Removeable front bumper - How have you done it?

[alistairolsen]

Hi,
Those folk with quick release front bumpers for loading cars onto trailers etc, can you post some pics of what you've used to fasten it and where?
Mine touches on the ramps as it is, and in due course I'd like to add a splitter so it will need to come off for loading.
Thanks

 

[smac4494]

Try jap car sport sites the sell quick release bumper fixings.

 

[Fletcher]

Lots of people use aerocathes on the clio bumper.

 

[alistairolsen]

I found this on another thread.
@Chambers_RS, how did you fix the sides?
Cheers

 

[Greeny.]

My sides aren't held in by anything apart from the clips, the above pic appears to just have aero mounts above the lower grill, although the I've seen many others use aero mounts on the sides of the bumper

 

[Diagro]

It takes a couple of mins to remove it normally.

 

[MG cup]

I have the same as above picture. ^^^^^ no point wasting a couple of minutes when you can have it off in less than 10 seconds :wink:.

These are a good alternative to aerocatches http://www.quik-latch.com

 

[GCC]

It takes a couple of mins to remove it normally.

I was going to say just this. Depending on how much of the undertray you have still in place it really does come down to the two side bolts and a quick tug doesn't it??

 

[alistairolsen]

Never had the bumper off mine yet to be honest, is it just in slide in rails or something?
Cheers

 

[Diagro]

Two bolts, and a few screws holding under tray and wheel arches to it.
can have it off in under 5 mins

 

[CrippsCorner]

Spent 45 minutes trying to get mine off once but after a lot of scratches on my hands and even more swearing I gave up! One screw wasn't coming out for love nor money... ended up just pulling the bumper down to get to what I need to work on. Might have to give it another go though as I want to get a new splitter on there soon.

 

[Andy93]

Mine is just on the clips all round, no bolts or screws. It's never came off on the road or track

 

[Rubicon_]

My previous has been the same as above, just holds itself on lol

 

[Jekyll]

I have the same as above picture. ^^^^^ no point wasting a couple of minutes when you can have it off in less than 10 seconds :wink:.

These are a good alternative to aerocatches http://www.quik-latch.com

I've looked at this as I like the subtleness about them. My wing is f*cked and I like the idea of quick release as my car scrapes getting it on certain drives/trailers.

Have you fitted these Morgan, or know what ones to order? It'll be going on a ph1.

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

I think those are the ones @-D4N- has on his car. They looked very subtle (i.e. you wouldn't tell once the bumper is on).

 

[MG cup]

I've looked at this as I like the subtleness about them. My wing is f*cked and I like the idea of quick release as my car scrapes getting it on certain drives/trailers.

Have you fitted these Morgan, or know what ones to order? It'll be going on a ph1.

I haven't fitted them personally but I have seen a lot of race cars use them now for extra security in more intricate places. @Russ Rallye fitted some to his boot about two months ago or so if you want to look up his project thread. Also there is quite a few videos on the net for them.

 

[Jekyll]

Yes I see them at CSS and commented to him about them. Look nice and subtle and a great alternative to aero catches.

Demon tweeks sell a similar thing:

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motor...oducts-quick-release-clip-push-button-release

 

[Jekyll]

Thanks Morgan

 

[Timmsy]

hmmm! might help cure the low hanging ph1 front bumper!

 

[-D4N-]

Yes I see them at CSS and commented to him about them. Look nice and subtle and a great alternative to aero catches.

Demon tweeks sell a similar thing:

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motor...oducts-quick-release-clip-push-button-release

Those are the exact ones that i have, they are sold individually and just make sure they come with the long pins. Really easy to fit and as said they are nice a subtle.

 

[Jekyll]

Thanks Dan, I'll get a pair ordered

 

[JamesBryan]

Those are the exact ones that i have, they are sold individually and just make sure they come with the long pins. Really easy to fit and as said they are nice a subtle.

Any chance of a few pics? So I can see how you've mounted the pins.

 

[-D4N-]

Any chance of a few pics? So I can see how you've mounted the pins.

I can in deed, I won't be able to for a few days as I'm working but I will grab some pictures for you.

 

[JamesBryan]

I can in deed, I won't be able to for a few days as I'm working but I will grab some pictures for you.

Awesome!

 

[-D4N-]

@Dr Jekyll @JamesBryan

Sorry for taking so long to get some pictures. Hope this helps

 

[Jekyll]

Thanks Dan. I've just bought a new (well second hand) wing with the fixing clips intact sonim going to attempt to fix it as it should. Failing that, I'll be purchasing these.

 

[Archtects]

Sorry to bump this but has anyone ever used
Bolt Loop Rings? Mines not a race car but front bumper wobbles a bit and the screws that go into the bumper from the arch arent holding anything. Just want a cheap ish fix. Anyone done it?

 

[JamesBryan]

Sorry to bump this but has anyone ever used
Bolt Loop Rings? Mines not a race car but front bumper wobbles a bit and the screws that go into the bumper from the arch arent holding anything. Just want a cheap ish fix. Anyone done it?

Get some of the above quick release latches from @Stuiemc he still has a few left.

 

[Archtects]

Get some of the above quick release latches from @Stuiemc he still has a few left.

Cheers
But bolt loops are £5. And I'm cheap lol. But I'll give them a look? They the buttons right?

 

[JamesBryan]

Cheers
But bolt loops are £5. And I'm cheap lol. But I'll give them a look? They the buttons right?

The loop things are s**t, the rubber perishes and you ruin both your bumper and wings screwing them in.

The catches are £25 for the pair.

 

[Archtects]

The loop things are s**t, the rubber perishes and you ruin both your bumper and wings screwing them in.

The catches are £25 for the pair.

Fair Enough might have to get some sorted.

 

[Stuiemc]

Fair Enough might have to get some sorted.

Thanks @JamesBryan Yeah I've still got plenty black and a couple sets of silver. They look much more professional than them JDM style bands and probably do a much better job with them being mounted to the chassis.

 

[Archtects]

Thanks @JamesBryan Yeah I've still got plenty black and a couple sets of silver. They look much more professional than them JDM style bands and probably do a much better job with them being mounted to the chassis.

Do like a bit of JDM
But ye I'll look into it soon, I have some other bits on my list that are more important first off. Atm I've got a new screw into the arch on the underside. It's holding atm.

 

[Archtects]

Thanks @JamesBryan Yeah I've still got plenty black and a couple sets of silver. They look much more professional than them JDM style bands and probably do a much better job with them being mounted to the chassis.

Do like a bit of JDM
But ye I'll look into it soon, I have some other bits on my list that are more important first off. Atm I've got a new screw into the arch on the underside. It's holding atm.

 

[Budgie]

Meh, dont need any screws/fixings on a 1*2 bumper. the wing clips are enough.

 

[VenomUK]

Do you lot remove the crash plastics behind the bumper?

 

[Cullen]

Do you lot remove the crash plastics behind the bumper?

My front bumper is completley gutted removed anything not needed, you will need to make a small bracket up tho so the middle of the bumper doesn't sag but that can be done with a bit a plate and a bolt and nut bolted on the crash bar

 

[1985michael182]

 

[VenomUK]

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You've done what I have, I used the original holes on the front crash beam to locate my pins but I'm very happy with the results and good it looks once finished. I will grab some pictures of mine soon and post.

 

[VenomUK]

My front bumper is completley gutted removed anything not needed, you will need to make a small bracket up tho so the middle of the bumper doesn't sag but that can be done with a bit a plate and a bolt and nut bolted on the crash bar

I've gutted it now and used 4 pins in the same was as @1985michael182 has above. Well pleased with the outcome and removed all sag from the bumper