In the photo above, it almost looks like its got a cap on the end. If it does, shortening wouldn't be an issue I don't think.You’re relying on the profile and length of the car’s sill to be the same on both the mk7 / mk7.5 Golf and mk3 Leon for the Golf sill extensions to fit the Leon.
The wheelbase of the mk7 / mk7.5 Golf is 2,637 mm, whereas the wheelbase of the Leon is slightly shorter at 2,631 mm so the Leon’s sill may also be slightly shorter, in which case the Golf sill extensions would be slightly too long. If you cut the end of the sill extension off to shorten it, it would leave an unsightly hole in the cut end of the sill extension.
On the Golf, these sill extensions are attached to the car in the factory onto a series of screws / studs that are screwed into holes along the length of the sill. The sill extensions have horizontal slot holes in the reverse side and these are lined up with the screws in in the sill. The sill extension is then slid towards the rear of the car to lock it in place, and two (I think) hex headed bolts are screwed through the underside of the sill extension up into the sill to secure it.
Be aware that drilling holes in the sills of your car will probably invalidate your corrosion warranty.
You’re relying on the profile and length of the car’s sill to be the same on both the mk7 / mk7.5 Golf and mk3 Leon for the Golf sill extensions to fit the Leon.
The wheelbase of the mk7 / mk7.5 Golf is 2,637 mm, whereas the wheelbase of the Leon is slightly shorter at 2,631 mm so the Leon’s sill may also be slightly shorter, in which case the Golf sill extensions would be slightly too long. If you cut the end of the sill extension off to shorten it, it would leave an unsightly hole in the cut end of the sill extension.
On the Golf, these sill extensions are attached to the car in the factory onto a series of screws / studs that are screwed into holes along the length of the sill. The sill extensions have horizontal slot holes in the reverse side and these are lined up with the screws in in the sill. The sill extension is then slid towards the rear of the car to lock it in place, and two (I think) hex headed bolts are screwed through the underside of the sill extension up into the sill to secure it.
Be aware that drilling holes in the sills of your car will probably invalidate your corrosion warranty.
Standard skirts are glued on and use a screw at each end that go through existing holes in the arch liner.How are the standard skirts fitted then? I've had mine since new as were done by the dealer I ordered the car through. Do they drill the sills to fit these?
Thanks for clearing that up.Standard skirts are glued on and use a screw at each end that go through existing holes in the arch liner.
I’m sure others who fitted the Maxton skirts have treated the holes to avoid rusting.
Once drilled the holes will start rusting
Not sure they could be attached with adhesive - see the picture of the reverse side of these sill extensions below. The only part of the reverse side that makes direct contact with the car’s sill are the edges of the sill extension, and the edges are very thin, so not a good wide contact surface area to apply sealant / adhesive to.Could they not be tiger sealed on??