How do I fit GSI side skirts to a 97 Excel/Accent - Hyundai Performance Forums

Machine · 02-16-2005, 12:24 AM

Just bought some oem side skirts and they are supposed to clip on somehow. What do i need to do to make them fit. Thanks for any help.

Machine · 02-18-2005, 12:30 AM

What! no one has done this before. Oh well guess im the first then.

95_Accent_GSI · 02-18-2005, 01:19 AM

if you did get the right ones then they should just slip on and then held with a few screws on each side.....maybe a little apoxi aswell

Machine · 02-23-2005, 09:07 AM

Well here are some pics of the factory skirts. And they match Hyundai USA parts website so they are the real thing. Problem is its looks as though it uses clips but there is nothing for them to clip into. Hence why Im asking if someone has fitted to a non GSI car which i assume has a heap of lil holes for the clips to work. Anybody have an idea how they are meant to be fitted. I can make them fitted but would rather have them fitted as the factory intended making them easier to replace if damaged.

LarryMcFly · 02-23-2005, 09:14 AM

Cut the clips off and glue the side skirts with urethane to the body.

Machine · 02-23-2005, 11:13 AM

Not the answer I was looking for but thanks for trying. I know how to fit non factory ones. Trying to find out if someone has fitted genuine GSI skirts to a non GSI accent or if they have removed the GSI skirts are they left with a number of holes. Wonder how hard it would be to replicate the holes. Im guessing next to impossible without doing damage as i gather they are punched at the factory. Anyone with any idea how to fit these properly.

kustomaccent97 · 02-25-2005, 05:06 PM

The holes that you are talking about are actually square. If you could find a way to cut square holes then it could be done...but since its almost impossible, just glue them on.8D

Crusty_04 · 02-26-2005, 09:44 AM

Actually Machine, Square holes can be made as I found out when installing my speakers. All that is needed is a drill bit almost as wide as the hole you need, and a square file, small preferably, to fit in the hole and a square hole can be made. I personally would drill some holes where they need to be by putting the skirts on and finding the position then using the drill and file, MAKE THE SUCKERS FIT!!!

--Aaron--