I've just fitted the Skoda Yeti stainless steel trims to my R Sport 240. Don't let that put you off. They are very good quality stainless steel and will certainly outlast any cheap chrome trims you may pick up elsewhere. Im very happy with the result and I hope you agree. They can be picked up on eBay for as little as £25 per pair.
Fitting was actually easier than I thought and requires no more than a block of soft wood and a rubber mallet.
The original exhaust has been cut at an angle and the trims also match this angle very closely. (For a slightly better fit you could take a dremel and get the exact angle but I don't think it's worth the extra time or skill required)
Inside the trims there are four tangs with teeth. One top, one bottom, one left and one right. To ease the fitting I put a smear of copper grease along the point of contact on the cars exhaust.
Next line up the trim and press fit to start. Because of the angle the top and two side tangs will slip over the exhaust pipe first. To locate the bottom I used a flat screwdriver to lever it down enough to push the bottom tang on.
At this stage it is very important to make sure the trim is lined up by twisting until you are completely happy. Once it is driven into place it will be nearly impossible to adjust.
Next take the block of soft wood and place flat along the face of the trim. A few good strikes with a mallet and that's it your done. Now give it a quick clean with some metal polish, stand back and enjoy your work.
Fitting was actually easier than I thought and requires no more than a block of soft wood and a rubber mallet.
The original exhaust has been cut at an angle and the trims also match this angle very closely. (For a slightly better fit you could take a dremel and get the exact angle but I don't think it's worth the extra time or skill required)
Inside the trims there are four tangs with teeth. One top, one bottom, one left and one right. To ease the fitting I put a smear of copper grease along the point of contact on the cars exhaust.
Next line up the trim and press fit to start. Because of the angle the top and two side tangs will slip over the exhaust pipe first. To locate the bottom I used a flat screwdriver to lever it down enough to push the bottom tang on.
At this stage it is very important to make sure the trim is lined up by twisting until you are completely happy. Once it is driven into place it will be nearly impossible to adjust.
Next take the block of soft wood and place flat along the face of the trim. A few good strikes with a mallet and that's it your done. Now give it a quick clean with some metal polish, stand back and enjoy your work.
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