Bumper not lining up near fender? - Page 16 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

SPCorBUST · 10-12-2015, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dkstylezz

Attachment 119285 Attachment 119286

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk

Any chance you'd be up for a meetup? Looking for pointers on the MOR installation, I have a set that I want to use with my bumper.

Sent from my SM-G925T using Tapatalk

dkstylezz · 10-13-2015, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPCorBUST

Any chance you'd be up for a meetup? Looking for pointers on the MOR installation, I have a set that I want to use with my bumper.

Sent from my SM-G925T using Tapatalk

Id love to but i recently got promoted at my job and started training.. schedule is hectic i wouldnt be able to meet till next month.. sorry

jc0522 · 10-16-2015, 12:58 PM

So I noticed the Subaru TSB was from 2012, and supposedly they started using the new brackets there on forth.

I have a '14 model. After reading this thread, it looks like even the newer models are still having this issue?

Mine's starting to get a tiny bit misaligned. Nothing as bad as some of you, but OCD in me is driving me nuts! I called Subaru and told them about it. They told me they'll check it out when I do my oil change, but they said if they found any sort of scratch on the lip, they'll probably deny the claim to warranty. I'll give an update on what happens.

Phaedrus29 · 10-16-2015, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jc0522

So I noticed the Subaru TSB was from 2012, and supposedly they started using the new brackets there on forth.

I have a '14 model. After reading this thread, it looks like even the newer models are still having this issue?

Mine's starting to get a tiny bit misaligned. Nothing as bad as some of you, but OCD in me is driving me nuts! I called Subaru and told them about it. They told me they'll check it out when I do my oil change, but they said if they found any sort of scratch on the lip, they'll probably deny the claim to warranty. I'll give an update on what happens.

I think it has been confirmed that the new bracket TSB does not work. Maybe helps a little, but it is not a reliable long term solution. A denied warranty claim on this is pretty much BS, but it's unclear how the dealer could really fix the issue anyway.

NyC Zn6 · 10-16-2015, 03:52 PM

As of now there is no solution other than drilling those quick release bumper tabs which looks horrible in my opinion.

jc0522 · 10-16-2015, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NyC Zn6

As of now there is no solution other than drilling those quick release bumper tabs which looks horrible in my opinion.

I agree, but to each their own I guess...

So far, my gap is BARELY noticeable and only on the passenger side. I only noticed when I was re-torquing my wheels.

jc0522 · 10-16-2015, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phaedrus29

I think it has been confirmed that the new bracket TSB does not work. Maybe helps a little, but it is not a reliable long term solution. A denied warranty claim on this is pretty much BS, but it's unclear how the dealer could really fix the issue anyway.

Yea, right when I said the bumper was slightly misaligned, the rep was very fast to drop that "void warranty" line at me. I was kinda speechless at that point; didn't even know what to say to him.

We'll see what they say/do next week.

solidONE · 10-16-2015, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jc0522

Yea, right when I said the bumper was slightly misaligned, the rep was very fast to drop that "void warranty" line at me. I was kinda speechless at that point; didn't even know what to say to him.

We'll see what they say/do next week.

Kick his ass, then sue them for voiding warranty.

luluma · 10-16-2015, 07:35 PM

As I posted before.
this is a design problem. the dealer can not fix it and they will do everything to deny any claims.
law case should be file for this.

Phaedrus29 · 10-16-2015, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jc0522

Yea, right when I said the bumper was slightly misaligned, the rep was very fast to drop that "void warranty" line at me. I was kinda speechless at that point; didn't even know what to say to him.

I would just point out that hundreds of people on the forum have this issue and you would be happy to print out the pages and pages and pages of people complaining about this obvious design problem.

But again, I'm not sure what you are hoping to accomplish since they won't be able to fix it (except temporarily).

I'll be doing this DIY on Sunday:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=95624

jc0522 · 10-24-2015, 01:09 PM

Just left the dealer. They said since I have scapes on the bottom, the warranty would be void and I'd have to pay for a new bumper. However they did try to realigned. The right side is fixed but the left is still sagging a bit.

Side note. I'm running a staggered set up...dealer still decided to rotate my wheels.....had to have them rotate it back.

tonystewart · 10-24-2015, 06:55 PM

this is impossible

solidONE · 10-24-2015, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonystewart

this is impossible

If we can find a way to fix the tab on the bumper that stretches... but how?

dkstylezz · 10-24-2015, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solidONE

If we can find a way to fix the tab on the bumper that stretches... but how?

Name: uploadfromtaptalk1445729473856.jpeg
Views: 952
Size: 21.2 KB

Name: uploadfromtaptalk1445729515240.jpeg
Views: 958
Size: 54.7 KB

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk

10-24-2015, 06:55 PM	#222
tonystewart Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Raven Location: Lake Worth Florida Posts: 1,181 Thanks: 76 Thanked 366 Times in 252 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	this is impossible __________________ May'12 AT Raven, OFT V2, Perrin IntakeTube, Pulley & Overpipe,HKS Snorkel,FA20 EL Header,Nameless Frontpipe w/ Helmholtz, Crawford AOS, Cusco O2W Cooler, Grimmspeed Strut/MC Brace, Winjets w/D2S 3.0 HID by Illuminating Lighworkx, Fogs w/EU Stalk, LED's, JDM UnderPanels, Diffuser, Rigid Collars, Whiteline, HVT Camber Plates, Koni's, Swift Springs, GTSpec LCA, SPC Toearms, DBA 4K T-Slot Rotors, Ferodo DS2500, Vorshlag BrakeLines, MichelinPSS, 5Axis Wing, Raammat, Ensolite, JPM Coachworks, OEM+Ref400, 20mmspacers, TOMS

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Bumper and fender damage - Hit and Run	01s0uljah	Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)	40	12-24-2016 01:44 PM
Worn floor mats - Covered under bumper to bumper warranty?	Philly758	Issues \| Warranty \| Recalls / TSB	45	08-19-2013 01:32 PM
Where to Buy Fender badges and bumper V light??	taimysho0	Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum	5	05-17-2013 04:31 AM
WTB: headlamps, fender garnish/cover/vent, and bumper reinforcement	mariolefty1	Exterior Parts (Aero, Lighting, Etc.)	0	05-06-2013 04:52 PM
Need scratches/scuff marks buffed out of bumper or cheap bumper for sale	[Cyanide]	NY / NJ / CT / PA	12	12-28-2012 07:34 PM

10-16-2015, 12:58 PM	#213
jc0522 Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Drives: 2014 BRZ Location: SoCal 949 Posts: 51 Thanks: 6 Thanked 15 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So I noticed the Subaru TSB was from 2012, and supposedly they started using the new brackets there on forth. I have a '14 model. After reading this thread, it looks like even the newer models are still having this issue? Mine's starting to get a tiny bit misaligned. Nothing as bad as some of you, but OCD in me is driving me nuts! I called Subaru and told them about it. They told me they'll check it out when I do my oil change, but they said if they found any sort of scratch on the lip, they'll probably deny the claim to warranty. I'll give an update on what happens.

10-16-2015, 03:52 PM	#215
NyC Zn6 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 10 Series #974 6m/t Location: NYC Posts: 1,956 Thanks: 1,357 Thanked 1,141 Times in 669 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	As of now there is no solution other than drilling those quick release bumper tabs which looks horrible in my opinion.

10-16-2015, 07:35 PM	#219
luluma Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS Location: Pasadena Posts: 89 Thanks: 3 Thanked 46 Times in 28 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	As I posted before. this is a design problem. the dealer can not fix it and they will do everything to deny any claims. law case should be file for this.

10-24-2015, 01:09 PM	#221
jc0522 Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Drives: 2014 BRZ Location: SoCal 949 Posts: 51 Thanks: 6 Thanked 15 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just left the dealer. They said since I have scapes on the bottom, the warranty would be void and I'd have to pay for a new bumper. However they did try to realigned. The right side is fixed but the left is still sagging a bit. Side note. I'm running a staggered set up...dealer still decided to rotate my wheels.....had to have them rotate it back.

User Name		Remember Me?
Password