Alternative(s) to the cheap made OEM plastic screws??
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Detailing my EG today (removed side skirts & complete front support) and need to replace a few of the plastic screws...
These are from the sideskirts. Only a couple would actually screw out to remove. I had to force the rest by pulling the sideskirt out because they would twist but not back out
Mainly need the screws and I believe just one white plastic clip is messed up....
No big deal if I have to buy from Honda. Just want to check because there may be better made universal ones out there.... If you have a parts # that would be perfect from Pep Boys, Auto Zone, etc..... I'm not interested in going out and hunting for these but will go get them if someone has input.

These are from the sideskirts. Only a couple would actually screw out to remove. I had to force the rest by pulling the sideskirt out because they would twist but not back out
Mainly need the screws and I believe just one white plastic clip is messed up....
No big deal if I have to buy from Honda. Just want to check because there may be better made universal ones out there.... If you have a parts # that would be perfect from Pep Boys, Auto Zone, etc..... I'm not interested in going out and hunting for these but will go get them if someone has input.

the plastic screws ( pops) that hold the fron bumber and rear bumper on are like $$ at a dealership. I brought some and spend like 70 dollars on 2 packets of them
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Archidictus »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You can use any universal clips that fit those holes. You can get large packages of them at Autozone for cheaper than you can get an indivudal one at Honda.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yeah, I was hoping to get a parts number for them because with my luck (past experiences) I will buy the wrong ones
Yeah, I was hoping to get a parts number for them because with my luck (past experiences) I will buy the wrong ones
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by gsr dood »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">go to autozone...thy hve a whole selection of universal clips, very similar to honda...check it out</TD></TR></TABLE>
There's an autozone 6 miles from the house.....
I sure hope these clips work better than the OEM ones
I will post pics of the fastners when I get home tomorrow.
There's an autozone 6 miles from the house.....
I sure hope these clips work better than the OEM ones
I will post pics of the fastners when I get home tomorrow.
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I'm about to go check autozone out (King Kong showing at 3:40)
...also got to get replacement bumper to fender plastic connectors
These things blow:


...also got to get replacement bumper to fender plastic connectors
These things blow:


If you have a Lowes nearby go there
They have an assortment of all kind of clips, tabs, everything.
I just picked up some yesterday to use when I reinstall my mudflaps because I destroyed the stockers when I was taking them off.
They have an assortment of all kind of clips, tabs, everything.
I just picked up some yesterday to use when I reinstall my mudflaps because I destroyed the stockers when I was taking them off.
you might wanna try using toyota plastic screws, no lie haha they fit like honda ones but they are easier to remove (i.e. your not gonna break them taking them off) the thread on the plastic screw is different than hondas
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hybrid93Hatch »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I will post pics of the fastners when I get home tomorrow.</TD></TR></TABLE>
:Sweating in anticipation:
:Sweating in anticipation:
Just put use some nuts/bolts for your bumper. Or i've seen alot of people use zip-ties.
Why pay Honda a ****-ton for some silly little clip?
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hybrid93Hatch »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">...also got to get replacement bumper to fender plastic connectors
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Why pay Honda a ****-ton for some silly little clip?
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hybrid93Hatch »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">...also got to get replacement bumper to fender plastic connectors
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Try going to a junkyard and tell the guy u just need a few clips, give him like $10 and rape the car of every clip so u have spares for next time. Damn u take your side skirts off when u clean your car, definalty a full detail.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mwieczorek43 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Just put use some nuts/bolts for your bumper. Or i've seen alot of people use zip-ties.
Why pay Honda a ****-ton for some silly little clip?</TD></TR></TABLE>
That's what I did. I got sick of those silly ******* clips that leave a gap in the bumper so I took some spare bolts I had, put a washer on each side, and bolted it up.
And yes, I've used zip ties. They work, but unless you have heavy-duty ones or a lot of them they will eventually break.
Why pay Honda a ****-ton for some silly little clip?</TD></TR></TABLE>
That's what I did. I got sick of those silly ******* clips that leave a gap in the bumper so I took some spare bolts I had, put a washer on each side, and bolted it up.
And yes, I've used zip ties. They work, but unless you have heavy-duty ones or a lot of them they will eventually break.
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