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YOUR RESEARCHGT-3 Side skirts
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3.5 Open vehicle doors and remove film from the adhesive points of a template set (3 ea.).
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Position the left and right-hand retaining strips with the respective template set on the vehicle side member in accordance with Figure 4 and the markings on each template (Hi for rear, Mi for middle and Vo for front).
Use plastic hammer and hardwood wedge if necessary
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Carefully drive the side member panel into the retaining strip, carefully striking it using a plastic hammer and hardwood wedge if necessary.
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Position the left and right-hand retaining strips with the respective template set on the vehicle side member in accordance with Figure 4 and the markings on each template (Hi for rear, Mi for middle and Vo for front).
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Hi, I'm about to buy the 996 GT-3 side skirts from ebay at <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2410632813." target="_blank">http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2410632813.</a>
Before I do that, I want to run it by the gurus of this forum to advise me if this will give me any problems installing on a 2001 C2. The seller says it won't but I am just being careful. Also, the ad says it will require Flex paint. Does anyone what that is and approx. how much it will cost to put these on painted to Arctic Silver?
Thanks in advance!!!!!!!!
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Here is how to install from the TSB (just the side members):
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3. Fit both side member panels.
3.1 Raise vehicle to working height.
3.2 Detach the wheel housing liners at the rear wheel housings ( 911 Carrera (996) Technical Manual, Group 5, Section 5190).
3.3 Use removal tool No. 21 to remove the plastic expanding rivet on the wheel housing liner behind the front axle. Clip in a sheetmetal nut at this position behind the wheel housing liner.
3.4 Clean side member up the level of the stone shield and inside of the retaining strip with BETACLEAN and prime with BETAPRIME.
3.5 Open vehicle doors and remove film from the adhesive points of a template set (3 ea.). Position the left and right-hand retaining strips with the respective template set on the vehicle side member in accordance with Figure 4 and the markings on each template (Hi for rear, Mi for middle and Vo for front). Dimensions: A = 50 mm; B = 268 mm; C = 570 mm; D = 440 mm.
Note: The position (heights) of the templates is determined by the body contour and the shape of the respective template. Do not drill holes in the vehicle side panels, as this would introduce the risk of corrosion.
3.6 Generously mask the body above the retaining strips. When fitting, additionally secure the retaining strips with adhesive tape or have a assistant hold them. Using a hand drill and a phillips head bit, screw in the 3.5 x 16 countersunk sheetmetal screws for the retaining strips.
Note: Sheetmetal screws are self-tapping, and will pull themselves into position. After fitting the retaining strip, check and correct the gap dimension with respect to the vehicle side member along the entire length.
3.7 Insert rear end of the side member panel into the rear wheel housing and temporarily engage the side member panel in the retaining strip.
Note: The stone shield applied as standard (side panel) must no longer be visible, and the side member panel must be located approx. 5 mm below the vehicle side member. Carefully drive the side member panel into the retaining strip, carefully striking it using a plastic hammer and hardwood wedge if necessary.
3.8 Clip in the U-clips at the bottom of the vehicle as described below:
- at the height of the individual slots of the side member panel - with the tab pointed toward the side member (outside of the vehicle).
3.9 Transfer fastening points of the side member panel on the front and rear wheel housings to the ends of the side member panel of the respective wheel housing. Disengage the side member panel and drill a hole ( approx. 6 mm) at the markings with the center bit. At the outside of the side member panel, stick on the adhesive film for the front wheel housing and cut out or punch out the hole.
3.10 Apply adhesive in the groove of the retaining strip along its entire length.
Important: Observe notes regarding the work or processing times in the bonding instructions for K2 adhesive.
3.11 Engage side member panel in the retaining strip and position it according to the instructions in Step 3.7.
3.12 Fasten side member panel to the wheel housings using the original screw at the rear end and the countersunk screw with conical washer at the front end. At the vehicle floor, fasten the side member panel to the U-clips with the 4.8 x 13 sheetmetal screws. When the side member panel is screwed on, it must be pressed outwards to reduce the gap dimension with respect to the vehicle side member.
Note: The hardening time of the adhesive is around one hour. During this time, the side member panels should be additionally fixed on the vehicle with wedges and adhesive tape so that the gap dimension between the side member panel and vehicle side member is as small as possible.
Hey thanks guys. Loren, is there anything that you *don't* know about our beloved cars?! But seriously, I couldn't even begin to do this myself but from SPR's post, if they aren't OEM then I am gonna pass on them for now. SPR, how did you come to know that they were aftermarket?
I troll ebay about 3 times a day they have been listed once already, and I emailed the guy directly. I am always looking for upgrades for me or my friends, but only oem Porsche for most things!
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