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My dealer installed them on mine as they do for all their cars. They are pretty nice. I have a white EX. Idk if you can see them in this picture. If not I can take a better one later.
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I saw a Civic at the grocery store the other day that had the splash guards installed. Honestly, I'd go without. There are definitely seams between the chassis and the splash guard on the side and on top. When they coat the roads with salt in the winter like they will here, you'll never get it out of there...
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I installed splash guards on both my Insight and my wife's Civic. There are only 3-4 screws holding them on. I wouldn't mind removing them in the spring for a good cleaning underneath. I can't tell you how much they have saved the sinish fron road debris and tar in the first couple months we've had them. If done right, there shouldn't be a gap.
Honda Insight splash guards from College Hills Honda. Took all of 20 minutes to install them.
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After 500 miles it is becoming clear to me this car could benefit from mud flaps/splash guards. I’ve seen a number of aftermarket mud flaps for the Civic, but none for the Insight. Will a Civic version work? Should I buy the official Honda version? Any aftermarket option recommendations?
If you do buy a splash guard, make sure to take them off, and clean the inside. Or this can happen... Be careful with factory splash guards/mud flaps -> rust magnets - TDIClub Forums
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Most people with splash guards / mud flaps in this forum (including myself) have the OEM splash guard set. The following thread page has a few pictures and comments on the OEM accessory. Similar observation and warning about gap and off-season cleaning underneath the guards are also included in the discussion.
https://www.gen3insight.com/forum/258-honda-insight-features-equipment/74-oem-accessories-2.html
https://www.gen3insight.com/forum/258-honda-insight-features-equipment/74-oem-accessories-2.html
The OEM spash guards can be had from College Hills Honda. They's also on sale today!
https://www.collegehillshonda.com/product/08P00-TXM-101.html
You should be able to install them yourself in about a half hour. The directions are spot-on, and I had no issues. I will likely remove them in the spring and do a good cleaning behind them.
Good luck!
https://www.collegehillshonda.com/product/08P00-TXM-101.html
You should be able to install them yourself in about a half hour. The directions are spot-on, and I had no issues. I will likely remove them in the spring and do a good cleaning behind them.
Good luck!
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For Square Eyes: Splash Guard installation is super easy
Agreed. Just make sure to turn the front wheels to gain better access. I needed a Phillips bit and small ratchet to do the rear in order to avoid removing the wheels. It's all about cutting corners!
Just be sure the splash guards are properly seated against the body with no gaps. Should take about a half hour to install them if you can avoid needing to remove the wheels..
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Super answer hasarad, as usual
Splash guards on sale
Just discovered a pretty good price on Insight splash guards at https://www.collegehillshonda.com/product/08P00-TXM-101.html
My hesitation is that these don't hang down, will do little to protect anything except the immediate section of the body where they are mounted. My other cars' splash guards all were longer, stopped gravel spray from hitting the underside. Anyone have them, have any advice?
My other hesitation is a read somewhere they are supposed to be removed annually to clean underneath. That's a pain, and over time may well make the mount insecure. Thoughts?
Just discovered a pretty good price on Insight splash guards at https://www.collegehillshonda.com/product/08P00-TXM-101.html
My hesitation is that these don't hang down, will do little to protect anything except the immediate section of the body where they are mounted. My other cars' splash guards all were longer, stopped gravel spray from hitting the underside. Anyone have them, have any advice?
My other hesitation is a read somewhere they are supposed to be removed annually to clean underneath. That's a pain, and over time may well make the mount insecure. Thoughts?
It's only three screws to remove them, so not really a biggie to clean behind them. Mine sit very flush to the body, so it'll be interesting to see what's behind them when I do a "spring cleaning" of my Insight..
As to their usefulness considering their small footprint - they are definitely worth it. They cover just enough area to keep the rocker panels clean and tar-free. As far as Insight add-ons go, the splash guards were the best item to add IMO. I also got a set for my wife's new Civic.
After splash guards, the next best add-on is high-wall rubber floor mats. I bought a Husky set.
As to their usefulness considering their small footprint - they are definitely worth it. They cover just enough area to keep the rocker panels clean and tar-free. As far as Insight add-ons go, the splash guards were the best item to add IMO. I also got a set for my wife's new Civic.
After splash guards, the next best add-on is high-wall rubber floor mats. I bought a Husky set.
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I wish they were the same color as the body.
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I installed splash guards on 2 Insights. Bought them from eBay from some Honda dealer reseller in Wisconsin.
One of the rear screw clips was messed up on on of the Insights and stripped the screw.. pita. One of the Insights had clips that broke, so I bought some replacements on Amazon since I have multiple Honda's these are good spares.
The rear wheel will have to come off. I don't see how the rear guards can be installed without the rear wheel coming off. The only way I see the rear wheel not coming off is using a ratchet box wrench with a Phillip's adapter, but that is a pita to align the screw, so might as well just remove the wheels. Not a biggie if you have all the tools.
The sling off the tires is noticeably reduced after installing. My friebds car, the Cosmic blue can't even tell... But my white one is very evident of all dirt.
One of the rear screw clips was messed up on on of the Insights and stripped the screw.. pita. One of the Insights had clips that broke, so I bought some replacements on Amazon since I have multiple Honda's these are good spares.
The rear wheel will have to come off. I don't see how the rear guards can be installed without the rear wheel coming off. The only way I see the rear wheel not coming off is using a ratchet box wrench with a Phillip's adapter, but that is a pita to align the screw, so might as well just remove the wheels. Not a biggie if you have all the tools.
The sling off the tires is noticeably reduced after installing. My friebds car, the Cosmic blue can't even tell... But my white one is very evident of all dirt.
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