Perrin plate relocate kit issues - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Turbo95eg6 · 12-31-2013, 08:29 PM

So I tried to tighten the stem on the towhook hole to spec at 50 ft lbs as mentioned. The stem never came to a stopping point to torque anything near that pressure, but it doesn't seem to lock, and I know it's all the way in. I'm afraid I stripped something. Has anyone had similar issues? In case something did strip, would the stem or the towhook stem strip first?

Also, the plate now covers some of the DRL light, are there other relocate kits that don't?

Chen · 12-31-2013, 11:17 PM

Try the factory tow hook and see if that will tighten.

Turbo95eg6 · 01-01-2014, 12:22 AM

Where is the factory towhook located?

BPM · 01-01-2014, 01:24 PM

In the trunk, Lift open the cover and you will see it. Good Luck!

Turbo95eg6 · 01-01-2014, 08:52 PM

Well installed the factory hook with no issues, then tried the Perrin one again... And it worked? WTF? Shit like this makes me feel like a noob lol.

nyfries · 01-02-2014, 06:13 AM

yea i had that problem too when i was installing my perrin. it wouldn't tighten, and than i took it out and tried again and it worked lol.

I don't know why that happened either lol

FRSHBRZ · 01-02-2014, 01:23 PM

Had the same issue.

Got it on, but I was really not confident that it was secure enough. Left my buddy's garage and by the time I got home it was loose enough that I could spin the plate bracket with minimal effort. Started from scratch the next morning and everything seems fine now. I still check it from time to time, but I don't think it's going anywhere.

I ended up drilling the tow hook cover and I'm just waiting to go pick us a 1.25 inch grommet (maybe slight bigger) to help seal the hole around the stem. Totally unnecessary, but I want it to look clean.

Cjymiller · 01-02-2014, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Turbo95eg6

Also, the plate now covers some of the DRL light, are there other relocate kits that don't?

Grimmspeed does not since it is super adjustable. I have this and it's solid.

Turbo95eg6 · 01-02-2014, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRSHBRZ

Had the same issue.

Got it on, but I was really not confident that it was secure enough. Left my buddy's garage and by the time I got home it was loose enough that I could spin the plate bracket with minimal effort. Started from scratch the next morning and everything seems fine now. I still check it from time to time, but I don't think it's going anywhere.

I ended up drilling the tow hook cover and I'm just waiting to go pick us a 1.25 inch grommet (maybe slight bigger) to help seal the hole around the stem. Totally unnecessary, but I want it to look clean.

Fucking wierd! Glad I wasn't the only one trippin'. Yeah, I have yet to drill a hole. Something tells me I'll have to get a few extra covers just in case I mess up.

FRSHBRZ · 01-02-2014, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Turbo95eg6

Something tells me I'll have to get a few extra covers just in case I mess up.

I used this post: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42533

Worked pretty well. I used a unibit which allowed me to gradually step down the diameter until I was happy. The cover sits on an angle with the curve of the bumper so keep that in mind when drilling.

Dezoris · 01-02-2014, 03:24 PM

Use a little penetrating oil in hole and threads before screwing.

Turbo95eg6 · 01-02-2014, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRSHBRZ

I used this post: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42533

Worked pretty well. I used a unibit which allowed me to gradually step down the diameter until I was happy. The cover sits on an angle with the curve of the bumper so keep that in mind when drilling.

Make me one and I'll paypal you $20

12-31-2013, 08:29 PM	#1
Turbo95eg6 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: 2014 BRZ SWP LTD Location: The 503 Posts: 2,174 Thanks: 331 Thanked 2,266 Times in 858 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Perrin plate relocate kit issues So I tried to tighten the stem on the towhook hole to spec at 50 ft lbs as mentioned. The stem never came to a stopping point to torque anything near that pressure, but it doesn't seem to lock, and I know it's all the way in. I'm afraid I stripped something. Has anyone had similar issues? In case something did strip, would the stem or the towhook stem strip first? Also, the plate now covers some of the DRL light, are there other relocate kits that don't?

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BPM Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: A Blue One Location: Near The Waters Posts: 163 Thanks: 13 Thanked 59 Times in 37 Posts Mentioned: 22 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	In the trunk, Lift open the cover and you will see it. Good Luck!

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Turbo95eg6 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: 2014 BRZ SWP LTD Location: The 503 Posts: 2,174 Thanks: 331 Thanked 2,266 Times in 858 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Well installed the factory hook with no issues, then tried the Perrin one again... And it worked? WTF? Shit like this makes me feel like a noob lol.

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nyfries Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: 14 FRS Whiteout Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 423 Thanks: 159 Thanked 85 Times in 59 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	yea i had that problem too when i was installing my perrin. it wouldn't tighten, and than i took it out and tried again and it worked lol. I don't know why that happened either lol

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