Wheel arch fasteners - LotusTalk

Chris Mackey · 07-01-2009, 03:40 PM

I am trying to remove my wheel arch liners, but I have a stumbled across an unexpected problem. I can't get the fasteners out. The one that came out wasn't in right.

I'm fine drilling them out, but can someone tell me where to get more?

dasmoofler · 07-01-2009, 03:44 PM

slaughtr · 07-01-2009, 03:46 PM

Buy wellnuts instead.
Wheel liners falling out?

kmt63 · 07-01-2009, 04:18 PM

i got some from lotus garage.i also didnt get enough and went to the junk yard.found some cars with the same style.pulled a whole bag of them for a few bucks.

TheViper · 07-01-2009, 04:21 PM

+1 for "Wellnuts"
No need to try to screw the OEM fasteners out, just get something under them and pry them out (no damage is done).
Michael

RoadDad · 07-01-2009, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheViper

+1 for "Wellnuts"
No need to try to screw the OEM fasteners out, just get something under them and pry them out (no damage is done).
Michael

I'll give a +1 to no damage by just yanking them out.

Scott Bowman · 07-01-2009, 06:15 PM

Chris, the local Autozone stores carrry inexpensive replacements in their hardware section.

spf4000 · 07-01-2009, 06:58 PM

Nissan ones are easier to pull out than wellnuts since they don't use screws. They eventually break after a few years, but they cost like 40 cents a piece.

xxxotic · 07-02-2009, 12:45 PM

I got some plastic ones at Pep Boys..
If you want metal you can also use a hollow wall dryswell screw, but you need to use a washer so that it doesnt get sucked into the hole.

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Chris Mackey Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,587	Wheel arch fasteners I am trying to remove my wheel arch liners, but I have a stumbled across an unexpected problem. I can't get the fasteners out. The one that came out wasn't in right. I'm fine drilling them out, but can someone tell me where to get more? Attached Images __________________ 2006 Elise, Ardent Red, Black Pack, LSS wheels, shocks and springs. ChuforiaGraffix.com SDD Lives On! SweetDaddyDelicious(at)hotmail(dot)com

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slaughtr Big head man Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 5,953 Images: 3	Buy wellnuts instead. Wheel liners falling out? __________________ My car both sucks and blows. Now with added all natural smoky goodness!

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kmt63 Elise Driver Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: vancouver wa Posts: 387 Images: 2	i got some from lotus garage.i also didnt get enough and went to the junk yard.found some cars with the same style.pulled a whole bag of them for a few bucks. __________________ rls west~nci motor sports fabrication

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TheViper Alarmed & Dangerous Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Boca Raton FL Posts: 3,202	+1 for "Wellnuts" No need to try to screw the OEM fasteners out, just get something under them and pry them out (no damage is done). Michael __________________ Cobra OEM - Alarm, Immobilizer, CDL Emergency Override with warranty Additional Emergency Touch Keys - see link above Brand New Cobra Alarm Remote with warranty Cobra Remote Key Fob Strap Cobra Window Closing Module - Add to your existing Cobra alarm 3 Piece Front Clam Protection Kit with Center Bumper Undertray Removal Tool INFORMATION Improved AC & Heating System Battery Choices & Information Remote Key Fob, Alarm & Immobilizer Programming Light Bulb Conversions 2005

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Scott Bowman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Leander, TX Posts: 425 Images: 21	Chris, the local Autozone stores carrry inexpensive replacements in their hardware section. __________________ 2006 Elise British Racing Green; LSS, LSD-TC, 2bular exhaust, Blackwatch Racing front bar, BWR Supercharger, Tillett Seats

07-01-2009, 06:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
spf4000 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 606	Nissan ones are easier to pull out than wellnuts since they don't use screws. They eventually break after a few years, but they cost like 40 cents a piece.

07-02-2009, 12:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
xxxotic Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,032	I got some plastic ones at Pep Boys.. If you want metal you can also use a hollow wall dryswell screw, but you need to use a washer so that it doesnt get sucked into the hole.

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