rynicolson Posted July 10, 2001 Share Posted July 10, 2001 I am about to fit my rear wing guards (SL Carbon)I've noticed most cars fitted with these vastly overpriced bits are riveted in trad manner, but as the carbon is one hundreth thick, the rivet creases the carbon... has anyone fitted them by another means, i.e. mastic, glue, epoxy, paper mache, and had any success (with the wings fitted)? I plan to use bodywork compound (in black) and remove the overflow from the rivet holes with a blade.... or what about some good old Blue peter double sided sticky tape? Tricks Y57 CDS "Mutley" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg Posted July 11, 2001 Share Posted July 11, 2001 I've some SS bolts - I think they look nice. This is on the Crome or SS guards tho. Greg, Q 880 RAE (Green/Ali XF) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Corb Posted July 11, 2001 Share Posted July 11, 2001 Wow, you mean they fit?? I'm amazed. I fitted my drivers side one two weeks ago but when I came to do the passenger side one it didn't fit, the bottom was cut at the wrong angle (the angle same as the drivers side)so it didn't line up. I trimmed the end to the correct angle but then the whole thing was far too short!!! I've sent it back (apparently they should have been recalled - mine weren't) but now I have to wait 6 to 8 weeks for the replacement. I'll probably go thru SVA with just one fitted!! Anyway, back to your question, just rivet them without the rubber strip behind, looks a bit better. Don't bond them permanently on as they shatter quite easily when hit by larger stones flipped up from the front. Some people use sticky back stair friction material which is much better at actually protecting the wing although the jury is still out on the aesthetics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynicolson Posted July 12, 2001 Author Share Posted July 12, 2001 Thanks for the feedback... and off line from Andy M... decision made, off to meet the Armourfend man! Anyone want to buy some carbon stone guards? Tricks Y57 CDS "Mutley" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS CLARK Posted July 12, 2001 Share Posted July 12, 2001 Mr Corbishley......................24 hrs and counting! Injectors? When are you next down to Maidstone etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted July 14, 2001 Share Posted July 14, 2001 I put Armorfend on my seats (R500 type, but painted). Its totally useless. Arnie Webb So fat the chassis snapped....wink.gif See Fat Arnies 2 piece Seven here See the Le Mans Trip Website here See the Lotus Seven Club North Kent Website here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murph7355 Posted July 14, 2001 Share Posted July 14, 2001 You get stone chips on your seats? No longer should you be "Fat Arnie" but "Extremely Emaciated Arnie"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted July 14, 2001 Share Posted July 14, 2001 I eat too may prunes.... Stones and all.... Dont quite understand the EEA bit....(except in the company of R500's where all VX cars are of course totally feeble...) Arnie Webb So fat the chassis snapped....wink.gif See Fat Arnies 2 piece Seven here See the Le Mans Trip Website here See the Lotus Seven Club North Kent Website here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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