Although I myself have Splash Guards, I should point out that every poster prior to me must be high on crack cocaine. Categorically, THEY DO NOT WORK 99% OF THE TIME. Do they
look good? I must think so, because I got them, knowing full well they don't actually do a thing!
Following is clear, unmistakable evidence of just how "effective" they are. You may notice a smallish inverted triangle of paint just past the front wheel well that is not freshly wet or slush covered. But you will also notice that the entire length and significantly up the sides, most of the side of the Element is wet or slush coated from the rocker panel up to the line between the sheet metal and plastic cladding joint.
If this is any sane person's definition of "they work great at preventing splashing the side of the car," I want the money back I spent obtaining my Bachelor's Degree in English.
Facts are facts, but
opinions (obviously) do not require factual content.
Sidesteps, on the other hand, are just the opposite. They're much more effective at actually protecting the sides of your Element from road spray, but I personally don't like the way they look. So I consciously chose what I thought looked good and don't really care that they're essentially useless.
It's perfectly OK to make choices
knowing they may be vain but otherwise illogical. Just don't go changing the meaning of words to justify what you like. The actual truth isn't
dangerous here, folks. :shock:
