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Old 05-28-2008, 07:25 AM
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Default Metal fasteners for the rear plastics??

Does anyone make these? I don't know about everyone else but I hate the cheesy plastic ones with the screwdriver slot. They look like crap and work like crap after you undo them. A nice aluminum piece or alternative would be great. Thought maybe someone out there had an alternative.
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No, they do not.
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You should be able to get new ones from the dealer. When you do, be sure to get new rubber/foam washers that to on the locking pins between the metal recievers and the plastic panel. (Helps deaden any vibration noise.)

When you have the new pins, use a Quarter to turn them. (I believe they were engineered specifically for a Quarter/coin.) A Quarter will not tear them up like a screwdriver will.

A agree - metal ones with a knurled **** would be nice, though.




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