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DIY - Sideskirt repair due to rust, cracks, and
age...I didnt do this because I had looked and the dealer told me
that I could get a set of skirts for $350.
Too rich for my blood. So then I was looking for a set of used
skirts, I didn't need a whole set, just 1 part.
So Found a thread with this pic - (I drew on it.,..)
Call or visit local VW dealer - order part #13 as shown (Left =
Driver / Right = Passenger)
Old Skirt Top.
New Part.
Peel it off, its just help in place by plastic clips.
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You da man.. you could try a thin coat of
tremclad paint?
Ian
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another good one
club.broke.status.
px3 and c.b.s., taking it to the next level.
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so u ended up paying dealer prices? ouch!i
wanna know how to put these on a car without them...
my car looks funny some times with a VR lip and no side skirts.
_dan
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$38.whatever = not bad for an OEM made in Germany
part.
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BUY MY $60 14" (4) WINTER BEATER TIRES! -
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| Quote, originally posted by Danthe97VWGolf4DrMan » |
| so u ended up paying dealer prices? ouch! i
wanna know how to put these on a car without them...
my car looks funny some times with a VR lip and no side skirts.
_dan |
i did the same fix awhile back...just replaced the strips...didn't
cost much $$ at all.
to add oem sideskirts to a car without them you will have to either
pay the $350 for all of the necessary pieces...or buy them used
somewhere.
nice work dan, another great quick and easy DIY that makes a big
difference
Modified by exodub at 11:37 AM 6-15-2006
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its junk yard time!
_dan
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looks good
put a little tire shine on those babies and they look brand new
works well for front lip and rear valance
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| Quote, originally posted by Danthe97VWGolf4DrMan » |
| its junk yard time!
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you will probably never find them at a junkyard - ive been looking
most yards use a forklift type atachment to pick up the cars that
will destroy sideskirts like it's its job
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| Quote, originally posted by jettish 44 » |
| you will probably never find them at a junkyard -
ive been looking most yards use a forklift type atachment to pick
up the cars that will destroy sideskirts like it's its job
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I just want the part that attaches the side skirts. $38 a side isnt
bad, i can jsut get new ones..
_dan
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what if my front cap/front portion of what you
put on is falling off?
-evan
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| Quote, originally posted by Pf3il » |
| what if my front cap/front portion of what you put
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you can replace just the caps if you are missing them or if they are
damaged...
very cheap from the dealership..
looks to be #14 on that ekta image
...and before my son was born i made him dance in the womb.
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| Quote, originally posted by Pf3il » |
| what if my front cap/front portion of what you put
on is falling off? |
IIRC someone said 7-10$
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BUY MY $60 14" (4) WINTER BEATER TIRES! -
BUY MY OEM MUD FLAPS! -
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| Quote, originally posted by Pf3il » |
| what if my front cap/front portion of what you put
on is falling off? |
1H0 853 995 for the left side
1H0 853 996 for the right side
this is just the front cap, only a few bucks IIRC. the rear includes the
strip which is why its much more expensive.
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so this dispells the rumor that you have to buy
the whole sideskirt? cool.
-evan
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| Quote, originally posted by jettish 44 » |
| most yards use a forklift type atachment to pick
up the cars that will destroy sideskirts like it's its job
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Gold star for the correct use of "it's" and "its" back to back.
yes, I am fully aware that I am a dork. Thank you.
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Just what the doctor ordered. Mine are starting
to look like crap.
Praise the Lowered
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She's really not show worthy. But she told me, if I leave her in the
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I feel the same way! I made a post a week ago on
how my (driver side only) sideskirt was falling apart and I was
convinced on taking both of them off, but certaintly not now. That's a
real cheap, quick, and easy fix.
Heres to you brutha
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$28.30 was my quote a piece, which isn't bad
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| Quote, originally posted by 708VR6 » |
| $28.30 was my quote a piece, which isn't bad |
where'd you quote that ?
my quote was $35.86 ...
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do they come with the end pieces? Mine are MIA.
One day.
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And if your crafty, you can mod off the old rear
cap and use it for a front.
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| Quote, originally posted by Dan J Reed » |
| And if your crafty, you can mod off the old rear
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...on the other side of the car.
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Just called up a dealer.. $42.90 /side ....
canadian..
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JUst in time
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Thats definitely the best way to make them look
like new.
I did it this year and its great. kind of expensive. But you cant go
wrote.
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This is a great DIY, I've already ordered both
sides for this. my driver side has rusted out bad. Finally there's the
part number on there so thanks! i will take a picture from the old to
new
Scott
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Excellent work and writeup Mr. Reed.
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question: i ordered a passenger front cap awhile
ago and when i tried to pop back in place, the metal rod would not lock
into place. what is the cause of this?
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I need to do this, mine a 'wavy' from the years
gone by.
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nice! my skirts are holding up pretty well,
though a couple of my end caps are MIA.
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I don't understand why people just don't screw
the caps onto the fender lip. This way you know they won't fall off from
driving, and it makes it a little harder for them pesky theives to pop
them off....
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| I don't understand why people just don't screw the
caps onto the fender lip. This way you know they won't fall off from
driving, and it makes it a little harder for them pesky theives to
pop them off.... |
it works, trust me.
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awesome post. one of mine is starting to go so im
def gonna do this in the spring. and yea, 38 bones is def a good price
for that, and looks pretty easy to install urself
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