New mod: Front splash guards on the back

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Old 01-05-2009 | 12:53 AM
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New mod: Front splash guards on the back

It's not a mod for everyone because a lot of people don't like splash guards. I like the splash guards because I think they give the car a lower appearance. I simply ordered an extra set of front splash guards and mounted them on the forward portion of the rear wheel well.



 
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Old 01-05-2009 | 01:28 AM
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Looks nice and clean.. price range for all 4?
Def a mod i would consider.. but i feel as if my white G wouldnt pull it off as nice as your black G does..
 
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Old 01-05-2009 | 01:30 AM
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kinda looks akward to me i like splash guards just not an extra one but nice thinking and creative mod
 
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Old 01-05-2009 | 01:32 AM
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idk it looks very subtle to me..dont think i would notice them from first or second glance..
 
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Old 01-05-2009 | 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by AceG35X
idk it looks very subtle to me..dont think i would notice them from first or second glance..
Yes, they are subtle (which I prefer), but they're more obvious in person. Black is just such a hard color to photograph. The reversed guards teamed with the rear guards gives the appearance of a slightly more flared out rear wheel well.
 
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Old 01-05-2009 | 12:19 PM
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Excellent!

I love it. From looking around (and I curse all of you for filling my head with thoughts that I should do anything to change my car), I have really liked the Impul sides. I was looking to see if they had that for the 06 Sedan. I was thinking about how that might work on my car. It was the splash guards that made me wonder. The impul is just a more elegant transition to the same effect that you made. I like what you did. I will probably order a pair to add as you did. I like the look.

So, should you try another set of backs to see how they look on your front bumper? HEHEHE That would have to be too low, right?

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Old 01-05-2009 | 01:14 PM
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well now u gotta order an extra rear on and put it on the front bumper, buahahaha how much work was it to get them installed?
 
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Old 01-05-2009 | 03:12 PM
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You know, it is funny that you did that. I was looking at doing it. I remember commenting to my brother about it that I thought it looked like it should be there for the symmetry of the sideskirt. I looked at the back one though. I was sure it would cover the back door. I guess I measured it off the wrong one: Or, I can't do this because it is a difference in our models. I will check it out though.

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Old 01-05-2009 | 03:23 PM
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Interesting how that looks. I'm a little torn but it looks good in black I guess. Do you have the Areo sides also? It doesn't look like it but I couldn't tell.
 
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Old 01-05-2009 | 09:54 PM
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I have to be honest here and say I do not like it! It makes it too busy back there. That is just my opinion so if you like them, that is all that matters.
 
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Old 01-05-2009 | 10:12 PM
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Looks good
 
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Old 01-05-2009 | 10:17 PM
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cute. center caps need paint.
 
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Old 01-05-2009 | 11:41 PM
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+1 on centercaps, so do your lugnuts and your corners. murder!!!

looks good, i couldn't do it, the x gets all jammed up with snow and shiv already or id be all bout it.
 
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Old 01-05-2009 | 11:56 PM
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I prefer the silver center caps because it gives a bit of contrast with the wheel plus when I sell the car I'll easily be able to go back to the stock color with a simple spray job on the rim. It's my winter setup. I can accept the car being dirty now
 
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Old 01-05-2009 | 11:59 PM
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purdy nice
 


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