Quote:
Originally Posted by robones
"After reviewing these pictures, we are not able to fully see where the lip is "sagging". We think it is due to you not using the 6 screws and tape to hold the lip on as we directed. Sorry, go to hell"
 
I can imagine this response.  |
Yeah. It's a catch 22, because let's say I did use just those tiny screws (which really don't catch as well as a bigger self tapping screw would) and trusted in the tape (which didn't make 100% contact) to hold the lip on. I could easily just rip the lip off, and I did. So I can only imagine what kind of downforce would be needed to do this, and over time it is very possible the tape would lose grip and the screws would back out.
When I uninstalled it, I got under the car and drilled out the 3-4 rivets I added. Once those were out I was able to pull lightly on it and the tape popped off and a little downward pressure and the screws came out. It didn't take hulk force rage to do this. And yes, the surface was more than properly prepped for the tape (as I said, it was claybarred and then wiped down with alcohol).
I can only image if I installed this with just those screws and tape and it flew off at 120mph (which sad to say, I have hit on a few occasions...on a closed..course...). What would the reply be then?
So is it safe to assume that everyone here that has had this center (non reinforced) section sagging installed this incorrectly? I find that really hard to believe.