GB: Bumper Sag Fix brackets

Orion · 25-02-2011, 08:47 AM

Hey guys,

There is a current GB happening in the States (on M247.com) for some brackets that will help fix sagging of the front bumper.

Here is the original thread:
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showt...Bumper-Sag-Fix

Here is the group buy thread:
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showt...Bumper-Sag-Fix

You guys should read both before asking any questions here. The best thing to do would be to sign up there and ask but I will try to help out where I can.

They are US$40 each and shipping the lot over here will be about US$10-15 and then it will be about $5 to send them from Brisbane to other parts of Australia. So all up it will be within a few dollars of $50 total for each set. Final price will be determined as soon as the GB ends.

I am looking to get around a group of 5 or so people but it can be less, or much more. I will be placing an order next Friday night, so the list will be finalised at 5pm Friday 4th March. Payment will be due one week after, Friday 11th March.

List:
- Orion Recieved
- Marcs_sp20

Recieved
- phunkdust Recieved
- FpR SP20 Paid
- trent188 Recieved
- Justin-SP20 Recieved

phunkdust · 25-02-2011, 11:28 AM

In

Even though I just ordered clips

Rupewrecht · 25-02-2011, 11:36 AM

...forgive my ignorance, but don't the headlight clips do the same job?

phunkdust · 25-02-2011, 11:42 AM

Yeah but they break easily, and if you want to take your bumper off to work on something... well you'd better have some spare clips!

Not something you'd see often on the slowtege, but for the SP20 guys the front bumper is a lot heavier... and well I don't know about the other guys but I often scrape the rock guard on driveways because I am a **** driver

Rupewrecht · 25-02-2011, 11:47 AM

Ah, rightio

phunkdust · 25-02-2011, 11:49 AM

And once it sags it rattles like a mofo, can't imagine how bad it sounds on the guys with stiffer engine mounts.

Orion · 25-02-2011, 11:56 AM

The headlight clips are not really a "structural" component of the bumper mounting system. They really just hold the top corner of the bumper up against the headlight nicely.

These brackets provided a strength to the connection between the bumper and the fender, which is a more significant join for holding the bumper on.

Orion · 25-02-2011, 12:59 PM

I see Trent188 has already signed up for this out on his own as well.

I will contact him and see if he wants to be included in this group of if he is still happy to go out on his own.

One week guys

A.E · 25-02-2011, 08:49 PM

This looks good but mine isnt that bad. Might hold off for now. I just hope once I get the lip on that it doesn't break the new set lol.

marcs_sp20 · 25-02-2011, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phunkdust

And once it sags it rattles like a mofo, can't imagine how bad it sounds on the guys with stiffer engine mounts.

You get use to the rattles with 70 duro AWR mounts, Darryl would say the same

FpR_SP20 · 25-02-2011, 11:44 PM

YES! I was going to attempt to make something along these lines as my bumper mounting tabs are cracked and I've obsessed over that gap ever since I acquired the car. Please count me in, I've PM'd you Orion.

Orion · 28-02-2011, 11:33 AM

Bump

Edit: List updated

Also, these are only being made in black.

Orion · 02-03-2011, 05:13 PM

Wednesday bump

About 50 hours to go before I close this off

This will be sent in small padded Australia Post bags at the cheapest (i.e. slowest) rate. Let me know if you will need them faster that.

Still no word on when they will be made in the States

Cheers

Orion · 05-03-2011, 05:15 PM

This is wrapped up guys

I'm shooting off a PM to the US guy who is running this and getting some final prices.

Then I just need to figure out what the postage cost to the non-Queenslanders will be - won't be much.

Expect PM's with all the details in the next few days

Cheers

Orion · 08-03-2011, 03:28 PM

Hey guys,

I've finally gotten in contact with n2ka over in States about the order, so that is some progress

We are currently looking at the shipping costs, and what is the best way to go.

I will keep everyone updated on how it goes. Word around is that they are about to go into production, so hopefully there will not be a long delay in getting. I should hope not because they are stopping my headlight install

Cheers.

Orion · 09-03-2011, 01:01 PM

Woot!

Shipping has been sorted out and I have sent a PayPal payment for the Bumper Sag Fix kits.

I will be PM'ing all with payment details this afternoon

Basically, they will arrive in Brisbane for $45 each (pickup price). Marc and FpR SP20, I'm assuming you will collect yours at the next Coffee Meet (hint hint)

Phunkdust I will just add $5 to yours for the postage to Melbs.

Trent188, I will also be in touch with you about a small refund because you had already sent some money to n2ka.

Cheers

phunkdust · 09-03-2011, 01:36 PM

Nice one, send me a PM and I'll wire it this evening.

Orion · 10-03-2011, 12:16 AM

PM's sent to everyone

Sorry for getting them out so late

Orion · 12-03-2011, 09:04 AM

List updated - we had one more sneak in

Also put in payment status.

Orion · 16-03-2011, 07:47 AM

Everyone has paid up!

Woot!

EDIT:

Brackets have been made up and n2ka has collected them!

He will be shipping them out this week and next week. So add a couple of weeks for shipping across from the US.

I will keep everyone updated

25-02-2011, 08:47 AM	#1
Orion SP20 Member! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Car: Mazda SP20 sedan Posts: 1,769 View Photos By: Orion	GB: Bumper Sag Fix brackets Hey guys, There is a current GB happening in the States (on M247.com) for some brackets that will help fix sagging of the front bumper. Here is the original thread: http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showt...Bumper-Sag-Fix Here is the group buy thread: http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showt...Bumper-Sag-Fix You guys should read both before asking any questions here. The best thing to do would be to sign up there and ask but I will try to help out where I can. They are US$40 each and shipping the lot over here will be about US$10-15 and then it will be about $5 to send them from Brisbane to other parts of Australia. So all up it will be within a few dollars of $50 total for each set. Final price will be determined as soon as the GB ends. I am looking to get around a group of 5 or so people but it can be less, or much more. I will be placing an order next Friday night, so the list will be finalised at 5pm Friday 4th March. Payment will be due one week after, Friday 11th March. List: - Orion Recieved - Marcs_sp20 Recieved - phunkdust Recieved - FpR SP20 Paid - trent188 Recieved - Justin-SP20 Recieved __________________ Exhaust: Autoexe headers; Custom midpipe; Racing Beat catback Engine: AWR mounts; Twiggy cams; Custom CAI; RR Racing UDP; Mishimoto rad EMS: Microtech LT-10; J&S Safeguard; Gearbox: MSP LSD; Fidanza flywheel; 5th gear Rims/Suspension: MX-5 rims; Tokico Illuminas; Eibach Pro-kit; Progress RSB; AutoExe STB Exterior: MSP front lip & rear spoiler; Matt V headlights; AutoExe grill; EDM tails Interior: JVC AVX-77; Autometer gauges; DaveBs; B&M shifter Projects to come: Engine rebuild Last edited by Orion; 15-06-2011 at 10:36 PM.

25-02-2011, 11:36 AM	#3
Rupewrecht Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: melb.vic.au Car: AZ-1, Astina Hardtop Turbo, BJ Protege, Beetle Posts: 16,525 View Photos By: Rupewrecht	...forgive my ignorance, but don't the headlight clips do the same job? __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

25-02-2011, 11:47 AM	#5
Rupewrecht Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: melb.vic.au Car: AZ-1, Astina Hardtop Turbo, BJ Protege, Beetle Posts: 16,525 View Photos By: Rupewrecht	Ah, rightio __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

25-02-2011, 11:56 AM	#7
Orion SP20 Member! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Car: Mazda SP20 sedan Posts: 1,769 View Photos By: Orion	The headlight clips are not really a "structural" component of the bumper mounting system. They really just hold the top corner of the bumper up against the headlight nicely. These brackets provided a strength to the connection between the bumper and the fender, which is a more significant join for holding the bumper on. __________________ Exhaust: Autoexe headers; Custom midpipe; Racing Beat catback Engine: AWR mounts; Twiggy cams; Custom CAI; RR Racing UDP; Mishimoto rad EMS: Microtech LT-10; J&S Safeguard; Gearbox: MSP LSD; Fidanza flywheel; 5th gear Rims/Suspension: MX-5 rims; Tokico Illuminas; Eibach Pro-kit; Progress RSB; AutoExe STB Exterior: MSP front lip & rear spoiler; Matt V headlights; AutoExe grill; EDM tails Interior: JVC AVX-77; Autometer gauges; DaveBs; B&M shifter Projects to come: Engine rebuild

25-02-2011, 12:59 PM	#8
Orion SP20 Member! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Car: Mazda SP20 sedan Posts: 1,769 View Photos By: Orion	I see Trent188 has already signed up for this out on his own as well. I will contact him and see if he wants to be included in this group of if he is still happy to go out on his own. One week guys __________________ Exhaust: Autoexe headers; Custom midpipe; Racing Beat catback Engine: AWR mounts; Twiggy cams; Custom CAI; RR Racing UDP; Mishimoto rad EMS: Microtech LT-10; J&S Safeguard; Gearbox: MSP LSD; Fidanza flywheel; 5th gear Rims/Suspension: MX-5 rims; Tokico Illuminas; Eibach Pro-kit; Progress RSB; AutoExe STB Exterior: MSP front lip & rear spoiler; Matt V headlights; AutoExe grill; EDM tails Interior: JVC AVX-77; Autometer gauges; DaveBs; B&M shifter Projects to come: Engine rebuild

25-02-2011, 11:28 AM	#2
phunkdust AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Melb Car: SP20 Posts: 394	In Even though I just ordered clips

25-02-2011, 11:42 AM	#4
phunkdust AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Melb Car: SP20 Posts: 394	Yeah but they break easily, and if you want to take your bumper off to work on something... well you'd better have some spare clips! Not something you'd see often on the slowtege, but for the SP20 guys the front bumper is a lot heavier... and well I don't know about the other guys but I often scrape the rock guard on driveways because I am a **** driver

25-02-2011, 11:49 AM	#6
phunkdust AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Melb Car: SP20 Posts: 394	And once it sags it rattles like a mofo, can't imagine how bad it sounds on the guys with stiffer engine mounts.

25-02-2011, 08:49 PM	#9
A.E Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bass hill Car: SP20 2002 yellow Posts: 775 View Photos By: A.E	This looks good but mine isnt that bad. Might hold off for now. I just hope once I get the lip on that it doesn't break the new set lol.

25-02-2011, 11:44 PM	#11
FpR_SP20 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Brisbane Car: 2002 Astina SP20 Posts: 4	YES! I was going to attempt to make something along these lines as my bumper mounting tabs are cracked and I've obsessed over that gap ever since I acquired the car. Please count me in, I've PM'd you Orion.

28-02-2011, 11:33 AM	#12
Orion SP20 Member! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Car: Mazda SP20 sedan Posts: 1,769 View Photos By: Orion	Bump Edit: List updated Also, these are only being made in black. __________________ Exhaust: Autoexe headers; Custom midpipe; Racing Beat catback Engine: AWR mounts; Twiggy cams; Custom CAI; RR Racing UDP; Mishimoto rad EMS: Microtech LT-10; J&S Safeguard; Gearbox: MSP LSD; Fidanza flywheel; 5th gear Rims/Suspension: MX-5 rims; Tokico Illuminas; Eibach Pro-kit; Progress RSB; AutoExe STB Exterior: MSP front lip & rear spoiler; Matt V headlights; AutoExe grill; EDM tails Interior: JVC AVX-77; Autometer gauges; DaveBs; B&M shifter Projects to come: Engine rebuild Last edited by Orion; 28-02-2011 at 12:52 PM.

02-03-2011, 05:13 PM	#13
Orion SP20 Member! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Car: Mazda SP20 sedan Posts: 1,769 View Photos By: Orion	Wednesday bump About 50 hours to go before I close this off This will be sent in small padded Australia Post bags at the cheapest (i.e. slowest) rate. Let me know if you will need them faster that. Still no word on when they will be made in the States Cheers __________________ Exhaust: Autoexe headers; Custom midpipe; Racing Beat catback Engine: AWR mounts; Twiggy cams; Custom CAI; RR Racing UDP; Mishimoto rad EMS: Microtech LT-10; J&S Safeguard; Gearbox: MSP LSD; Fidanza flywheel; 5th gear Rims/Suspension: MX-5 rims; Tokico Illuminas; Eibach Pro-kit; Progress RSB; AutoExe STB Exterior: MSP front lip & rear spoiler; Matt V headlights; AutoExe grill; EDM tails Interior: JVC AVX-77; Autometer gauges; DaveBs; B&M shifter Projects to come: Engine rebuild

05-03-2011, 05:15 PM	#14
Orion SP20 Member! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Car: Mazda SP20 sedan Posts: 1,769 View Photos By: Orion	This is wrapped up guys I'm shooting off a PM to the US guy who is running this and getting some final prices. Then I just need to figure out what the postage cost to the non-Queenslanders will be - won't be much. Expect PM's with all the details in the next few days Cheers __________________ Exhaust: Autoexe headers; Custom midpipe; Racing Beat catback Engine: AWR mounts; Twiggy cams; Custom CAI; RR Racing UDP; Mishimoto rad EMS: Microtech LT-10; J&S Safeguard; Gearbox: MSP LSD; Fidanza flywheel; 5th gear Rims/Suspension: MX-5 rims; Tokico Illuminas; Eibach Pro-kit; Progress RSB; AutoExe STB Exterior: MSP front lip & rear spoiler; Matt V headlights; AutoExe grill; EDM tails Interior: JVC AVX-77; Autometer gauges; DaveBs; B&M shifter Projects to come: Engine rebuild

08-03-2011, 03:28 PM	#15
Orion SP20 Member! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Car: Mazda SP20 sedan Posts: 1,769 View Photos By: Orion	Hey guys, I've finally gotten in contact with n2ka over in States about the order, so that is some progress We are currently looking at the shipping costs, and what is the best way to go. I will keep everyone updated on how it goes. Word around is that they are about to go into production, so hopefully there will not be a long delay in getting. I should hope not because they are stopping my headlight install Cheers. __________________ Exhaust: Autoexe headers; Custom midpipe; Racing Beat catback Engine: AWR mounts; Twiggy cams; Custom CAI; RR Racing UDP; Mishimoto rad EMS: Microtech LT-10; J&S Safeguard; Gearbox: MSP LSD; Fidanza flywheel; 5th gear Rims/Suspension: MX-5 rims; Tokico Illuminas; Eibach Pro-kit; Progress RSB; AutoExe STB Exterior: MSP front lip & rear spoiler; Matt V headlights; AutoExe grill; EDM tails Interior: JVC AVX-77; Autometer gauges; DaveBs; B&M shifter Projects to come: Engine rebuild

09-03-2011, 01:01 PM	#16
Orion SP20 Member! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Car: Mazda SP20 sedan Posts: 1,769 View Photos By: Orion	All systems go! Woot! Shipping has been sorted out and I have sent a PayPal payment for the Bumper Sag Fix kits. I will be PM'ing all with payment details this afternoon Basically, they will arrive in Brisbane for $45 each (pickup price). Marc and FpR SP20, I'm assuming you will collect yours at the next Coffee Meet (hint hint) Phunkdust I will just add $5 to yours for the postage to Melbs. Trent188, I will also be in touch with you about a small refund because you had already sent some money to n2ka. Cheers __________________ Exhaust: Autoexe headers; Custom midpipe; Racing Beat catback Engine: AWR mounts; Twiggy cams; Custom CAI; RR Racing UDP; Mishimoto rad EMS: Microtech LT-10; J&S Safeguard; Gearbox: MSP LSD; Fidanza flywheel; 5th gear Rims/Suspension: MX-5 rims; Tokico Illuminas; Eibach Pro-kit; Progress RSB; AutoExe STB Exterior: MSP front lip & rear spoiler; Matt V headlights; AutoExe grill; EDM tails Interior: JVC AVX-77; Autometer gauges; DaveBs; B&M shifter Projects to come: Engine rebuild

09-03-2011, 01:36 PM	#17
phunkdust AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Melb Car: SP20 Posts: 394	Nice one, send me a PM and I'll wire it this evening.

10-03-2011, 12:16 AM	#18
Orion SP20 Member! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Car: Mazda SP20 sedan Posts: 1,769 View Photos By: Orion	PM's sent to everyone Sorry for getting them out so late __________________ Exhaust: Autoexe headers; Custom midpipe; Racing Beat catback Engine: AWR mounts; Twiggy cams; Custom CAI; RR Racing UDP; Mishimoto rad EMS: Microtech LT-10; J&S Safeguard; Gearbox: MSP LSD; Fidanza flywheel; 5th gear Rims/Suspension: MX-5 rims; Tokico Illuminas; Eibach Pro-kit; Progress RSB; AutoExe STB Exterior: MSP front lip & rear spoiler; Matt V headlights; AutoExe grill; EDM tails Interior: JVC AVX-77; Autometer gauges; DaveBs; B&M shifter Projects to come: Engine rebuild

12-03-2011, 09:04 AM	#19
Orion SP20 Member! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Car: Mazda SP20 sedan Posts: 1,769 View Photos By: Orion	List updated - we had one more sneak in Also put in payment status. __________________ Exhaust: Autoexe headers; Custom midpipe; Racing Beat catback Engine: AWR mounts; Twiggy cams; Custom CAI; RR Racing UDP; Mishimoto rad EMS: Microtech LT-10; J&S Safeguard; Gearbox: MSP LSD; Fidanza flywheel; 5th gear Rims/Suspension: MX-5 rims; Tokico Illuminas; Eibach Pro-kit; Progress RSB; AutoExe STB Exterior: MSP front lip & rear spoiler; Matt V headlights; AutoExe grill; EDM tails Interior: JVC AVX-77; Autometer gauges; DaveBs; B&M shifter Projects to come: Engine rebuild

16-03-2011, 07:47 AM	#20
Orion SP20 Member! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Car: Mazda SP20 sedan Posts: 1,769 View Photos By: Orion	Everyone has paid up! Woot! EDIT: Brackets have been made up and n2ka has collected them! He will be shipping them out this week and next week. So add a couple of weeks for shipping across from the US. I will keep everyone updated __________________ Exhaust: Autoexe headers; Custom midpipe; Racing Beat catback Engine: AWR mounts; Twiggy cams; Custom CAI; RR Racing UDP; Mishimoto rad EMS: Microtech LT-10; J&S Safeguard; Gearbox: MSP LSD; Fidanza flywheel; 5th gear Rims/Suspension: MX-5 rims; Tokico Illuminas; Eibach Pro-kit; Progress RSB; AutoExe STB Exterior: MSP front lip & rear spoiler; Matt V headlights; AutoExe grill; EDM tails Interior: JVC AVX-77; Autometer gauges; DaveBs; B&M shifter Projects to come: Engine rebuild Last edited by Orion; 16-03-2011 at 08:20 AM.

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