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scottb

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Re: Splash shields
« Reply #15 on: September 10, 2019, 07:51:11 pm »
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Re: Splash shields
« Reply #16 on: September 13, 2019, 06:22:04 pm »
Have the new splash shields installed. A bit disappointed in the quality, not all of the required holes were punched or marked so I had to mark and punch them myself. Otherwise that should help to get rid of the belt squeal when it rains
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Re: Splash shields
« Reply #17 on: September 13, 2019, 08:10:33 pm »
Where did you source them?
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Re: Splash shields
« Reply #18 on: September 13, 2019, 08:14:21 pm »
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Re: Splash shields
« Reply #19 on: September 13, 2019, 08:19:08 pm »
Hmmm.  Mine came from TFS, also, but are for an '88.  I don't recall installing them being an issue.  My originals were rather hard, torn, and cracked.  The new ones feel sloppy, but should last longer.

The radiator cover and muffler mud flaps are made of the same material, which is different from stock.
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Re: Splash shields
« Reply #20 on: September 14, 2019, 12:32:11 pm »
Put a pair on my 87.  I did not have to make any holes.  Just had to keep looking around to find where the the connectors were.  Just look for any hole that could be punched out and see if there is a connector hole or connector that was left by the old shield.  If I rememeber right the shield is snug over the axle.
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Re: Splash shields
« Reply #21 on: September 14, 2019, 09:24:06 pm »
Rodney used to sell very good splash shields. I got some for my yellow car a while back.
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Re: Splash shields
« Reply #22 on: September 14, 2019, 09:32:54 pm »
I have Rodney's muffler shield.  It is made of the same material as the TFS splash shields.  It seems that TFS buys some things from Rodney, and Rodney buys some things from TFS.

I have radiator shields (upper) from 3 separate vendors.  The pieces are not identical.  They seem to be cut slightly differently, but seem to be made from the same matetial, also.  The texture is different from stock.  The stock matetial is slightly thicker (by feel), but thiis other rubber is soft, flexible, and slick.  Not necessarily greasy, but it should be easier to clean.
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Re: Splash shields
« Reply #23 on: September 14, 2019, 09:52:14 pm »
I don't think rodney and tfs are on that good standing.  He has complained in the past about tfs buying his parts to have them copied.
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Re: Splash shields
« Reply #24 on: September 14, 2019, 09:56:27 pm »
They aren't.  Look at the comments on his site about the muffler flap.

Still, they have his vacuum lines, although there is a place that will make better lines on the spot.
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Re: Splash shields
« Reply #25 on: September 15, 2019, 02:19:47 pm »
Pictures ftom scottb:




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Re: Splash shields
« Reply #26 on: September 15, 2019, 02:20:52 pm »
Hopefully, the pics above will help anyone else who has this question.
« Last Edit: February 05, 2020, 04:46:20 pm by GTRS Fiero »
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Re: Splash shields
« Reply #27 on: February 05, 2020, 04:47:15 pm »
What did you not like about the quality?
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Re: Splash shields
« Reply #28 on: February 08, 2020, 03:00:43 pm »
All of the holes werent punched..... so far they have kept the factory installed belt squeal to a minimum
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Re: Splash shields
« Reply #29 on: February 08, 2020, 03:25:54 pm »
Do the shields mask the belt squeal, or how to they impact the belts?
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