Depends on what I'm doing. Changing filters or screwing with the headlights etc you don't need the front fascia all the way off.

I do it alone without scraping and no towels.

All about technique, really.

So is anyone doing columbia? I think i'll post up if people are actually going to show.

Yeah, you can do that. It's just a lot easier to have a friend take the other side. It's not a heavy item, just cumbersome.

And I usually lay it on grass to avoid scratching.

Ounce of prevention etc.

I loosen both sides near the headlights, and then pull it away from the front by myself. The reverse, for putting it back on. It's not a 2-man job at all.

Front bumper... mad easy.

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Bottom side of the fascia is going to get scraped anyway, unless you are immune to random speed bumps or steep driveways. I never cared much about anything people can't see, anyway.

Regardless, there's no way around it - I can take it on and off all day long without scraping. Unless there was a nasty wind that might blow it around in my hands, it's just something I've done enough that I don't need anyone, is all.

But it is easier with two, faster certainly.

Why is this a black and white issue?

Da Fuq? Steve drives a 370Z???

He may soon :stirthepot:

Midnight Blue.... ;)

Easier with two? Debatable.

More homosexual with two? Yes. As we have proven. Even more :superghey: with a threesome? Yes. Again, as we have proven. :tup:

It's not - I'm just making the case that you dont NEED two people to do the job without scraping, which was how it was written last page. Khoi can do it alone, and so can I.

I'm not saying anyone is a girly man for wanting two people to take it off heh, I just think it's a bit paranoid, and/or you should look at your technique.

Or you may be a girly man.

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Or become a true DIYer and go about it with no ***** given. Only about 70% of bolts and fasteners installed on a car are actually needed anyways.

lol stupid midnight blue

I'm fairly sure one fastener disappears almost every time I take that bumper off lol.

Whatever, "garage prose", you guys are so good at things and stuff. I'm super impressed.

It is an easier job with two people, because moving an object of that length is easier with two. Knowing the dimensions and seeing where you're going. Holding the object in a more stable fashion.

And unless you're able to physically teleport from one side of the car to the other, it is faster for a second person to be popping in clips.

It is not rocket surgery, whether it is done by one's self or with a friend, but it is faster and easier with someone else there, even if marginally so.




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It's not that big, so holding it by myself is not a problem. I don't know what you're talking about.

And you can stand in the middle and use your wingspan to get both sides at once. Or just work on one side, then go to the other... then get to the middle... then pop it off.

I've done it so many times I don't understand how it's easier with two.

Also, I've removed my front bumper many times myself and it was never a problem. I never thought, "man, this would be easier with two."

I will contend that it is SLOWER with two because you have to account for the time spend fighting with the help.

Also, you can stare dreamily into each others eyes, as you flex your leg muscles in unison.

I know, you're so bad azz. I'm surprised they don't have a Chuck Norris movie about you.

If they did, they could call it Delta Fgt

Hello, thank you!


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The main action sequence is when me and Ramboquad team up to polish pipes.

Also, easiest way to take off front bumper: telephone pole!

It took a blink of an eye, really!

makes re-installation a little difficult, though. :|

And, to be fair, it does cause scratching.

Give no fcks, adding lightness! lol

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DORIFATO!!!!

Probably gonna skip Columbia this weekend. I desperately need to catch up on some sleep after this week.

wow :icon14:

Yes I feel perfectly capable of accomplishing this task on my own. I'd personally prefer to have an additional set of hands to help remove and replace the bumper to help prevent any possible damage to the bumper or the clips that hold the bumper on. I'm pretty sure that the bumper and the clips were not designed to be removed and replaced on a frequent basis, if even really ever, so I'd rather take care of my hardware accordingly. I'd like to keep the car for a long time and being meticulous with how I care for it will help in the long run.

I've done it twice on my own now and it's not a huge pain, just time consuming.

They seem fairly robust to me, to be honest. Just be careful if you do it in cold weather.

Speaking of adding lightness...anyone else keeping an eye on the Factory Five 818? I love the concept...and I love how you can go full-race with it, OR street...and it's light as fck.

https://www.factoryfive.com/kits/project-818/

Neat, but a little ugly.

Weird. It's like a DIY cobra kit only for subarus.

From my experience, it's not hard to do by yourself but still faster with 2 people who know what they're doing. You're not gonna save a huge amount of time with 2 people vs 1, but still a bit faster.

I've heard from several that you have some of the best techniques in town and the fact that you don't scrape or need clean-up towels just proves how special you are big guy.



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I took mine off and hung it between my legs when I installed the oil cooler :tup:

It's all in the proper stance. And having a good grip.