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ZL1 Addons Rock Guards (RallyArmor and RockBlokz alternative)
- Thread starter hquakers
- Start date
I expect the surface we're talking about here won't be in the best of shape. I'm gonna add staples or something.
I'm not liking that gap filling either [MENTION=2226]Izzy[/MENTION] but at this price point, it's worth it. The sides of my car are gettin shit on. I gotta do something already. I'm gonna wax that whole area before installing these.
I'm not liking that gap filling either [MENTION=2226]Izzy[/MENTION] but at this price point, it's worth it. The sides of my car are gettin shit on. I gotta do something already. I'm gonna wax that whole area before installing these.
That's the worst spelling/grammar I've ever seen on an install how-to.
I love how the product is low-profile.
I have some RA flaps waiting to be installed. This product made me think twice. But reading now how there is a gap that they recommend filling with silicone, I'm back to feeling better staying with RA and their moulded inserts.
I'd love to see more installed photos from other, wider angles.
I love how the product is low-profile.
I have some RA flaps waiting to be installed. This product made me think twice. But reading now how there is a gap that they recommend filling with silicone, I'm back to feeling better staying with RA and their moulded inserts.
I'd love to see more installed photos from other, wider angles.
Mine arrived today. I could have made these things. There just flexible plastic cut to shape with some 3M tape and screws thrown in. Not complaining just coming to terms with the price point matching the materials. If I wanted something more substantial, I should have paid triple for RA, right? Overall tho, they'll do the job just fine. And look better while doing it
I held the rear on by hand just to see what this gap is gonna look like. I don't find its bad AT ALL. I may not even fill it. I'll see what it looks like mounted. I figure the gap will close a bit more when tied down.
I'll probably be able to get a write up done by this weekend but no promises.
I held the rear on by hand just to see what this gap is gonna look like. I don't find its bad AT ALL. I may not even fill it. I'll see what it looks like mounted. I figure the gap will close a bit more when tied down.
I'll probably be able to get a write up done by this weekend but no promises.
First I just wanna say out of all the mods I recently completed on my car, this was the least fun. The lack of instructions is bad but what's worse is the "design" .
You can pretty much place then wherever you want. While that may sound like a plus, it makes it difficult get both sides of the car even. Ur forced to use a tape measure at weird angles and eye ball most of it. Doable but not ideal.
Again, the material they used. This kit is a DIY invention I ordered instead of making myself. I tempted to go to home depot, buy a a sheet and trace out a better version using these as a template. But $56 shipped is fair for what you get and the time saved.
Onto the installation and pics.
-- FRONT --
Start with a good decreaser. Soak the whole area good and scrub it. I did it a couple times. Then finish off with isopropyl alcohol. This is the area where the 3M will go so get it spotless.
Do a few dry placements of the flap to get an idea of where you wanna place it. Like I said, you can lay it almost anywhere. Make note of how high up the fender you went. Mark it with masking tape. That is where you'll start rolling out the 3M tape.
Apply 3M to the fender liner first then peel backing. I recommend a sharp box cutter on a corner to lift the backing from the adhesive.
There's two ways to approach placement of the flap. The pop rivet is in a great place and obviously where they want you to put it (had their been instructions). But it's too thick to go through the hole in the flap. I considered drilling out the flap a bit but using the rivet would have placed it higher than I liked. This is the sturdier approach but I wanted it lower to protect the side skirts as well. Using the rivet would have also allowed me to use the hole in the top of the flap. Oh well. 3M will have to do it alone up top.
So I stuck it right below. Pinning up against the rivet helped me approximate placement of the other side. Press HARD on that 3M. If you have a small roller even better.
On the bottom of the flap, I added two wood screws. I regret the chrome screws but it was all I had.
WARNING: 3M pretty much melts into the flap once it touches. Place it right ONCE or it gets ugly.
-- REAR --
Degrease and alcohol the area.
Peel the backing off of three of the blocks and lay them on the ground, sticky side up. Place the flap where you'd like it to be. Push and form it against the rear bumper until you like it.
The pre-drilled holes will move as the flap bends, changing the placement of the white blocks. It's important to push hard and really flush it against the bumper. PITA.
Hold the flap in place with one hand, pick up a block with the other. Stick the first block to the bumper, making sure to line it up with the top hole of the flap. Do the same for the other two blocks, sticking them behind the other two holes.
PITA.
Maybe it's just me but the flap just kept slipping around on me. Not a lot but just enough to throw it off as I reached behind to place the block. Over and over. Eventually figured out a good hand position but ughhhh.
Now the instructions said to use that rivet you see in the bottom right corner. That shit wasn't comin out. It's not a pop rivet. It's a rivet rivet. A button with a smooth hole, not the hex I assumed it was. So I had to go through the PITA. If someone gets that off please share. It would have made this SO much easier.
OK. So the blocks are stuck on nice and tight (maybe)Get ur sharpie. Press and form the flap back onto the bumper. Mark ur holes onto the white blocks. Pre-drill the white blocks. I forgot what I used but something smaller than the screws. HOLD THE BLOCKS as u drill. 3M is good but not that good. Now just place the flap again and screw it in. I used a cordless electric impact. Screwing these in by hand wasn't an option. Again, HOLD THE BLOCKS!
And now the fashion show
/// FRONT ///
Fuckin chrome
/// REAR ///
Not too happy with how the rears came out. Would've liked more poke. But the blocks weren't wide enough. If only I could have used the rivet.
THE IMMFAMOUS GAP
You can pretty much place then wherever you want. While that may sound like a plus, it makes it difficult get both sides of the car even. Ur forced to use a tape measure at weird angles and eye ball most of it. Doable but not ideal.
Again, the material they used. This kit is a DIY invention I ordered instead of making myself. I tempted to go to home depot, buy a a sheet and trace out a better version using these as a template. But $56 shipped is fair for what you get and the time saved.
Onto the installation and pics.
-- FRONT --
Start with a good decreaser. Soak the whole area good and scrub it. I did it a couple times. Then finish off with isopropyl alcohol. This is the area where the 3M will go so get it spotless.
Do a few dry placements of the flap to get an idea of where you wanna place it. Like I said, you can lay it almost anywhere. Make note of how high up the fender you went. Mark it with masking tape. That is where you'll start rolling out the 3M tape.
Apply 3M to the fender liner first then peel backing. I recommend a sharp box cutter on a corner to lift the backing from the adhesive.
There's two ways to approach placement of the flap. The pop rivet is in a great place and obviously where they want you to put it (had their been instructions). But it's too thick to go through the hole in the flap. I considered drilling out the flap a bit but using the rivet would have placed it higher than I liked. This is the sturdier approach but I wanted it lower to protect the side skirts as well. Using the rivet would have also allowed me to use the hole in the top of the flap. Oh well. 3M will have to do it alone up top.
So I stuck it right below. Pinning up against the rivet helped me approximate placement of the other side. Press HARD on that 3M. If you have a small roller even better.
On the bottom of the flap, I added two wood screws. I regret the chrome screws but it was all I had.
WARNING: 3M pretty much melts into the flap once it touches. Place it right ONCE or it gets ugly.
-- REAR --
Degrease and alcohol the area.
Peel the backing off of three of the blocks and lay them on the ground, sticky side up. Place the flap where you'd like it to be. Push and form it against the rear bumper until you like it.
The pre-drilled holes will move as the flap bends, changing the placement of the white blocks. It's important to push hard and really flush it against the bumper. PITA.
Hold the flap in place with one hand, pick up a block with the other. Stick the first block to the bumper, making sure to line it up with the top hole of the flap. Do the same for the other two blocks, sticking them behind the other two holes.
PITA.
Maybe it's just me but the flap just kept slipping around on me. Not a lot but just enough to throw it off as I reached behind to place the block. Over and over. Eventually figured out a good hand position but ughhhh.
Now the instructions said to use that rivet you see in the bottom right corner. That shit wasn't comin out. It's not a pop rivet. It's a rivet rivet. A button with a smooth hole, not the hex I assumed it was. So I had to go through the PITA. If someone gets that off please share. It would have made this SO much easier.
OK. So the blocks are stuck on nice and tight (maybe)Get ur sharpie. Press and form the flap back onto the bumper. Mark ur holes onto the white blocks. Pre-drill the white blocks. I forgot what I used but something smaller than the screws. HOLD THE BLOCKS as u drill. 3M is good but not that good. Now just place the flap again and screw it in. I used a cordless electric impact. Screwing these in by hand wasn't an option. Again, HOLD THE BLOCKS!
And now the fashion show
/// FRONT ///
Fuckin chrome
/// REAR ///
Not too happy with how the rears came out. Would've liked more poke. But the blocks weren't wide enough. If only I could have used the rivet.
THE IMMFAMOUS GAP
Nice write up. I think that to be functional the flaps needed to be placed lower down, particularly in the front, as you did. The ZL1 has a plastic rocker cover so for those guys it did not need to be placed lower down like on the fist. Therefore, you can't use that front rivet to secure it if you want some protection for your painted rockers. I wonder how this would hold up thru rain, dirt, snow, Washings. Doesn't seem the best.
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