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Kenta 11-11-2012 05:52 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 06:42 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 02:02 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 05:19 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 05:52 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?

http://i.imgur.com/jkUkk.jpg

deucethemoose 11-13-2012 03:42 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 03:53 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 04:57 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 07:17 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 07:35 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 02:07 AM

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

Derik210 11-27-2012 12:26 PM

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 02:45 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 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRSTRM (Post 1034393)
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


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