Drilling for TRD body kit in Gen 1.5?

[Monkeyman]

Do I have to drill into the front of the rear wheel well to install the side skirt of the TRD kit in a Gen 1.5? The list of needed parts does not include a drill bit, but the install instructions say:
"iii. While pushing the rocker panel skirt tightly against the rocker panel, install the Phillips-head black coated screws into pre-drilled holes inside front of rear wheel well (Figure 4)"
It doesn't say anywhere in the instructions that I should drill here (or anywhere else for that matter), but I also don't see any factory holes in that area for the screws. Are the screws self tapping (can't tell because of the black goop over them which I don't want to disturb)? I looked through the tutorials, but came up empty.

[RichD978]

you have the drill the holes in the back, the front you just use the holes from the mudguard. Good luck and post pics when your done

[1st Gen Sol]

You do have to drill, I think its two holes on each side for the sideskirts.

[Monkeyman]

What size bit did you use, and what kind of rust proofing did you do to the drill holes?

[1st Gen Sol]

Everything should be in the instructions when you got your kit.

Didn't have to do no rust proofing. The kit came with waxed screws to prevent any rusting and the holes are so small that there barely noticeable so you don't have to worry about it rusting......I haven't heard anybody that has had a problem with the holes rusting from there kit.

[bc-bud.dy]

do you guys know if there are instructions online, i don't think i got mine with the kit?

[1st Gen Sol]

There are DIY (do it yourself) tutorials that memebers on the forum have posted for the benefit of others...actual instructions from TRD......I dunno.

Installing the TRD Kit isn't that bad, each piece of the kit is labeled where it is suppose to be installed and the holes are already pre-drilled into the valances, all you gotta do is fit it on and screw it in (just make sure before doing so you get it lined up and flush with your car).....once the 3M tape is in place just screw it in with a drill.

Could be worse, you could be installing the aftermarket kits or the TRD replica....those I know are a pain in the @$$ b/c there fiberglass.......the authentic TRD Kit is urethane so it bends.

[Monkeyman]

The kit and instructions did not say what size bit I should use (see first post). That is the reason I asked this question. The instructions are vauge. While I agree a kit is easiy to install, I don't want to make even a small mistake, as this will be a permenant part of my car when finished.