Is my rear bumper missing some screws? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

smallfun · 03-30-2013, 05:58 PM

I took my car in to fix an issue with foggy tail lights and have since noticed a rattle coming from somewhere in the back of my car when driving on the freeway. Is anyone else experiencing this?

This may be related... I noticed two empty holes on each side of the car in the wheel well of the rear bumper, under the tail lights. Can anyone else be so kind as to check their FR-S/BR-Z and see if there are supposed to be screws or anything occupying those holes? (and possibly take a pic if there are indeed supposed to be screws there?) Thanks in advance!

Razzle · 03-30-2013, 06:06 PM

DUDE !!!
Someone must have tried to steal your bumper !

Razzle · 03-30-2013, 06:09 PM

Don't stress... That how they come.
I noticed mine the day I got it. Even the salesman thought the clips were missing.
He checked and apparently that is how they came in. The holes are there for mudguards or a bodykit.
I didn't want to believe him, but you will see it on all of the cars.

3_NA_HAF · 03-30-2013, 06:13 PM

You should be able to get some plastic push in clips, would clean up the look, mine has the mud guards so no holes.

W2 · 03-30-2013, 07:33 PM

Yes, that is where the factory option rear mud guards mount. It is completely normal.

Silverdub · 03-30-2013, 07:43 PM

yep, mud guard holes.. standard on all canadian models. option in the states!

Mandy · 03-30-2013, 09:25 PM

I have the mud guards on my car. I actually think they add to the appearance. Might just be me though.

muffinman · 03-30-2013, 10:27 PM

How much extra did u pay for the ultra lightweight model?

Clembo · 03-31-2013, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 3_NA_HAF

You should be able to get some plastic push in clips, would clean up the look, mine has the mud guards so no holes.

1/4 inch push-ins from the Toyota dealer fit fine - tell them what they are for and they might give them to you for free, mine did.

fistpoint · 03-31-2013, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Mandy

I have the mud guards on my car. I actually think they add to the appearance. Might just be me though.

Not just you at all. It definitely adds a "beefy" or more muscular look to the car...any car. It gives the same effect that flared fenders do, but underneath.

TEWwild · 03-31-2013, 09:10 AM

Those holes are not related to the new rattle, as others have pointed out, they are for the mudgaurds. Look underneath to make sure they didn't leave any of the other push-in clips out.

EBMCS03 · 04-13-2013, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TEWwild

Those holes are not related to the new rattle, as others have pointed out, they are for the mudgaurds. Look underneath to make sure they didn't leave any of the other push-in clips out.

can you link me to a thread? I recently starting hearing popping creaking noises coming from the rear trunk area and am searching for info on it.

Edit: for reference... i think mine maybe this... http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13451

continuecrushing · 04-13-2013, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by muffinman

How much extra did u pay for the ultra lightweight model?

X2... Although, I just check and I got an ultralight model too!!!

EBMCS03 · 04-13-2013, 09:13 PM

Everyone is missing those caps unless u got mud flaps

03-30-2013, 05:58 PM	#1
smallfun Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: '00 Corolla, Asphalt FR-S Location: SoCal Posts: 40 Thanks: 2 Thanked 9 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Is my rear bumper missing some screws? I took my car in to fix an issue with foggy tail lights and have since noticed a rattle coming from somewhere in the back of my car when driving on the freeway. Is anyone else experiencing this? This may be related... I noticed two empty holes on each side of the car in the wheel well of the rear bumper, under the tail lights. Can anyone else be so kind as to check their FR-S/BR-Z and see if there are supposed to be screws or anything occupying those holes? (and possibly take a pic if there are indeed supposed to be screws there?) Thanks in advance!

03-30-2013, 07:43 PM	#6
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Razzle Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 (High) - White Location: CT, South Africa Posts: 380 Thanks: 97 Thanked 77 Times in 57 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Don't stress... That how they come. I noticed mine the day I got it. Even the salesman thought the clips were missing. He checked and apparently that is how they came in. The holes are there for mudguards or a bodykit. I didn't want to believe him, but you will see it on all of the cars.

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EBMCS03 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Argento FR-S Location: So Cal Posts: 222 Thanks: 9 Thanked 18 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Everyone is missing those caps unless u got mud flaps

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