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Old Dec 30, 2013 | 07:02 PM
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Saleen grill fasteners

I just installed a Saleen grill and lost two of the thin retaining clips, just wondering if anyone knows what they are called or where they could be found.
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Old Dec 30, 2013 | 07:42 PM
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They are called "alligator" or metal clip bumper retainer clips. Let me know if you need any tips for instal.
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Old Dec 30, 2013 | 07:46 PM
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They are called "alligator" or metal clip bumper retainer clips. Let me know if you need any tips for instal.
Awesome, thank you. I got all of it on except the drivers side which decided to fly off. I didn't take the entire bumper off which I had seen done and it seemed to be much easier.
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Old Dec 30, 2013 | 07:50 PM
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The clips are not the main issue with proper fitment. You need at least two push pins (nylon retainers) to keep the grill flush against your bumper. I used three as as even a slight gap would drive me crazy. Lol
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Old Dec 30, 2013 | 08:04 PM
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The clips are not the main issue with proper fitment. You need at least two push pins (nylon retainers) to keep the grill flush against your bumper. I used three as as even a slight gap would drive me crazy. Lol
That's what I planned to do, I was going to do one in the middle and one on either side, nothing is under the bumper that you could do damage drilling into right? Also is there anywhere that sells them other than stores online? Maybe Auto Zone or something?
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Old Dec 30, 2013 | 09:29 PM
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That's what I planned to do, I was going to do one in the middle and one on either side, nothing is under the bumper that you could do damage drilling into right? Also is there anywhere that sells them other than stores online? Maybe Auto Zone or something?
You won't hurt anything drilling. I highly recommend taking the bumper cover off first. Only because it's pretty tight. However, many have done the instal and not removed the cover. I would try Napa.
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Old Dec 31, 2013 | 09:11 AM
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I have also seen people putting a shim in on top of the bumper to raise it up to the grille, but I think the push pins would stop any vibration on the grille bumper meeting point.
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