Seibon side splitter install...how to remove OEM side skirt?
#16
Racer
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i'm looking to install some splitters and i'm looking into the nutserts. It doesn't look like there's a way to make the nutsert face completely flush with the OEM fender. i worry that using these, there will be a gap where the lip of the nutsert is. unless parts of the oem skirts are countersunk, i dont see a way.
with op's method, the bolt goes completely through the seibon skirt into the oem skirt without having a gap in between the two.
with op's method, the bolt goes completely through the seibon skirt into the oem skirt without having a gap in between the two.
I used nutserts on my front bumper for my front Skipper lip and lip sits flush. If it does "space" it out it is very minimal and I see it as a way for the two pieces to "breathe" a bit instead of butt right up against each other and rubbing one another.
see photos below for idea.
popped some Nutsert to the bottom of the bumper so that my new skipper Front lip bolts on sturdy and easy to remove rather than the supplied Nut and bolt from Skipper.
the test fit.
#17
Lexus Test Driver
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PERFECT! that's what i'll be doing when installing my front and side splitters. i'm looking at threaded rivet tools online, specifically at this harbor freight one, do you think this will be safe to use on plastics?
http://www.harborfreight.com/hand-to...-kit-1210.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/hand-to...-kit-1210.html
Last edited by dnasians; 03-17-16 at 10:55 AM.
#18
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PERFECT! that's what i'll be doing when installing my front and side splitters. i'm looking at threaded rivet tools online, specifically at this harbor freight one, do you think this will be safe to use on plastics?
http://www.harborfreight.com/hand-to...-kit-1210.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/hand-to...-kit-1210.html
I tend to like to stick with Metric threaded nutserts since the car is Japanese.
Do note you have to use M6 or larger nutsert size (or standard equivalent) the smaller Nutserts will not be able to sandwich the thick plastic of bumper and sideskirts.
WIth M6 threaded, you can use your typically 10mm bolt you find around the car to keep in uniform. Thats my take on it.
#19
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yes that one would be fine, just might not last long. Also Harbor Freight ones are standard thread.
I tend to like to stick with Metric threaded nutserts since the car is Japanese.
Do note you have to use M6 or larger nutsert size (or standard equivalent) the smaller Nutserts will not be able to sandwich the thick plastic of bumper and sideskirts.
WIth M6 threaded, you can use your typically 10mm bolt you find around the car to keep in uniform. Thats my take on it.
I tend to like to stick with Metric threaded nutserts since the car is Japanese.
Do note you have to use M6 or larger nutsert size (or standard equivalent) the smaller Nutserts will not be able to sandwich the thick plastic of bumper and sideskirts.
WIth M6 threaded, you can use your typically 10mm bolt you find around the car to keep in uniform. Thats my take on it.
what thread size did you use for your lip? m6?
and should i get steel rivet nuts? like these from ebay?
Last edited by dnasians; 03-17-16 at 02:33 PM.
#20
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Those nutsert things look pretty cool, I had no idea such a thing existed. I do wish they had more flare...more "material" to keep them from pulling through. I put a flat washer between the nut and skirt to help distribute the load for that reason (can't see it because it's buried in JBWeld)
SpecONE that front lip looks pretty sick man, nice work. I want a lip in the near future, but I feel like the front of the car is already pretty low. You ever scrape it?
Anyone have experience with this one?
SpecONE that front lip looks pretty sick man, nice work. I want a lip in the near future, but I feel like the front of the car is already pretty low. You ever scrape it?
Anyone have experience with this one?
#21
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that would be nice to keep everything metric. do you have a link to what you have?
what thread size did you use for your lip? m6?
and should i get steel rivet nuts? like these from ebay?
what thread size did you use for your lip? m6?
and should i get steel rivet nuts? like these from ebay?
I would use aluminum nutsert for bumper like ones I have pictured. Stainless steel is a bit overkill i'd imagine and also it takes more force to rivet into place due to higher strength in metal material.
Yes M6 is what I am using I believe.
The lip you link to is an Aimgain copy.
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#25
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But assuming you're just talking about the splitters that this thread is referring to, no, is not 100% necessary to remove the oem skirts. You could just use self tapping screws. I removed the skirts to mount nuts inside them, for increased security and rigidity, no chance of a hole stripping, and so I could easily take them off and put them back on.
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