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Old 10-17-2007 | 04:39 PM
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DIY side skirt

I got a pair of sideskirts (not the full lenght ones) and am wondering how difficult it is to install. It has all the brackets etc.... do i need double-sided tape and such? any drilling?
Old 10-17-2007 | 05:01 PM
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probably want to drill 2 metal screws inside each of the wheel wells, just 3M tape isnt enough to hold it in place,
Old 10-18-2007 | 07:11 PM
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i did this about a month ago. not too hard at all. check the diy there are good info on there. about 1 hr. each. and I got a use one with no instruction on templet
Old 10-18-2007 | 11:51 PM
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what kind of sideskirts? what are they made from?

if there not MS they will prob have to be fitted.... FYI fitting fiberglass is a pain
Old 10-19-2007 | 12:10 PM
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it's the Appearance package side flares.
Old 10-19-2007 | 12:56 PM
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I used the white glue from my kid's art class, seems to hold and if I get hungry I can eat it!
Old 10-19-2007 | 01:11 PM
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https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...iy+side+flares
Old 10-19-2007 | 01:44 PM
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Just like I told you in the PM's that you sent me: use the 2 screws in the wheelwell and 3M tape for the rest. There are also clips underneath that hold it in place. It won't fall off.

You just need to start doing it and it'll make sense.

Although I am not saying that it's not possible to, it is very hard to screw this up.
Old 10-19-2007 | 01:46 PM
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that DIY linked is excellent, just skip the part about drilling holes in the side of your car. Without a template it may end up looking like swiss cheese.
Old 10-23-2007 | 05:54 PM
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Thanks for the link kersh4w. and thanks for the instructions VASasha!
Looks like you still need to drill a hole in the wheel well area too no? Looks like it from the instructions.
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