Tonight I went and checked out a pair of OEM optional side skirts and rear valences that are for sale locally. Both rear valences have the two mounting brackets, but they're each missing the other little piece (at the top in the pic). The tabs in the plastic are still there and aren't damaged; theres just no hardware. My questions are what goes there, and how hard are they to find or replicate? It may be something real simple, but I've never handled another set in person, so I have no comparisons to draw upon. Other than that, all pieces are in good shape with no blemishes that fresh paint wouldn't take care of. They're listed for what sounds like a pretty fair price, but I wanted to know exactly how easy or difficult it will be to fix those pieces before I make an offer. Thanks in advance!

 

The valences in question look just like these on the inside. The plastic tabs are there, but no hardware.

 

Most used valences won't come with hardware. Basically what goes there is a bolt with a square head. I made my own. I just used a dremel to shave down the head of a bolt so it fit in the slot. You'll need to drill a hole in the bumper of course and stick a nut on the inside.

 

damn beat me to it blue boy, but ya use a 10mm bolt and grind it down or get something like this
http://www.nutsandbolts.com/bolts-el...-c-31_154.html
or
http://www.nutsandbolts.com/bolts-ca...-c-31_153.html

 

Figured I'd hear from you on this one : ) I thought that looked like a nut and bolt in that first pic, but figured it couldn't be that simple.

Thanks man. Those look like they'd work pretty well.

 

ya so you can always find something that will work, try specialty bolt store or home depot may not be a oem honda 10mm but just need something to hold it down

 

Follow-up question... is $450 a good price for the full set? All tabs and brackets intact (other than the fore mentioned), no cracks, scrapes, or gouges. Just fresh paint.

 

for sidesskirts and rears??? FCK YA buyem'

 

It might actually be a better idea NOT to use that bolt location and instead drill a hole for a bolt on the underside of the valence (and underside of the bumper). Then if you ever remove the valences there will be no visible holes in the bumper.

 

that is a steal!! get them right away.

 

found these
http://www.acuraoemparts.com/delray/...All&vinsrch=no

number 9
71703-S6M-003 BOLT, TAILGATE SPOILER 2 2006 RSX 1.93 1.45



has similar open slots

 

^^^ That would probably work.

 

Probably? I know my HONDA'S son!! it will work!! LOL JK

but for less then $4 just try it out

 

That wont work unless you want your rear valences out of place and up too high,


The original position of the valences should be lower than your rear bumper. And not hugging the rear bumper.

 

How much is it worth to you? I got my lip/sides/rears for $300 from Radley Acura back in the day. $450 is a great price compared to some of the $6-800 prices I have seen.