Is there anyway to get around having to remove the rear wheels?? Its impossible to get the drill and drill bit in there to make the holes.

OG 03.5

 

Nope. Got to remove them. Is that a big deal? I did it on my coupe and I absolutely love the way they look on it. Also, I did not trust the smal self adhesive tape that comes with the splash guards so I went ot home depot and got a super strong M3 double tape.

 

thanks for the tip. do the front wheels have to be taken off too or can I just turn the wheel? Gonna go pick up some double sided today. Installing sometime next week.

OG 03.5

 

What kind of tape is it exactly? The exact name I mean. So that I can go to home depot or Lowe's and ask for it.

Twilight Blue G35 Coupe 6MT
Premium - Nav - Aero - Trunk Mat
Injen CAI

 

just ask for the "mounting tape" and pick the strongest one they have. That thing is so strong and there is not a lot of room for error. Once it sticks to something it will not let it go, but your splashguards will look great.

 

The front wheels do not have to come off but you still may have to lift the front end with a jack since there is no enough room underneet the car to fit the drill. Unless, you have a very small drill.

 

Redwillow did his w/out removing. Used a really long bit and drilled at a slight angle.

Russ

Black 6MT Coupe
Jax, FL
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My dealer installed the splash guards and the rear ones aren't flat on the body. There is a small gap at the top. Is this normal?

 

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I have installed 2 sets of them without removing the rear wheels. So it is def possible....but you need to be handy with a drill.

Like russ said, for the rears i used a long bit extension and drilled at an angle. The second set, i used some small clamps to hold the SG in place while i drilled, which made it easier. For the fronts, you can turn the wheels and if you use a rt angle drill and short bit, you can do the bottom holes without even jacking up the G. Good luck.

OH... and you should add some extra double stick tape near the factory tape to prevent that little gap on the back.

03 6MT coupe, red/willow, premium, aero, splash guards, alum pedals, clear corners, double 15% tint

 

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I put mine on last week.....and learned on the left side!
I jacked the car up to do the front underneath.....and took the rear tire off to do the back ones.
BUT......then I figured out that all you are drilling thru is Plastic!...no metal....so I got a short. sharp punch....and used it on the other side.
No problem.....no jacking....no wheel removal.
But I agree with more good double side tape to hold them tight.
Good luck and just take your time.

You are only young once.....but you can be immature forever!

 

Did it take much effort with the punch to poke the hole through? Was it a clean hole? Very interested in this, as I might just go ahead and throw them on tonight before sunset.

OG 03.5

 

Yea....I was suprised....I thought I had to drill thru metal.
No problem at all....just make sure it is sharp pointed.
A small ice pick would work.
Remember the old adage.....measure twice....& cut once.

You are only young once.....but you can be immature forever!

 

It's possible without taking the rear wheel off...if you have the right tools.

But no, there should be no gaps. I installed mine two weeks ago. Make sure they are flushed against the body.