Son of a @#$*&!!! I found out my dealer drilled holes on the front bumper - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

ayau · 09-07-2012, 05:22 PM

your vin stickers won't match up if you decide to get a new bumper.

finch1750 · 09-07-2012, 05:23 PM

I just had to sign a waiver acknowledging that I needed front plates.

Shinji2787 · 09-07-2012, 05:25 PM

which state are you buying from OP? or better yet which dealer specifically?

Sportsguy83 · 09-07-2012, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aetyrno

You told them not do to something and they did it anyways. This is a $26k+ investment,

A car is the farthest thing from an "investment".

Trojan_SC · 09-07-2012, 05:28 PM

I told my dealer not to drill when they called me to tell me that mine came in. I got mine without the bumper drilled in CA. They just gave me the hardware in the trunk and didn't give me shit about it. I guess they just cared about their customer however, if you didn't tell them beforehand, you don't really have much ground. They are "required" to put a mount for a front plate.

whataboutbob · 09-07-2012, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jadewbj

I think they may have to due to CA law. Did anyone in CA get it without the holes successfully?

Yes.

Turbowned · 09-07-2012, 05:47 PM

I don't see why everyone's getting so bent out of shape over the front plate. It doesn't look that bad. In fact, I like that it covers up some of the ugly mustache. I honestly prefer it to the offset look that the Perrin/Grimmspeed relocation kits provide.

pyro530 · 09-07-2012, 05:52 PM

No, your not being superficial. I changed dealerships because my original said they wouldn't let it leave the lot without the holes. I ended up picking it up at dealer number two and the original dealer emailed me a couple days later saying they decided not to drill ... told them they were to late.

gmookher · 09-07-2012, 05:55 PM

You need a new front bumper skin and a nose mount plate kit from a third party if Ted don't offer it. Buy both and give them a bill and a card for your lawyer

travace · 09-07-2012, 05:59 PM

hopefully i will be picking up my slanted front plate bracket soon. they actually make a front plate look good on the car.

SSchifko · 09-07-2012, 06:11 PM

[QUOTE=Turbowned;427943]I don't see why everyone's getting so bent out of shape over the front plate. It doesn't look that bad. In fact, I like that it covers up some of the ugly mustache. I honestly prefer it to the offset look that the Perrin/Grimmspeed relocation kits provide.

Agreed!
I was bummed when I looked at my dealer and realized that as they get the cars in they immediately put their silly dealer plate frames on.

But, now I don't mind. It fits. It doesn't look out of place.

Aetyrno · 09-07-2012, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travace

hopefully i will be picking up my slanted front plate bracket soon. they actually make a front plate look good on the car.

Got any pics of an example on an 86?

Asterisked Accolade · 09-07-2012, 07:30 PM

Honestly, drilling holes in your car is not something you should have to worry about as a customer at their dealership. Small things seem very fickle when you hear about it, but you're buying the car brand new for more than $20,000-- they need to get it right.

#87 · 09-07-2012, 07:39 PM

Those plugs look like crap. If you are one to care about the holes in the first place those plugs are definitely not going to cut it, lulz

09-07-2012, 05:23 PM	#16
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09-07-2012, 05:52 PM	#22
pyro530 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: Ultramarine FR-S 6MT Location: Chico, CA Posts: 303 Thanks: 175 Thanked 102 Times in 46 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	No, your not being superficial. I changed dealerships because my original said they wouldn't let it leave the lot without the holes. I ended up picking it up at dealer number two and the original dealer emailed me a couple days later saying they decided not to drill ... told them they were to late. __________________ Current: FR-S Ultramarine 6MT - Took delivery 05/30/2012 - Now for sale here 1995 M3 Coupe MT - the "Bavarian Bumblebee" Past: 1994 Integra - Sold \| 2005 Dodge SRT-4 - Totaled by Hail \| 1997 Acura 2.2 CL slowmobile - Sold \| 1991 BMW E30 - Sold \| 1991 Acura Integra GS - Wrecked \| 1971 Chevy C-10 shortbed stepside - Sold \| 1973 Camaro Z-28 Clone - Stolen

09-07-2012, 06:11 PM	#25
SSchifko Owner and Operator Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: FR-S, Yamaha R6, 1972 Camaro Location: North Chicago Posts: 41 Thanks: 9 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	[QUOTE=Turbowned;427943]I don't see why everyone's getting so bent out of shape over the front plate. It doesn't look that bad. In fact, I like that it covers up some of the ugly mustache. I honestly prefer it to the offset look that the Perrin/Grimmspeed relocation kits provide. Agreed! I was bummed when I looked at my dealer and realized that as they get the cars in they immediately put their silly dealer plate frames on. But, now I don't mind. It fits. It doesn't look out of place. __________________ -Schifko

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#87 I usually post drunk Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: BRZ Location: NY Posts: 1,487 Thanks: 15 Thanked 490 Times in 231 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Those plugs look like crap. If you are one to care about the holes in the first place those plugs are definitely not going to cut it, lulz

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