removing splash guards???

280z/300zx · 10-28-2010, 03:57 AM

Trying to located a replacement 370z but having a hard time finding one with no splash guards. Aside for not wanting to pay for them I also don't like the look. Just wondering if the splash guards are removed will there be any damage to the paint underneath or fading? Looks like my choices will be paying the extra for the splash guards or having to wait 3mo and order a 2011. At the very least I'd like to just remove them and sell them off but want to make sure there won't be any paint damage or holes once removed. Thanks

Boost_lee · 10-28-2010, 05:14 AM

I've removed the rear splash guards and there was no paint damage underneath the covered area. After a wash it was fine. Guards were held on by mounting screws in the wheel well, and a 10mm bolt on the bottom

I'll be removing the fronts this weekend, but Im fairly certain it will be the same.

Westwood · 10-28-2010, 08:53 AM

My front and rear splash guards was removed before installing my cf lip kit and no damage at all!

280z/300zx · 10-28-2010, 12:08 PM

thanks guys

280z/300zx · 10-30-2010, 08:35 PM

was just looking at a 370z with splash guards in person today and they appear to also use adhesive to stay on. How hard is this to remove and what do I use?

Westwood · 10-30-2010, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 280z/300zx

was just looking at a 370z with splash guards in person today and they appear to also use adhesive to stay on. How hard is this to remove and what do I use?

no adhesive on mine i took the screws out and thats it.

PapoZalsa · 10-30-2010, 09:20 PM

The 370Z splash guard are 100% better loking than the 350Z. I think the Z looks ugly without them.

Hey, but that is your car and choice.

Westwood · 10-30-2010, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

The 370Z splash guard are 100% better loking than the 350Z. I think the Z looks ugly without them.

Hey, but that is your car and choice.

i agree. if your adding a body kit ok but if not keep the splash guards it looks better

280z/300zx · 10-30-2010, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Westwood

no adhesive on mine i took the screws out and thats it.

On the rear where it wraps around the lower part of the bumper there looks like some kind of double-sided tape or something. Is it just a padding material and not adhesive?

To the rest: in regards to looks I just like the Z without them. My last 370z I purposely ordered it without splash guards and loved how it looked without. Went by Nissan today to take another look and verified that I definitely don't want splash guards. I've located a Z that fits my build except it has splash guards, if I can remove them without damage I will try to get this car. Otherwise I'll just order and wait 3mo. Either way, no splash guards for me.

Westwood · 10-30-2010, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 280z/300zx

On the rear where it wraps around the lower part of the bumper there looks like some kind of double-sided tape or something. Is it just a padding material and not adhesive?

.

nothing at all man

10-28-2010, 03:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
280z/300zx Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 689 Drives: 280z, 300zx, Vette Rep Power: 272	removing splash guards??? Trying to located a replacement 370z but having a hard time finding one with no splash guards. Aside for not wanting to pay for them I also don't like the look. Just wondering if the splash guards are removed will there be any damage to the paint underneath or fading? Looks like my choices will be paying the extra for the splash guards or having to wait 3mo and order a 2011. At the very least I'd like to just remove them and sell them off but want to make sure there won't be any paint damage or holes once removed. Thanks

10-28-2010, 08:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
Westwood Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ottawa,Canada Posts: 745 Drives: C63 AMG Rep Power: 16	My front and rear splash guards was removed before installing my cf lip kit and no damage at all! __________________ Mods: Stillen G3 \| Stillen lightweight crank pulley \| Berk hfc's \| Top speed pro 1 CBE \| Jic Magic y pipe \| 20" Vossen 9.5/10.5 \| Megan Coilovers \| Smoked JDM tail lights \| Blacked out headlights \| Sprint booster \| Shine Auto CF Front/Rear lip kit \| Evor R CF Side blades,CF fang cover,CF Nose Audio: Kenwood Excelon DNX9960 \| JL 1000w \| JL 12W6v2

10-30-2010, 09:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	The 370Z splash guard are 100% better loking than the 350Z. I think the Z looks ugly without them. Hey, but that is your car and choice. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

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10-28-2010, 05:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 29	I've removed the rear splash guards and there was no paint damage underneath the covered area. After a wash it was fine. Guards were held on by mounting screws in the wheel well, and a 10mm bolt on the bottom I'll be removing the fronts this weekend, but Im fairly certain it will be the same.

10-28-2010, 12:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
280z/300zx Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 689 Drives: 280z, 300zx, Vette Rep Power: 272	thanks guys

10-30-2010, 08:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
280z/300zx Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 689 Drives: 280z, 300zx, Vette Rep Power: 272	was just looking at a 370z with splash guards in person today and they appear to also use adhesive to stay on. How hard is this to remove and what do I use?