Installed aluminum scuff plates, and how to get hardware for 'em
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Installed aluminum scuff plates, and how to get hardware for 'em
Just installed my aluminum scuff plates this weekend - they turned out GREAT. I did a writeup on the installation -
http://www.clubrx.org/default.asp?id...ntent=53&mnu=5
Also, Ray at Mallloy is now stocking the hardware to mount the scuff plates, which is way cool. He found an alternate source for the parts since Mazda only sells the hardware with the plates - I guinea pigged a set for him, and they work GREAT. Best thing is he's going to sell the sets for $10 shipped for a full set to do both plates - that's a damn good deal. He's got plenty in stock too.
Enjoy,
Dale
http://www.clubrx.org/default.asp?id...ntent=53&mnu=5
Also, Ray at Mallloy is now stocking the hardware to mount the scuff plates, which is way cool. He found an alternate source for the parts since Mazda only sells the hardware with the plates - I guinea pigged a set for him, and they work GREAT. Best thing is he's going to sell the sets for $10 shipped for a full set to do both plates - that's a damn good deal. He's got plenty in stock too.
Enjoy,
Dale
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Those "rubber plugs" are called wellnuts. They are commonly available at good hardware stores. Ray deserves to make some money for the convenience he provides us though
You know how the undertray has the dang plastic pop fasteners at the two rear most corners where it attaches to the subframe? I hate those damn things. I installed wellnuts in the subrame and now use a screw and a fender washer to hold those corners of the undertray on. Much less heartache when removing and installing now.
You know how the undertray has the dang plastic pop fasteners at the two rear most corners where it attaches to the subframe? I hate those damn things. I installed wellnuts in the subrame and now use a screw and a fender washer to hold those corners of the undertray on. Much less heartache when removing and installing now.
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That's a good idea on using them, Damon! I'll have to get some for my undertray!
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Originally Posted by DamonB
You know how the undertray has the dang plastic pop fasteners at the two rear most corners where it attaches to the subframe? I hate those damn things. I installed wellnuts in the subrame and now use a screw and a fender washer to hold those corners of the undertray on. Much less heartache when removing and installing now.
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Originally Posted by saxyman990
Sweet idea!!! Those stupid pop fasteners on the undertray have always pissed me off. I never understood why they used those there...
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Originally Posted by DamonB
You know how the undertray has the dang plastic pop fasteners at the two rear most corners where it attaches to the subframe? I hate those damn things. I installed wellnuts in the subrame and now use a screw and a fender washer to hold those corners of the undertray on. Much less heartache when removing and installing now.
Since we're on the topic of neat tricks...
Last night as I was raising the front of my 7 with my AC Hydraulics DK20 jack, which reaches the subframe without needing to have the car on ramps, it occurred to me that I should put a mark on the jack that lines up with the front edge of my bumper. So the process of getting down against the floor to see when I have the jack lined up with the subframe (and not the underpan or oil pan), I made a mark on the jack. Now to lift the car I simply push the jack under until I line up the mark and start lifting. Much easier - I should have thought of that long ago.
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Originally Posted by TwinTriangles
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