Side Strakes Equipped!
06-13-2009, 10:24 AM
#1
Thread Starter
Side Strakes Equipped!
I posted this in the modification section of the main forum but I know some people don't frequent the other sections so I figured I'd post here too:
I've had a set of brand new OEM side strakes sitting in my basement forever and with the King Motorsports BBQ is coming up in a couple of weekends, I finally stopped procrastinating and installed them today...
I was kind of lazy and only jacked up the rear... check how low the front looked:
I pretty much followed the OEM instructors step by step... I removed the rear wheels, cleaned the area and question and proceed to measure the 24mm from the seal line towards the rear:
I used masking tape to insure that I have straight line (I measured 24mm on towards the top of the tape too):
I used the supplied template to mark the drill point underneath the car:
Please note, the 'B' template is for the drill hole for the side of the car which I opted not to do. I'm relying on the 3M double sided tape to keep it held on the car.
Drill hole:
First hole (3mm):
Second hole (8mm):
Third hole (10mm):
Lock nut that needs to be used in the hole:
Once the 6mm screw is inserted in, the nut will lock in...
I couldn't find the touch up paint for the S2000 so I used the red one for the Prelude:
Nut and screw installed:
Lower side strake partially installed:
Clamps...
Upper strakes temporary mounted to mark the mounting points:
Cushion pads installed... note, I used masking tape to keep track where the mounting points:
Clamps installed:
Removing the backing for the double sided tape and voila, side strake mounted:
Keith
I've had a set of brand new OEM side strakes sitting in my basement forever and with the King Motorsports BBQ is coming up in a couple of weekends, I finally stopped procrastinating and installed them today...
I was kind of lazy and only jacked up the rear... check how low the front looked:
I pretty much followed the OEM instructors step by step... I removed the rear wheels, cleaned the area and question and proceed to measure the 24mm from the seal line towards the rear:
I used masking tape to insure that I have straight line (I measured 24mm on towards the top of the tape too):
I used the supplied template to mark the drill point underneath the car:
Please note, the 'B' template is for the drill hole for the side of the car which I opted not to do. I'm relying on the 3M double sided tape to keep it held on the car.
Drill hole:
First hole (3mm):
Second hole (8mm):
Third hole (10mm):
Lock nut that needs to be used in the hole:
Once the 6mm screw is inserted in, the nut will lock in...
I couldn't find the touch up paint for the S2000 so I used the red one for the Prelude:
Nut and screw installed:
Lower side strake partially installed:
Clamps...
Upper strakes temporary mounted to mark the mounting points:
Cushion pads installed... note, I used masking tape to keep track where the mounting points:
Clamps installed:
Removing the backing for the double sided tape and voila, side strake mounted:
Keith
06-15-2009, 02:53 PM
#7
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by kamal,Jun 14 2009, 09:26 PM
The ride is looking good Keith... did you managed to get out to the BMWCCA event?
Hey Kamal, no Ali and I had to attend a wedding shower for her best friend. I think we might be targeting the Wednesday event in July with the SCCA. Are you planning on attending?
Keith
