RS Side skirt Tabs - Ideas on how to fix?
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I tried zip tying in one or two places, and it didn't really help much at closing the gap where the broken tab is. Kind of annoying but I just try not to think about it. Such a terrible design.
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Hi Bill and Eric
thanks for the updates; I agree (Eric) that it is a terrible design - especially at those prices.
Most of my tabs are busted off, but the skirt is secured with enough fasteners that I only want to add some support. So, the cable ties may be enough for me; if not, I can add the adhesive.
If this wasn't for a track car, I would probably have to fix it right, but I hope the ties plus maybe adhesive will be good enough to stop the droops.
thanks for the updates; I agree (Eric) that it is a terrible design - especially at those prices.
Most of my tabs are busted off, but the skirt is secured with enough fasteners that I only want to add some support. So, the cable ties may be enough for me; if not, I can add the adhesive.
If this wasn't for a track car, I would probably have to fix it right, but I hope the ties plus maybe adhesive will be good enough to stop the droops.
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FWI: Before drilling and using silicone adhesive, try to fabricate tabs using epoxy putty. The stuff is easy to work with, can be sanded and is STRONG. Example, http://epoxygator.com/.
I sent an RLer a set of fog lamps which I poorly packaged. A tab broke off in shipment. When I got them back I fashioned a new tab with epoxy and it was fine. Have used it every time I encounter broken plastic/fiber glass.
I sent an RLer a set of fog lamps which I poorly packaged. A tab broke off in shipment. When I got them back I fashioned a new tab with epoxy and it was fine. Have used it every time I encounter broken plastic/fiber glass.
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FWI: Before drilling and using silicone adhesive, try to fabricate tabs using epoxy putty. The stuff is easy to work with, can be sanded and is STRONG. Example, http://epoxygator.com/.
I sent an RLer a set of fog lamps which I poorly packaged. A tab broke off in shipment. When I got them back I fashioned a new tab with epoxy and it was fine. Have used it every time I encounter broken plastic/fiber glass.
I sent an RLer a set of fog lamps which I poorly packaged. A tab broke off in shipment. When I got them back I fashioned a new tab with epoxy and it was fine. Have used it every time I encounter broken plastic/fiber glass.
Would JB Weld be a suitable adhesive if I am making a tab of aluminum?
Thanks again
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I just installed my skirts this weekend and I can't seam to figure out where you guys are securing the zip-ties to the car. I don't think it would be wise to use the oil lines (the sideskirts should break away from the car easily in the case of an off... last thing you would want is to rip off the oil lines with them). Are you drilling holes in the body or am I missing something?