08-07-2015, 12:38 PM | #1 |
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BMW M4 Performance Side Skirts Installation
Can anyone explain how I can install the side skirts myself without having the dealer do the install? I'm assuming the skirts come with 3M tape and maybe some screws? I'd really appreciate some guidance!
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08-07-2015, 01:14 PM | #2 |
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Rivets and/or self tapping screws
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08-07-2015, 02:53 PM | #3 |
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12-16-2015, 02:25 PM | #5 |
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Bump for someone who has done this: The instructions aren't clear on one thing - are we drilling into the body on the bottom? O_O
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Drilling the side skirts / side sills, yes. Quote:
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12-22-2015, 06:23 PM | #7 |
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Instructions were very confusing. But the install was very easy. Just clean under the car. Attach the side skirts with 3m tape that is already on the skirt. Than drill holes in car through the holes that are already on the skirts. And than put in the rivets. Done.
The skirts line up with the car perfectly. There is a small rivet at the end of the skirt that helps guide the placement of the skirt on to the car.
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05-27-2019, 12:02 AM | #11 |
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ok. here is the deal with this install. unfortunately no one tells us what size self tapping screws are needed. I searched high and low and found only one reference to "approximately 1 inch in length". that is wrong. the real length is 1/2" and the size is a #10 screw. Also some mentioned that they just drilled into the side skirts to mount these. Ummm. No they did not along the frame rail. here is what I learned. you need to drill a small pilot hole for the #10 screw. Then if you have a 1/2 inch length you are fine. just use the 3m tape that is already on the parts and stick it to the underside of the skirt (after cleaning it thoroughly with rubbing alcohol). then drill your pilot holes in each of the 15 holes. then just gently tighten in each of the #10 by 1/2 inch screws that you bought somewhere until they just get snug.
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Mine have been on for over a year now and are still nice and snug. No gaps at all. |
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