OEM sideskirt fitment problem?

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Old 01-19-2010, 06:16 PM
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OEM sideskirt fitment problem?

I have a big gap where the 2 pieces of the OEM sideskirt meet. Is this normal? Or can this be adjusted?

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normal. mine is the same way
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The gap on the passenger side isn't as big. I am just wondering if it is going to split open over time or not. I bought the car used so maybe the previous owner had a different sideskirt on and put the originals back on?
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Originally Posted by jungy4
The gap on the passenger side isn't as big. I am just wondering if it is going to split open over time or not. I bought the car used so maybe the previous owner had a different sideskirt on and put the originals back on?
the side skirts get screwed into place in the wheel-well and slide into place. I doubt they are going anywhere. make sure the screws are tight
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the gap is how the side skirts self-adjust themselves to each individual car. as u can see, the skirts are 2 pieces that slide-lock into each other. once they are slipped together and put on the car they'll slide in or out a little bit to fit.
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thats normal. like someone said they are better or worse depending on the car, as well as color. some show the gap more than others. no worries.
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my brother and i both owns TL 3G and we have the same gaps, so to me its normal! it doesn't bother me at all!!
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Question left side skirt just fell off; what do I do?

I was parking the car tonight, backing into the space, and heard something dragging on the asphalt. Opened the door to find the side skirt dragging. I managed to pop it back into place, but it is loose. I couldn't see the clips and frankly didn't look because it was dark.
Can it be popped back in and STAY? Do I possibly need new clips? Is this an EZ fix? anyone have any experience w/this?

Thanks much!

Leslie
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Thumbs up problem resolved

the body shop fixed it for free. clipped it back on, but one clip was missing so he replaced that.. can't beat that. so i gave the guy a $20 bill.
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My gap is so big, there is a hole showing. I've just left it alone, assumed because both ends look correct, there is no way to get it to look right everywhere.
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^^ Picture?
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It's like this on both sides:

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no it's not normal to see the hole. there should be no more than 1/4 inch between the two skirts.
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