Quick release for front bumper!!!

[amrazM]

Jack the side with a low pro jack then slip a normal jack in the front. Don’t see the reason why you remove the bumper.

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by Scrippy

I change my own oil and I do it like every 6 weeks with how much I drive. Removing the front bumper is easy but I have always hated the two screws that join the bumper to the fenders. I figured I would give these Dzus sliding latches a try. On the fender bottom side I will screw in the receiving bushings to the original screw holes. On the bumper side I will have to drill a half inch hole in the proper spot as well as rivet the latch appropriately. Two per side and I should have an easier time removing my front bumper without sacrificing fitment. I should be able to do this over the weekend and I will report back with pictures and clearer description. In the meantime I've attached a picture of a bushing and a latch for you to see and chime in if you've done this and have any advice.

please do post pics of this if you do get it on. that screw behind the headlight is a huge pain.

[Scrippy]

Originally Posted by DRLane

E46, but a like solution could work and would be super fast. Any functional splitter would need to be chassis mounted

https://thebuildjournal.com/diy/remo...nt-bumper-diy/

Those are pretty cool!

[Richneerd]

Originally Posted by Scrippy

I change my own oil and I do it like every 6 weeks with how much I drive. Removing the front bumper is easy but I have always hated the two screws that join the bumper to the fenders. I figured I would give these Dzus sliding latches a try. On the fender bottom side I will screw in the receiving bushings to the original screw holes. On the bumper side I will have to drill a half inch hole in the proper spot as well as rivet the latch appropriately. Two per side and I should have an easier time removing my front bumper without sacrificing fitment. I should be able to do this over the weekend and I will report back with pictures and clearer description. In the meantime I've attached a picture of a bushing and a latch for you to see and chime in if you've done this and have any advice.

I support this 100%, it's functional, once you get pics I'll do the same.

I'm starting to track more, my down force lip and bumper get in the way when I transport the car.

Check the subie, genius idea.

[Bpark1977]

Originally Posted by SAMM3Y

It's like taking your tshirt off to poo...

So you leave your shirt on? If I'm at home sometimes I go full birthday suit for number two.
😂

Side note: this forum is fucking awesome!

[DL335D]

Will these work?

[Scrippy]

Originally Posted by DL335D

Will these work?

Great suggestion thanx but I don't mind how I'm doing it now. I'm an obsessive tinkerer, so I tend to clean the radiator with a radiator comb and generally clean the whole area while there. Check all mounts & bolts while in there. This is why a quick release for those two stubborn screws per side would be great if I don't sacrifice fitment at all. I have 3 front bumpers and 1 hit a coyote so I'll test with that one first lol.

[irokwrx]

Originally Posted by Scrippy

Great suggestion thanx but I don't mind how I'm doing it now. I'm an obsessive tinkerer, so I tend to clean the radiator with a radiator comb and generally clean the whole area while there. Check all mounts & bolts while in there. This is why a quick release for those two stubborn screws per side would be great if I don't sacrifice fitment at all. I have 3 front bumpers and 1 hit a coyote so I'll test with that one first lol.

Any update to this. I am looking to do this to my bumper as well. That one by the headlight is a pain, so much I am willing to give this a shot

[Scrippy]

Originally Posted by irokwrx

Any update to this. I am looking to do this to my bumper as well. That one by the headlight is a pain, so much I am willing to give this a shot

No, I need to pickup some custom screws for the catch heads. The OE bolt has a built in washer. I'd rather get the proper coarse screw with a head that sits recessed in the catch head. I'm dragging ass but I'll get around to it. 100% it will work but you must be diligent when it comes to mounting the slide catches on the under side of the fenders. I have mini C-clamps and a center punch to do my perfect mock up. I'll post parts and materials when I do it. Probably will be soon as my EGR valves need to be replaced and my smog is coming up. So I'll do both at once.

[Scrippy]

Originally Posted by DRLane

E46, but a like solution could work and would be super fast. Any functional splitter would need to be chassis mounted

https://thebuildjournal.com/diy/remo...nt-bumper-diy/

Pretty cool but I don't want any fasteners showing. I like the end result though.

[DRLane]

Originally Posted by Scrippy

Pretty cool but I don't want any fasteners showing. I like the end result though.

Where did you land? I'm planning on putting a solution together with these and aero catch latches in the side. Likely a project for fall

[Scrippy]

Originally Posted by DRLane

Where did you land? I'm planning on putting a solution together with these and aero catch latches in the side. Likely a project for fall

I have been super busy with work and it has me out of town in SF a lot. I plan on actually moving forward in the next following weeks because now my EGR valves need attention. Gonna handle both soon. I am waiting for a certain screw to use to anchor the latch head with. I already have my aluminum rivets for mounting the catch side though.

[Scrippy]

Originally Posted by DRLane

E46, but a like solution could work and would be super fast. Any functional splitter would need to be chassis mounted

https://thebuildjournal.com/diy/remo...nt-bumper-diy/

This is pretty cool and would have been easier probably.

[bake]

Originally Posted by Scrippy

This is pretty cool and would have been easier probably.

So you never did it????

[Scrippy]

Originally Posted by bake

So you never did it????

I did but I feel like those little posts are push and locked. The ones I use work great but they do flirt with the liner. The pull tab as small as it is could be a tire grabber if you are extremely low and compress with the wheel full lock inward. I should have mounted them 180 degrees of how I did (push in instead of pull outward). Next front bumper I will do that. I just like the front facing posts. I think you could get great bumper support with those. My way is using the factory mounting points but the bumpers sag over time it seems. I think you could potentially not need those 4 black flathead torx under the bumper if you used what you showed.