Front Bumper mounting problems

fuct · 04-22-2013, 01:12 PM

without the long rectangle piece that covers the three main pop rivets you get a turbulent air flow under the car which puts strain on those three pop rivets. they eventually break and you have a flappy front end at anything over 80mph!

Rusty · 04-22-2013, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by fuct

without the long rectangle piece that covers the three main pop rivets you get a turbulent air flow under the car which puts strain on those three pop rivets. they eventually break and you have a flappy front end at anything over 80mph!

I have the ZSpeed diffuser under there. It doesn't have that panel anymore.

fuct · 04-22-2013, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

I have the ZSpeed diffuser under there. It doesn't have that panel anymore.

it also uses better hardware to hold it up, doesnt it?

also its possible to drive without the rectangle piece, hell ive been doing it for over a year. i just have to make sure the three pop rivets are holding strong. :P

Rusty · 04-22-2013, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by fuct

it also uses better hardware to hold it up, doesnt it?

also its possible to drive without the rectangle piece, hell ive been doing it for over a year. i just have to make sure the three pop rivets are holding strong. :P

Until you bend it up, hitting a curb.

pokeyl · 04-23-2013, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by fuct

without the long rectangle piece that covers the three main pop rivets you get a turbulent air flow under the car which puts strain on those three pop rivets. they eventually break and you have a flappy front end at anything over 80mph!

I have been running without the cover, I'll try it with it on and see, thanks.

wind.zero · 04-24-2013, 12:59 PM

I have the same problem with the GTM Stage 1 SC kit. I think you are referring to the the 3 holes on each side of the undertray where it meets the fender lining. The arrows pointing UP in the picture.

I tried to make some adjustments but the IC piping on the passenger side and the remote thermostatic adapter on the driver side prevent me from using the OEM pop clips.

I tried to use well nuts this weekend and the holes are just too far off for that either. For now, I am using zip ties. You can see in the photo (white arrows) where the IC piping contacts the undertray and where the thermostatic adapter also contacts the undertray.

I have not had any problems with the rectangle piece or the three pop clips under it that hold it to the car and I might have seen 140 on speed. However, I think well nuts for those three would be ideal. See arrows pointing DOWN in the picture.

wind.zero · 04-24-2013, 01:09 PM

I don't have a shot of the passenger side, but this shows the drivers side. The arrows point to the 3 pop clip locations.

You can also see the remote thermostatic adapter plate and it is right on the inner most hole. When I try and match with the fender liner, the holes are a good 3/4" to 1" off. If you try and make them match up, it puts a lot of pressure on the thermostatic adapter plate so not good.

Rusty · 04-24-2013, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by wind.zero

I have the same problem with the GTM Stage 1 SC kit. I think you are referring to the the 3 holes on each side of the undertray where it meets the fender lining. The arrows pointing UP in the picture.

I tried to make some adjustments but the IC piping on the passenger side and the remote thermostatic adapter on the driver side prevent me from using the OEM pop clips.

I tried to use well nuts this weekend and the holes are just too far off for that either. For now, I am using zip ties. You can see in the photo (white arrows) where the IC piping contacts the undertray and where the thermostatic adapter also contacts the undertray.

I have not had any problems with the rectangle piece or the three pop clips under it that hold it to the car and I might have seen 140 on speed. However, I think well nuts for those three would be ideal. See arrows pointing DOWN in the picture.

The 3 arrows pointing down. That's where I used the well nuts.

04-24-2013, 12:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
wind.zero Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: The 49th State Posts: 296 Drives: NISMOSIS Rep Power: 15	I have the same problem with the GTM Stage 1 SC kit. I think you are referring to the the 3 holes on each side of the undertray where it meets the fender lining. The arrows pointing UP in the picture. I tried to make some adjustments but the IC piping on the passenger side and the remote thermostatic adapter on the driver side prevent me from using the OEM pop clips. I tried to use well nuts this weekend and the holes are just too far off for that either. For now, I am using zip ties. You can see in the photo (white arrows) where the IC piping contacts the undertray and where the thermostatic adapter also contacts the undertray. I have not had any problems with the rectangle piece or the three pop clips under it that hold it to the car and I might have seen 140 on speed. However, I think well nuts for those three would be ideal. See arrows pointing DOWN in the picture. Last edited by wind.zero; 04-24-2013 at 04:41 PM.

04-24-2013, 01:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
wind.zero Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: The 49th State Posts: 296 Drives: NISMOSIS Rep Power: 15	I don't have a shot of the passenger side, but this shows the drivers side. The arrows point to the 3 pop clip locations. You can also see the remote thermostatic adapter plate and it is right on the inner most hole. When I try and match with the fender liner, the holes are a good 3/4" to 1" off. If you try and make them match up, it puts a lot of pressure on the thermostatic adapter plate so not good. Last edited by wind.zero; 04-24-2013 at 02:16 PM.

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04-22-2013, 01:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 25	without the long rectangle piece that covers the three main pop rivets you get a turbulent air flow under the car which puts strain on those three pop rivets. they eventually break and you have a flappy front end at anything over 80mph!