Fitting Side Skirts - MK2 - Update

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  1. Richard Mk2

    Richard Mk2 Paid Member Paid Member

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    Right then, once i have my hands on a set of plastic sill skirts, i need to get an idea of how to fit them ? As mine is a Driver there is nothing there to clip them to !

    I basically need to know what parts i need to fit them, and how they go together.

    Any info would be great.

    Cheers :thumbup:
     
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  2. MUSHY 16V

    MUSHY 16V Moderator Staff Member Moderator

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    you need to buy the strip and clips that the sill clip into
    both have self adhesive tape on them

    i have a brand new set for mine i can get some pictures up
    will have a look at the part numbers
    the sills also have two holes for rivets inside the jacking covers
     
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  3. Richard Mk2

    Richard Mk2 Paid Member Paid Member

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    Nice one mushy. :thumbup: Yea a few pics would be great!! :thumbup:

    Can you still buy these from the dealers then ?
     
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    MUSHY 16V Moderator Staff Member Moderator

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    the strips are 191 853 941 you need 2 17.20 each
    the clips are 191853913 you need 10 3.90 each

    you also get sill foils that stops the sill rubbing the paint
     
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    MUSHY 16V Moderator Staff Member Moderator

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    i think you can still get them
    i got the ones i have about 8 years ago for the 8v i had before the one i have now
    if vw dont do them i have seen them online
     
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    Richard Mk2 Paid Member Paid Member

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    Jeees,:o they are expensive, but will need to be done.
     
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    Richard Mk2 Paid Member Paid Member

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    Cheers for the part numbers Mushy :thumbup:
     
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    1990 Paid Member Paid Member

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    I might have some of the clips at the garage if you find they are obsolete at the dealers.
     
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  11. Richard Mk2

    Richard Mk2 Paid Member Paid Member

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    PM'd :thumbup:
     
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    vwheritage do all the bits you need. just had to refit mine. i can't believe that the sill part of the kit is stuck on (apart from the two rivets)
     
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    I have a set of good condition sills. I can't quite work out if you need them or just the rest.
     
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    1990 Paid Member Paid Member

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    Also the strip that fixies to the sill (the strip the clips hang off) lines up with tabs on the arches.
     
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    also gsf used to sell the fitting kits iirc so might be worth a phone call
     
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    What about the rivets, can sill covers be refitted without drilling these out? If not, does anyone know the part number or size rivets to use?
     
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    As i have the whole 90 spec kit now, i was having a look at how it all goes together.

    I have a set of genuine sill strips, pictured here -

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    Now what the best procedure when fitting these ?

    Is it easier to fit the sill strip to the clips on the skirt first, then offer it up to the sill, as this is the only way i can see it lining up ?

    Also, when fitting the arches, do i fit them first then the skirts, or the other way around ?

    Sorry for the novice question but i want to get it right first time around.

    Cheers :thumbup:
     
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  18. MUSHY 16V

    MUSHY 16V Moderator Staff Member Moderator

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    im not sure but i think you fit all the clips and strips to the skirts then offer it up to the car
    you have a few rivits as well

    the skirts are sided ie RH and LH
    i would offer them up a few times before you take the backing off the strips and clips
    just to see how they fit so you get it right
     
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  19. Richard Mk2

    Richard Mk2 Paid Member Paid Member

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    Yea thats a good idea, cheers mushy :thumbup:

    Ive ordered some genuine rivets for the arches so should have some left for the skirts.

    Do they need a rivet either end ?
     
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    1990 Paid Member Paid Member

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    You want to fit the arches before the sill fixing strips, there are tabs on the arches that the sill strip lines up with. I'll try and find a pic. Then i'd fit the clips to the strips and finally knock the sill onto the clips

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