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Old Dec 4, 2018 | 10:50 AM
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how come the trim piece behind the interior handle does not fit right. seems like tabs hit the screws, hence why they bend and break
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Old Dec 4, 2018 | 12:14 PM
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Mine fit fine. I replaced them because they were missing when I bought the car. My understanding is, they break when trying to remove them.
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Replaced my drivers side, was missing one day. No problem with fit with new one.
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Old Dec 4, 2018 | 03:33 PM
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Never had a problem with those panels staying secure on my cars. Are you sure you have the screw that is located behind the panel all the way in?
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Old Dec 4, 2018 | 03:37 PM
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Either door card has physical damage or yeah the screw is preventing it from fully seating.

Dalton who runs CorvetteClips makes a 3D printed version that is of much better quality than the GM replacement. The OEM ones can snap even without trying to remove them due to age and how little material is on the clasp part.
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Originally Posted by Velocity_Vette
Either door card has physical damage or yeah the screw is preventing it from fully seating.

Dalton who runs CorvetteClips makes a 3D printed version that is of much better quality than the GM replacement. The OEM ones can snap even without trying to remove them due to age and how little material is on the clasp part.
Thanks for posting this.
I went to the web site and now my wallet is out $55. Don't NEED anything but I WANT the personalized door clips, weather seal clips, and sun visor delete covers.
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I've used 3m body side molding tape to hold mine in.
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He does make some cool custom ones if you want some of those.



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Originally Posted by mstromquist
He does make some cool custom ones if you want some of those.



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Never noticed those on your car - -how cool is that?? Love it.

Hope you're well - - - -

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Originally Posted by mstromquist
He does make some cool custom ones if you want some of those.


I have got to see your car in person, the level of detail you have in your car is pretty crazy. You an engineer?
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Originally Posted by Migee Tz
I've used 3m body side molding tape to hold mine in.
Exactly what I did.

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Mark! You need to fill-in those letters with some purp paint!
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Mine broke when they took them off to get to the door speakers. You can get them on ebay for ten bucks for a pair.
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Zip has then cheap
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Originally Posted by tommypenguin
I have got to see your car in person, the level of detail you have in your car is pretty crazy. You an engineer?
Thanks for the compliment, I am not an engineer though. I’m an aircraft mechanic actually.

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Mark! You need to fill-in those letters with some purp paint!
That’s an idea. Might have to look into that. Thanks.
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Old Dec 7, 2018 | 11:13 AM
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Never noticed those on your car - -how cool is that?? Love it.

Hope you're well - - - -
All is well here at the home front. Hope it's all good with you also. I just recently bought them and got them installed. They also have a lifetime warranty if they should ever break.
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