Fitting of side protection strips
16 January 2001, 08:10 PM
#1
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2000
Posts: 165
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I've just got hold of a set of boxed side protection strips (Subaru part) - with no instructions. Has anyone had a go at fitting these themselves? If so any tips? They seem simple enough to do, provided you can get them on straight. (I'll have to lay off the shandy for a day or so!)
Ta, Moss
Ta, Moss
17 January 2001, 03:36 AM
#2
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: 1600cc's of twin scroll fun :)
Posts: 25,565
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
Hiya, ive got these fitted to my scoob, they go just below the crease on the door, had mine done by the dealer thou so cant tell you how to fit them so there on straight, just have to go by the crease.
Tony
PS if it sounds strange its cos im still at work and getting tired
Tony
PS if it sounds strange its cos im still at work and getting tired
18 January 2001, 08:04 AM
#4
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Mar 1999
Posts: 87
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Absolutely dead easy to fit...
1.Clean the area below the crease thoroughly to get all the wax etc off.
2.Put the rubber strips on a radiator for an hour or so to get them really supple.
3.Warm the panel the strip is going on to. I initally started using a hairdryer but couldn't get enough heat in so plan B involved a heat gun..BUT BE VERY CAREFUL; The heat gun worked a treat and no the paint did not blister.
4.Using two people fit strip lightly to panel, check its straight and once happy rub on hard.If you get it wrong it will come off.
They actually look really good and seem to stop the inevitable dents from the kind company car drivers in my wifes works car park.
All in all its an easy job you can do yourself, they cost about £38 all in from your local dealer.
Regards
Warren
[This message has been edited by WAL (edited 18 January 2001).]
1.Clean the area below the crease thoroughly to get all the wax etc off.
2.Put the rubber strips on a radiator for an hour or so to get them really supple.
3.Warm the panel the strip is going on to. I initally started using a hairdryer but couldn't get enough heat in so plan B involved a heat gun..BUT BE VERY CAREFUL; The heat gun worked a treat and no the paint did not blister.
4.Using two people fit strip lightly to panel, check its straight and once happy rub on hard.If you get it wrong it will come off.
They actually look really good and seem to stop the inevitable dents from the kind company car drivers in my wifes works car park.
All in all its an easy job you can do yourself, they cost about £38 all in from your local dealer.
Regards
Warren
[This message has been edited by WAL (edited 18 January 2001).]
18 January 2001, 07:39 PM
#6
Scooby Senior
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Radiator Springs
Posts: 14,810
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Moss, I work in a bodyshop and we fit strips like these all the time and I'd have to say Wal's got it spot on. The only thing I would say is check the gaps at each end of the strip.If you go too far one way or the other it looks daft and can stop the doors opening,I know cos I've done it! 
18 January 2001, 08:47 PM
#7
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2000
Posts: 165
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Cheers lads. Me thinks I'm going to have to wait till the weather warms up?!
CLS - I got them second hand from a guy who'd sold his car without fitting them (£15).
The reason I bought them was after a nightmare experience with an old granny in Ripon Market Square!
I was sitting in the car rolling a *** and this Micra pulls in next to me. I look across and see old dear (at least 100 years old) in passenger seat. Instantly I brace myself for the almost certain scraping of DBM. She misses - Yes! However, she has a walking stick and handbag to contend with... Bash, crash, srape the car is battered with handbag/walking stick combo!! ****. Since then I've parked miles from the nearest car - paranoid!
Anyway, I'm looking forward to parking between cars in Tesco when I protected the doors, rather than hiding at the top of the car park miles from the door!
Moss
CLS - I got them second hand from a guy who'd sold his car without fitting them (£15).
The reason I bought them was after a nightmare experience with an old granny in Ripon Market Square!
I was sitting in the car rolling a *** and this Micra pulls in next to me. I look across and see old dear (at least 100 years old) in passenger seat. Instantly I brace myself for the almost certain scraping of DBM. She misses - Yes! However, she has a walking stick and handbag to contend with... Bash, crash, srape the car is battered with handbag/walking stick combo!! ****. Since then I've parked miles from the nearest car - paranoid!
Anyway, I'm looking forward to parking between cars in Tesco when I protected the doors, rather than hiding at the top of the car park miles from the door!
Moss
Trending Topics
23 January 2001, 01:48 PM
#8
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Oct 2000
Posts: 203
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Where do you buy these strips ? I've had a look at scoobysport, Graham Goode & Cheam Motors but they don't appear to list them.
How much does a set cost for a 5 door MY00?
Cheers
Mike
How much does a set cost for a 5 door MY00?
Cheers
Mike
23 January 2001, 01:57 PM
#9
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: UK
Posts: 13,274
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Mike,
They may not be on the Cheam Motors website, but they are a standard accessory!!
I know I bought mine from Mill Lane!!
Give your local dealer a call!! And look to pay about £45 for the full set!
Hope this helps
Andy
They may not be on the Cheam Motors website, but they are a standard accessory!!
I know I bought mine from Mill Lane!!
Give your local dealer a call!! And look to pay about £45 for the full set!
Hope this helps
Andy
08 February 2001, 11:09 PM
#10
Scooby Regular
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Surrey, UK
Posts: 96
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Mike,
I had side protectors fitted to my 5 door at Cheam Motors last December and they cost £83 with SIDC discount. They seem to keep the dreaded door dingers away in the station car park. A good investment.
Corners of bumpers seem to suffer - (other)Surrey drivers seem to misjudge where the corners are!
[This message has been edited by Francis K (edited 08 February 2001).]
I had side protectors fitted to my 5 door at Cheam Motors last December and they cost £83 with SIDC discount. They seem to keep the dreaded door dingers away in the station car park. A good investment.
Corners of bumpers seem to suffer - (other)Surrey drivers seem to misjudge where the corners are!
[This message has been edited by Francis K (edited 08 February 2001).]
11 February 2001, 09:20 PM
#12
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2000
Posts: 165
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Fitted them today (just about warm enough) and would you believe it - they were called into action straight away... Only it was me this time opening the door into a petrol pump!
11 February 2001, 10:02 PM
#13
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: UK
Posts: 13,274
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by bennetm:
<B>Andy,
Sorry this isn't related to the post but is that a 22b wing, and where did you get it? Im after one at the moment but there are several out there.
Thanks,
Mark.
[/quote]
Mark,
It's the Prodrive WRC wing.
Andy
<B>Andy,
Sorry this isn't related to the post but is that a 22b wing, and where did you get it? Im after one at the moment but there are several out there.
Thanks,
Mark.
[/quote]
Mark,
It's the Prodrive WRC wing.
Andy
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Scott@ScoobySpares
Full Cars Breaking For Spares
61
11 January 2021 03:08 PM
Mattybr5@MB Developments
Full Cars Breaking For Spares
33
29 August 2017 07:18 PM
JonMc
Subaru Parts
22
06 February 2016 09:50 PM
Scott@ScoobySpares
Full Cars Breaking For Spares
7
14 December 2015 08:16 AM