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Old 03-22-2011, 11:11 AM
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I am putting back my 951 front end after acquiring parts within the last few months. The issue I am encountering is that when the bumper, bumper skin are in place, I have about a 1/2 gap in the corner where the bumper skin meets the fenders. The gap is directly above the turn signal and I have tried every option to adjust the panels however, have not been successful.

I originally thought the bumper brace was upside down but after trying that option, the gap remains. It is almost as if the ends of the bumper brace would have to be bent upwards to close the gap.

Any idea's???
Old 03-22-2011, 11:15 AM
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I think you can adjust it via the reinforcement shocks.
Old 03-22-2011, 11:24 AM
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Thanx Andral..if you mean adjusting the bumper shocks up and down, I have tried that. The center section of the bumper skin fits more snug however, the ends still has a gap. Again..almost as if the mumper brace needs to be bend upwards to meet the fender.
Old 03-22-2011, 11:45 AM
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Pictures? of the problem area, the fender to hood fitment, the fender to door fitment, header panel to bumper cover and fender...

Lots of areas of adjustment can be had there... remember you are trying to replicate the work done at the factory when those panels were hand fitted to the car the first time!



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