What is this that broke (picture attached)?

11' AW M3 · 11-16-2010, 02:36 AM

My right rear tire has been rubbing, and I noticed that now the area where the bumper meets the rear quarter panel is loose (see picture). Is there a bracket behind there? What is it that broke that made it loose?

What would you recommend to fix it? TIA!

11' AW M3 · 11-16-2010, 07:18 PM

anyone?

montreal red · 11-16-2010, 07:50 PM

it doesnt look loose to me. but its possible that one of the bumper clips is broken or the fastening screw is missing. remove the wheel and check your wheel well liner to see if any screws are missing.

OMID INC · 11-16-2010, 07:51 PM

looks fine in the picture.. probably a broken clip if anything or the plastic liner in the wheel well is loose.

11' AW M3 · 11-22-2010, 08:22 AM

It is definitely broken. I can push that area in about an inch and half, while on the other side it doesn't flinch.

Is there anyway I can test if this was 100% caused by me rubbing? I really don't want to remove the rear spacers. Because of how loud my exhaust is, I can't tell from just listening like I normally would...

ace330i · 11-30-2010, 07:03 PM

there is a bracket behind the fender liner, it has two screws that hold the end of the bumper in, i have a bodyshop and found this out when i took my bumper off, just be warned that those screws are a pita to get too because of the location but its totally doable all you need is a socket wrench, a size 7 socket i think and about a 12 inch extension to make your life drastically easier...

PKL · 11-30-2010, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 11' AW M3

Because of how loud my exhaust is, I can't tell from just listening like I normally would...

11-16-2010, 02:36 AM	#1
11' AW M3 Major 80 Rep 1,245 Posts Drives: 11' ZCP E92 M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: california iTrader: (2)	What is this that broke (picture attached)? My right rear tire has been rubbing, and I noticed that now the area where the bumper meets the rear quarter panel is loose (see picture). Is there a bracket behind there? What is it that broke that made it loose? What would you recommend to fix it? TIA! __________________ 2011 AW/FR Extended E92 M3... fully loaded
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11' AW M3 Major 80 Rep 1,245 Posts Drives: 11' ZCP E92 M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: california iTrader: (2)	anyone? __________________ 2011 AW/FR Extended E92 M3... fully loaded
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11-16-2010, 07:50 PM	#3
montreal red chris 278 Rep 12,144 Posts Drives: White Boat Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (31)	it doesnt look loose to me. but its possible that one of the bumper clips is broken or the fastening screw is missing. remove the wheel and check your wheel well liner to see if any screws are missing. __________________ Current: 2013 F10 M5 & 2016 Mini JCW 2013 GLK350 (gone), 997.1 GT3RS (gone), 2009 WRX STI (gone), e92 M3 (gone)
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11-16-2010, 07:51 PM	#4
OMID INC Lieutenant Colonel 92 Rep 1,562 Posts Drives: E70 X5 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago iTrader: (6)	looks fine in the picture.. probably a broken clip if anything or the plastic liner in the wheel well is loose.
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11-22-2010, 08:22 AM	#5
11' AW M3 Major 80 Rep 1,245 Posts Drives: 11' ZCP E92 M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: california iTrader: (2)	It is definitely broken. I can push that area in about an inch and half, while on the other side it doesn't flinch. Is there anyway I can test if this was 100% caused by me rubbing? I really don't want to remove the rear spacers. Because of how loud my exhaust is, I can't tell from just listening like I normally would... __________________ 2011 AW/FR Extended E92 M3... fully loaded
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11-30-2010, 07:03 PM	#6
ace330i Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 221 Posts Drives: e90 330i 6spd, e92 m3 zcp 6spd Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2) Garage List 2001 Dodge Viper rt/10 [0.00] 1988 BMW e30 M3 [0.00] 2011 BMW M3 [0.00] 1980 Excalibur [0.00] 1957 Chevy Belair [0.00] 1981 Chevy Corvette [0.00] 2006 BMW 330i [0.00] 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	there is a bracket behind the fender liner, it has two screws that hold the end of the bumper in, i have a bodyshop and found this out when i took my bumper off, just be warned that those screws are a pita to get too because of the location but its totally doable all you need is a socket wrench, a size 7 socket i think and about a 12 inch extension to make your life drastically easier...
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