T5 Splitter Install: Would rather not use the supplied rivits! - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

xnuyokr · 04-21-2016, 07:02 AM

I'm in the process of painting my splitter and when I install it I would like to use something a little easier to remove later (if necessary), other than the supplied rivets. I've searched the threads and didn't find any info. Yes, the rivets could be drilled out but might as well find an alternative now. What have you used that doesn't involve nuts and bolts as it would be a bit tight getting to the backside. Thanks!

RickRay · 04-21-2016, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by xnuyokr

I'm in the process of painting my splitter and when I install it I would like to use something a little easier to remove later (if necessary), other than the supplied rivets. I've searched the threads and didn't find any info. Yes, the rivets could be drilled out but might as well find an alternative now. What have you used that doesn't involve nuts and bolts as it would be a bit tight getting to the backside. Thanks!

If this is the ACS Splitter...there is no rivets!!! Give Joe a call & he can suggest other ideas
http://acscomposite.com/collections/...-lt-rs-only-v6

xnuyokr · 04-21-2016, 07:56 AM

Yes, it is the ACS and it did come with rivets!

RickRay · 04-21-2016, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by xnuyokr

Yes, it is the ACS and it did come with rivets!

I looked on their site and it shows snap on clips,,,sorry for the mix up

xnuyokr · 04-21-2016, 12:30 PM

No problem. I bought it from southerncarparts.com (only $35 shipping). I wonder if the snap in clips weren't holding up well.

xnuyokr · 04-21-2016, 12:42 PM

I just hung up with ACS. They went to the rivets as many, (some), people weren't drilling the correct size holes and the plastic inserts, (scrivets) were failing. He recommended using M8 x 20 bolts and nut instead of the rivets but not to use the scrivets (as he called them). It's be more secure that way. I'll just have to see just how tight it is to get my hand under the lip to tighten the nuts.

badcompany · 04-21-2016, 01:18 PM

http://www.quik-latch.com/

could always go this route, very easy to install and would be a breeze to take on and off

we use these on alot of different things on our race cars

Soybeanrice · 04-21-2016, 01:27 PM

You should have gone for the "track pack" to get the metal bolts, nuts, and washers.
Go to home depot and get your own bolts, nuts, and washers. Also get additional rivets and a pop rivet gun

Soybeanrice · 04-21-2016, 01:31 PM

Oh, if your rivets are plastic, spring for the metal ones. Home depot, 3 bucks.

blackoutVIII · 04-21-2016, 03:22 PM

I have the T4 splitter and had rivets with the kit as well. I just went ahead and used 5/16th screwvits. Been holding up nicely after 500 miles @75mph + highway and spirited driving.

BIO-HAZARD · 04-21-2016, 05:39 PM

I used nuts ,bolts & washers. Put it on in 30 min.been on for two years and still perfect.. It was a little tight reaching my hand in through the front lower grill to tighten the bolts . But it can be done. Good luck.

xnuyokr · 04-21-2016, 07:08 PM

Thanks all. I'll try the screw and nut route!

Low Saturn · 04-21-2016, 07:48 PM

I have the T4 splitter, bought it in August. Mine came with two plastic rivets to use in the corners, but the rest was nuts and bolts.

I'll probably be removing it to repaint it this summer. When I do I'm going to modify the holes I drilled to use speed nuts. That way removal for the occasional repaint will the simple. I'm 6'-4" and have big hands. Some of those suckers are hard to get to.

Something like this:

cadyshac · 04-21-2016, 08:07 PM

T5 here, nuts and bolts, solid as a rock.

04-21-2016, 07:02 AM	#1
xnuyokr Drives: 2012 1LT Drop Top Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Yardley, Pa Posts: 745	T5 Splitter Install: Would rather not use the supplied rivits! I'm in the process of painting my splitter and when I install it I would like to use something a little easier to remove later (if necessary), other than the supplied rivets. I've searched the threads and didn't find any info. Yes, the rivets could be drilled out but might as well find an alternative now. What have you used that doesn't involve nuts and bolts as it would be a bit tight getting to the backside. Thanks! __________________

04-21-2016, 07:56 AM	#3
xnuyokr Drives: 2012 1LT Drop Top Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Yardley, Pa Posts: 745	Yes, it is the ACS and it did come with rivets! __________________

04-21-2016, 12:30 PM	#5
xnuyokr Drives: 2012 1LT Drop Top Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Yardley, Pa Posts: 745	No problem. I bought it from southerncarparts.com (only $35 shipping). I wonder if the snap in clips weren't holding up well. __________________

04-21-2016, 12:42 PM	#6
xnuyokr Drives: 2012 1LT Drop Top Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Yardley, Pa Posts: 745	I just hung up with ACS. They went to the rivets as many, (some), people weren't drilling the correct size holes and the plastic inserts, (scrivets) were failing. He recommended using M8 x 20 bolts and nut instead of the rivets but not to use the scrivets (as he called them). It's be more secure that way. I'll just have to see just how tight it is to get my hand under the lip to tighten the nuts. __________________

04-21-2016, 01:18 PM	#7
badcompany Drives: 2010 Summit White 2SS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Midland, Tx Posts: 146	http://www.quik-latch.com/ could always go this route, very easy to install and would be a breeze to take on and off we use these on alot of different things on our race cars __________________ Last edited by badcompany; 04-21-2016 at 01:19 PM. Reason: added more context

04-21-2016, 01:27 PM	#8
Soybeanrice Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 793	You should have gone for the "track pack" to get the metal bolts, nuts, and washers. Go to home depot and get your own bolts, nuts, and washers. Also get additional rivets and a pop rivet gun

04-21-2016, 01:31 PM	#9
Soybeanrice Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 793	Oh, if your rivets are plastic, spring for the metal ones. Home depot, 3 bucks.

04-21-2016, 03:22 PM	#10
blackoutVIII Drives: 2011 2SS w/RS PKG Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hawaii Posts: 140	I have the T4 splitter and had rivets with the kit as well. I just went ahead and used 5/16th screwvits. Been holding up nicely after 500 miles @75mph + highway and spirited driving.

04-21-2016, 05:39 PM	#11
BIO-HAZARD INFECTED Drives: 2011 1LT Synergy Green Join Date: May 2011 Location: Upstate PA Posts: 3,226	I used nuts ,bolts & washers. Put it on in 30 min.been on for two years and still perfect.. It was a little tight reaching my hand in through the front lower grill to tighten the bolts . But it can be done. Good luck. __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=485533

04-21-2016, 07:08 PM	#12
xnuyokr Drives: 2012 1LT Drop Top Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Yardley, Pa Posts: 745	Thanks all. I'll try the screw and nut route! __________________

04-21-2016, 07:48 PM	#13
Low Saturn Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 1,371	I have the T4 splitter, bought it in August. Mine came with two plastic rivets to use in the corners, but the rest was nuts and bolts. I'll probably be removing it to repaint it this summer. When I do I'm going to modify the holes I drilled to use speed nuts. That way removal for the occasional repaint will the simple. I'm 6'-4" and have big hands. Some of those suckers are hard to get to. Something like this: __________________

04-21-2016, 08:07 PM	#14
cadyshac It's in the hole! Drives: '11 2SS L99 SGM, '18 2SS, M6, HWSE Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,377	T5 here, nuts and bolts, solid as a rock.