HELP! Front bumper installation issues - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Kenta · 11-11-2012, 04:52 PM

I have the same problem with my front bumper, I can live with it, but it's just really annoying to look at. hope you get yours all sorted out, and if you do find a solution that doesn't require replacing the entire bumper, please share!

BRZranger · 11-11-2012, 05:42 PM

I looked at @AVOturboworld's turbo FRS, and they had the same front bumper problem. I believe Paul said it was there after they removed the bumper and re-installed it.

digital_assassin · 11-12-2012, 01:02 AM

Perrin has 3 cars and all have this issue. Drivers side just like mine. Any car I've seen this issue it is on the drivers side

Kenta · 11-12-2012, 04:19 PM

I wish it was just the driver's side for me. the gap is much larger on the passenger side. would take pics, but it's at the autobody shop getting repaired, some girl hit my driver door (this was the second accident my FRS had, first accident was with an SUV and I do take responsibility for it, really sorry, please don't hate me guys). Kinda upset with the sh#t luck I've been having.

Anorexic 86 · 11-13-2012, 04:52 AM

Just wondering as someone who hasn't removed the bumper yet...

BEFORE THE BUMPER IS VIOLENTLY UNCLIPPED HERE... would it be possible to UNBOLT this side clip from behind the fender liner or from underneath the car and have it COME OFF WITH THE BUMPER??? Therefore preventing any wear & tear?

deucethemoose · 11-13-2012, 02:42 PM

Mine was like that on both sides after having the front bumper/left fender/ left headlight replaced due to a woman hitting me.

I took it back to the body shop and they replaced whatever clips were broken. Still holding well.

Hope it gets figured out, as I would like to order the AVO kit and will need to remove the bumper to fit the front mount and I don't want the bumper sticking out like that.

Mr.Jay · 11-13-2012, 02:53 PM

mine became like that after 5k of driving. Local member pointed it out brought it to Scion they said that normal and would not do anything. I took off my front bumper to retrofit HIDs and black my housing and could not fix the issue myself.

Both sides are now doing it...

I'm just going to buy a INGs+ bumper and hope that they correct this issue on theirs

digital_assassin · 11-13-2012, 03:57 PM

I'm very OCD about this stuff so it will all be fixed one way or another. Just getting frustrating that issues keep popping up. I would say glad I'm not alone but I think it sucks. There has to be a good solution for the bumper issue. I'm thinking a plastic shim that you wedge in once the bumper is set putting downward force on the bumper to tab seat or maybe a little plastic epoxy to build up the tab on the connection bracket so there is something to bite onto. I dunno yet.

adprokid · 11-13-2012, 06:17 PM

Is there anyone who installed the front bumper perfectly ?

I will work on my headlights next week, any advice when removing or installing the bumper ?

gmookher · 11-13-2012, 06:35 PM

I had no issues on my reinstall, but I took time, one snap at a time before tightening any screws down

Drunknhero · 11-14-2012, 01:07 AM

Mine is like that too... Still no way to fix this issue?

Derik210 · 11-27-2012, 11:26 AM

thank god im not the only one, this shit has been driving me crazy lol i cant tell you how many times i have taken mt bumper of trying to correct it..

FRSTRM · 06-29-2013, 01:45 PM

I have this issue after blacking out my headlights. Did you guys come to any resolve? I'm hoping not to remove the entire bumper just to realize there is nothing I can do.

charged86 · 06-29-2013, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRSTRM

I have this issue after blacking out my headlights. Did you guys come to any resolve? I'm hoping not to remove the entire bumper just to realize there is nothing I can do.

There are new headlight brackets available. There is a tsb for them. Out of pocket purchase. I just bought mine will install tomorrow. Part numbers in a second

11-12-2012, 01:02 AM	#17
digital_assassin Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Drives: 2013 FR-S Matte Orange Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,016 Thanks: 489 Thanked 937 Times in 507 Posts Mentioned: 168 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Perrin has 3 cars and all have this issue. Drivers side just like mine. Any car I've seen this issue it is on the drivers side __________________ NORTHWEST86 DECAL - NORTHWEST86 GEAR MY BUILD

11-13-2012, 02:42 PM	#20
deucethemoose Functionally Retarded Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: LinkECU V6 MR2 - MKVII Golf R Location: PNW Posts: 709 Thanks: 81 Thanked 425 Times in 205 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Mine was like that on both sides after having the front bumper/left fender/ left headlight replaced due to a woman hitting me. I took it back to the body shop and they replaced whatever clips were broken. Still holding well. Hope it gets figured out, as I would like to order the AVO kit and will need to remove the bumper to fit the front mount and I don't want the bumper sticking out like that. __________________ 1991 MR2 - T-tops - Crimson Red - 1MZ-FE 3.0L - Other Stuff I'm not really an asshole, but I play one on the internet.

11-13-2012, 02:53 PM	#21
Mr.Jay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Drives: FRS :D Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 2,985 Thanks: 545 Thanked 699 Times in 438 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	mine became like that after 5k of driving. Local member pointed it out brought it to Scion they said that normal and would not do anything. I took off my front bumper to retrofit HIDs and black my housing and could not fix the issue myself. Both sides are now doing it... I'm just going to buy a INGs+ bumper and hope that they correct this issue on theirs __________________ Out of the FRS game

11-13-2012, 03:57 PM	#22
digital_assassin Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Drives: 2013 FR-S Matte Orange Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,016 Thanks: 489 Thanked 937 Times in 507 Posts Mentioned: 168 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm very OCD about this stuff so it will all be fixed one way or another. Just getting frustrating that issues keep popping up. I would say glad I'm not alone but I think it sucks. There has to be a good solution for the bumper issue. I'm thinking a plastic shim that you wedge in once the bumper is set putting downward force on the bumper to tab seat or maybe a little plastic epoxy to build up the tab on the connection bracket so there is something to bite onto. I dunno yet. __________________ NORTHWEST86 DECAL - NORTHWEST86 GEAR MY BUILD

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11-11-2012, 04:52 PM	#15
Kenta Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Raven 2013 FR-S Location: Bergen County, NJ Posts: 47 Thanks: 2 Thanked 12 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have the same problem with my front bumper, I can live with it, but it's just really annoying to look at. hope you get yours all sorted out, and if you do find a solution that doesn't require replacing the entire bumper, please share!

11-11-2012, 05:42 PM	#16
BRZranger Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: Everett, WA Posts: 736 Thanks: 996 Thanked 268 Times in 180 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I looked at @AVOturboworld's turbo FRS, and they had the same front bumper problem. I believe Paul said it was there after they removed the bumper and re-installed it.

11-12-2012, 04:19 PM	#18
Kenta Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Raven 2013 FR-S Location: Bergen County, NJ Posts: 47 Thanks: 2 Thanked 12 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I wish it was just the driver's side for me. the gap is much larger on the passenger side. would take pics, but it's at the autobody shop getting repaired, some girl hit my driver door (this was the second accident my FRS had, first accident was with an SUV and I do take responsibility for it, really sorry, please don't hate me guys). Kinda upset with the sh#t luck I've been having.

11-13-2012, 04:52 AM	#19
Anorexic 86 Trim the Fat & add Boost Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: sometimes I fly Location: Earth Posts: 180 Thanks: 48 Thanked 127 Times in 59 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just wondering as someone who hasn't removed the bumper yet... BEFORE THE BUMPER IS VIOLENTLY UNCLIPPED HERE... would it be possible to UNBOLT this side clip from behind the fender liner or from underneath the car and have it COME OFF WITH THE BUMPER??? Therefore preventing any wear & tear?

11-13-2012, 06:17 PM	#23
adprokid Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: ZN6 / GDB-G Location: Far Posts: 589 Thanks: 710 Thanked 263 Times in 133 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Is there anyone who installed the front bumper perfectly ? I will work on my headlights next week, any advice when removing or installing the bumper ?

11-13-2012, 06:35 PM	#24
gmookher Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: VortechSC,BorlaEL,Perrin,GCRace Location: HighHeatHighAltitudeAZ,USA Posts: 2,254 Thanks: 458 Thanked 669 Times in 394 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I had no issues on my reinstall, but I took time, one snap at a time before tightening any screws down

11-14-2012, 01:07 AM	#25
Drunknhero Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 13 Firestorm Location: Lake Charles Posts: 120 Thanks: 1 Thanked 27 Times in 15 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Mine is like that too... Still no way to fix this issue?

11-27-2012, 11:26 AM	#26
Derik210 That Army Guy Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Firestorm FR-S MT Location: Fort Polk, Louisiana/San Antonio, Texas Posts: 210 Thanks: 33 Thanked 67 Times in 38 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	thank god im not the only one, this shit has been driving me crazy lol i cant tell you how many times i have taken mt bumper of trying to correct it..

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