Front spoiler fittings

peterweston · Post by **peterweston** » Mon Mar 19, 2007 13:46

Hi Guys

Can anyone advise me the correct size pop rivits to attach my front spoiler to the bumper assembly please.

jimmybondi · Post by **jimmybondi** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 12:02

peterweston wrote:Hi Guys

Can anyone advise me the correct size pop rivits to attach my front spoiler to the bumper assembly please.

I still hate Lotus for using so many pop rivets on the Excel. Took me hours to drill them out when removing the rear bumper. I have now replaced the rivets by self tapping screws...

peterweston · Post by **peterweston** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 12:31

Fair enough, but I just thought the rivits would stand up to the vibrations better in that exposed area

peterweston · Post by **peterweston** » Sun Mar 25, 2007 15:45

Well I tried self tappers and they just did not have enough material to hold. Also the end holes do not have any bodywork behind them to get a screw in the first place.[/list]

peterweston · Post by **peterweston** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 07:24

peterweston wrote:Well I tried self tappers and they just did not have enough material to hold. Also the end holes do not have any bodywork behind them to get a screw in the first place.[/list]

Just an update with the problem

jimmybondi · Post by **jimmybondi** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 08:30

Hmm, maybe the rear mounting is different to the front...

Have you tried mounting the spoiler to the bumper first and then attach to the body? Just a thought...

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