em?!? Do I consider it a gift from the technicians?
Old 02-23-2004, 03:12 PM
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Old 02-23-2004, 03:17 PM
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I have NBP so the splash guards blend in well. I say keep them - it should help to keep rocks from flying up and hitting the body.
Old 02-23-2004, 03:17 PM
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I, too, just realized these were an add about a week ago after having the car for over a month. I mean I knew they were on there but it never occurred to me they were not stock. I think they look fine, especially with my Anthracite color, and they almost add to the look from the the rear.
Old 02-23-2004, 03:20 PM
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Old 02-23-2004, 03:22 PM
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I would just keep them on there if they are already installed. No cost to you and they do serve a purpose and do it quite well. I chose not to have these put on and specifically told my dealer not to install the guards. All personal preference I guess.
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I've got an NBP and believe they are useful so far, plus they blend in well. I say keep 'em
Old 02-23-2004, 03:50 PM
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Do they come off when you add the A Spec Side skirts?
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Originally posted by DC5_Integra
Do they come off when you add the A Spec Side skirts?
Yes! You have to remove it to install the side skirt.

LGG,

Keep them, they also restrict the brake dust which comes onto paint and is very abressive.
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Re: Splash guards--keep 'em or lose 'em?

I don't have them on my 04TL. I don't mind having them if they're free. All other cars I have are installed splash guards so far.

Just make sure you will never remove them in the future because they might scratch your paint finish months later. Otherwise, just remove them now if you don't want any scratches at all.
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i personally don'y like the look of the splash gaurds so remove them. its up to you besides the functional aspect of it do you like the way it looks?
Old 02-23-2004, 07:29 PM
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I got em free. I say Keep em. They're cool.
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$50 for em if you decide to ditch em! PM me!
Old 02-23-2004, 09:37 PM
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Keep 'em! Even though the color doesn't match on my WDP, they keep the side much cleaner. I had them installed a week after buying the car so I got to see the before & after.

Highly recommended!
Old 02-23-2004, 09:57 PM
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I guess I like the look better without them--but on the Anthracite or NBP, think it's not a big deal, recognize the functional benefit, wouldn't have paid $100 for them, but for free and they're already installed, I guess they are staying. I think.

Thanks for the thoughts.
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