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Benschneider06 · 08-12-2015, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by wbradley

My bumper has been removed/replaced maybe 4 times now. Last time I did it I noticed same thing. Started over and got it on right. Just have to make sure it's lined up right and also make sure you put in the push rivets behind the side markers pulling the bumper back nice and tight. Also the metal strip that bolts along the top of the bumper cover, so there's tension drawing the bumper into position.

Trust me.... it's not an alignment issue.

wbradley · 08-12-2015, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Benschneider06

Trust me.... it's not an alignment issue.

I dont mean the whole bumper, but aiming the tabs properly into the slot.

Still, I can see that they will pop out a bit but most people wouldn't even notice it.

Kuri · 08-12-2015, 04:38 PM

MOR Quick Release or Quik Latch. Never moves... even after hitting an armadillo

Teseo · 08-12-2015, 04:38 PM

Time for a complete body kit

Rabbit of Caerbonnog · 08-12-2015, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kuri

MOR Quick Release or Quik Latch. Never moves... even after hitting an armadillo

Poor armadillo. Great news for the bumper release.
'Can withstand collisions with armadillos'

Tcoat · 08-12-2015, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Did you talk to a factory rep, or just the dealer? I'd escalate if its still under bumper-to-bumper, and if its a Scion, I'd call Scion Owner support number at Corporate. They are usually pretty helpful.

^^This^^
If the original complaint was made before out of warranty you still have avenues you can use.
If still no way then take it to any good body shop. I bet they can fix it up better than new for $100.

wbradley · 08-12-2015, 06:56 PM

BTW if you come near an armadillo, don't touch it. They carry mycobacyerium lepraie, the cause of Hansen's disease (Leprosy).

Packofcrows · 08-13-2015, 04:21 AM

Thing with me is that the gap makes me feel like the car has been in a accident or something... but it is new. ;(

headlikeahole · 08-13-2015, 07:30 AM

I was actually impressed with how well and easily the bumper went back on after removing mine. Line up the clips with the holes, good push and it all clicked together like lego. My previous car, Audi A6, had a million bolts and clips holding the bumper on and it never went on right.

Like others have mentionned; a good body shop will be able to fix that for 1hr labor (60 - 100 bucks)

raven1231 · 08-13-2015, 07:34 AM

The bumper gap drives me crazy as well. Made me regret getting the winjet headlights.

Wyattkb · 08-13-2015, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by G-Man

these exist, not sure how much you want to keep it stock though. also dont even know how well they work, just remember seeing them here a while back.

http://www.ft86speedfactory.com/move...l#.VcuRIPlVhBc

I don't recommend these. You can achieve the same thing with these http://www.quik-latch.com/

Half the price. There is a thread around here somewhere that shows how its done.

Tcoat · 08-13-2015, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by headlikeahole

Line up the clips with the holes, good push and it all clicked together like lego.

spitfire481 · 08-13-2015, 10:54 AM

i run a body shop and i still cant get my own bumper to stay without slowly pulling away in that spot. new headlight retaining brackets and new fender/bumper brackets didn't really do anything. it seems to be the downforce on the front bumper pulling that area of the bumper down and out. mine was almost all the way popped out after a pass at the track (133mph). best solution we have found (designed by another forum member) is to attach the lower black plastic tray to the crash bar to keep it from pulling down under force. if that lower tray stays put and doesn't flex, it wont pull the whole bumper down with it

pics

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...&postcount=115

bass_114 · 08-13-2015, 11:00 AM

Found this DIY you can try also. Although in french pics should be enough...
http://www.quebecfrs.com/forums/guid...-de-pare-choc/

08-13-2015, 04:21 AM	#22
Packofcrows hey you, yeah you <3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2014 37J FR-S Location: Monterey County, CA Posts: 2,713 Thanks: 905 Thanked 1,258 Times in 809 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Thing with me is that the gap makes me feel like the car has been in a accident or something... but it is new. ;( __________________ Got my TRD wheels and TRD louvers. Thanks!!!

08-13-2015, 07:34 AM	#24
raven1231 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: 2013 Firestorm FR-S, 2016 DGM WRX Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 4,580 Thanks: 8,264 Thanked 3,118 Times in 1,667 Posts Mentioned: 24 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	The bumper gap drives me crazy as well. Made me regret getting the winjet headlights. __________________ http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59870

08-13-2015, 10:54 AM	#27
spitfire481 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2JZ FRS Location: Pure Automotive Performance Posts: 1,378 Thanks: 97 Thanked 1,354 Times in 621 Posts Mentioned: 27 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	i run a body shop and i still cant get my own bumper to stay without slowly pulling away in that spot. new headlight retaining brackets and new fender/bumper brackets didn't really do anything. it seems to be the downforce on the front bumper pulling that area of the bumper down and out. mine was almost all the way popped out after a pass at the track (133mph). best solution we have found (designed by another forum member) is to attach the lower black plastic tray to the crash bar to keep it from pulling down under force. if that lower tray stays put and doesn't flex, it wont pull the whole bumper down with it pics http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...&postcount=115 __________________ Pure Automotive Performance MoTeC Build Thread @spitfire481

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