I third that. Gonna be taking off mine as soon as i get my air/oil cooler protectors.

 

Hey all,

Just so happens I copied all those posts along with the images when they were there and if you PM me with your e-mail address I'll send them to you. It will be a 700KB file.

Larry

 

Go48, send the piccies to ross at hymee d0t com and I'll edit the original posts

Thanks

sco

 

Done!

 

All,

I've been able to edit the posts and link the pics, but I can't embed them for some wierd reason. If that gets fixed I'll go back and embed them to make it easier to read.

Cheers

sco

 

thanks bud!

 

Trying to get the piccies back... ignore

 

it worked for me on a few other threads

 

Yep.. it worked... I've removed the links I put in.

 

I have a problem my screws do not seem to stay in place they always fall out. I need to replace the screws, and the syncs for them. What are the specs for them? And what Can I do so I do not lose the screws every month or so.

 

which screws specifically?

if u are referring to the ones on the bottom for the front bumper that happened to me too...I"m going to use non-permanent locktight (DONT USE THE PERMANENT kind :o)

 

thanks

 

So it looks like removing the front bumper is pretty straightforward, but what about putting it back on? Any tricky "snaps" or snags to take into consderation? I've read through about a dozen or so threads but no talk of how hard it is to put back on the car, any info. is greatly appreciated as I'm tackling my AEM install today/tomorrow. thanks a bunches

 

Just don't loos any screws pretty straight forward re-install.

 

Putting it back is just as easy as taking it off...just don't forget the reconnect the fog lights. Two people make it easier, but isn't a must.

Also protect the headlights with a towel or some such item.

On or off it is much easier then you might think if you haven't done it before. I always hated the idea of taking the bumper off, but once I did it I realized how foolish I was to have waited.

 

bumper is easy to put on. just line it up and slide it in. then tap the corners a lil to get it to snap in. then screws and bolts bak on and ur done.

 

cool, thanks for the info. My previous experience was with a truck bumper on a 97 S10, talk about a pita...ugh This sounds considerably easier, can't wait to have my intake ..intaking..or whatever

 

Putting it back on I think is easier than taking it off. It's much easier too if you have access to a lift.

 

Hello,

I am having a little problem takin out the screws. Is there some extra trick to take them out? Thanks in advance.

 

Read the quote you posted very carefully. These are NOT screws. If you follow the very explicit instructions in the quote the fasteners will come out. Specifically. Turn the head about a quarter turn counterclockwise with very little pressure on the screwdriver. The "screw" will then pop out slightly. Pull out the screw" with your fingernail, then pull out the rest of the fastener. Reinstall in reverse. That is, insert the fastener into the hole without the "screw". Push the "screw" into the hole and wala, it is installed.

 

Thanks for the help.

 

Thanks for the great pics, I got my bumper off and installed my OEM foglights in less than 1 1/2 hrs

 

great diy!!! thanks

 

when you remove the bumper are all rx8's pre wired for fogs???

 

i just finished took me about 1 hr total time with one person helping...went alot quicker...thanks for the post couldnt have done it without the exact steps...putting it back on is just as easy