Mazdaspeed side skirts

sumdeus · 12-12-2008, 07:10 PM

So I bought the Mazdaspeed front bumper and side skirts used, they are in good condition and I have the front bumper installed no problem. The side skirts are little more complicated than I was hoping. I got all the old double sided tape off and put down some of the 3M auto stuff on. My questions are;
1.) Would it be better to drill a hole in the rear instead of using those clips and go with a speed nut instead? The reason I ask is the the clips do not seem to reach from the holes on the skirt to the wheel well edge.
2.) Anyone still have their templates I could use/borrow? Drilling holes in the side of my car makes me a tad nervous.
3) Should I just go have a dealer/shop install them instead?

WE3RX7 · 12-17-2008, 02:43 PM

Having experienced those skirts before, I think you'll be ok w/ the clips as they are a PIA to get off.

Otherwise, I'd have a body shop take care of it... less headache on your part...

12-12-2008, 07:10 PM	#1
sumdeus Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florence, SC Posts: 148 Rep Power: 0	Mazdaspeed side skirts So I bought the Mazdaspeed front bumper and side skirts used, they are in good condition and I have the front bumper installed no problem. The side skirts are little more complicated than I was hoping. I got all the old double sided tape off and put down some of the 3M auto stuff on. My questions are; 1.) Would it be better to drill a hole in the rear instead of using those clips and go with a speed nut instead? The reason I ask is the the clips do not seem to reach from the holes on the skirt to the wheel well edge. 2.) Anyone still have their templates I could use/borrow? Drilling holes in the side of my car makes me a tad nervous. 3) Should I just go have a dealer/shop install them instead?

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12-17-2008, 02:43 PM	#2
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 19	Having experienced those skirts before, I think you'll be ok w/ the clips as they are a PIA to get off. Otherwise, I'd have a body shop take care of it... less headache on your part...