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glpinxit



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Fir tree clips - alternative source?
Hi, the side window trim-frames on my 2014 XS are held on by part number EZM100340LOY fir tree clips in a granite colour. Annoyingly the ‘bristles’ mostly stripped off them when I removed the trim so I’m trying to source replacements. The cheapest I can find these is around £6 each which adds up quite fast when you need ten! Has anyone who ran into the same problem found an alternative.

The clips are granite grey coloured and have a 25mm head and the ‘pin’ is 8mm diameter and 45mm long. I will keep looking and update this if I find anything. Cheers, Guy.
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NormanD



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I had a similar problem, resolved by using M6 Rivinuts and M6 Stainless Ring bolts, these give some means of load retention in the rear of the vehicle. Panels do not squeak now. NormanD WE191

2015 110 XS Utility
2014 VW Caravelle 180 Executive
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kenzle8a



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I got really Censored off with the clips and broke out a farming fix. I drilled the holes out for M6 rivnuts and found these in a box so used them as a stop gap as a test. M6 solid washers with countersunk allen screws.



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Donleguano



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googel for vehicleclips in uk. There is a shop.
Drop them an e-mail, they were very friendly!
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Donleguano



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i dont know if im allowed to post a link? if not, please delete Smile

https://www.vehicleclips.co.uk
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gilarion



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Land Rover Granite fir tree clips eBay 10 for £3.95

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/361438731055?_t...1111.m2109

Roof Head Lining Fir Tree Trim Black Clips x10 for Land Rover Defender 90 110 £3.55 X10

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282617831692?ha...SwSidb-qMk For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..

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Rashers



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When I bought some LR ones from the dealer, even the parts person couldn’t quite believe how much they cost. And these people are used to big prices, I would imagine?

Thanks for posting. The LR ones are nothing special so not worth forking out for genuine.
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glpinxit



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Thanks All,
I’ve ordered eBay item number eBay Item No. 291734993215 which seems the same as one that the vehicleclips people do and the eBay link that @gilarion posted. I think they will be lighter grey but it is a start. Cheers, Guy.
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Blue



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You're right, they're a lighter grey but I put up with it.
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nitram17



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Anybody know what size the puma front bumper ends.... fir trees are .I assume they should be black but mine have gone transparent.
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Pacha



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Quote:
Anybody know what size the puma front bumper ends.... fir trees are .I assume they should be black but mine have gone transparent.


The hole is 7mm
Head is 18mm diameter and shaft is 27mm long.

HTH. Rgds.

Chris
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nitram17



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nitram17



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Anybody know the colour of the original fir tree fixings for the front bumper ends...I never took notice before but I assumed they were black...but mine are now s dirty light grey......and I can only find grey ones with the dimensions above.anybody got a recent link to black ones?
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LandRoverAnorak



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There may be others but this is the first one that came up after a very quick search of eBay:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/193626566655?fi...Swe7FfWR99 Darren

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nitram17



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Thanks for replying I must admit that I had seen those but I mistakenly thought they were 3 pound ish each not for ten do thanks for that.I hope I'm not being to sensetive about your quick search comment as I'm not being lazy I have searched for them on the interthingy but this is is a specialist defender site and somebody might just have bought some and found them of good quality and could provde a link... I don't know about you but I have bought stuff like this of e bay that have either been overpriced or of poor quality and I will continue to ask on here for help in picking the wheat from the chaff.....anyway apologies and thanks for the link .
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