Hola,

I've had a 2000 bumper cover, off of a DC2, on my car (1996 DC4 = 2 Dr Integra LS) for a while time now. Say, 2 years. For some weird reason, the fact that it sags a bit in the corners has started to annoy me. The bumper cover appears to sit 1/4" or so (it's noticable when you get within 5 feet of the car, at whatever angle) down--leaving a sizable gap between the cover and the panel immediately above it. What I want to know is how to fix it, and if anyone else has a similar problem. I'll take pictures tomorrow to help clarify the issue. Happy turkey day!

*EDIT* Pics added. 12-01-04

Left rear:


Right rear:




Modified by mdpalmer at 4:12 AM 12/2/2004


Modified by mdpalmer at 4:12 AM 12/2/2004


Modified by mdpalmer at 4:14 AM 12/2/2004

 

well first off, a 98-01 integra has a different bumper then the 94-97. the best thing to do is to get another bumper cover for the year model of your car (94-97). Or, try using some tape and tape that thing up.

 

Sure, that's a fine suggsestion. However, there are many, many others who use this combination of chassis and rear bumer cover without issues. Furthermore, there was a similar situation when I had my "proper" cover installed. Realize that the current set-up is purely cosmetic; it would be trivial to put my other, less attractive cover, back on. I'm beginning to think that my rear quarter panels (or something else) may be out of line for whatever reason... Other suggestions, please.

 

It doesn't matter if he has a 98+ REAR bumper on his 96. If he had a 98+ FRONT bumper on his 96 then that would be different. Well, to address your problem from what i understand it is sagging from the sides? Well first take it off and check for any warped plastic or any thing odd like that. I really dont know what makes the like bumper sag that but you should completely take it off and make sure the edges are smooth and contoured correctly. Also check to see where everything bolts up and makes sure it matches the lines. Check to see if everything is tightened correctly.

 

my bad, didn't know he was talking about the rear bumper..

 

um it wouldnt matter if it was the front or rear, the chasis are the same and if you have the same year lights and bumper they willl bolt right up to the integra as long as its a 94 and up , so 98+ light and bumper , will bolt right up to a 94 car ( i have it with NO problems) and vise versa

 

hmmm.. i guess i'm the confused one here, are we talking about the bumper cover (braw)??? because thats what i'm thinking of.

 

Remove the rear bumper cover and bend up the metal bracket it screws into.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by aeon &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">hmmm.. i guess i'm the confused one here, are we talking about the bumper cover (braw)??? because thats what i'm thinking of. </TD></TR></TABLE>

o no sorry, the leather bumper from a 94-97 wont fit a 98 and up , but the plastic bumper will fit either year chasis

 

Yeah, sorry about the confusion. I forgot to put "rear" into my thread title. Thanks everyone for the suggestions.

I did remove the rear cover, and nothing appears to be out of the ordinary on both the cover itself and the car. While it was off, I did consider bending the metal bracket the cover screws to (I believe it's called a "bumper beam", according to the Helms manual). Anyone have success with this?

 

i got the same issue on ma dc4, front clip doesnt wana fit that good...any kind of bolt i should use???? or anything to make it look right?

 

THIS IS YOU:

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mdpalmer &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yeah, sorry about the confusion. I forgot to put "rear" into my thread title. Thanks everyone for the suggestions.

I did remove the rear cover, and nothing appears to be out of the ordinary on both the cover itself and the car. While it was off, I did consider bending the metal bracket the cover screws to (I believe it's called a "bumper beam", according to the Helms manual). Anyone have success with this?</TD></TR></TABLE>

THIS IS ME, 2 POSTS EARLIER:

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by wreckedmyteg &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Remove the rear bumper cover and bend up the metal bracket it screws into.</TD></TR></TABLE>

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by wreckedmyteg &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">THIS IS YOU:

THIS IS ME, 2 POSTS EARLIER:

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So what's your point? I'm aware of your earlier posts. I'm acknowledging that I forgot to specify that it was a rear bumper cover and not a front cover; I'm also asking if anyone has had any success with the method you suggested.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mdpalmer &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

So what's your point? I'm aware of your earlier posts. I'm acknowledging that I forgot to specify that it was a rear bumper cover and not a front cover; I'm also asking if anyone has had any success with the method you suggested.</TD></TR></TABLE>

This part gives away the bumper location:

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mdpalmer &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">leaving a sizable gap between the cover and the panel immediately above it</TD></TR></TABLE>

And I gave you the answer to solve your problem, so don't get cocky.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by wreckedmyteg &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

This part gives away the bumper location:

And I gave you the answer to solve your problem, so don't get cocky.

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OK, it gives it away, but that means pepole are going to have to actually read through the thread to see what I mean. And how is what you gave an answer if I can't confirm that it works? You're quite the dumbass. Why are you the only one who has a bad attitude in this matter? I asked for help not for an *******.

What's this cockiness you speak of? You must be jealous because I'm smarter than you, except for when it comes to bumper covers. The cocky one is you. **** off and keep your attitude at home, idiot.


Modified by mdpalmer at 8:52 PM 12/1/2004

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mdpalmer &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
You must be jealous because I'm smarter than you, except for when it comes to bumper covers. The cocky one is you. **** off and keep your attitude at home, idiot.

Modified by mdpalmer at 8:52 PM 12/1/2004</TD></TR></TABLE>

I just read some of your other posts. I yield to your extreme intelligence.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by wreckedmyteg &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

I just read some of your other posts. I yield to your extreme intelligence.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I'm sorry that you didn't catch the sarcasm in that part of my response. If I were to judge you by the same criteria, then you're still an idiot. Whatever. I rescind any negative remarks toward you. I also apologize for said remarks. However, I'm not feeling your caps lock approach to illustrating a point.

That said, here are some pictures for those who don't know what my problem is. I'm going to take the rear cover off on another occasion and try wreckedmyteg's suggestion.

http://www.its.caltech.edu/~palmer/car.html

 

got the same prob with na dc4, rear bumper just keep sagging, also my front bumper on the sides needs to be bolted but i dont know what kind of blot to use. any suggestions are really helpfull

 

Bump cause i have the same problem and need a solution

 

fix is easy.

- pop off the panels inside the hatch
- loosen the nuts that hold the bumper cover, don't forget the ones at the corners behind the side panels
- make sure the bumper is aligned horizontally, otherwise the bumper cover may not sit flush at the sides
- starting at the center, pull the bolt up, and tighten the nut
- work your way out to the sides, do the same
if it's still not sitting quite right..
- as you see fit.. pick a nut, loosen it, pull bolt up, and tighten

years ago, my rear bumper had gaps like that after a bodyshop fixed the damage from me being rear-ended. i finally got sick of looking at it, went in, and closed it, just as i described above.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by reno96teg &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">fix is easy.

- pop off the panels inside the hatch
- loosen the nuts that hold the bumper cover, don't forget the ones at the corners behind the side panels
- make sure the bumper is aligned horizontally, otherwise the bumper cover may not sit flush at the sides
- starting at the center, pull the bolt up, and tighten the nut
- work your way out to the sides, do the same
if it's still not sitting quite right..
- as you see fit.. pick a nut, loosen it, pull bolt up, and tighten

years ago, my rear bumper had gaps like that after a bodyshop fixed the damage from me being rear-ended. i finally got sick of looking at it, went in, and closed it, just as i described above.</TD></TR></TABLE>

That won't work if the bolts are already has high as they'll go, and the bracket is bent down.

 

bump any other methods???

 

unbolt all the inner bolts that the bumper needs to be attacted to the car. then have a friend pull the bumper all the way up while you secure the nuts in tightly. this is what i did after i reinstalled mine...

 

I have seen this happen on bumpers of integras that have been rear ended. Even at slow speed, because mine was.

 

Good suggestions everyone. My Dc2 got rear ended and it sags like that too,keep up the suggestions