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240SX21 · 03-24-2003, 10:10 PM

hey guys. ok im in the process of putting on a body kit & getting a paint job on my 89 240 but i ran into a problem with the front bumper. the only way i could get it to fit properly was by screwing it in a couple inches lower than the stock bumper position. which means that i now have a 2 inch gap in between my bumper & hood/lights. i posted a pic below. any ideas on how i can seal this gap? ive heard several suggestions, including using fiberglass resin to seal it or putting mesh in the gap(which is definetly out because i want something solid there, to prevent water from entering & also to prevent someone from reaching into my engine). im still considering my options so i figure if anyone can help me its you guys. any & all ideas are appreciated, thanks!

Anubis · 03-24-2003, 11:04 PM

why not stick it on properly, where it fits, then use some self tapping screws, or drill new holes and stick bolts thru them. On my S14, i ditched the stock mounting bracket and made new stuff from home depot, and it works much better.

good luck!

syco3d · 03-24-2003, 11:11 PM

I would definitly try and make custom brackets or mounts for that. Also hit up the dealer/manufactorer and find out if this is a reaccuring problem, and if so what's the easiest/comman fix.

That's too bad it doesn't fit right though.

03-24-2003, 10:10 PM	#1
240SX21 Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 199 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ideas Needed:How Can I Fix This? hey guys. ok im in the process of putting on a body kit & getting a paint job on my 89 240 but i ran into a problem with the front bumper. the only way i could get it to fit properly was by screwing it in a couple inches lower than the stock bumper position. which means that i now have a 2 inch gap in between my bumper & hood/lights. i posted a pic below. any ideas on how i can seal this gap? ive heard several suggestions, including using fiberglass resin to seal it or putting mesh in the gap(which is definetly out because i want something solid there, to prevent water from entering & also to prevent someone from reaching into my engine). im still considering my options so i figure if anyone can help me its you guys. any & all ideas are appreciated, thanks! Last edited by 240SX21; 05-03-2009 at 09:54 PM..

03-24-2003, 11:11 PM	#3
syco3d Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Topeka, Ks Age: 41 Posts: 363 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I would definitly try and make custom brackets or mounts for that. Also hit up the dealer/manufactorer and find out if this is a reaccuring problem, and if so what's the easiest/comman fix. That's too bad it doesn't fit right though. __________________ Gimme a "A"! Gimme a "P"! Gimme a "C"! What does that spell? CRAP!

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03-24-2003, 11:04 PM	#2
Anubis BANNED Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SAN DIEGO, CA Age: 39 Posts: 990 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	why not stick it on properly, where it fits, then use some self tapping screws, or drill new holes and stick bolts thru them. On my S14, i ditched the stock mounting bracket and made new stuff from home depot, and it works much better. good luck!