OEM-inspired, Minimalist, Adjustable CTR Rock Guards

DuneShoot said:

I saw the other ones and am conflicted.
Their rears appear to use 2 screws towards the top and 2 U-shaped clips towards the bottom, no double sided tape.
For the fronts it looks like they provide 2 push pin fasteners for the 2 upper holes (since they are different than OEM, see attached photo) and use the 3 OEM screws for the bottom 3.

Can you post some well lit photo's of how yours mount?

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I don't use a push pin because I don't like how loose they feel when it has to support what basically is 3 layers of material (car metal body, car wheel well liner, the rockguard itself). The ones they use is probably of this variety.

I don't like this solution because it's plastic that could loosen overtime, and having this much area (shaded red) to secure what is basically going to be 2 sheets of plastic, is going to cause some outward tension to the push pin fastener.

Using push pin fastener may not be a problem for them because their rockguard is sandwiched behind the painted metal body and the wheel well liner. This helps the tension of the rockguard (which will arrive to your house flat) to curve along the curvature of the wheel well.

Why don't I do it this way you might ask?
1. Because in my testing, it leaves an undesirable gap on top where the well liner and the car metal body suppose to meet.
2. If I leave them sandwich, they wouldn't be adjustable.



Here are the photos you inquiry.
I should probably wipe the well liner before taking these photos, but let me know if they get the point across.
Here is the hole where the square shape (but round head) goes. The alignment for the square hole on the liner and the painted metal look a bit off because I've loosen the liner from the body a few times already, but do trust that the OEM square shape (but round head) OEM fastener still goes in.


Next, is the picture of the liner pulled back.

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Here is the pic with a metal clip fastener with an M.6 (1/4" screw hole) installed.



Also, speaking of the rear, I've been looking for similar clips that they have, the u-type speed clips, but most I've seen have a hole on them (just like the ones I put for my front)

Most I've seen that are locally available at your nearest home depot or autozone have little fangs. Not sure if you guys wanted that since you're scratching the car from the inside...


I believe if you simply get a pack of the M.6 metal clip fasteners (that comes in 4-6 pieces), you can pretty much use the extra on the rear if you wanted to.

Thanks for the reply.
Yours use a combo of the plastic push pins and the M6 clips with a screw?
One push pin and one M6/screw in each?
I was asking for photo's of the mounting solution but mounted similar to the pic you posted of theirs..

DuneShoot said:

Thanks for the reply.
Yours use a combo of the plastic push pins and the M6 clips with a screw?
One push pin and one M6/screw in each?
I was asking for photo's of the mounting solution but mounted similar to the pic you posted of theirs..

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Yes, only 1 push pin (that's OEM, untouched) at the very top and 1 M6/screw sitting on metal clip fastener.


Here is the picture of my rear (Reminder that what I have on my car aren't of final product. As you can see they have either clipped corners or none instead of rounded corners like RA or ZL1Addons). I just wanted to put them on and spend time to test on durability)

Perfect photo description.
When you get time post a link to the tape and the M6 clips you used.

I'm in.

Now, please hurry up with the guards and wash your poor car

DuneShoot said:

Perfect photo description.
When you get time post a link to the tape and the M6 clips you used.

I'm in.

Now, please hurry up with the guards and wash your poor car

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Excellent! Yeah, she does need a major wash. Been a cycle of random thunderstorms here, so I feel washing has been a moot point of 'getting rained on again in 24hrs'. Been focusing more weekends on this project to be honest

After a long time working on these, I can finally say that production of 21 SET OF FRONT ROCK GUARDS, 18 SET OF REAR ROCK GUARDS is complete. I had no time for fancy photos as I just literally finished this 15 minutes ago.

The guards with only 1 slim setting was a custom order for a user here


Padded envelopes are on their way and should be here on Friday. I'll start DM-ing interested parties tomorrow. Again, as I mention before, if you are backing out, please let me know instead of leaving my DMs with no response. I can't sit on these for too long since there are 6 people in the 2nd batch who might like to be pushed forward. Unfortunately since I can only get 18 complete sets, hopefully I can get a decent number of people staying vs. backing out vs. okay with getting just the fronts. I apologize again for not stopping the list from building up before accounting how many set I can produce. I certainly overlooked that part greatly and I'm learning from it.

DMed !

Shipped 5 sets already and I've messaged the tracking numbers to these folks. Please check your PM.

As for the others who haven't yet a decision yet, I suppose I'll give you 5 days from the original date that I messaged you. If I still don't hear from you then, I'll take it as no longer interested and i'll offer to the next person on the list.

I've also posted some links on where to grab the necessary resources to get these installed securely.

Loving my set, just installed them this morning, and adjusted the flare to my liking where it tapers up top, but pokes a little on the bottom. Thanks again!

Rasy said:

Loving my set, just installed them this morning, and adjusted the flare to my liking where it tapers up top, but pokes a little on the bottom. Thanks again!

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First customer review! Thank you! I'm glad it satisfies the need, Rasy

I know I am jumping in late to the game. Just got my R a couple weeks ago. Looks like the spreadsheet is "locked for fulfillment".

When will these be available to order? I have Sport Cup 2 tires and they are picking everything up off the road and I would like some protection.

vasekvi said:

I know I am jumping in late to the game. Just got my R a couple weeks ago. Looks like the spreadsheet is "locked for fulfillment".

When will these be available to order? I have Sport Cup 2 tires and they are picking everything up off the road and I would like some protection.

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I do a 'made-on-order' basis. If I could get about 20 interested parties per batch, then that'll start the making process. I still have some that I need to sort out from the first batch; as some people have abandoned ship. After 5 days of no response, I'll offer it to the next in line until I run out of my current stock. If I can get to you with my current stock, then you may have them soon, otherwise, you gonna have to wait until I build more. I have to do it like this in order to avoid overstock.

I unlocked the list for batch 2 and added your name. Can you specify if you want front only or full set? Thanks!

Bro i want a set. Put 2 sets down for me

maaaaark said:

Bro i want a set. Put 2 sets down for me

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I wasn't ready to support Australia... I like to support my shipping with a tracking number (and some kind of insurance). If you can assist in that area, let me know. I'm willing to support your continent if the logistic is right (and the people there are understanding about the delivery cost coming from America).

EDIT: It looks to be at least $40 for the most economical shipping...

Rasy said:

Loving my set, just installed them this morning, and adjusted the flare to my liking where it tapers up top, but pokes a little on the bottom. Thanks again!

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Did you do smooth side facing the tires? It's hard to tell in the pic?