Am I missing a clip or bolt under my TM3?

[kas_lar]

I’ve had my TM3 for around 2 months and I’m loving it! It’s a used car from Germany imported into Denmark. I don’t know much about the past history of the car but I’ve noticed that there might be to clips or bolts missing.

Can anyone confirm that I’m missing something underneath my car?

See pictures here:

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[Birdsfan]

Seems to be a bolt missing. Is there anything on the opposite side? I would go and check mine but it's currently raining....

 

[Rtmpaul]

It looks like the place where I added a clip to (successfully) fix a flapping noise at highway speeds.

 

[KenC]

I think I had that one missing. It's a plastic pushpin, methinks. I went to my local DIY and bought something similar.
OEM:

DIY replacement:

 

[kas_lar]

Thanks a lot everyone! It's missing in both sides and I'll go to the local shop and try to get some replacements

 

[Gulfcoaster]

Bigger question is, who uses Dropbox anymore

But yes, something is missing.

 

[kas_lar]

Bigger question is, who uses Dropbox anymore

But yes, something is missing.

Haha - Well you see. I uses dropbox. Do you have another recommendation? It's hard to beat dropbox for my line of work in the audio industry.

 

[Gulfcoaster]

Haha - Well you see. I uses dropbox. Do you have another recommendation? It's hard to beat dropbox for my line of work in the audio industry.

LOL...No, I honestly didn't even think Dropbox was still in business. I keep everything on iCloud (Apple), and also backup regularly. For your audio files....I don't know.

 

[kas_lar]

I've tried to get a few clips in a local shop but they didn't know if it was 8mm or 10mm.
Do anyone of you know what size I need? And is there a good european seller of clips?
Best regards
Kasper

 

[KenC]

I would just point out that they're the same plastic pins that are holding in the wheel well liners. Though, under the car, I would guess the longer ones seem more likely.

 

[Willy’sEV]

They are called push up rivets, used to bond plastic to plastic.

 

[Snowball316]

Yes I also too noticed mine was missing a few days ago after dropping at my car at the service center. I put in a ticket through the app and mobile service came in and installed the missing clips for free.

 

[rpiotro]

If you are are fan of Sandy Munro's YouTube videos you would know that that fastener has been purposely left out as a cost saving measure as it was determined it was totally unneeded. If it makes you feel better to put one in there go ahead. I did as I had some spare push pins.

 

[kas_lar]

If you are are fan of Sandy Munro's YouTube videos you would know that that fastener has been purposely left out as a cost saving measure as it was determined it was totally unneeded. If it makes you feel better to put one in there go ahead. I did as I had some spare push pins.

Thanks! I didn't know about Sandy Munro's videos. He's quite informed and objective in his videos. I've found the video here:

Is this what you're telling me about?

 

[rpiotro]

Thanks! I didn't know about Sandy Munro's videos. He's quite informed and objective in his videos. I've found the video here:

Is this what you're telling me about?

Yes. I think "informed" is an understatement. The man has long experience. Also his wife has a few advanced degrees including a PhD in mechanical engineering.