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      02-18-2022, 05:42 PM   #1
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Side skirts install, screws of rivets ?

So I got some vicrez side skirts and I'm wondering how should I install them ? Self tapping hex screws 5/16" ? Or rivets ? If so what size rivets ? 5/16" ? Don't want to lose my skirts when I drive the car over 130mph.

What about 3m tape ? Maybe a combination of screws and tape ?

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      02-19-2022, 09:04 AM   #2
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I've never heard of them, but what does the manufacturer suggest using?
There are some super-strong 3M tapes these days.
https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/c/tape.../i/automotive/

BMW attaches stuff with Betalink - it does the job but can be next to impossible to remove. Use the tape if you plan on removing the parts in the future.
https://www.bimmerworld.com/Body-Aer...stall-Kit.html
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I installed the factory ones with the supplied 3M tape and aluminum rivets, forget what side. Worked fine.
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I installed the factory ones with the supplied 3M tape and aluminum rivets, forget what side. Worked fine.
Can you post a picture on your convertible?
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Can you post a picture on your convertible?
Will try tomorrow with better light. That said it's black so the side blades barely show. IMO I wouldn't waste the time and $ for side blades on a dark car.

Much bigger bang for buck installing the Lightweight front lip. It's much better quality than OEM, indestructible and a lot easier to install. IND can source for you (at least they could back when I got mine).

Nice taste in cars BTW...
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Tape and Plastic rivets and they are on solid

Hard to photo
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