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RToyo86 · 05-31-2020, 01:41 PM

I would grab some OE touch up paint and paint those black clips to match. Much more subtle that way.

Rlkirkland · 05-31-2020, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by RToyo86

I would grab some OE touch up paint and paint those black clips to match. Much more subtle that way.

That's a good idea. That's why I originally got the carbon fiber colored latches. I wanted them to go with the carbon fiber hood. But I will definitely do that. Thanks for the idea.

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Mike_ZN6 · 05-31-2020, 11:12 PM

So what is broken and preventing the bumper from fitting back on correctly? The mounting holes on the bumper or the clips on the headlight brackets?

Rlkirkland · 06-01-2020, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike_ZN6

So what is broken and preventing the bumper from fitting back on correctly? The mounting holes on the bumper or the clips on the headlight brackets?

Idk. I bought a new front bumper to fix it. And it didn't work. So I got new headlight brackets. They also didn't work. I have also changed the plastic push screw under the side markers with a bolt and washer for a tighter fit and it didn't work either lol. When I get the mini clips and the metal Subaru clips in the mail imma take it all back apart and hopefully can get it fixed for good. Went ahead and ordered quick release latches for the hood to as it shakes to much. So hopefully the whole front end will be fixed next week. Yay...

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Mike_ZN6 · 06-01-2020, 08:37 AM

Make sure to post your results. I have a minor gap on mine that I was hoping to fix when I install new headlights in the near future. I was hoping that I might just need to replace the headlight brackets but now I'm worried lol.

Wally86 · 06-01-2020, 08:56 AM

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There was a group buy way back in 2014 for a kit for those pop tabs. I was in the initial thread. I can't remember the company anymore, but the point is there's a kit for those somewhere here. I don't even remember what they're called enough to begin to search though

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07HFXR4W7/

Quick release latches?

NoHaveMSG · 06-01-2020, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike_ZN6

So what is broken and preventing the bumper from fitting back on correctly? The mounting holes on the bumper or the clips on the headlight brackets?

The plastic tabs wear IIRC. So they don't lock together well. You can see in this thread and how they repaired it.

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

Mike_ZN6 · 06-01-2020, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

The plastic tabs wear IIRC. So they don't lock together well. You can see in this thread and how they repaired it.

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

OP said he got a new bumper and replaced the headlight brackets so I don't understand how that would not fix the gap if the plastic tabs being worn out is the issue.

Rlkirkland · 06-01-2020, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

The plastic tabs wear IIRC. So they don't lock together well. You can see in this thread and how they repaired it.

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

I appreciate that link

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Rlkirkland · 06-01-2020, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike_ZN6

Make sure to post your results. I have a minor gap on mine that I was hoping to fix when I install new headlights in the near future. I was hoping that I might just need to replace the headlight brackets but now I'm worried lol.

Alright will do

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soundman98 · 06-01-2020, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Wally86

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07HFXR4W7/

Quick release latches?

pretty much.

here's the specific thread for the car-specific product:
https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=75057

Rlkirkland · 06-01-2020, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by soundman98

pretty much.

here's the specific thread for the car-specific product:

https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=75057

Oh yeah I seen that. But I'm hoping to not have to even use them with the metal clips. But I did order two just Incase. And it was much cheaper then 200

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RToyo86 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Drives: 17 Asphalt 86 Location: Ottawa Posts: 2,165 Thanks: 1,706 Thanked 2,198 Times in 1,125 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I would grab some OE touch up paint and paint those black clips to match. Much more subtle that way.

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Mike_ZN6 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Drives: 2016 Toyota 86 Location: DMV Posts: 426 Thanks: 253 Thanked 209 Times in 139 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So what is broken and preventing the bumper from fitting back on correctly? The mounting holes on the bumper or the clips on the headlight brackets?

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Mike_ZN6 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Drives: 2016 Toyota 86 Location: DMV Posts: 426 Thanks: 253 Thanked 209 Times in 139 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Make sure to post your results. I have a minor gap on mine that I was hoping to fix when I install new headlights in the near future. I was hoping that I might just need to replace the headlight brackets but now I'm worried lol.

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