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omgRWDgoodness! · 11-09-2009, 03:22 PM

My front bumper sags, I was told it's because I need either a new bumper retainer or support (I think it's the retainer). Here are some pics, I just want to hear some suggestions and opinions on what you guys think it is. If you have a retainer that'd you like to sell, holla!

I know I have non-projector headlights

Sell me some OEM projectors? Or OEM kouki lip? A fresh S14 steering wheel?

sil80 monster · 11-09-2009, 03:28 PM

is the retainer even there? that would be my guess

omgRWDgoodness! · 11-09-2009, 04:18 PM

omg hi strawberry fizzle-face! Yeah the retainer's there, I just think it's pretty much warped/bent downward.

khilgers · 11-09-2009, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by omgRWDgoodness!

My front bumper sags,

Quote:

Originally Posted by omgRWDgoodness!

Yeah the retainer's there, I just think it's pretty much warped/bent downward.

you've already answered your question. Bend it back or get a new one.

AznDrftr. · 11-09-2009, 05:14 PM

^lol.

it seems that way.

omgRWDgoodness! · 11-09-2009, 05:20 PM

Alright, I just wanted some second opinions before I spend $80 on a new retainer.

randyjordan · 11-10-2009, 01:56 AM

lol

ziptie.

FRoSt415 · 11-10-2009, 10:12 AM

zipties make it and adjustable retainer support, +1 for mods and more Hp gains by using zipties

omgRWDgoodness! · 11-10-2009, 11:53 AM

Lolz, I don't think zipties would do the trick here.

burnsauto · 11-10-2009, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by randyjordan

lol

ziptie.

lol

fail.

azndan2 · 11-10-2009, 12:14 PM

im also interested to see if zipties do the trick

Couped_up'd · 11-10-2009, 12:54 PM

Usally I make/fab up brackets that hold up the bumper, when I take the bumper suports out. (Which is not safe.)

omgRWDgoodness! · 11-10-2009, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by azndan2

im also interested to see if zipties do the trick

I'm not using zipties. But by all means, go ahead and stand on your front bumper so it sags like mine and let me know how they work out for you

ryguy · 11-10-2009, 03:17 PM

My S13's bumper sags from having pulled fenders.

burnsauto · 11-10-2009, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by azndan2

im also interested to see if zipties do the trick

Why to see if he can have a rigged up piece of shit car and play it off like a cool kid?

do things right or don't do it at all.

randyjordan · 11-11-2009, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by burnsauto

lol

fail.

oh sorry, didnt know that it was a show car

its a 240. who cares.

Tantwoforty · 11-11-2009, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by randyjordan

oh sorry, didnt know that it was a show car

its a 240. who cares.

what your saying is.. since i have a 240 i should let it look crappy and not evin try to make it better since.. its just a 240 and i should fit in with the other primer black 4x4 240's with bad areo and nasty wheels that run like shit....
the guy wants to make his car as nice as he can within reasonable means...
+1 for him!

NINJASPY · 11-11-2009, 01:29 AM

1. bend back retainer=free
2. zip ties= almost free
3. bumper retainer/support= not free

zip ties is actually not a bad idea.... will they be seen UNDER the bumper? NO

ryguy · 11-11-2009, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by NINJASPY

zip ties is actually not a bad idea.... will they be seen UNDER the bumper? NO

Zip ties are never a good idea. Do it the right fuckin way. Unless your car is a 'drift missile' everybody comes out of the situation happier if you do it right.

KoukiMonsta · 11-11-2009, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by randyjordan

lol

ziptie.

it works on my car.....

***S14DB*** · 11-11-2009, 06:33 PM

Zenki to Kouki?

burnsauto · 11-11-2009, 06:48 PM

Shit... I can't remember...

What's the tensile strength of a zip tie?

...I can't remember for the life of me...

damn.

In all seriousness.
zip tie - 175lb tensile strength (high load ziptie)
grade 5 bolt - 120,000lb tensile strength
grade 8 bolt - 150,000lb tensile strength

I guess 80 bucks its too much to ask for. How will I ever be able to spend $2400 on rims.

omgRWDgoodness! · 11-11-2009, 08:13 PM

Once again, I'm not using zipties. I don't think people are realizing this. For one, I don't think they would be able to fix the problem. Second, I don't like to half-ass things...especially my car. I know it kinda looks like crap right now but eventually I want it to look really nice.

burnsauto · 11-11-2009, 08:33 PM

no i wasnt commenting on you. im actually standing up for you. (i was more of talking to the "just ziptie" it guys who posted their "advice"

you're 18 and already try to doing things right....1/2 the members on here could learn from you.

projectRDM · 11-11-2009, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by burnsauto

no i wasnt commenting on you. im actually standing up for you. (i was more of talking to the "just ziptie" it guys who posted their "advice"

you're 18 and already try to doing things right....1/2 the members on here could learn from you.

1/2????

Try 85%.

burnsauto · 11-12-2009, 06:56 AM

Well...that's prob more accurate. But I like to give some the benefit of the doubt..

landins13 · 11-12-2009, 08:02 AM

hey what do you know, zilvia goes off on a random tangent arguing about zipties as usual.

but to the op yes your bumper should sit properly if you replace or repair the warped bracket. if you want to save a little bit of money then id say attempt to repair the warped one, worst case scenario you still need to buy a new bracket and youve only wasted a little time

omgRWDgoodness! · 11-12-2009, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by landins13

hey what do you know, zilvia goes off on a random tangent arguing about zipties as usual.

I LOL'd at this.

Anyway, thanks burns and landins.

11-09-2009, 03:22 PM	#1
omgRWDgoodness! Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL Age: 34 Posts: 1,498 Trader Rating: (48) Feedback Score: 48 reviews	Front bumper sagging :( My front bumper sags, I was told it's because I need either a new bumper retainer or support (I think it's the retainer). Here are some pics, I just want to hear some suggestions and opinions on what you guys think it is. If you have a retainer that'd you like to sell, holla! I know I have non-projector headlights Sell me some OEM projectors? Or OEM kouki lip? A fresh S14 steering wheel?

11-10-2009, 12:14 PM	#11
azndan2 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: california Posts: 148 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	im also interested to see if zipties do the trick __________________

11-10-2009, 12:54 PM	#12
Couped_up'd Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Candy Mountain Posts: 1,119 Trader Rating: (47) Feedback Score: 47 reviews	Usally I make/fab up brackets that hold up the bumper, when I take the bumper suports out. (Which is not safe.) __________________

11-10-2009, 03:17 PM	#14
ryguy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago Suburbs Age: 36 Posts: 1,544 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	My S13's bumper sags from having pulled fenders. __________________

11-11-2009, 06:33 PM	#21
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Zenki to Kouki? __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact

11-09-2009, 03:28 PM	#2
sil80 monster BANNED Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: chino hills, ca Age: 36 Posts: 312 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	is the retainer even there? that would be my guess

11-09-2009, 04:18 PM	#3
omgRWDgoodness! Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL Age: 34 Posts: 1,498 Trader Rating: (48) Feedback Score: 48 reviews	omg hi strawberry fizzle-face! Yeah the retainer's there, I just think it's pretty much warped/bent downward.

11-09-2009, 05:14 PM	#5
AznDrftr. BANNED Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 254 \| Texas. Age: 38 Posts: 2,293 Trader Rating: (3) Rides Gallery: AznDrftr. Feedback Score: 3 reviews	^lol. it seems that way.

11-09-2009, 05:20 PM	#6
omgRWDgoodness! Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL Age: 34 Posts: 1,498 Trader Rating: (48) Feedback Score: 48 reviews	Alright, I just wanted some second opinions before I spend $80 on a new retainer.

11-10-2009, 01:56 AM	#7
randyjordan Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: san diego Posts: 779 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	lol ziptie.

11-10-2009, 10:12 AM	#8
FRoSt415 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: san francisco Age: 37 Posts: 305 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	zipties make it and adjustable retainer support, +1 for mods and more Hp gains by using zipties

11-10-2009, 11:53 AM	#9
omgRWDgoodness! Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL Age: 34 Posts: 1,498 Trader Rating: (48) Feedback Score: 48 reviews	Lolz, I don't think zipties would do the trick here.

11-11-2009, 01:29 AM	#18
NINJASPY Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: So-cal Los Angeles 626 Age: 44 Posts: 1,009 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	1. bend back retainer=free 2. zip ties= almost free 3. bumper retainer/support= not free zip ties is actually not a bad idea.... will they be seen UNDER the bumper? NO

11-11-2009, 06:48 PM	#22
burnsauto Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 717, PA Age: 39 Posts: 3,324 Trader Rating: (6) Rides Gallery: burnsauto Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Shit... I can't remember... What's the tensile strength of a zip tie? ...I can't remember for the life of me... damn. In all seriousness. zip tie - 175lb tensile strength (high load ziptie) grade 5 bolt - 120,000lb tensile strength grade 8 bolt - 150,000lb tensile strength I guess 80 bucks its too much to ask for. How will I ever be able to spend $2400 on rims. __________________

11-11-2009, 08:13 PM	#23
omgRWDgoodness! Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL Age: 34 Posts: 1,498 Trader Rating: (48) Feedback Score: 48 reviews	Once again, I'm not using zipties. I don't think people are realizing this. For one, I don't think they would be able to fix the problem. Second, I don't like to half-ass things...especially my car. I know it kinda looks like crap right now but eventually I want it to look really nice.

11-11-2009, 08:33 PM	#24
burnsauto Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 717, PA Age: 39 Posts: 3,324 Trader Rating: (6) Rides Gallery: burnsauto Feedback Score: 6 reviews	no i wasnt commenting on you. im actually standing up for you. (i was more of talking to the "just ziptie" it guys who posted their "advice" you're 18 and already try to doing things right....1/2 the members on here could learn from you. __________________

11-12-2009, 06:56 AM	#26
burnsauto Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 717, PA Age: 39 Posts: 3,324 Trader Rating: (6) Rides Gallery: burnsauto Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Well...that's prob more accurate. But I like to give some the benefit of the doubt.. __________________

11-12-2009, 08:02 AM	#27
landins13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Baltimore Posts: 986 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	hey what do you know, zilvia goes off on a random tangent arguing about zipties as usual. but to the op yes your bumper should sit properly if you replace or repair the warped bracket. if you want to save a little bit of money then id say attempt to repair the warped one, worst case scenario you still need to buy a new bracket and youve only wasted a little time __________________ NO HANDS IN PANTS!!