DIY: Aero / IPL sideskirt install.
08-04-2015, 09:21 PM
#47
Alright, I've seen a few of you guys here looking for a DIY for these. So here's my little DIY contribution to this site. Thanks to our fellow member Mr. TwoThree for the guidance.
First off, this is a very easy install. I don't have access to any lifts and I didn't use any jacks to lift the car. It only took me about an hour to install all by myself.
Tools you need:
-10mm socket
-Phillips screw driver
-a towel or anything to place on the floor (must be long enough so you wont scratch the fresh new skirts)
-a mirror
-tall ice cold glass/bottle of the beverage of your choice (it was a HOT day)
*excuse the dirty pics, it's been raining all week.
1) Turn your wheels accordingly so you have space to remove (1) screw in the front wheel well.
2) Remove a similar screw in the rear wheel well (1). I didnt have to remove the wheels, I just used the phillips head that came with my socket set and was able to loosen it with my brute finger strength.
3) Now use the mirror to locate the bolts on the under side of the skirt. There are about 6 or 7 (sorry I forgot). YOU CAN USE YOUR NEW SKIRTS TO GET AN IDEA OF WHERE THE CLIPS AND THE BOLTS ARE.
4) Once all of the bolts and screws are removed, place your finger in between the skirt and the felt wheel well liner and pull away laterally (away from the car). You can either start from the front or the back. There will be about 2-3 clips from the front or back until you reach the door. (AGAIN,USE YOUR NEW SKIRT AS REFERENCE AS TO HOW MANY CLIPS THERE ARE) Yank carefully but firmly. It's ok of you break the clips, your new skirt comes with fresh new ones. I must've broken about 80% of mine. Must've gotten brittle from our weather here.
5) Open your door so you can pull the clips out there. There's a white clip (red arrow with sad face) that will be a bit of a PITA to pull. Just pull it! Again, don't be scared if you break it.
6) Now you can lay your towel or protective mat to protect your new skirt. Line up the clips (I started with the inside the door clips) snap them in place and work your way towards the front or back of the car. Replace all bolts using the mirror again and the screws in the wheel well.
7) Now stand back and admire your work. Gotta love the factory fit and paint with these skirts. It gives the G a wider look, aggressive and yet, subtle.
Comparison pictures.
Stock
Aero
Stock
Aero
This is not my car but thanks to these pics, I decided on these skirts.
First off, this is a very easy install. I don't have access to any lifts and I didn't use any jacks to lift the car. It only took me about an hour to install all by myself.
Tools you need:
-10mm socket
-Phillips screw driver
-a towel or anything to place on the floor (must be long enough so you wont scratch the fresh new skirts)
-a mirror
-tall ice cold glass/bottle of the beverage of your choice (it was a HOT day)
*excuse the dirty pics, it's been raining all week.
1) Turn your wheels accordingly so you have space to remove (1) screw in the front wheel well.
2) Remove a similar screw in the rear wheel well (1). I didnt have to remove the wheels, I just used the phillips head that came with my socket set and was able to loosen it with my brute finger strength.
3) Now use the mirror to locate the bolts on the under side of the skirt. There are about 6 or 7 (sorry I forgot). YOU CAN USE YOUR NEW SKIRTS TO GET AN IDEA OF WHERE THE CLIPS AND THE BOLTS ARE.
4) Once all of the bolts and screws are removed, place your finger in between the skirt and the felt wheel well liner and pull away laterally (away from the car). You can either start from the front or the back. There will be about 2-3 clips from the front or back until you reach the door. (AGAIN,USE YOUR NEW SKIRT AS REFERENCE AS TO HOW MANY CLIPS THERE ARE) Yank carefully but firmly. It's ok of you break the clips, your new skirt comes with fresh new ones. I must've broken about 80% of mine. Must've gotten brittle from our weather here.
5) Open your door so you can pull the clips out there. There's a white clip (red arrow with sad face) that will be a bit of a PITA to pull. Just pull it! Again, don't be scared if you break it.
6) Now you can lay your towel or protective mat to protect your new skirt. Line up the clips (I started with the inside the door clips) snap them in place and work your way towards the front or back of the car. Replace all bolts using the mirror again and the screws in the wheel well.
7) Now stand back and admire your work. Gotta love the factory fit and paint with these skirts. It gives the G a wider look, aggressive and yet, subtle.
Comparison pictures.
Stock
Aero
Stock
Aero
This is not my car but thanks to these pics, I decided on these skirts.
Thx
11-23-2015, 07:54 PM
#50
Now use the mirror to locate the bolts on the under side of the skirt. There are about 6 or 7 (sorry I forgot). YOU CAN USE YOUR NEW SKIRTS TO GET AN IDEA OF WHERE THE CLIPS AND THE BOLTS ARE.
Another suggestion: put your phone in selfie mode and hold it under the car.
11-17-2016, 12:19 PM
#53
Registered Member
Also use your phone and put it in the mirror camera mode so you can see exactly where to bolts are at.
05-14-2017, 11:47 AM
#54
I searched deep in the JDM forums and found the actual pictures from this thread so I am reuploading them for future reference for anyone else that needs it. Also I found it best to start from the back and work forward. After you get the last one under the door sill area you can slide the two in the front (under fender) forward and it will slide right off the clip. Then just remove the clip. For all you lowered guys, you WILL need to jack the car up. Word of advice: Pull away from the car, and never down. If you want to preserve the supports and clips, or else they will all break. Just be real slow.
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