Help: Side skirt extensions [Archive]

SilentJay

07-08-2010, 10:06 PM

Not sure where I should've posted this, but just wondering if anyone in the Mississauga area can give me a hand with installing these "SSG" side skirt extensions? They're already painted, and have industrial strength 3M tape (thanks to Jimmy), but the drilling/screwing part has me a bit jittery.

Willing to pay with Timmies/fast food :)

Noisy Crow

07-08-2010, 10:16 PM

I don't mind drilling holes in other people's cars............... :)

Are these the MS-style add ons that go under the the regular side skirts?

TokyoKiller

07-08-2010, 10:21 PM

Well, I am handy with tools and crafty. I haven't installed skirts on a car before, but I am quiet technical =)

I'll offer my help if you need it!

EDIT: Just thought I'd ask, what exactly do you need someone to do for you? (Rather know now then later haha)

SilentJay

07-09-2010, 05:42 AM

I don't mind drilling holes in other people's cars............... :)
Are these the MS-style add ons that go under the the regular side skirts?

*shudder* I've done it once on my old car... Still scarred by those images to this day :P These are the MS-style add ons :)

SilentJay

07-09-2010, 10:11 AM

EDIT: Just thought I'd ask, what exactly do you need someone to do for you? (Rather know now then later haha)

Thanks :) I believe the drilling (w/ self-tapping screws) is only into the OEM side skirts, so nothing penetrating metal

Gizzmo_jr

07-09-2010, 10:14 AM

Thanks :) I believe the drilling (w/ self-tapping screws) is only into the OEM side skirts, so nothing penetrating metal

Correct. 1 or 2 at the ends and a couple in the middle. Something stainless, 1/2 inch total in length and #8 in size (I think) is what I used

SilentJay

07-09-2010, 10:36 AM

^^^ Thank you!

Gizzmo_jr

07-09-2010, 11:57 AM

Canadian Tire, $5 at the most, including washers if you want.
Small 9/64th pilot hole then tighten until snug.

Noisy Crow

07-09-2010, 12:11 PM

I also have drill, jack...............

SilentJay

07-09-2010, 01:10 PM

lol - we might need something a little heavier duty

TokyoKiller

07-09-2010, 02:06 PM

lol - we might need something a little heavier duty

What are you suggesting? Lifting the whole car?

SilentJay

07-09-2010, 02:13 PM

:P I was kidding - I don't think lifting is necessary?

Gizzmo_jr

07-09-2010, 02:19 PM

Just flip it over :)

Really thou, if your lowered you'll need to use jack stands to get the drill underneath

Noisy Crow

07-09-2010, 02:43 PM

Just flip it over :)

Really thou, if your lowered you'll need to use jack stands to get the drill underneath

+1

Actually, lowered or not.... you really want to see where you are drilling, and you will need clearance for the drill and the screwdriver.

PCLoadLetter

07-09-2010, 04:30 PM

Sounds like everything is covered here, go ahead and get drilling.

+1 on the washers.

SilentJay

07-09-2010, 05:07 PM

Crap. That's the one thing I forgot... I don't have washers.

I'm not lowered (:P) but do have jack/jack-stands anyway. RJ3 is coming over a little later today to help me out, but anyone else who wants to swing by is more than welcome - I think we need another pair of hands.

PCLoadLetter

07-09-2010, 06:28 PM

Good luck and...

:ttiwwp

SilentJay

07-09-2010, 10:15 PM

^ . ^ Thanks to RJ for trying to help me out - turns out my 1950's drill that doesn't do reverse won't do the trick, so i'll have to find the proper tools to do it :P

Mini-meet at Rona FTW!

SilentJay

07-10-2010, 05:05 PM

It's done :D

http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/8329/82724670.jpg