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JDKane527 · 05-10-2013, 08:25 PM

Got all 8 kits to fit in my car. They put all clips and hardware together. Anyone know how many should be with each kit?

Thanks to @shiumai, there should be 16 small clips, 4 larger clips, 6 screws, and 4 nuts. Already met with a few guys, let's arrange this weekend to meet up. Shoot me a PM or text.

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solidONE · 05-11-2013, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by JDKane527

I'm available to meet up Saturday around Pasadena.

I will be sending out updated totals, so check your PMs guys!

I'm down. Let me know when you will be available. Plus I really want to check out your car too.

JDKane527 · 05-11-2013, 04:23 AM

Just finished install, took about 2 hours taking my time from start to finish.
Hardest part was getting the 8 outer plugs off the car. Once those were off it was quick to install all 4 underpanels.

This is probably common sense, but make sure the front under panel overlaps the long side panels you install. It was mentioned in the other thread, and is the only way to get them to really fit properly since they are shaped to fit one way. You'll end up with extra hardware if you reuse the original hardware on your car.

Easy mod that will help protect the undercarriage.

I'll be in Old Town Pasadena in the morning for breakfast/brunch and then be around South Bay later on in the day. You guys have my number I believe, so shoot me a text when you're available to meet up, trying to get all of these to their respective owners asap.

B L U E S L A T E · 05-11-2013, 06:26 AM

I can meet in South Bay. Will you be around Torrance or Gardena?

Pekingduck · 05-11-2013, 09:43 AM

Got my under panel, great experience and nice meeting you Jeff

JDKane527 · 05-11-2013, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Pekingduck

Got my under panel, great experience and nice meeting you Jeff

Likewise sir!

Quote:

Originally Posted by B L U E S L A T E

I can meet in South Bay. Will you be around Torrance or Gardena?

It's on the way to where I'm going so we can meet up. Afternoon good for you?

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shiumai · 05-11-2013, 03:19 PM

got my panels installed this morning - also took a couple of hours at leisurely pace. thanks JDKane for putting this together!

as mentioned previously, it's all very straightforward. the eight side clips were of course the most time consuming. i had a panel clip removal tool, but the notch was too wide and it wouldn't pull the clips off. once i got a clip sticking out a bit, i then grabbed it with a mini vise grip, then just twisted and pulled till they came out. took about 5 mins to do each one once i figured out the technique. it also helped to use a tiny screwdriver to release one of the 'ears' on the clip, otherwise i'd be fighting both.

everything fits up perfectly - no issues with mismatched holes etc.

JDKane527 · 05-12-2013, 12:48 AM

Everyone has received their under panels. It was cool meeting you guys, hope to run into each other at meets and events in the future.

Cheers :happy0180:

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solidONE · 05-14-2013, 02:57 AM

Thanks for running around to make sure everyone got their stuff, man! Cheers!

Pekingduck · 05-15-2013, 06:25 PM

Thanks JDKane

solidONE · 06-20-2013, 01:16 AM

So I finally got around to installing the panels today. How the hell do you get those painted over plastic clips on the sides? Will using a trim remover tool make it any easier?

JDKane527 · 06-20-2013, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solidONE

So I finally got around to installing the panels today. How the hell do you get those painted over plastic clips on the sides? Will using a trim remover tool make it any easier?

Use a knife to seperate the clip from the sealant sprayed on the underside of the car. I found using a small flathead to push the feet holding it in helps to slide out one side of the clip and pull it out that way.

You can follow this DIY:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38946

solidONE · 06-20-2013, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDKane527

Use a knife to seperate the clip from the sealant sprayed on the underside of the car. I found using a small flathead to push the feet holding it in helps to slide out one side of the clip and pull it out that way.

You can follow this DIY:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38946

This is what I did and it was still a bitch to remove.. that's why I was hoping a panel remover tool or another specialty tool will just magically make it a easy process. lol I guess there is no way around it.

Thanks again. BTW Buttonwillow with Speedtrial this weekend, yo. Going sunday.

solidONE · 06-23-2013, 05:22 AM

So I went ahead and picked up a trim remover tool from autozone. Along with a small flat tipped screwdriver to help the tool to slide under the clips, I was able to remove them very cleanly and very quickly. Might even be able to reuse the clips if you bend back the slightly mangled retaining prongs. Well worth the $6 spent.

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...questid=357918

05-10-2013, 08:25 PM	#85
JDKane527 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: Asphalt Scion FR-S Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 499 Thanks: 274 Thanked 215 Times in 136 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Got all 8 kits to fit in my car. They put all clips and hardware together. Anyone know how many should be with each kit? Thanks to @shiumai, there should be 16 small clips, 4 larger clips, 6 screws, and 4 nuts. Already met with a few guys, let's arrange this weekend to meet up. Shoot me a PM or text. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ Asphalt Build Last edited by JDKane527; 05-11-2013 at 01:27 AM.

05-11-2013, 04:23 AM	#87
JDKane527 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: Asphalt Scion FR-S Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 499 Thanks: 274 Thanked 215 Times in 136 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Just finished install, took about 2 hours taking my time from start to finish. Hardest part was getting the 8 outer plugs off the car. Once those were off it was quick to install all 4 underpanels. This is probably common sense, but make sure the front under panel overlaps the long side panels you install. It was mentioned in the other thread, and is the only way to get them to really fit properly since they are shaped to fit one way. You'll end up with extra hardware if you reuse the original hardware on your car. Easy mod that will help protect the undercarriage. I'll be in Old Town Pasadena in the morning for breakfast/brunch and then be around South Bay later on in the day. You guys have my number I believe, so shoot me a text when you're available to meet up, trying to get all of these to their respective owners asap. __________________ Asphalt Build

05-12-2013, 12:48 AM	#92
JDKane527 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: Asphalt Scion FR-S Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 499 Thanks: 274 Thanked 215 Times in 136 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Everyone has received their under panels. It was cool meeting you guys, hope to run into each other at meets and events in the future. Cheers :happy0180: Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ Asphalt Build Last edited by JDKane527; 05-12-2013 at 04:50 PM.

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shiumai Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 DGM BRZ, 2020 C8 Corvette Location: USofA! Posts: 1,760 Thanks: 963 Thanked 1,893 Times in 787 Posts Mentioned: 41 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	got my panels installed this morning - also took a couple of hours at leisurely pace. thanks JDKane for putting this together! as mentioned previously, it's all very straightforward. the eight side clips were of course the most time consuming. i had a panel clip removal tool, but the notch was too wide and it wouldn't pull the clips off. once i got a clip sticking out a bit, i then grabbed it with a mini vise grip, then just twisted and pulled till they came out. took about 5 mins to do each one once i figured out the technique. it also helped to use a tiny screwdriver to release one of the 'ears' on the clip, otherwise i'd be fighting both. everything fits up perfectly - no issues with mismatched holes etc.

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solidONE Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: FR-S Whiteout Location: California Posts: 2,863 Thanks: 1,808 Thanked 790 Times in 611 Posts Mentioned: 42 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks for running around to make sure everyone got their stuff, man! Cheers!

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Pekingduck Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 4 wheels Location: Southern Cali Posts: 800 Thanks: 328 Thanked 419 Times in 177 Posts Mentioned: 22 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Thanks JDKane

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solidONE Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: FR-S Whiteout Location: California Posts: 2,863 Thanks: 1,808 Thanked 790 Times in 611 Posts Mentioned: 42 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So I finally got around to installing the panels today. How the hell do you get those painted over plastic clips on the sides? Will using a trim remover tool make it any easier?

06-23-2013, 05:22 AM	#98
solidONE Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: FR-S Whiteout Location: California Posts: 2,863 Thanks: 1,808 Thanked 790 Times in 611 Posts Mentioned: 42 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So I went ahead and picked up a trim remover tool from autozone. Along with a small flat tipped screwdriver to help the tool to slide under the clips, I was able to remove them very cleanly and very quickly. Might even be able to reuse the clips if you bend back the slightly mangled retaining prongs. Well worth the $6 spent. http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...questid=357918

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