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Old 08-03-2013, 08:57 AM
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Hello all from post yesterday you know I was going to install the RPI Splashguards on my Grandsport. This post is NOT meants as a BASH to RPI, I will call them Monday to see if we can resolve this and update this thread with what happens.

I did install them and I must tell you am VERY DISAPPOINTED in them.

Passenger side I had to file down in few places as the mold drip dried which was very jagged and sharp.

It does not fit well at the top, sticks out and you can see where I had to file it.

Here pic of filed area around edge and underneath and hard to see but sticks out at least 1/4":



Here is the drivers side. No filing no anything had to be done and the top was perfect it all fit at the perfectly and along except here towards the bottom. I haven't messed with the screws etc and am bit hesitant to as I cant see how doing that will affect this.

The gap at curve on drivers side:



I would say in all it took me and my buddy about an hour and we are both car guys very particular with assembly etc.

I do plan to call and discuss with RPI see what if anything can be done if nothing not sure I will keep them on car. They just look like they do not fit right.

Am I in the minority here , or did I do something wrong in install?

Thoughts please thanks!
Old 08-03-2013, 09:45 AM
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RPI is one of the better vendors it will be interesting to see how they handle your issues. Keep us posted.
Old 08-03-2013, 09:53 AM
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I just installed the GM OEM splash guards and they fit like a glove
Old 08-03-2013, 10:17 AM
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Josh will make it right. I went with Apsis and had zero issues.
Old 08-03-2013, 10:22 AM
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I tried a set of APSIS (cost more) and they fit perfect. Did not like the look and sold them pretty quick. I have read similar posts about other products that RPI sells that had fit problems. Hopefully a quick phone call will resolve your problem.
Old 08-03-2013, 10:55 AM
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Apsis! No issues. I can't speak for any others.
Old 08-03-2013, 11:15 AM
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The RPI splash gaurds fit perfectly on my 13 GS convertible. I have done a lot of fiberglass work.....built my own RV6-A experimental aircraft and can tell you every once in while a piece will just seem to warp for what ever reason.
That being said: "Josh will make it right."
Old 08-03-2013, 11:18 AM
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JMHO I like the look of the APSIS.
Old 08-03-2013, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by genolan
I just installed the GM OEM splash guards and they fit like a glove
Not on a GS you didn't.
Old 08-03-2013, 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Don-Vette
Not on a GS you didn't.
Got the GM ones on our narrow body coupe
Old 08-03-2013, 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by genolan
I just installed the GM OEM splash guards and they fit like a glove
I did the same thing. They were easy to install, and the fit is excellent.

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