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Old Mar 23, 2016 | 06:25 PM
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This sh** looks ugly.

How can i fix it?
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Old Mar 24, 2016 | 03:13 AM
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turn your adjusters all the way down. there is one on each apron. it looks like a 1" circular rubber plug. turn it all the way clockwise and see what that does for you.
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Old Mar 24, 2016 | 06:11 AM
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turn your adjusters all the way down. there is one on each apron. it looks like a 1" circular rubber plug. turn it all the way clockwise and see what that does for you.
funny, mine looks exactly like this. I remember noticing if after i loosened the front bumper cover to take out the headlights. from what I recall, there is quite a bit of play in the front bumper as you tighten down the bolts. have you loosened the bumper lately?
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Originally Posted by KyleB
turn your adjusters all the way down. there is one on each apron. it looks like a 1" circular rubber plug. turn it all the way clockwise and see what that does for you.
just out of curiosity, what is an apron?
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Old Mar 24, 2016 | 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by KyleB
turn your adjusters all the way down. there is one on each apron. it looks like a 1" circular rubber plug. turn it all the way clockwise and see what that does for you.


Whats up KyleB I remove them and no difference.
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Old Mar 24, 2016 | 07:22 AM
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funny, mine looks exactly like this. I remember noticing if after i loosened the front bumper cover to take out the headlights. from what I recall, there is quite a bit of play in the front bumper as you tighten down the bolts. have you loosened the bumper lately?


Was involve in a accident left of the bumper, fender and hood where gone.


Insurance replace everything.
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Old Mar 24, 2016 | 11:37 AM
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Was involve in a accident left of the bumper, fender and hood where gone.


Insurance replace everything.
in that case, I might suspect the use of non-OE parts that dont have the same tolerances
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I have mtech front bumper I got from umnitza last June and I noticed the same type of gap. I guess I'll try those adjuster also


QUOTE=Kewill0360;1576325]This sh** looks ugly.

How can i fix it?[/QUOTE]
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Old Mar 24, 2016 | 01:03 PM
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in that case, I might suspect the use of non-OE parts that dont have the same tolerances
I guess that is the problem then....
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Old Mar 24, 2016 | 02:27 PM
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When you open the hood, you will find this rubber seal that runs along the front of the car. Remove that seal (pry it up) and under it you should find some torx screws. Loosen those screws, and you should be able to pull your bumper up a bit to meet up with the hood.


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