Fixable? Or new front bumper? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

sonoobish · 04-05-2015, 02:57 AM

Hey guys, so I was driving down the freeway today and heard a noise that sounded like I blew a tire but was actually the plastic guard under my bumper, I bought the car with 9,000 miles on it and have only had the car for 2 weeks. It only has 1 bolt hooking it up where it looks like there is supposed to be 3. Dealer can't take care of it till Monday but I have work and I'm 24 so they say they can't give me a rental. Do you guys think my warranty will cover this?? My 4th car and it seems I can never just get a car with no problems

.Thanks for any advice.

BRZtoni · 04-05-2015, 03:23 AM

new bumper or hide with lip kit

x1UP · 04-05-2015, 10:47 AM

Reason why I don't buy any car used. But, good luck. Hopefully you can get that fixed up and back and running in no time.

D.Scrye · 04-05-2015, 11:44 AM

I did something very similar to my car when I got stuck on a tree root last fall. I just drilled a hole at the top of the crack, so it couldn't get worse, and threw a lip on it. Couldn't hurt to see if the dealer will fix it, though.

8R6 · 04-05-2015, 12:30 PM

Totaled.

ToySub1946 · 04-05-2015, 12:58 PM

My front bumper looks similarly damaged underneath (and almost in the exact same spot), though not ripped enough so it shows from the front, just underneath.
Possibly a body shop could do a repair of the plastic with epoxy.

I drove over a parking bumper/stop made of concrete...rebar was sticking up. When I backed up to leave, the rebar caught the underside edge of bumper and ripped it open.

Most likely a common occurrence on these cars, as they have just 4.9 inches of ground clearance...and very difficult to tell, from the driver's seat, just exactly where the front of the car is...when pulling up to a parking bumper. Wish these cars had a camera at the front of the car.

Attached pic of a similar parking lot bumper...

gzpermadi · 04-06-2015, 08:53 AM

Seems you have so many scrapes down there.
Perhaps adjust your parking distance first for some time before fixing it.

Dake · 04-06-2015, 12:02 PM

Stop-drill the crack/tear, buy some plastic push-rivets for the other mounting holes and call it good enough. If you're just looking for a fun daily driver, I really wouldn't worry about replacing the whole bumper. Now you won't feel bad the next time you scrape it over a parking block or curb.

sonoobish · 04-06-2015, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D.Scrye

I did something very similar to my car when I got stuck on a tree root last fall. I just drilled a hole at the top of the crack, so it couldn't get worse, and threw a lip on it. Couldn't hurt to see if the dealer will fix it, though.

thanks for all the suggestions, if dealer wont fix it for free i will go with the lip, how has it help up so far.

Turbo95eg6 · 04-06-2015, 01:11 PM

You would've noticed the crack before purchase as it's formed up to the front of the bumper. Yes, it will need to be replaced.

D.Scrye · 04-06-2015, 01:13 PM

So far so good. It seems pretty resilient- I've bottomed out again since getting it, and nothing bad happened.

D.Scrye · 04-06-2015, 01:14 PM

Remember to drill before putting it on, though

sonoobish · 04-06-2015, 02:19 PM

what are your guy's opinion on putting a lip on it at stock height? would it look funny?

Tcoat · 04-06-2015, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonoobish

what are your guy's opinion on putting a lip on it at stock height? would it look funny?

No, they look fine. In fact they bring the nose profile down a bit and improve the looks from the front.

04-05-2015, 03:23 AM	#2
BRZtoni Turbo E85 Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: 13 wrb brz Location: torrance, ca Posts: 1,093 Thanks: 172 Thanked 555 Times in 349 Posts Mentioned: 32 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	new bumper or hide with lip kit __________________ Flex Fuel Turbo BRZ

04-05-2015, 10:47 AM	#3
x1UP One & Done (AOZORA) Join Date: Jun 2014 Drives: '15 Series.Blue BRZ (WRB) Location: New York City Posts: 932 Thanks: 340 Thanked 217 Times in 160 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Reason why I don't buy any car used. But, good luck. Hopefully you can get that fixed up and back and running in no time. __________________ "I have the need....the need for speed! - Maverick (Top Gun)

04-05-2015, 12:30 PM	#5
8R6 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: FRS Location: SoCal Posts: 2,086 Thanks: 2,738 Thanked 1,339 Times in 746 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Totaled. __________________ Team BRG inspire-usa My car build #8R6

04-05-2015, 12:58 PM	#6
ToySub1946 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Drives: 15FRS, 05MustangGT, 85Toyota truck Location: Eureka, Ca. Posts: 573 Thanks: 672 Thanked 590 Times in 279 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	My front bumper looks similarly damaged underneath (and almost in the exact same spot), though not ripped enough so it shows from the front, just underneath. Possibly a body shop could do a repair of the plastic with epoxy. I drove over a parking bumper/stop made of concrete...rebar was sticking up. When I backed up to leave, the rebar caught the underside edge of bumper and ripped it open. Most likely a common occurrence on these cars, as they have just 4.9 inches of ground clearance...and very difficult to tell, from the driver's seat, just exactly where the front of the car is...when pulling up to a parking bumper. Wish these cars had a camera at the front of the car. Attached pic of a similar parking lot bumper... Attached Images Last edited by ToySub1946; 04-05-2015 at 01:35 PM.

04-06-2015, 01:11 PM	#10
Turbo95eg6 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: 2014 BRZ SWP LTD Location: The 503 Posts: 2,174 Thanks: 331 Thanked 2,266 Times in 858 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	You would've noticed the crack before purchase as it's formed up to the front of the bumper. Yes, it will need to be replaced. __________________ Instagram: stimson

04-06-2015, 12:02 PM	#8
Dake Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: FR-S Location: Houston Posts: 1,082 Thanks: 469 Thanked 841 Times in 424 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Stop-drill the crack/tear, buy some plastic push-rivets for the other mounting holes and call it good enough. If you're just looking for a fun daily driver, I really wouldn't worry about replacing the whole bumper. Now you won't feel bad the next time you scrape it over a parking block or curb.

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