Dealer drilled into front bumper WTF

redheat86 · 07-11-2006, 06:52 PM

Oki so i bought a black 06 STI with ohh about 12 miles on it. Well i get my plates todau from the state and i take the dealer plate off to the awesome suprise, they drilled into the F*ing bumper and just used self taping screws.

WTF is this ****. i see 2 holes just on the outside of where they drilled or self taped the screws for the plate.

Is there any recourse for this? i mean the bumper isnt horrible, but seriously wtf, there is an obvious flaw in the bumper and its ok for me to not have a front plate.

Options im guesing are to go back to the dealer and complain and/or talk with SOA?

any ideas

thanks

***Insane06STi*** · 07-11-2006, 07:12 PM

Theres no other way to put the plates on but to drill.

redheat86 · 07-11-2006, 07:24 PM

ackkkk? theres no bracket? i mean there is 2 big ass factory holes in the front bumper. ahh well.

***Insane06STi*** · 07-11-2006, 07:28 PM

I had the same problem, the plates cover it up so I dont mind. I know how you feel man.

LightWerkz · 07-11-2006, 07:35 PM

Normal. Sorry to be the one to say it. We all have it and hate it!

gohrsepwr · 07-11-2006, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ESsTeAEyEe

Normal. Sorry to be the one to say it. We all have it and hate it!

i hate it so much i orderd a new jdm front bumper!

***MacSTi*** · 07-11-2006, 07:59 PM

This is japan/us parts, both are used on the cars...so made for JDM not USDM

gohrsepwr · 07-11-2006, 08:00 PM

its INGS-06STI-FFB i guess its after market jdm lol, sorry.

Jag32 · 07-12-2006, 11:04 AM

Get a billet front bumper/license plate cover made by Autospeed.

That's what I did and it looks awesome.

***austinpike*** · 07-12-2006, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redheat86

...and its ok for me to not have a front plate.

It's Minnesota, you need a front plate...

You can get these Totsubo plate adapters, maybe too late now but they will cover up the holes anyway. And hold the plate a lot more securely. The screws the dealer put in will come loose eventually since they are only held in by 1/16" of plastic.

http://www.southcoastperformance.com...roduct=TOTSUBO

flytojungho · 07-13-2006, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jag32

Get a billet front bumper/license plate cover made by Autospeed.

That's what I did and it looks awesome.

where can i find some billet cover for 06?

07-11-2006, 06:52 PM	#1
redheat86 Junior STI Driver Car: 2006 STi Fav Mod: real tits Location: MPLS,MN Posts: 85 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Dealer drilled into front bumper WTF Oki so i bought a black 06 STI with ohh about 12 miles on it. Well i get my plates todau from the state and i take the dealer plate off to the awesome suprise, they drilled into the Fing bumper and just used self taping screws. WTF is this ***. i see 2 holes just on the outside of where they drilled or self taped the screws for the plate. Is there any recourse for this? i mean the bumper isnt horrible, but seriously wtf, there is an obvious flaw in the bumper and its ok for me to not have a front plate. Options im guesing are to go back to the dealer and complain and/or talk with SOA? any ideas thanks This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

07-11-2006, 08:00 PM	#8
gohrsepwr Senior STI Driver Car: 06 sti Fav Mod: invidia turbo back exhaust G200 Location: lexington, ky Posts: 370 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (9)	its INGS-06STI-FFB i guess its after market jdm lol, sorry. Last edited by gohrsepwr : 07-11-2006 at 08:04 PM.

07-11-2006, 07:12 PM	#2
*Insane06STi* Nanned ® Location: Where the left lane is th Posts: 17,349 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (9)	Theres no other way to put the plates on but to drill.

07-11-2006, 07:24 PM	#3
redheat86 Junior STI Driver Car: 2006 STi Fav Mod: real tits Location: MPLS,MN Posts: 85 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	ackkkk? theres no bracket? i mean there is 2 big ass factory holes in the front bumper. ahh well.

07-11-2006, 07:28 PM	#4
*Insane06STi* Nanned ® Location: Where the left lane is th Posts: 17,349 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (9)	I had the same problem, the plates cover it up so I dont mind. I know how you feel man.

07-11-2006, 07:35 PM	#5
LightWerkz STI Master Car: E46 M3 Fav Mod: ZCP Wheels Location: Clifton Posts: 7,495 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (77)	Normal. Sorry to be the one to say it. We all have it and hate it!

07-11-2006, 07:59 PM	#7
*MacSTi* I has BOOST! Car: 2005 Aspen White STi Fav Mod: LightWerkz Projector Retrofit Location: Somerset, NJ Posts: 1,931 Join Date: Feb 2006 Trader Rating: (12)	This is japan/us parts, both are used on the cars...so made for JDM not USDM

07-12-2006, 11:04 AM	#9
Jag32 Professional STI Racer Car: 2006 Impreza WRX STI Fav Mod: Flux Capacitor Location: Camp Lejeune, NC Posts: 774 Join Date: May 2003 Trader Rating: (5)	Get a billet front bumper/license plate cover made by Autospeed. That's what I did and it looks awesome.