samspick

does anyone know what would be the best way to install a replica MS side skirts?
it comes with nothing, no clips or anything. i try putting it on, but after a while the middle part sags because it's only held by double sided tape.

any suggestions?

BoosTED

iTrader: (2)

If you look at the instructions for the Mazdaspeed side skirts that should help get an idea.

http://www.hi-impact.org/ryang/modif.../rx8_skirt.pdf

I believe it uses metal supports that hold it to prevent from sagging.


This came from Robin Yang's site: http://www.hi-impact.org/ryang/modif...8_bodykit.html

Instructions are fairly straightforward and easy to follow. You drill four holes in the side of the car and four underneath.

Tip #1, removing rub strip under car: The rub strip is held on with several fasteners. The fasteners have "ears" that secure them in place. Use a flat blade screwdriver to pry the ear off, inserting the screwdriver at right angles to the car body.
Tip #2, removing a part just in front of rub strips: At one point the instructions say to remove a fastener used to secure the second screw on the rub strip. I'm not sure why since I had to replace it at the end. Ignore this step and leave it alone.
Tip #3, attaching white plastic fastners to side skirts: These parts hook on to the side skirt first and are then pressed into the holes you drilled previously. Do not attach them to the car first like I did on the first pass. You'll have to pry them out which can be difficult.
Tip #4, white plastic fastners: Four are used on each side. Three have larger gaps to fit onto the side skirt. One has a smaller gap to fit onto the metal insert attached to the side skirt in the rear.
Tip #5, removing adhesive tape: Before attaching the side skirt for the last time, peel 1" from each adhesive tape backing and wrap a 4" length of masking tape around it. The tape's "tail" should point up. After everything's lined up on the car it's easy to pull the "tail" to remove the adhesive backing.

samspick

i don't have any metal supports on the replica. if i can see a pic or how the metal support is set on the skirts to the body, i think i can get a idea of buying or making the metal support.
my replica being polyurethane, is it possible to just drill it and bondo it?

BoosTED

iTrader: (2)

The parts can be purchased from the dealer, might need to be ordered though.

Drilling is not a problem. I would put some reinforcement on the inside section where it bolts to the side skirt to keep it from putting too much stress on the skirt. Similar to adding a washer so it doesn't lose its form.

I don't have the mounting parts yet but I have the skirts.

Another thing is it needs to be screwed in on the ends by the wheel wells. That is probably already done though right?