Front bumper gap? :( - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Jarrid'sBRZ · 08-16-2016, 12:21 PM

Hello all,

I have had a BRZ for about 3 months now and have put only 4,000 miles on it. This weekend I was road tripping her when I got caught in the rain. I ended up going through some really big puddles and my wheel wells took a pounding. Later I looked to see if there was any damage and now my front bumper gap is off slightly around the headlights? Any Ideas? Pics will follow later today!

Tcoat · 08-16-2016, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Jarrid'sBRZ

Hello all,

I have had a BRZ for about 3 months now and have put only 4,000 miles on it. This weekend I was road tripping her when I got caught in the rain. I ended up going through some really big puddles and my wheel wells took a pounding. Later I looked to see if there was any damage and now my front bumper gap is off slightly around the headlights? Any Ideas? Pics will follow later today!

Firmly push it back in place. It is just held on with clips and they are just loose.

Jarrid'sBRZ · 08-16-2016, 12:31 PM

oh ok... is there any way to get better clips/anyone who makes better clips or is it not worth the time and money?

kch · 08-16-2016, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Jarrid'sBRZ

oh ok... is there any way to get better clips/anyone who makes better clips or is it not worth the time and money?

The only fix for now is a set of the quick-release latches, like these:

Or you can go for the super-ricey rubber band method. But don't do that.

iamjacob · 08-16-2016, 02:27 PM

I thought I saw someone was importing little metal tabs that mount over the holes in the bumper.... Can't remember the thread. I'll see if I can find it.

iamjacob · 08-16-2016, 03:02 PM

Found it.....

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108535

No telling how well they work yet but it's another avenue. I'm sure a handy person could make a set these for themselves using some stainless steel sheet metal and a few tools.

I'm guessing the reason for the sagging bumper cover is from the plastic tabs getting worn? I have yet to have my front end apart.

ichitaka05 · 08-16-2016, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by iamjacob

Found it.....

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108535

No telling how well they work yet but it's another avenue. I'm sure a handy person could make a set these for themselves using some stainless steel sheet metal and a few tools.

I'm guessing the reason for the sagging bumper cover is from the plastic tabs getting worn? I have yet to have my front end apart.

Yeah! I was going to say... but you found it before me. Tbh instead of mental, stronger plastic might be better imo, so don't have to worry bout rust or anything.

C'mon vendors, this is million dollar invention for our cars. lol

Zaku · 08-16-2016, 03:40 PM

hm I wonder why they didn't go with another piece of plastic... and did a metal one Maybe plastic is brittle? after a while?

ichitaka05 · 08-16-2016, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Norville Rogers

Stainless steel so no rust.

Depends on the grade, stainless do rust

iamjacob · 08-16-2016, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Norville Rogers

Stainless steel so no rust.

Coming back to say exactly that. I would hope that for 20$ per pair for the ones on japanparts that they would be stainless.

KR-S · 08-16-2016, 09:03 PM

I'm very eager to see how the bumper reinforcement kit will work. For $20, this looks to be the cleanest solution yet and will eliminate my hesitation on removing the front bumper.

08-16-2016, 12:21 PM	#1
Jarrid'sBRZ Member Join Date: May 2016 Drives: 2016 Black subaru BRZ limited Location: Wiconsin Posts: 30 Thanks: 18 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Front bumper gap? :( Hello all, I have had a BRZ for about 3 months now and have put only 4,000 miles on it. This weekend I was road tripping her when I got caught in the rain. I ended up going through some really big puddles and my wheel wells took a pounding. Later I looked to see if there was any damage and now my front bumper gap is off slightly around the headlights? Any Ideas? Pics will follow later today! Attached Images Last edited by Jarrid'sBRZ; 08-16-2016 at 12:29 PM. Reason: added pics

08-16-2016, 03:40 PM	#8
Zaku -Proud of Brzerhood- Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: '17 BRZ CWP LMT. Location: Maryland Posts: 4,153 Thanks: 2,717 Thanked 1,725 Times in 790 Posts Mentioned: 42 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	hm I wonder why they didn't go with another piece of plastic... and did a metal one Maybe plastic is brittle? after a while? __________________ "The BRZ Section's fine wine" -Zgrinch

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Jarrid'sBRZ Member Join Date: May 2016 Drives: 2016 Black subaru BRZ limited Location: Wiconsin Posts: 30 Thanks: 18 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	oh ok... is there any way to get better clips/anyone who makes better clips or is it not worth the time and money?

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iamjacob insert witty quip here Join Date: Mar 2016 Drives: 2016 Limited BRZ Location: Stockton CA Posts: 255 Thanks: 52 Thanked 193 Times in 103 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I thought I saw someone was importing little metal tabs that mount over the holes in the bumper.... Can't remember the thread. I'll see if I can find it.

08-16-2016, 03:02 PM	#6
iamjacob insert witty quip here Join Date: Mar 2016 Drives: 2016 Limited BRZ Location: Stockton CA Posts: 255 Thanks: 52 Thanked 193 Times in 103 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Found it..... http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108535 No telling how well they work yet but it's another avenue. I'm sure a handy person could make a set these for themselves using some stainless steel sheet metal and a few tools. I'm guessing the reason for the sagging bumper cover is from the plastic tabs getting worn? I have yet to have my front end apart.

08-16-2016, 09:03 PM	#11
KR-S Sporadic Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Drives: 2016 Halo FR-S M/T Location: Earth Posts: 3,145 Thanks: 5,221 Thanked 3,552 Times in 1,746 Posts Mentioned: 50 Post(s) Tagged: 33 Thread(s)	I'm very eager to see how the bumper reinforcement kit will work. For $20, this looks to be the cleanest solution yet and will eliminate my hesitation on removing the front bumper.

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