During the install of my system (pics will follow eventually, but don't hold your breath) a few of the retaining clips (fir tree type) got ruined because too many branches broke off. Do you guys get these at a dealer or is there a cheaper alternative?

 

From the dealer or better yet if you have a Loews near you they'll most likely have them in the hardware section in those large tray systems they have. About 1/10 the cost as compared to the dealer.

 

NAPA stores carry the bumper clips for the RSX, so they probably have different clips for different Honda's as well. And they can be had for a lot cheaper than at the dealer

 

I just steal them off the showroom cars. I spend 33 grand on a car, Im entitled to a lifetime supply of those damn clips.

 

I bought mine at a Honda Dealership in Canada. The white ones and the trunk clip where 1$ each. Call HardTopGuy is you are hard up and want to save a dime or two

 

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I just steal them off the showroom cars.

 

Thanks for the help. I think I'll try Lowes tonight and a local body shop if that does not work out.

 

good info.... i know that i have a few of these clips along side the console that probably need to be taken out of their misery...

 

I agree with the Body Shop recommendation. Body shops usually have places they order the clips from at a MUCH MUCH lower cost than the dealership.