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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!

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w302/P_Toms/IMG_0432.jpg

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w302/P_Toms/IMG_0433.jpg

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w302/P_Toms/IMG_0435.jpg

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.

http://icons.iconator.com/439/ICONATOR_96ff83ea63c09883b34078f4fd5ddbe4.png
khilgers
11-09-2009, 05:12 PM
My front bumper sags,

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
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
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:goyou:
ryguy
11-10-2009, 03:17 PM
My S13's bumper sags from having pulled fenders.
burnsauto
11-10-2009, 05:36 PM
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
lol

fail.


oh sorry, didnt know that it was a show car

its a 240. who cares.:cj:
Tantwoforty
11-11-2009, 12:53 AM
oh sorry, didnt know that it was a show car

its a 240. who cares.:cj:
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
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
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.:ugh:
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
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
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.