Connection between two components made of reinforced plastic and method for the production thereof

A method for connecting at least one first component and a second component that is not pre-drilled and is comprised of reinforced plastic, using a self-piercing connection element with a head and a shaft, said method comprising the steps of:

• a) placing the first and the second component over one another,
• b) pretensioning the first and second component against a disc-shaped counter bearing,
• c) setting the connection element so that the shaft completely penetrates the first and second component as well as the disc-shaped counter bearing, wherein the disc-shaped counter bearing acts as a die;
• and
• d) fastening the shaft to the counter bearing such that the first and second component are held between the head of the connection element and counter bearing.