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Old May 6, 2004 | 03:28 PM
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Gap

I have a gap by my front bumper and clear corners.
My front bumper looks like it is sagging

anyone know how to tighten the front bumper so I can elimate this gap?
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Old May 6, 2004 | 07:44 PM
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I will post a picture to help later
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Old May 12, 2004 | 09:46 AM
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i think all or most cars have this. i thought it was a problem and when i check it out at the dealer, all the rx8s in the lot had a little gap.
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Old May 12, 2004 | 11:55 AM
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I would definitely take it back to the dealership and have it fixed under warranty, Mike. I recently mentioned to my NEW dealership that one of my appearance package rear flares was pulling away from the body just silghtly at the "point" and they completely replaced BOTH of them.
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Old May 12, 2004 | 02:44 PM
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thanks
I guess I will have them look at it
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Old May 14, 2004 | 01:38 PM
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mike i have that same lil gap. noticed it when i was washing my car the other day.
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Old May 14, 2004 | 04:07 PM
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can you fix it ^^^
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Old May 14, 2004 | 04:21 PM
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MikeB,

Try loosening the single screw holding in the clear corner. Reach around the bumper (careful of rings and watch) and pull the bumper fascia rearward ,not too much pressure just enough to close the gap. While maintaining pressure tighten the screw previously loosened.


Last edited by TheDosDog; May 14, 2004 at 07:37 PM.
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Old May 15, 2004 | 03:35 AM
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I have the same gap as well, and I didn't notice it when I first bought my 8. I think I will try what DosDog says. Let us know if it works for you, and I will too.
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