85944na

I'm going to install a valance on my car and I don't want to drill into the quarter panels, I twas thinking of removing the studs and using spoiler tape, while using all the existing mounting holes on the bottom of the valance, what do you think?

zehnd

If that doesn't work, then you don't have anything to use to attach them to the car.

Drilling isn't that bad if you take your time and use a centre punch so your drill doesn't run away on you.

IceShark

Drill 'em through the quarter panels. If you want, get some cold galvanizing paint to slop in the holes and then put a bead of silicone RTV around the inside and outside of the holes. There will be no rust after that treatment.

xsboost90

they WILL fall off and get messed up....i would drill them.

Antonio951

i got my valance in the mail a couple days ago. I will install it when i get my car back, anyone have any pointers or advice when drilling? Cambeck has a good step by step writeup but any advice about the drilling would be great. Thanks.

MM951

Hey Antonio, you wont need to drill, you already have the late body, everythings already there for you

early cars have to drill..i dont believe you have to


edit: Reading over, i may be wrong, that was just the impression I was under..anyone wanan confrim/disagree with me?

Antonio951

i will need to drill the quarter panels right?

ACG

I came across this website that has some good pics and instructions. Hope this will be useful:

http://personal.inet.fi/surf/porsche...yling/valance/

85944na

I have the holes on the bottom of the car, kinda strange didn't think I was supposed to
still have to drill the quarters, but I still don't want to, I have some tape from a body shop, still leaning that route

xsboost90

you will have the holes under the car for the lower bolts, but the four in the lower quarters you need to drill. The valance weighs too much for any tape that you will use and it will fall off w/ water and such coming in contact w/ it.

tod84944

I put one on a 85.5 that I put back together for a buddy. The lower holes are already there. What I did, on the side studs, put a drop of paint on the ends of the studs. Line up the bottom ones, and lightly touch the studs to the body. Take a look at it while you are holding it up to make sure that you have it alinged. It is best to have a person helping that can hold the bottom up for you. The paint drops will leave a mark on the body. Take a small punch , tap then drill.

CYiannou

Where did you buy the valence and how much? I have been looking all over and haven't found any.

tifosiman

Here are four nice pages with everything you need to know about this.

http://members.rennlist.com/s2_much_fun/page1.jpg

http://members.rennlist.com/s2_much_fun/page2.jpg

http://members.rennlist.com/s2_much_fun/page3.jpg

http://members.rennlist.com/s2_much_fun/page4.jpg

85944na

but I have an early car, I thought they did not have the holes, thanks for the pages Tifo, looks like I need those special nuts to install, now I'm scared to use tape I think I'll drill...

Graufuchs

I think Im gonna skip the rear valance deal..1-it adds wieght and 2-Id rather install AIR rear bumper with a nice borla muffler -chris