Bumper Gap

Post by **rs4nick** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 3:31 pm

this post is very topical for me as I've just had a new auxillary rad fitted and think my bumper gap is bigger than it was before. I thought it was maybe me being over precious, like I am with this car! I believe they have to have the bumper off to replace the aux rad.

Is it easy to adjust myself or do I need to take it back to the dealer? (only problem is that dealer is not close by who did the work)

Post by **neckarsulm** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 7:33 pm

Is it easy to adjust myself or do I need to take it back to the dealer? (only problem is that dealer is not close by who did the work)

depends if its been put on wrong, if it has you'll never adjust it right unless it comes off.
I can't see myself how it can go back on wrong unless it's been mounted incorrectly on the bumper bar/iron which then wont adjust, anyone else?

Post by **ShouldveBeenAGerman** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 7:58 pm

I did mine a few days after I picked her up:
http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... ad&id=8809
http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... ad&id=8808

Bumper off job to get it spot on. You need to wind out the large black screw type supports to lift the bumper up.

There is a go "how to" link somewhere. I'll try and dig it out.

Post by **sonny** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 8:08 pm

ShouldveBeenAGerman wrote:I did mine a few days after I picked her up:
http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... ad&id=8809
http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... ad&id=8808

Bumper off job to get it spot on. You need to wind out the large black screw type supports to lift the bumper up.

There is a go "how to" link somewhere. I'll try and dig it out.

Good job.

Post by **BrenM** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 9:57 pm

Shouldve - thats a great job. Your first pic is how my car looks. If you can track down the how to link that would be much appreciated....

Post by **rs4nick** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 10:01 pm

[quote="sonny"][quote="ShouldveBeenAGerman"]I did mine a few days after I picked her up:
http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... ad&id=8809
http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... ad&id=8808

Bumper off job to get it spot on. You need to wind out the large black screw type supports to lift the bumper up.

There is a go "how to" link somewhere. IGuys, thanks for the comments. This site never ceases to amaze me

It would be fantastic if you can dig out the "how to" link - I can then do it myself and take my time to get it right (with the help of my engineer dad who is more technically minded!!)

Post by **rs4nick** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 10:02 pm

Just seen previous post - not sure what happened there! Should have been:

Guys, thanks for the comments. This site never ceases to amaze me

It would be fantastic if you can dig out the "how to" link - I can then do it myself and take my time to get it right (with the help of my engineer dad who is more technically minded!!)

Post by **steve_70** » Fri Dec 17, 2010 1:38 pm

+1

people have pointed out this also on mine.I didnt think anything of it until compared to others. I am asking the dealer to fix this when they domy exhaust flaps.

heres my gap...

Post by **steve_70** » Fri Dec 17, 2010 1:39 pm

If you have the 'How to' link just may try it myself though. Thanks.

Post by **ShouldveBeenAGerman** » Fri Dec 17, 2010 4:57 pm

aha finally found the bookmark, must organise them a bit better!

http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2714225

This was the link I used which showed how to take the bumper off. It's the location of the screws that's tricky. Once you've undone all those it should slide off easily.

This picture shows how the bumper is adjusted. Screw or unscrew to lower or raise the mounting point for the bumper. You might need a few tries to get it spot on.

Post by **sonny** » Fri Dec 17, 2010 5:31 pm

WOW Steve that's some gapage you of there. Get it fixed pronto.

Post by **steve_70** » Fri Dec 17, 2010 6:42 pm

sonny wrote:WOW Steve that's some gapage you of there. Get it fixed pronto.

I will get them to fix it when they do the exhaust valves... they are not operating correctly/ sticking... will post up seperate thread re that in a moment.

Post by **rs4nick** » Fri Dec 17, 2010 9:42 pm

ShouldveBeenAGerman wrote:aha finally found the bookmark, must organise them a bit better!

http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2714225

This was the link I used which showed how to take the bumper off. It's the location of the screws that's tricky. Once you've undone all those it should slide off easily.

This picture shows how the bumper is adjusted. Screw or unscrew to lower or raise the mounting point for the bumper. You might need a few tries to get it spot on.

This is great, thanks.

How long did it take you to do and do you have to lossen the headlights to do it?

Post by **neckarsulm** » Fri Dec 17, 2010 11:42 pm

headlights stay fixed, they can only go on in one position.
IIRC you can just wind up the adjusters assuming the bumper has been slotted onto them correctly.

Post by **P_G** » Fri Dec 17, 2010 11:58 pm

How does that work then? Because the sides of my bumper match exactly with the wings and headlights but I have a slight gap betwen grille and bonnet. Not the same size as Steve's but it is there. So is there adjusters at the sides and then central ones too?

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