1997 BMW E36 M3 Sedan | Quest for Perfection Ep. 11 | Replacing the Side Skirt Rubber Seal

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In Episode 11 of the Quest for Perfection on the 1997 BMW E36 M3 sedan, we replace the broken/damaged left side skirt rubber seal that runs along the length of the vehicle in between the wheelbase. The existing seal is missing in certain parts and this project addresses one of the final exterior repairs on the initial project list for the M3.
I remove the underside pins/dows that are hammered into fasteners that lock into the body panels under the car. Similar fasteners on the rear of the side skirt must be removed to pull the side skirt off. Once all dows/pins/fasteners are removed, you can pull the side skirt off and snap it out of the white fasteners attaching it to the profile side of the car under the front and rear doors. The white fasteners are likely to remain attached to the car.
We replaced all fasteners and grommets and pins/dows as part of this thorough DIY project, and gave special attention to cleaning all surfaces that were caked with dirt and debris from 20 years of use. Finally, we removed the rear tire to gain enough space to hammer the rear dows/pins into place.
Total projects time from start to finish was approximately 5 hours, but this was as thorough and encompassing as this project gets. Others looking to skip steps can probably do it in half the time or less. But we like to do it once and do it right!
E36 M3 Side Skirt Rubber Seal (1): bit.ly/2pbHZTy
Grommets (order 15): bit.ly/2okbPpF
Fasteners (order 15): bit.ly/2pbulQo
Underside pins (order 10): bit.ly/2p82Mp7
Rear pins (order 5): bit.ly/2prD2qU
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@winstonpiddington4954 7 лет назад

agree with your comments, Chris; it is why I don't get a shop to do it, as these fiddly jobs to do right, take time. Thanks for caring about the car! W.

@Adam-bcd 7 лет назад

lol you are struggling for no reason. Pull the center out if not clip the tip and push the middle through with a pick or tiny flat head. replace the gromet and pin when you reinstall with a new one. applying silicone spray to the plastic fittings before messing with them is also very helpful.

@greganagnostopoulos 7 лет назад

I love your attention to detail Chris. Keep up the great work!!!

@father2111 9 месяцев назад

This has been a great help, thanks for posting, excellent informative honest advice.

@qmax-en5ry 3 года назад

Planning on working in my 1995 m3 pretty soon.

@RbNetEngr 2 года назад

For anyone using the parts list to order fasteners, note that the quantities suggested are for replacement of ONE side skirt, with a few extra fasteners in case you break some. If you’re replacing BOTH side skirts, double the quantities of fasteners.

@whitty132 6 лет назад

Thanks for posting the video. I like how you really try to do a good job ,no shortcuts...

@kcspeed9980 Год назад

I shall return! My passenger side skirt is coming loose on my track car. I don’t want to replace it because it self disassembled at 100+

@gonzalo4307 7 лет назад

I usually take just the bolt itself without the round plastic washer when I take those kind of pins out but they are never this hard haha

@Jason-gt2kx 3 года назад

The car's body looks the same without the rocker panels. I'm pulling them off my race car and sealing the holes. Thanks.

@movtc6622 3 года назад

thanks for the video it helped me lot

@iulianchiuariu 7 лет назад

BRAVO! I like your style of work!

@ChrisWorldTV 7 лет назад

I find fussing and cussing the fastest and most efficient way to solve most automotive problems.

@djes.36 2 года назад

Hey mate, did you use OEM rubber gasket? Or an offbrand?

@TheOriginalChazno5 Год назад

That's exactly my question also.

@duncanmcleod3495 3 года назад

Buen video..pero tengo una duda..dónde se consigue la goma negra de la talonera?

@cjsnylons 3 года назад

Loving all of your videos. Question- do you know if there is a way to simply re-pad the driver's door armrest (not center)? After a couple of decades it needs padding, but the leather is still in good condition (some small cracks, but no tears). Thanks!

@mathewverechi7229 2 года назад

you should use some jack stands next time you lift her up

@aymandc 2 года назад

where'd you get those porsche prints hanging on your wall they look so good! sick car btw

@pAnchocrack92 3 года назад

I have a question, what's the size of the holes where the grommets for the side skirts meets the plastic guides (white plastic fasteners)? mine's doesn't have the holes across the rocker panel, but the side skirts below has the holes.

@massu11 6 лет назад

Great video and nice hellrot sedan!

@garylozowski1419 3 года назад

I just did the same job... very tedious. I have a convertible E36 325i and a 96’ 328is but no M3.....is yours for sale? 😊

@Motoicon 5 лет назад

My e36 m3 has the same wear. I have a lift in my garage so not so much contorting your body like a pretzel....All that work for a 12" piece of thin rubber gasket cos peeps cant lift their feet getting in and out...

@ChrisWorldTV 5 лет назад

And only you or I can probably tell it was ever replaced. The retaining clips were the things I M'Fd the most. I think I broke several and almost ran short -- I even bought extras knowing I was guaranteed to break something.

@SONICBishop 2 года назад

hey chris, can this side skirt rubber be a reason floor carpet wet ? only on floor after washing ?

@henriquekirylko 3 года назад

hello my friend, could you tell me the part number of these seals? Thank you

@danbullock2924 5 лет назад

If you want a synopsis of this tutorial, see 22:45

@dondolarson5134 4 года назад

You did it in the right way. I love your swearing while working. My man. You just got 1 more follower on your channel. These bitches are worth that =)

@RbNetEngr 2 года назад

How did you remove the green body grommets in order to install new ones? They are a hard plastic, and really seat themselves tightly in the body holes via two tabs on the backside. I’m trying to come up with a way to remove them without causing any damage. I bought a full new set of green grommets.

@Riley-rk5jp 2 года назад

He does it at 10:46 with needle nose

@RbNetEngr 2 года назад

@@Riley-rk5jp I tried using needle nose pliers, but the grommets are anchored in pretty tightly and pulling on them made the metal start to pull outward as well. So I used my Dremel with a rounded bit and inserted it into the grommet to basically split it on the inside, then they easily pulled out.

@jacquessucic1892 6 лет назад

I didn't see if you cleaned/preped the old gasket area before installing the new gasket

@abod4speed 5 лет назад

What kinda flooring do you have in your garage man ? Looks good

@ChrisWorldTV 5 лет назад

Kiwi Tile was/is the brand. Not sure if they are still in business. It was more or less the cheaper alternative to Race Deck about 15yrs ago. Thats me, always looking to save a buck.

@RbNetEngr 2 года назад

Nice job with this video. I need to remove mine to assess some minor damage on the unibody. I’ll probably be sayng as many f**ks as you did!

@RbNetEngr 2 года назад

I removed my left side skirt this weekend. I didn't have any difficulties at all. Those plastic fasteners along the bottom easily pried out using TWO pry hooks, one on each side of the center pin, to pry the center pins up. For the two rear fasteners along the fender lip, I just got my Dremel and drilled out the center pins, so I'll need to replace them. I did have to remove the rear tire to get good access to those fasteners on the fender lip. And none of the white plastic clips along the side got broken during removal. And the seals on my car are fine, so I don't need to replace them. I sure didn't say as many f**cks as you. Maybe only three or four! Thanks again for a detailed video.

@mrNurisahin 3 года назад

Good jop man

@MajorSpeirs 5 лет назад

Very cool video indeed... Could u do me a favor if possible. In Germany we cannot find drilling templates anymore. Couldn't u send me like the places where the hole are exactly make in the car? all other parts I am able to find but the drilling template not.

@GimpSlayerGeneral 7 лет назад

Ever heard of jacking the car up? Normally helps with access.

@dahjord 6 лет назад

i tried installing my sideskirt with fasteners on the skirt and g0rommets in the car and it wouldnt ever clip in lol think ur way is the only way probably

@tomychicagohobby81 Год назад

First remove the insert of the clips then clip. Omg

@G4M3RWOLF 4 года назад

I used a flat head and a hammer

@G4M3RWOLF 4 года назад

Less than 2 mins

@morskipas21 3 года назад

15min of my life wasted

@hiddenundaflesh Год назад

how much of a headache were the white clips to the body lol

@abortionIzmurder 3 года назад

Horribly painful to watch Bmw menace woulda had it done in 15 mins easy peasy

@ChrisWorldTV 3 года назад

Congratulations.

@dustinjohnson9166 3 года назад

Lmfao. I’m a tech myself, and doing this job is painful to watch no matter who does it. It SUCKS. It’s one of the few shit E36 jobs to do. The clips break during removal AND install... BMW “menace” would NOT have it done in 15 mins. You think techs are wizards or something? 😂🤣😂

@distracteddave 2 года назад

@@dustinjohnson9166 I know this is old, I had a problem all mine were stuck, I drilled the middle out and the came out way easy and fast, 25 yo clips are a pain no matter what