M3 replica bumper help

Zoog · 10-07-2016, 12:06 PM

Need little advice here. Got the M3 replica front bumper from extreme parts in Toronto and after install there's a small gap between hood and bumper wondering if anybody else with this bumper has experienced this and has a solution

BeastMode335i · 10-07-2016, 01:21 PM

In looking at mine, I'd say it looks more like ur hood fitment is off than the bumper fitment.. When I just looked at the center of mine like where you have ur finger, it's about identical and I have no gaps..

rick100 · 10-07-2016, 01:37 PM

aftermarket hood , aftermarket bumper. It could be either one that is off.

To be honest with you for the amount of money you probably paid for both ( aftermarket products) the fitment is pretty good.

You could try to put the old hood back and see if the fitment is better

Zoog · 10-07-2016, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BeastMode335i

In looking at mine, I'd say it looks more like ur hood fitment is off than the bumper fitment.. When I just looked at the center of mine like where you have ur finger, it's about identical and I have no gaps..

Hmm, I'll take a look and see if I can adjust the hood to move down a little bit.

ferocity02 · 10-07-2016, 01:38 PM

Rep bumpers aren't perfect. You might be stuck with it as there is not a lot of room for adjustment there. You could try putting shims underneath where the top of the bumper mounts to the core support.

Zoog · 10-07-2016, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by rick100

aftermarket hood , aftermarket bumper. It could be either one that is off.

To be honest with you for the amount of money you probably paid for both ( aftermarket products) the fitment is pretty good.

You could try to put the old hood back and see if the fitment is better

Old hood is damaged so it actually fits worse ahah, I am trying to find a body shop who can take a look at it but it seems nobody around here will touch any aftermarket part

Zoog · 10-07-2016, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ferocity02

Rep bumpers aren't perfect. You might be stuck with it as there is not a lot of room for adjustment there. You could try putting shims underneath where the top of the bumper mounts to the core support.

Do you think shaving down the rubber hood bumps would allow it to close more?

ferocity02 · 10-07-2016, 02:41 PM

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Do you think shaving down the rubber hood bumps would allow it to close more?

Yes, but if the hood sits too low then it might not line up with the fenders, which looks even worse than what you have right now, which honestly I don't think looks that bad at all.

El Cheapo Loco · 10-07-2016, 02:46 PM

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Yes, but if the hood sits too low then it might not line up with the fenders, which looks even worse than what you have right now, which honestly I don't think looks that bad at all.

It's OP's torn underwear conundrum... no one knows but it bugs the shit outta him.

Zoog · 10-07-2016, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ferocity02

Yes, but if the hood sits too low then it might not line up with the fenders, which looks even worse than what you have right now, which honestly I don't think looks that bad at all.

It's OP's torn underwear conundrum... no one knows but it bugs the shit outta him.

You guys don't think it's that bad? I hate when stuff is even slightly off

Socket · 10-07-2016, 06:07 PM

Wind in the hood clasps either side of the hood or remove the spring in the hood release. That will close that gap up. Down side is hood won't pop open but that's no biggie really

Zoog · 10-08-2016, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Socket

Wind in the hood clasps either side of the hood or remove the spring in the hood release. That will close that gap up. Down side is hood won't pop open but that's no biggie really

Will removing the spring make it at a greater risk of damaging the hood when you close it?

Socket · 10-08-2016, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoog

Will removing the spring make it at a greater risk of damaging the hood when you close it?

Nope
Just doesn't pop open when you pull the hood release lever in the cabin
You have to lift the hood manually to get your fingers under it to push the hood release so you can open it up
No biggie really

Zoog · 10-09-2016, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Socket

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Originally Posted by Zoog

Will removing the spring make it at a greater risk of damaging the hood when you close it?

Nope
Just doesn't pop open when you pull the hood release lever in the cabin
You have to lift the hood manually to get your fingers under it to push the hood release so you can open it up
No biggie really

Will check that out thanks!

mantis · 10-11-2016, 03:41 AM

raise or shim the gapped areas

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