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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 10:35 AM
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Default okay to drive without wheel well splash guards?
Is it?
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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 12:24 PM
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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 12:31 PM
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You will get a lot more crap lodging between the fender and body, but it will be easier to clean out.
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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 12:54 PM
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if i plan to clean it efverytime i wash the car 1-2 every two weeks will i be fine?
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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 01:02 PM
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My I ask why you want to run without it?
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cause i had to remove the bumper to paint it, and alot of the bolts simply snapped.
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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 01:12 PM
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I havent had mine in for along time, **** gets built up between the fender and body, I dont really care that much though, some might not like it.
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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 01:14 PM
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i run my gutted car with no splash guards in front or back. as Bruce said more stuff will get caught in the fender but easier to blast out with a hose
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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 07:51 PM
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yeah the same happen to me when i removed my bumber i just removed th gaurds and i havent had any problems at all.
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Fender liners? They make good wall ornaments in the garage.

How are you supposed to fit 275s, if you have fender liners in the way?
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