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shadyonedeath Feb 3, 2009 08:18 PM

I'm tired of low quality buttons/clips/screws/retainers that Nissan provided.
 
I seriously cant remove anything from my exterior without some plastic screw/button breaking off and rendering it useless. I've got splash guards hanging around everywhere because these things are so fragile/old.


Anyone find places to buy these in bulk?

TLMNICK Feb 3, 2009 08:26 PM

Most auto parts stores have them in the "help me" section....I'm in canada though, so Im not sure if ours are setup a bit different from yours.

Truth is, once those stupid little clips get full of dirt, and cold,....they just snap and become useless.

pmohr Feb 3, 2009 08:56 PM


Originally Posted by TLMNICK (Post 6851864)
Most auto parts stores have them in the "help me" section....I'm in canada though, so Im not sure if ours are setup a bit different from yours.

Truth is, once those stupid little clips get full of dirt, and cold,....they just snap and become useless.


:sprint:

Go find the 'HELP' section at Advance or AutoZone. That, or see if Dave B will throw in a handful with your next order :wall:

njmaxseltd Feb 4, 2009 07:17 AM

The splash guards are held on with screws, not clips.
It yours are held on with clips, then thats your problem.
Change the clips for the correct screws and they woun't fall off anymore.

shadyonedeath Feb 4, 2009 11:43 AM


Originally Posted by njmaxseltd (Post 6852299)
The splash guards are held on with screws, not clips.
It yours are held on with clips, then thats your problem.
Change the clips for the correct screws and they woun't fall off anymore.

No no no detective Dan, there's certain wheel well parts that are held by these plastic retainers with a plastic screw in them.

njmaxseltd Feb 4, 2009 12:18 PM

Ahhh wheel well liners, yes there held in place with clip.

And BTW, it's detective Tom, not Dan.

Seriously.......

JtzMax Feb 5, 2009 01:58 PM


Originally Posted by njmaxseltd (Post 6852795)
Ahhh wheel well liners, yes there held in place with clip.

And BTW, it's detective Tom, not Dan.

Seriously.......

:laugh:

Not like we drive BMW's or Benzyz .... build quality is good on our cars, but how old is the 4th gen - oh yea ... 10+ years old. ;)

abomb1987 Feb 5, 2009 02:08 PM

you think nissan is bad with interior clips and screws?

Hop in a GM or ford and work on the interior. you'll appreciate what nissan provided you.

JtzMax Feb 5, 2009 02:11 PM


Originally Posted by abomb1987 (Post 6854865)
you think nissan is bad with interior clips and screws?

Hop in a GM or ford and work on the interior. you'll appreciate what nissan provided you.

So true ... so so true!

Ever try and remove the dash on a 3 series Beemer ???? Oh my, those Germans have build quality like no other!

pmohr Feb 5, 2009 02:13 PM


Originally Posted by JtzMax (Post 6854870)
So true ... so so true!

Ever try and remove the dash on a 3 series Beemer ???? Oh my, those Germans have build quality like no other!

Only thing I've done on a BMW is replace a side view mirror, and even that small job was a PITA.

The way I see it, if a car's got lug bolts and torx heads everywhere, :matt93se:

That goes for Merlyn's GTI, too :wall:

abomb1987 Feb 5, 2009 02:15 PM

i worked with a Saab once, the screws and clips are better then ever. TBH. i have some saab clips holiding my inner fender wells. :)


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