Missing fender screws in the back wheel well - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Motopythons · 06-11-2012, 05:12 PM

We have it on our 2012 Impreza as well. so it's not really BRZ specific.

DEC1 · 06-11-2012, 10:57 PM

OK...here's my first try...got some interior panel plugs at the hardware store (could only find black) and got some touch up paint at parts store...see the before and after below. Not sure I'm thrilled with it...but it's a start.

Jayde · 06-11-2012, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DEC1

OK...here's my first try...got some interior panel plugs at the hardware store (could only find black) and got some touch up paint at parts store...see the before and after below. Not sure I'm thrilled with it...but it's a start.

Looks good!

Turbowned · 06-12-2012, 07:35 AM

You could try shaving the edges that stick out off, and I think that'd make the plugs totally inconspicuous!

DEC1 · 06-12-2012, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Turbowned

You could try shaving the edges that stick out off, and I think that'd make the plugs totally inconspicuous!

yup...def...they are just the tiniest bit loose so I figured to put a small dab of clear silicone on them and re-install...then will trim that excess off...

ROY43 · 09-19-2013, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Dadhawk

They are for the body kits. The mud guards require the drilling of a hole. IF you look at the closeups of the TRD kits in some other threads you can see the bolts.

The holes may be for a body kit, but they are, indeed, for the mud guards that you get for a FR_S. The guards are screwed on in these holes. In addition, you do have to drill a hole, but not in that area. The hole is three or more inches inside the wheelwell. You have to remove tire to do this. Same thing with front mudflaps, but you reuse some of the existing screws/clips that are already there.

Dadhawk · 09-20-2013, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ROY43

The holes may be for a body kit, but they are, indeed, for the mud guards that you get for a FR_S. The guards are screwed on in these holes. In addition, you do have to drill a hole, but not in that area. The hole is three or more inches inside the wheelwell. You have to remove tire to do this. Same thing with front mudflaps, but you reuse some of the existing screws/clips that are already there.

Correct, they are used for both, as I learned later.

Marcoscrdo · 09-20-2013, 02:12 PM

They are like that for the BRZ too. Mines DGM so doesnt stick out like white.

Steve201brz · 09-24-2013, 02:05 PM

Nice, looks like I'm going to get me some panel plugs. Like the idea & pics, thanks!

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