[ds968]

Has anyone found an alternative which can be used in place of the OE rear carpet fasteners ( aka retainer push clips ) ? Being the cheap plastic they're made of, half of mine ( in both cars ) have broken in the process of removing and putting them back in and I need about a dozen , but at $ 9 each it seems such a ripoff I'm contemplating using something else. The OE door push pin fasteners go for about $ 10 for 25 pieces so not sure why the rear carpet fasteners which look not much more complex are $ 9 a piece . Ugh, typical Porsche .

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[Kaj Hallstrom]

I actually replaced several of them on my boot cover. I found them in wife's  sewing kit and should be available in a big fabric store. Just bring an old one in for sizing. Much cheaper than buying them OEM. Buy them in metal.

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[ds968]

Great idea , will do that . I was thinking of a hardware store like OSH , but never thought of a fabric store - JoAnn Fabrics here I come, lol !

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[94SilverCab]

My boot cover required Tenex Fasteners...this is the source I found.

 

http://www.eagleday.com/tenaxfasteners1.html

 

Jay

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[ds968]

Jay , " boot " ?! Have the Brits recolonized the east coast while we weren't paying attention ? :-) :-)

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[94SilverCab]

Actually the boot is the canvas cover for the top while it is in the down position, not the trunk....we still speak 'merican here.

 

Jay

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[Kaj Hallstrom]

Jay, the Tenex fasteners are only required on part of the outside boot cover. The rest are the same type as the ones you find in the trunk. Those I had to replace.

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[ds968]

There is a Lowes' store two minutes drive from my office , so I stopped by to see what they might have. In their hardware " specialty " section they have several drawers labeled Automotive with fasteners, retaining clips, etc. And much to my surprise I found the same type and size fasteners for a mere $ 1.09 and that's for a pair ! They only come in black , but considering where they're going I could not care less . So I bought a dozen for under $ 7 , as opposed to what would have been $ 108 from Porsche ..

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[94SilverCab]

There is a Lowes' store two minutes drive from my office , so I stopped by to see what they might have. In their hardware " specialty " section they have several drawers labeled Automotive with fasteners, retaining clips, etc. And much to my surprise I found the same type and size fasteners for a mere $ 1.09 and that's for a pair ! They only come in black , but considering where they're going I could not care less . So I bought a dozen for under $ 7 , as opposed to what would have been $ 108 from Porsche ..

 Yeah, but now you have to spend $102 on having the Porsche Part # engraved on each one  :glare:

 

Jay

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