Need help with BA scuff boards

BFD83 · 16-10-2007, 05:43 PM

I just bought BA scuff boards today and i was just wondering what is the best thing to use the make it stick flat where the plates go?

FGII-XR6 · 16-10-2007, 05:46 PM

if the clip is intact it should stay flat

BFD83 · 16-10-2007, 05:54 PM

nah it wont dude because the ba boards are different, i broke that bit of plastic that was on the ends so it would go on properly. i just need somethin that will make it stick down so it looks flat.

HLC · 16-10-2007, 05:57 PM

did you pop out the bot of plastic that the screw screws into where the BA scuff plates have the clips?

if so, double sided tape

BFD83 · 16-10-2007, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HLC

did you pop out the bot of plastic that the screw screws into where the BA scuff plates have the clips?

if so, double sided tape

yeah dude i did. Cheers!

BFD83 · 16-10-2007, 05:59 PM

Another question...Should i get the genuine "XR" scuff plates or custom "XR6" plates off ebay? I'm undecided as to what i want :S

HLC · 16-10-2007, 06:04 PM

id just get XR lol although i aint seen the ones on ebay

FGII-XR6 · 16-10-2007, 06:33 PM

i poped out the white captive nut and it went straight in the slot and stayed down sounds like you're doing something wrong

superroo · 16-10-2007, 06:35 PM

BA Scuff Plates

Author - Falkeen

This is a quick run down on how to fit the BA scuff plates into an AU, quite easy but just a few pics and proof it can be done.

BA Scuff plates (option of black or grey)
Part No. BA F13222 & 223 ($21.78 for the 2)
Chrome inserts (option of Ford or XR)
Part No. BA 29394 ($20 for the 2)

Removing the old scuff plates

As simple as undoing the three srews and taking it off!

The ugly old scuff plates

After removing these just pop out the plastic lug that the original screw went into (the one closest to the back of the car) and then its ready for the new scuff plates.

The old scuff plate and lug removed

Installing the new scuff plates

Making sure that the clip on the new scuff plate lines up, pop it down and then put the two screws required back in. Easy!

Clip on under side of new scuff plate

JOB DONE!

I have bought the rear scuff plates from the BA to finish the set but there is a fair difference between the original and new so i will add pics and info once completed.

If you need more information on how to perform this mod, please let me know (so i can laugh at you!)

Falkeen

BFD83 · 16-10-2007, 07:10 PM

lol well im a complete tool! i took those metal clips off and snapped the plastic bits off thinking they wont go in the holes! That's what i get for not thinking and rushing things! Ah well i can still stick that part down it's cool.

BFD83 · 16-10-2007, 07:13 PM

I just realised lookin at your black scuff board falkeen that they look way better then the ones i got! i told the guy from ford i wanted black and he said they are called charcoal...maybe i should just buy a whole new set and get the proper black ones! LOL

V3RSAC3 · 16-10-2007, 07:14 PM

it says you can only get XR or Ford ones ... has anybody seen any custom ones that have FAIRMONT on them?

superroo · 16-10-2007, 07:21 PM

That article wasn't written by me. it was written by falkeen
It was on the old AUfalcon site. I saved all the old tech articles before it was updated. Casper was meant to reload them all back up, i sent them all to him.

But, personally, while the scuff plates look good with the insert, i'm not entirly happy with them. They are smaller than the original ones, and because of this you can see the outline where the old plate has damaged the paint slightly. But thats just on my ute

Cheers

superroo · 16-10-2007, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by V3RSAC3

it says you can only get XR or Ford ones ... has anybody seen any custom ones that have FAIRMONT on them?

You can get custom one's made, there are some on ebay. Perhaps message them and ask if they can do a one off one.
But there was someone on here that did a custom run of them. But i can't rember who it was. I know cheif had custom ones made, perhaps ask him - his build says it was Philbie

Pics of custom ones that i have found

howesy · 16-10-2007, 07:46 PM

or you can get some custom made ones.
These ones cost me a total of $44.70 for the pair to make.

Casper · 16-10-2007, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superroo

That article wasn't written by me. it was written by falkeen
It was on the old AUfalcon site. I saved all the old tech articles before it was updated. Casper was meant to reload them all back up, i sent them all to him.

Yeah, I know, I'm slack. I need motivation

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