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Post Fri Feb 25, 2005 5:51 pm

i've got some fairly well abused front wings ans a slightly wobble valance (facelift) and have noticed thay looks like bolt on jobs. is it possible to simply take some wings from a car in a breakers or is it likely to damage them in the process?
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Post Sat Feb 26, 2005 2:59 pm

Wings and fromt panel are pure bolt on. 10mm spanner removes most of them, but there are two under the headlamps that is a counersunk bolt with a female hex head. When fitting to your car, they should be bedded in panel sealant, to prevent water getting between the panels.
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Post Sat Feb 26, 2005 3:12 pm

coooooooool :cool:

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Post Sat Feb 26, 2005 9:28 pm

For 10mm in my post above, read 8mm, and for female hex, read female torx.
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Post Sat Feb 26, 2005 9:45 pm

:lol: the thought was there!!!! :lol: :mad:
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