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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 03:01 PM
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Exclamation comptech side skirt install

does it require drilling? of course DS tape and what else? anyone have a write up ? I tried search!! thanks
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 04:12 PM
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by SilverKnight,Aug 13 2005, 08:12 PM
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yes. it requires drilling.

the double-sided tape that comes with the kit is crap as far as I am concerned. Maybe you will have better luck with it. Make sure the wax is stripped from the lower paint on your car, and that the sideskirts are very clean before you apply the tape.

You will be reusing the bottom front fender well hole/screw, and will be creating a new hole in the rear fenderwells. You will also be putting three holes and screws on the underside of the car.
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 06:20 PM
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hey what power is your drill? 12v 14v 20v? I have no drill setl and buying one just to use for my s2k. Also if this is straight from comptech how is the fit?? screws were self tapping??

what was the hardest part about the install? I will buy 3m tape from home depot. can one person just do the job?
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 08:00 PM
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Not sure about drill power... its heavy duty, though...

The screws are self tapping, but good luck. I broke several drill bits just making the pilot holes.

Fit was fine straight from comptech. I would advise you pre-install completely before painting just to be sure. Also, that way you will already have your holes pre-drilled in the skirts, meaning less chance to fudge something up after you get the nice paint job.

One person can do the job, yes. Not too bad in that respect. It helps to have someone hold the skirts during fitment, but not necessary.

Hardest part was getting the front screw hole lined up. According to the instructions it is supposed to be pre-marked. Had mine painted before I looked, so I had no guide whatsoever on where to place the screw. Had to do extensive measuring and praying that I would get it right. Luckily I was perfect on one side and near perfect on the other, which required a little massaging to get close to perfect fitment.

You are also going to need to have a good floor jack to do this....

Have any more questions, feel free to ask...
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 08:09 PM
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so to avoid that fornt screw hole problem after painting I should drill all thew holes first before I take her in? You said it was pre marked? why is it such a big prolbem if you can;t find it? sorry ive never seen a comptech before in person



so the honda spare jackstand wont work? damn i have to buy more new tools then.....ill be spending easialy over$3k on my s2k this month lol.....
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 08:12 PM
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alos do the side sikrts fit in the passenger seat with top down??
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 09:02 PM
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a nail and hammer will do just fine
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 09:07 PM
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hey now
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Old Aug 14, 2005 | 01:09 AM
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http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q...ch+side+skirts

install instructions 3 results down.
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