Side Step Install

[GrantFD]

So i purchased some side steps for my FD a few weeks ago, along with some Well nuts to install them.
However when going to install them and i just cant seem to bring myself to drill holes in the car .... am now thinking maybe i should find some good adhesive and stick it on?

Just wanted to get some peoples opinions really, should i just stop being a pussy and get on with it, or is adhesive a good way to go?

 

[Ceylon]

I'd use the two bolts that secure the bottom of the wing for the front and use some rubber coated bar with a rivnut in it through one of the rear inspection holes to attach the rear. Then 3m or similar tape in the middle. I wouldn't consider drilling my sills for side steps.

 

[GrantFD]

I'd use the two nuts that secure the bottom of the wing for the front and use some rubber coated bar with a rivnut in it through one of the rear inspection holes to attach the rear. Then 3m or similar tape in the middle. I wouldn't consider drilling my sills for side steps.

I like that idea... will definitely look into doing it this way. thanks..

 

[Spendyrx]

So i purchased some side steps for my FD a few weeks ago, along with some Well nuts to install them.
However when going to install them and i just cant seem to bring myself to drill holes in the car .... am now thinking maybe i should find some good adhesive and stick it on?

Just wanted to get some peoples opinions really, should i just stop being a pussy and get on with it, or is adhesive a good way to go?

Haha you'd hate me then.....I drilled mine for my neons

 

[GrantFD]

Haha you'd hate me then.....I drilled mine for my neons

nothing against people drilling holes, whatever your taste may be
I'd probably have ended up drilling it myself anyway if i had enough encouragement. (The side steps that is, not neons )

 

[JoeLanger]

I don't see whats wrong with drilling them, they're already full of holes. Just make sure its all sealed so no bare metal is exposed.
I'd use rivnuts

 

[GrantFD]

I don't see whats wrong with drilling them, they're already full of holes. Just make sure its all sealed so no bare metal is exposed.
I'd use rivnuts

I was tempted with Well nuts https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B074QMMXWK/?tag=fdoc-21

 

[JoeLanger]

yeah there basically the same as rivnuts, I'd probably get a load of seam sealer around the whole thing when its inserted.

 

[Efini_Dave]

I used the two front wing nuts and used two self tappers a the back ( I intend on drilling the holes made for the self tappers out for rivnuts at a later date) I squirted silicone in and around the hole and ran black silicone along the length of the steps.

 

[GrantFD]

I used the two front wing nuts and used two self tappers a the back ( I intend on drilling the holes made for the self tappers out for rivnuts at a later date) I squirted silicone in and around the hole and ran black silicone along the length of the steps.

I'll take a look next week and see what i can do.. thanks