[fpgg80]

hi, got some rear winglets and m performance side skirts i want to install. do i use 51161881149 (part number) for the side skirts and just put into rivet gun? and can i reuse the rivets for the rear winglets? if not, which rivets do i buy ?

[COBMW144]

Originally Posted by nicholasnguyen

hi, got some rear winglets and m performance side skirts i want to install. do i use 51161881149 (part number) for the side skirts and just put into rivet gun? and can i reuse the rivets for the rear winglets? if not, which rivets do i buy ?

I don’t know about the side skirts but I’ll be replacing one of the rear corners tomorrow. The push rivets there can be reused, just remove them carefully.

[fpgg80]

Originally Posted by COBMW144

I don’t know about the side skirts but I’ll be replacing one of the rear corners tomorrow. The push rivets there can be reused, just remove them carefully.

ok lmk how it goes! if we can reuse the rivets for winglets that would be great.

[aldenleaf]

Kies made a video that contains him changing out the side skirts and the rear winglets. He showed that you can reuse the rear winglet rivets, but for the side skirts you will need a rivet gun. Doesn't show the part number though, but it may be helpful for you to watch it.

Do let me know if you find out which rivets to use because I also want to change them out!

[COBMW144]

Originally Posted by nicholasnguyen

ok lmk how it goes! if we can reuse the rivets for winglets that would be great.

Just finished. The plastic rivets come out easily. Just back out the center piece with a pry tool (I used a plastic one) then pull it out with your fingers. I taped off the painted portion of the bumper next to the trim piece just as an extra precaution. After that, start from the tire side with firm pressure on both the bumper and the trim piece in opposite directions and gently work it out. It did take a little more pressure then expected, but once the first two clips popped it was easy. Just do the reverse for the new piece.

[fpgg80]

Originally Posted by COBMW144

Just finished. The plastic rivets come out easily. Just back out the center piece with a pry tool (I used a plastic one) then pull it out with your fingers. I taped off the painted portion of the bumper next to the trim piece just as an extra precaution. After that, start from the tire side with firm pressure on both the bumper and the trim piece in opposite directions and gently work it out. It did take a little more pressure than expected, but once the first two clips popped it was easy. Just do the reverse for the new piece.

Reused rivets correct ?

[COBMW144]

Originally Posted by nicholasnguyen

Reused rivets correct ?

For the rear bump corners, yes, they can be reused.

[vmalho2]

Any recommendations on Rivet guns? My current Rivet gun doesn’t have too much clearance and I think I might have to put on a Jack.

[fpgg80]

Originally Posted by vmalho2

Any recommendations on Rivet guns? My current Rivet gun doesn’t have too much clearance and I think I might have to put on a Jack.

yea the 90 deg one would probably work better if u dont want to jack which i didnt, but i got the universal rivet gun that stands straight up and jacked the car up alittle and it fit under, you dont have to jack it high either, tires were still on the floor and it gave me enough room to get under

[vmalho2]

Originally Posted by fpgg80

yea the 90 deg one would probably work better if u dont want to jack which i didnt, but i got the universal rivet gun that stands straight up and jacked the car up alittle and it fit under, you dont have to jack it high either, tires were still on the floor and it gave me enough room to get under

Ya that’s what I’m going to end up doing for the remaining ones, I also used the needle plier method. For some it worked, some snapped off.

[WolfpackCO]

Hey all - need some new rivets for my side skirts. Can anyone confirm if 51161881149 are the proper ones to use? Thank you!

[chris3g]

Anyone can confirm the correct P/N for the side skirt rivets ?

[Luc@Speed&Tech]

Originally Posted by chris3g

Anyone can confirm the correct P/N for the side skirt rivets ?

The expandable rivets (one time use) are 51717002953. Those are to be used with the side skirts only and require a riveter to install. The rear winglets on the bumper are reusable push clips and the P/N is 51471911992.

We use these riveters at the shop: https://www.harborfreight.com/hand-r...ets-97757.html

[Luc@Speed&Tech]

Originally Posted by WolfpackCO

Hey all - need some new rivets for my side skirts. Can anyone confirm if 51161881149 are the proper ones to use? Thank you!

No those are for the front fender liners. The correct P/N is 51717002953.

[chris3g]

Originally Posted by Luc@Speed&Tech

The expandable rivets (one time use) are 51717002953. Those are to be used with the side skirts only and require a riveter to install. The rear winglets on the bumper are reusable push clips and the P/N is 51471911992.

We use these riveters at the shop: https://www.harborfreight.com/hand-r...ets-97757.html

thank you!

[Berzerker]

Originally Posted by chris3g

thank you!

If you want something available via Amazon, I used these and they worked very well

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...e?ie=UTF8&th=1

[chris3g]

Originally Posted by Berzerker

If you want something available via Amazon, I used these and they worked very well

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...e?ie=UTF8&th=1

i actually ordered these last night just in case my local dealer didn't have them, since they never seem to have anything i need. Of course they did have them, and IND also got back to me about the missing rivets from my order which they'll be sending ( i knew they would take care of it, but that requires more than the zero patience i have to wait) and i was determined that these side skirts are going on today, so now i've got 70 rivets. but my side skirts will be on today

[WolfpackCO]

Originally Posted by Luc@Speed&Tech

No those are for the front fender liners. The correct P/N is 51717002953.

Thanks so much!