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those plastic clip that hold the evo bumper to fender are weak! any fix?

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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 09:31 PM
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those plastic clip that hold the evo bumper to fender are weak! any fix?

anyone know a better way to clip the bumper to the fender instead of those plastic tab? i was backing out of driveway and scrap my bumper a little and the thing came off and now my bumper sag!
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Old Jan 21, 2010 | 12:12 PM
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no one have these issue?
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Old Jan 21, 2010 | 12:42 PM
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Old Jan 21, 2010 | 12:56 PM
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there isn't any other pre-fabbed option

you could rig something up I'm sure

but then there'd be more stress on the bumper in a similar situation
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Old Jan 21, 2010 | 01:04 PM
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plastic clips for all cars are like that. they are weak and break all the time, and when you go to buy them they are like 2-3 bucks for one clip. you just have to be really careful when taking them apart, or if you take your bumper off a lot then use reusable zip ties in places that you can use it on
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Old Jan 21, 2010 | 03:03 PM
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how will that fit on the bumper? please let me know and where can i get it?
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Old Jan 21, 2010 | 03:05 PM
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im thinking of taping a hole onto the bumper and fender and using a screw or a zip tie, but i don't want to drill holes yet..
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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 09:40 AM
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just like shown, but that on top of flange of fender and bolt it through
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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 03:28 PM
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just like shown, but that on top of flange of fender and bolt it through

so basically we have to drill a hole then
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Old Jan 23, 2010 | 07:57 AM
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if you take that plastic thing out there will be a hole?
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Old Jan 23, 2010 | 08:19 AM
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anyone know a better way to clip the bumper to the fender instead of those plastic tab? i was backing out of driveway and scrap my bumper a little and the thing came off and now my bumper sag!
I would take the bumper off and see what you need to do. If its just the plastic piece from the far left, I'd go to the dealer or parts store to pick it up and replace it. double sided 3m tape might work too?

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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 03:55 PM
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Speed nuts maybe? I used it on my civic a couple of years ago...

Don't know if they'll fit, depends on the room available...



For screws or



For bolts...
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 04:05 PM
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anyone know where i can get those stupid fasteners with out spending an arm and a leg?!?! PM me please! i always end up loosing a couple every time i take off the under tray
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 04:08 PM
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silicone?
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by 09Ralli
if you take that plastic thing out there will be a hole?

there won't be a hole on the bumper though, only a hole on the fender. I'm not talking about the far left corner tab and screw.
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