Probby Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 Morning folks, Just working my way round fitting a second hand OE bumper to the car. I've noticed that the lower section of the 'mouth' is quite deformed (wavy/saggy) I know these bumpers are really flexible as I've had a similar experience with the MR2 but has anyone else had this issue ? Also, the piece looks too long - I assume there was differences between the S1 and s2 bumpers (as there were two options for this place but only one was available) Was thinking of cutting some 2-3 aluminium plate and putting it underneath to bolster it a bit. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 The bottom lip on a stock bumper isn't flexible. I ran over a badger in my Supra 15 years ago and it rolled several times the full length under the car. I noticed a few days later there was a small dome in the bottom lip so I had the bumper replaced. If a 60mph badger impact hardly deformed the lower lip I wouldn't be sure you have an OEM bumper fitted. When I took the car to a Ford dealer for a new insurance bumper fit the damage assessor said a Focus was written off a week earlier following a badger hit. I said but this is a Toyota. He didn't look to happy about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Probby Posted June 10 Author Share Posted June 10 3 minutes ago, rider said: The bottom lip on a stock bumper isn't flexible. I ran over a badger in my Supra 15 years ago and it rolled several times the full length under the car. I noticed a few days later there was a small dome in the bottom lip so I had the bumper replaced. If a 60mph badger impact hardly deformed the lower lip I wouldn't be sure you have an OEM bumper fitted. When I took the car to a Ford dealer for a new insurance bumper fit the damage assessor said a Focus was written off a week earlier following a badger hit. I said but this is a Toyota. He didn't look to happy about that. We might be at cross purposes @Rider I've not described it well and I couldn't find a pic ... this bit here is what I meant This little lip as it were is all wavy ... It has the OE bar on top and the OE plastics bolted to it but it's still not very flat ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Style Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 The facelift bumpers are supposed to have a bar across the middle that's supported top and bottom. Guess yours is missing that? Facelift bumpers also have the indicators repeaters on the sides. Pre-facelifts are on the wings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishieftrottle Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 Hi, I just purchased all new parts. Bumber is crazy wavy. I guess facelift bar and bottom profile will solve it once all bolted on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishieftrottle Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 + 2 more pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keron Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 make sure you fit the crash bar and the foam energy absorber or it will sag and look sorry for its-self too... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishieftrottle Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 Yep, everythings ready Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Probby Posted June 12 Author Share Posted June 12 @Wishieftrottle perfect timing and pictures So yours looks the same as mine. The lower part of the bumper where you habe that black support bar is really wavy on mind (doesn't just dip, its like a wave) I've ordered the centre bar (and am going to cut the holes for the indicators/side repreaters) but apart from that it looks identical. The top part of the 'mouth' will sort itself out when you clip it into the bumper bar. The bottom I reckon I'm going to need a bit of plate to make that look anywhere near half decent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Probby Posted June 12 Author Share Posted June 12 Also @Wishieftrottle could I be a pain and get you to take some pictures/measurements of where the side marker holes are, I need to cut some on mine ! Been trying to get that snippet of info for weeks but nobody seems to have a tape measure ... or a S2 bumper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Probby Posted June 12 Author Share Posted June 12 On 6/10/2024 at 4:30 PM, Wishieftrottle said: + 2 more pictures Also have you noticed how weird it is that the black bar in this picture is wider than the plastic on the bottom ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishieftrottle Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 On 6/12/2024 at 10:10 AM, Probby said: Also @Wishieftrottle could I be a pain and get you to take some pictures/measurements of where the side marker holes are, I need to cut some on mine ! Been trying to get that snippet of info for weeks but nobody seems to have a tape measure ... or a S2 bumper. Hi, to make full conversion to S2 version, you need to drill also hole for facelift parking light. I am surprised about quality of new bumper. I need to repair almost all holes for emblem, side markers, holes for the bumper bar. Enlarge them and/or move them a little bit. I will send measurement tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishieftrottle Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishieftrottle Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 I measured it very quickly right now. Hope its enough for you mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Probby Posted June 13 Author Share Posted June 13 20 minutes ago, Wishieftrottle said: I measured it very quickly right now. Hope its enough for you mate Very much appreciated my friend. Good luck with your install. The bumpers don't appear to be the best quality but couldn't decide I'd that was just mine being old ! Looks like some titivating may be required 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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