I'm tired of low quality buttons/clips/screws/retainers that Nissan provided.

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Feb 3, 2009 | 08:18 PM
  #1  
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?
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Feb 3, 2009 | 08:26 PM
  #2  
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.
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Feb 3, 2009 | 08:56 PM
  #3  
Quote: 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.



Go find the 'HELP' section at Advance or AutoZone. That, or see if Dave B will throw in a handful with your next order
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Feb 4, 2009 | 07:17 AM
  #4  
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.
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Feb 4, 2009 | 11:43 AM
  #5  
Quote: 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.
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Feb 4, 2009 | 12:18 PM
  #6  
Ahhh wheel well liners, yes there held in place with clip.

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

Seriously.......
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Feb 5, 2009 | 01:58 PM
  #7  
Quote: Ahhh wheel well liners, yes there held in place with clip.

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

Seriously.......


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.
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Feb 5, 2009 | 02:08 PM
  #8  
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.
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Feb 5, 2009 | 02:11 PM
  #9  
Quote: 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!
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Feb 5, 2009 | 02:13 PM
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Quote: 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
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Feb 5, 2009 | 02:15 PM
  #11  
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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