front bumper is not aligned...
11-01-2009, 02:10 PM
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front bumper is not aligned...
So, I noticed that my front bumper is not totally aligned with my headlights and fenders. Is there any way I can adjust it myself? yea... I don't want to go to a body shop. thanks
11-01-2009, 02:58 PM
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the camera isn't handy right now, but i'll post as soon as possible.
Here's a better description:
Where the bumper and fenders meet, they match up on the outermost edge. As it gets closer to the headlight, the bumper gets too outward.
Also, if you look at the headlight lower corner, the bumper looks like it is hanging off the top part. The gap between the lower part of the headlight and the top of the bumper is bigger than every other gap.
Here's a better description:
Where the bumper and fenders meet, they match up on the outermost edge. As it gets closer to the headlight, the bumper gets too outward.
Also, if you look at the headlight lower corner, the bumper looks like it is hanging off the top part. The gap between the lower part of the headlight and the top of the bumper is bigger than every other gap.
11-01-2009, 03:23 PM
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attached are pics!
when inspecting the uberfail, i also noticed the fender liner was cut, in order to get to a bolt on the bumper. wtf...
I keep noticing more and more meh's about this car
first, small paint drips on the body where the hatch covers. then, I notice that passenger door is half semi-matte, gradually glossier as you look towards the rear. Then, I see that the left rear wheel is kind of more silver than the other wheels, seeming like it is painted. Then, I notice that a sticker that is supposed to be on passenger door jamb is on my driver door jamb. and now, the front bumper is not right.
when inspecting the uberfail, i also noticed the fender liner was cut, in order to get to a bolt on the bumper. wtf...
I keep noticing more and more meh's about this car
first, small paint drips on the body where the hatch covers. then, I notice that passenger door is half semi-matte, gradually glossier as you look towards the rear. Then, I see that the left rear wheel is kind of more silver than the other wheels, seeming like it is painted. Then, I notice that a sticker that is supposed to be on passenger door jamb is on my driver door jamb. and now, the front bumper is not right.
11-01-2009, 03:30 PM
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I don't see anything wrong with the front bumper however you took pictures far away and one of them has your little squiggly white line running with the line of the bumper where you say the problem lies. I assume you didn't check all this before leaving the lot? The liner is cut? Someone was in a hurry to remove the front bumper for some reason. CARFAX!!!!
11-01-2009, 03:33 PM
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the carfax doesn't give me any clues as to why this happened.
This is my first car that I bought myself, so unfortunately I had no clue where and what to check. I... learned my lesson.
btw, these pictures are pretty old, when I didn't know about these things, which is why they are so far away.
This is my first car that I bought myself, so unfortunately I had no clue where and what to check. I... learned my lesson.
btw, these pictures are pretty old, when I didn't know about these things, which is why they are so far away.
11-01-2009, 03:42 PM
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I know exactly what you are talking about my front bumper is like this too.Even after I unbolted and re-tightened the front bumper there is still a gap around the headlights.
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My front bumper was like that too. There didn't seem to be anything I could do about it. Yours doesn't look any worse than others I have seen. I'm guessing it's been removed and then replaced. Wheel could have been replaced? By the by - it's a good-looking Z. The more flaws you look for, the more you will find. 
11-01-2009, 06:46 PM
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thanks!
Does anyone know if I change it with an aftermarket bumper, will it be off like this still? in the same way? or if a body shop would be able to line it up correctly?
Does anyone know if I change it with an aftermarket bumper, will it be off like this still? in the same way? or if a body shop would be able to line it up correctly?
11-01-2009, 07:40 PM
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maybe, bumper not good + meh paint = prolly crashed before but not on carfax.
The thing is, it looks like there is no glossy clear coat over it. It's like glossy and gradually gets dull as u look from one side to the other. It's the same on the hood, passenger door, and rear bumper.
oh, and the fact that there are like barely noticeable paint streaks on the front right fender, but I hope they are actually water stains.
The thing is, it looks like there is no glossy clear coat over it. It's like glossy and gradually gets dull as u look from one side to the other. It's the same on the hood, passenger door, and rear bumper.
oh, and the fact that there are like barely noticeable paint streaks on the front right fender, but I hope they are actually water stains.
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11-02-2009, 08:40 AM
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There are two sets of bolts on either side of the front bumper... Call me crazy,
but it looks like yours have been over-tightened. Back the bolts out and re install.
You might be missing the second set of bolts too. They go through the SQUARE
outlet. For the record, you're being hypercritical and nothing might be wrong...
This could be caused by a very light front impact. Even with a curb or stantion.
but it looks like yours have been over-tightened. Back the bolts out and re install.
You might be missing the second set of bolts too. They go through the SQUARE
outlet. For the record, you're being hypercritical and nothing might be wrong...
This could be caused by a very light front impact. Even with a curb or stantion.
11-02-2009, 03:12 PM
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There are two sets of bolts on either side of the front bumper... Call me crazy,
but it looks like yours have been over-tightened. Back the bolts out and re install.
You might be missing the second set of bolts too. They go through the SQUARE
outlet. For the record, you're being hypercritical and nothing might be wrong...
This could be caused by a very light front impact. Even with a curb or stantion.
but it looks like yours have been over-tightened. Back the bolts out and re install.
You might be missing the second set of bolts too. They go through the SQUARE
outlet. For the record, you're being hypercritical and nothing might be wrong...
This could be caused by a very light front impact. Even with a curb or stantion.
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