Front Bumper Gap

ItBloo · 03-21-2017, 02:11 PM

So I've noticed that the gap from my front bumper to my hood seems a bit large...

Does this seem too large or is it just me? Also how do I go about and fix this?

snj1013 · 03-21-2017, 02:23 PM

Looks a hair wide, but panels gaps always look larger on light colored vehicles.

F10Bea5t · 03-21-2017, 04:17 PM

I recently bought a CPO from the dealer and noticed the same issue. I had the dealer realign the hood for me. They loosened the two top bolts and diminished the gap space. I get it back today, but here is a before picture.

ItBloo · 03-21-2017, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by F10fun

I recently bought a CPO from the dealer and noticed the same issue. I had the dealer realign the hood for me. They loosened the two top bolts and diminished the gap space. I get it back today, but here is a before picture.

So it should be just as simple as adjusting the mounting bolts?

F10Bea5t · 03-21-2017, 05:37 PM

Yes, that is what my service adviser at the dealership went over with me. He said there was a little bit of room to play with it. If I pick it up today I'll send you pictures.

F10Bea5t · 03-22-2017, 04:38 PM

I got my car back and they did a good job reducing the gap back to stock.

ItBloo · 03-22-2017, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by F10fun

I got my car back and they did a good job reducing the gap back to stock.

Much better looking! I'll try it out myself this weekend and post pics.

EL Jeffe 5 · 03-23-2017, 11:02 AM

I had same thing on my 2013 I loosen up a screws on bumper push it tighten up crews good to go 5min job.

S1ammin · 03-27-2017, 01:19 PM

I agree. Much easier to loosen and adjust the flexible bumper than to move the hood!

ItBloo · 05-08-2017, 01:42 AM

Finally got around to fixing the gap. There's still a weird bit by the wheel well, but I got some part of it fixed at least!

lsturbointeg · 05-08-2017, 09:35 PM

Looks much better

jimjaxx · 04-18-2022, 01:32 PM

I agree. Fantastic thread

03-21-2017, 02:11 PM	#1
ItBloo Fish Gill 73 Rep 326 Posts Drives: 2018 Accord Sport \| 1995 540i Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1) Garage List 1995 BMW 540i [0.00] 2012 BMW 535i [0.00]	Front Bumper Gap So I've noticed that the gap from my front bumper to my hood seems a bit large... Does this seem too large or is it just me? Also how do I go about and fix this? Attached Images
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03-21-2017, 02:23 PM	#2
snj1013 Captain 87 Rep 937 Posts Drives: 2011 528i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (1)	Looks a hair wide, but panels gaps always look larger on light colored vehicles.
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F10Bea5t Enlisted Member 6 Rep 32 Posts Drives: BMW F10 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Agoura Hills iTrader: (0)	I recently bought a CPO from the dealer and noticed the same issue. I had the dealer realign the hood for me. They loosened the two top bolts and diminished the gap space. I get it back today, but here is a before picture. Attached Images
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F10Bea5t Enlisted Member 6 Rep 32 Posts Drives: BMW F10 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Agoura Hills iTrader: (0)	Yes, that is what my service adviser at the dealership went over with me. He said there was a little bit of room to play with it. If I pick it up today I'll send you pictures.
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F10Bea5t Enlisted Member 6 Rep 32 Posts Drives: BMW F10 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Agoura Hills iTrader: (0)	I got my car back and they did a good job reducing the gap back to stock. Attached Images
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03-23-2017, 11:02 AM	#8
EL Jeffe 5 Major 612 Rep 1,254 Posts Drives: CBR1000RR Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Iowa iTrader: (0)	I had same thing on my 2013 I loosen up a screws on bumper push it tighten up crews good to go 5min job. __________________
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S1ammin Private First Class 44 Rep 194 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 535i MSport Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: St. Louis, Mo. iTrader: (0)	I agree. Much easier to loosen and adjust the flexible bumper than to move the hood!
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ItBloo Fish Gill 73 Rep 326 Posts Drives: 2018 Accord Sport \| 1995 540i Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1) Garage List 1995 BMW 540i [0.00] 2012 BMW 535i [0.00]	Finally got around to fixing the gap. There's still a weird bit by the wheel well, but I got some part of it fixed at least! Attached Images __________________ Bloo The Bimmer - 2012 BMW 535i (15%/5% Tint \| Dual Slat Grillle \| H&R Sports) Bessie The Bimmer - 1995 BMW 540i
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