Front bumper sagging

1. user_27150 Established Member Joined: Sep 2008 Glasgow Posts: 1452 Saxo VTR

   #1 5th April 2013, 16:00

   When I bought the R I noticed it had a slight gap between the front bumper and the grill. The gap is about 10mm and is starting to do my head in looking at it. If I grab the bumper underneath and pull it up it does move up but as soon as I let go it drops again. Is this just some loose bolts or something worse? Any ideas on how to fix it? Cheers
2. Cam Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.

   #2 5th April 2013, 16:04

   I told you before it sounds like its been in a bump, check if the chassis end plates are bent.
3. user_27150 Established Member Joined: Sep 2008 Glasgow Posts: 1452 Saxo VTR

   #3 5th April 2013, 16:17

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Cam I told you before it sounds like its been in a bump, check if the chassis end plates are bent.

   How do you do that mate. If worst case they are, then can it be fixed?
4. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #4 5th April 2013, 16:20

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by saxo_90 How do you do that mate. If worst case they are, then can it be fixed?

   Well you won`t know until you take the bumper off,sometimes if the plates are only very slightly bent then they can be pushed back.
5. user_27150 Established Member Joined: Sep 2008 Glasgow Posts: 1452 Saxo VTR

   #5 5th April 2013, 16:34

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by stevo67 Well you won`t know until you take the bumper off,sometimes if the plates are only very slightly bent then they can be pushed back.

   Never had to take the bumper off so need to get the old Haynes out. Are the plates you are talking about the ones on either side of the radiator. If its badly bent then is it a case of just leaving the bumper the way it is? Just trying to see what the worse case scenario is. Money is quite tight at the minute.
6. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #6 5th April 2013, 17:04

   Yes the plates are either side of the radiator,take the bumper off 1st then post a pic up on here,someone will advise you.
7. shaund123 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2012 newcastle Posts: 206

   #7 5th April 2013, 17:11

   I've got exactly the same problem! Looks like it isn't just your bumper that's coming off this weekend haha
8. user_27150 Established Member Joined: Sep 2008 Glasgow Posts: 1452 Saxo VTR

   #8 5th April 2013, 17:15

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   Originally Posted by shaund123 I've got exactly the same problem! Looks like it isn't just your bumper that's coming off this weekend haha

   I know mate. It's not a major thing to see but when you notice it your eye is constantly drawn to it!
9. user_27150 Established Member Joined: Sep 2008 Glasgow Posts: 1452 Saxo VTR

   #9 5th April 2013, 17:16

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by stevo67 Yes the plates are either side of the radiator,take the bumper off 1st then post a pic up on here,someone will advise you.

   Cheers mate. I'm on holiday the now but as soon as I get round to it, a pic will be up
10. shaund123 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2012 newcastle Posts: 206

    #10 5th April 2013, 17:18

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by saxo_90 I know mate. It's not a major thing to see but when you notice it your eye is constantly drawn to it!

    Yeah ano exactly what you mean mate, I'll keep an eye on this thread to see how you get on
11. Bean Established Member Joined: Mar 2009 derby Posts: 1276 Black 03 vtr, Yamaha R1 @185 bhp

    #11 5th April 2013, 17:30

    Have you checked all fixings are in and where they should be? Especially the ones underneath the centre of the front bumper below the rad?