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636 10-31-2012 01:09 AM

Bumper Kind of Sags?
 
I've noticed this a few days after I bought it, but haven't been driving lately so completely forgot about it, until today. It's a minor thing, but it kind of bugs me...

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8293/7...5920f25c_c.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8297/7...e83d51d1_c.jpg

See how the bumper/hood line on the left side is bigger than the right side? None of my friends noticed it until I mentioned it, but as the days go on, it's starting to bug me more and more.

Do you think I could bring this into a dealership and get it fixed? Or do I just have to deal with it >_<

And just FYI, the second picture was taken the day I got the car, with the first picture taken about a week after, it doesn't seem to be getting worse as I drive more, since the gap is about the same as today.

Any ideas?

ok180 10-31-2012 01:15 AM

Sure it's not the hood that is slightly bent? I know those things are a light weight alloy, the one at my dealership was slightly bent from someone closing it too hard.

TonyJZX 10-31-2012 01:23 AM

i see it

you *may* be able to get the hinges adjusted so its not so obvious but i doubt the dealer would do it - they may get an associated panel beater to though... but doubtful... likely response is = 'they're all like that'

gmookher 10-31-2012 01:33 AM

they're all like that

Asphaltfrs1 10-31-2012 01:46 AM

That's why I got a dark color, it's less noticeable.
But I think that's a normal thing in cars, even my cousin's 2010 Benz c300 is like that. More noticeable than the FRS actually.

636 10-31-2012 01:48 AM

They're not all like that, my friend has a firestorm FR-S, his is perfect.

whaap 10-31-2012 02:40 AM

The dealer should be able to make some small adjustments to eliminate the gap or at least make it less noticeable.

koyv90 10-31-2012 02:52 AM

what am i looking for because I dont see any sagging.

QFry 10-31-2012 02:53 AM

i took my bumper off and reinstalled it and noticed the same thing...ended up being the black plastic moulding that is on top of the bumper and cushions the hood...see if adjusting that helps...

gmookher 10-31-2012 02:59 AM

my rear sags too

wait that sounds aweful

OrbitalEllipses 10-31-2012 05:10 AM

My BRZ hood/bumper does something very similar in that exact area. In fact, you can tell the gap on the passenger's side is slightly larger than the driver's side.

Quote:

Originally Posted by QFry (Post 529979)
i took my bumper off and reinstalled it and noticed the same thing...ended up being the black plastic moulding that is on top of the bumper and cushions the hood...see if adjusting that helps...

The black rubber thing between the bumper and hood?

G RUSH 10-31-2012 05:27 AM

If it's sagging, get a front end bra mate

:bellyroll:

raul 10-31-2012 10:10 AM

:laughabove: See if Victoria's Secret makes one!

Rayme 10-31-2012 10:27 AM

Here's some real saggin' for you.

http://www.300cforums.com/forums/att...-p91500052.jpg

You can probably fix that with washers or something. I wouldn't notice it myself.


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