How to fit S-Line Side Skirts?

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Hi Guys

I have an Audi A3 sport and want to fit the s line sideskirts, i have the actual face and under grill which has mount holes however they don't tally up with the car. What look like potential holes are under the car but when i face the them up to the car the holes on the new side skirts seem to be at an angle going into the original side skirts. They are definitely both 8v and correct in length.

I am tempted to just glue them on but would ideally want to do it properly, can anyone advise?

Also can anyone with an s-line A3 take a close up picture of the skirt either end so i know how high up it fits?


Many Thanks

James
 
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Skirts have a bracket which needs to be mounted on the car before install. This is the only information detailed within the workshop diagrams.
 

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Thanks for this ill have a look may have to end up glueing as i dont have the holes in the sportback.
 
Well there are no holes as the car is not meant to have skirts :)

Drilling the holes should not be too much of an issue to be honest but it will be much easier to correctly align the skirts if bonded.

Check this video out:

 
True, i didn't know if there were little bolts at the flaps maybe!

I think i'll bond it like this guy without the gap he had though!! Thanks man appreciate it.
 
Ive not done the side skirts install myself but have spoken to a user who did do this to his a3 hatchback. If you buy side skirts they would come in 2 pieces per side. The piece which people do not see is the support bracket and sits in the existing droves under the sills. The guy said he had to drill one hole through the chassis so it connects to the outside skirt and then bolt the two together. He didn't bond or use any heavy glue to stick them onto the car. Worth contacting parts to see how much these inner (supporting) bracket cost.

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Dredging up an old thread but I need to replace one of the skirts on my A3 S-line.
Any pointers on removal ?

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Scotty75 said:
@DJAlix ..... Any advice mate ?
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Normally I would have a look at the factory procedures but I am currently waiting to jump on a flight so can't :( Am sure someone will pop along shortly with some information.
 
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@DJAlix , sorry to tag you in this again but you were ever only one to respond. Any advice on removing the side skirt ?

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The difference between me and my workshop computer at the moment :)

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Am not really gonna be of much help at the moment as I cannot suggest how to remove without seeing the correct procedure. I believe the skirts clip on to bolted and bonded mounting plates, however something tells me there might be some silicon in there also.
 
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Sorry to pester you mate, didn't realise you were still away . I'll leaves you in peace. May pm you when you're back if that's OK. Meanwhile, enjoy your holiday

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Scotty75 said:
Sorry to pester you mate, didn't realise you were still away . I'll leaves you in peace. May pm you when you're back if that's OK. Meanwhile, enjoy your holiday

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Am working, but software related works so only took two of my "coding" laptops with me. Am back after the 6th.
 
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Hello ppl anybody managed to install side skirts? Or this thread was just pointless talk? Like almost all threads here??
 
Phone Tech said:
Hello ppl anybody managed to install side skirts? Or this thread was just pointless talk? Like almost all threads here??
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Really ....... Why are you here then ? Folks giving free advice can't always get the answers you want . Could always get yer money out and go to Audi I guess
 
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Phone Tech said:
Hello ppl anybody managed to install side skirts? Or this thread was just pointless talk?
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Edit: Oh genuine side skirts. Detail has been posted before. The OEM ones come in two parts, a bracket and the skirt. Bracket is mounted and then skirt bond. There is a video of someone fitting them to a 2015 car above, suggest you watch that.
 
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Really ....... Why are you here then ? Folks giving free advice can't always get the answers you want . Could always get yer money out and go to Audi I guess
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audi won't do anything.. they only want to sell you new car .. or repair car with crazy stupid prices
 
DJAlix said:
Maxton Design

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Edit: Oh genuine side skirts. Detail has been posted before. The OEM ones come in two parts, a bracket and the skirt. Bracket is mounted and then skirt bond. There is a video of someone fitting them to a 2015 car above, suggest you watch that.
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nicee well I purchased two in red I need to paint them in scuba blue and they has double sided sticky tape on it .. I don't have any brackets.. I was thinking stick them right on
 
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nicee well I purchased two in red I need to paint them in scuba blue and they has double sided sticky tape on it .. I don't have any brackets.. I was thinking stick them right on
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Need to make sure they are secure once mounted. Am assuming you will have a body shop paint them so get them to bound / mount them also.
 
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Need to make sure they are secure once mounted. Am assuming you will have a body shop paint them so get them to bound / mount them also.
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yeah .. 3 holes on the bottom and think 1 or 2 clips.. we will drill holes and use probably rubber grommets and plastic plugs for those 3 holes...
And top will be sticked on ..

EDIT or I might get those legit brackets as well hmm and those screw on ..
 

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yeah .. 3 holes on the bottom and think 1 or 2 clips.. we will drill holes and use probably rubber grommets and plastic plugs for those 3 holes...
And top will be sticked on ..

EDIT or I might get those legit brackets as well hmm and those screw on ..
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Install as per OEM to be honest. Audi / VW group install the way they do for a reason.
 
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Install as per OEM to be honest. Audi / VW group install the way they do for a reason.
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yeah found it on ebay from lithuania £60 quid one piece .. mgh another £120 pounds.. skirts cost me £100 and needs painting from red to scuba blue .. another £100 (facepalm)
 

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Is that safe if you stick only the side skirts?

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does anone have the part codes for the Facelifted Sportback??
so it needs it brackets to mount stady and firm?
 
I just was wondering if anyone managed to fit the RS3 side skirts to an A3/S3.
 
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dp_motley said:
I just was wondering if anyone managed to fit the RS3 side skirts to an A3/S3.
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mechanik said don't bother car looks nice without them.. you need to do some drilling some just sticked on but you need have strong adhesive
 

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DJAlix said:
Well there are no holes as the car is not meant to have skirts :)

Drilling the holes should not be too much of an issue to be honest but it will be much easier to correctly align the skirts if bonded.

Check this video out:

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the guy has bought the Skirts that glue direct on the original side panel....
in the comment he sais he bought it direct from AUDI DEALERS
this is the part..... no holes needed... i think

https://shops.audi.com/de_DE/web/zu...71685--9ax-14?category=8000:904_ASOS:Category
 
IOANNIS CHALKIOTIS said:
the guy has bought the Skirts that glue direct on the original side panel....
in the comment he sais he bought it direct from AUDI DEALERS
this is the part..... no holes needed... i think

https://shops.audi.com/de_DE/web/zu...71685--9ax-14?category=8000:904_ASOS:Category
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Yeh I decided to do skirts..
And using double sided adhesive will be completely fine enough it is strong tape.. So I will stick brackets 2x tape all the way and + skirts itself 2x double-sided tape
 
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MSi said:
Yeh I decided to do skirts..
And using double sided adhesive will be completely fine enough it is strong tape.. So I will stick brackets 2x tape all the way and + skirts itself 2x double-sided tape
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Did you ever make it? Is preFL and FL side skirts the same?
 
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