Has anyone taken their front bumper off (i.e. ION or Spoolin?)

[funnylittlman]

The reason I ask is b/c I would like to know the points where the bumper cover mounts to the body.

Mine is unhooked (and popping out) right under the passenger side head light and I don't know how to put it back on. Is it just a snap thing or does it have to be screwed back on ?

 

[funnylittlman]

BTW,

There are no impact points or any stress marks showing that the car was hit.. I'm guessing that the heat has caused this?

 

[boostisgood]

Take it back to the dealer Arlan, thats BS.

 

[REMillers]

Yep with everyone on the dealer route there should be no reason for you to have to touch it.

But so you know:
There are I believe two screws inside each wheel well that holds the sides on. You get to these by removing three screws from the wheel well plastic thingy. Then the rest of the bumper cover is clip in.
Maybe one of the clips notches broke and that is what is causing it. Either way if there is no damage the dealer should help in replacing it or fixing it.

Oh almost forgot you also would need to remove the upper grill piece.

 

[funnylittlman]

Take it back to the dealer Arlan, thats BS.

Boost

I am this Friday (that's #1 of a laundry list of 6 things I have).

If they say that this isn't covered .......... :'( :mad:

Oh boy....

I'll keep yun's posted

 

[funnylittlman]

Yep with everyone on the dealer route there should be no reason for you to have to touch it.

But so you know:
There are I believe two screws inside each wheel well that holds the sides on. You get to these by removing three screws from the wheel well plastic thingy. Then the rest of the bumper cover is clip in.
Maybe one of the clips notches broke and that is what is causing it. Either way if there is no damage the dealer should help in replacing it or fixing it.

Oh almost forgot you also would need to remove the upper grill piece.

Yeah I'm hoping there's no damage as well.. but I can see the actual clip and it looks frayed (like it's been rubbing for awhile now)

 

[REMillers]

Perhaps you have been cleaning the beauty a little to much

 

[funnylittlman]

LOL

Yeah RIGHT! You can never clean enough!

Thanks guys I'll let you know on FRI. what happens

 

[iON Performance]

funnylittlman - there's only a few bolts that actually hold the bumper up. Most of the other parts are plastic "screw/tabs". It should be covered underwarranty. Once you take off the grill, everything is self explainitory.

 

[REMillers]

Buy me a six-pack and I'll swing by and take it off for you

 

[funnylittlman]

funnylittlman - there's only a few bolts that actually hold the bumper up. Most of the other parts are plastic "screw/tabs". It should be covered underwarranty. Once you take off the grill, everything is self explainitory.

Thanks ION!

I have a feeling that one of the "tabs" does not tab anymore. I am hoping that this is covered b/c there wasn't any impact or screwing around on my part.. the car is totally stock besides tint and Dave B rings

 

[funnylittlman]

Buy me a six-pack and I'll swing by and take it off for you

Deal if they don't cover it and I get the wings west bumper

 

[CRDMS1]

The reason I ask is b/c I would like to know the points where the bumper cover mounts to the body.

Mine is unhooked (and popping out) right under the passenger side head light and I don't know how to put it back on. Is it just a snap thing or does it have to be screwed back on ?

Exact same thing on my car in exactly the same place. A friend with a P5 also had the same thing happen...odd. It just sticks out a 1/4" or so, but I plan to get it fixed on my next trip to the dealer.

Peace...(hippy)

 

[funnylittlman]

*Phew

I'm glad that I"m not the only one... I'm sorry to hear that about you too CRDMS1. I'll post back here and let you know what my dealer tells me

 

[mazdaspeed Mike]

mine does this also. it looks fugly.

 

[funnylittlman]

Are you going to get it fixed mazdaspeed mike?

 

[I'm Allen]

Same thing here. Taking it to the dealer on Monday.

Allen-

 

[funnylittlman]

Allen,

You're # 18, and that last post was 18 as well
Just a side note of course.

IS yours on the same passenger side?

 

[REMillers]

LOL thats Mister Kirk for you noticing the uesless details in every post.

Hmmm so now it is the clunk, hesti, and now bumpers falling off.
Gawd what happen to the MSPs during build time here!

WOOT get the wings west kit, its been awhile since I have downed a six pack

 

[I'm Allen]

Nice catch man on the post number. I've been looking forward to that and totally missed it. Yeah, it's on the passenger side as well. Maybe it's a Virginia thing?

Allen-