Rear bumper trim / impact strip gap

JohnGarland · 09-19-2012, 09:14 AM

There is a sizable gap in the rear bumper trim / impact strip on my 2005 330i zhp.

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I have tried removing all 3 trim pieces and re-installing them as close together as possible with no luck.

I was thinking about pulling out the dremel and widening the holes where the side trim clips to the bumper.

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That way I can slide the side trim pieces towards the center trim piece.

Thoughts?

John in VA · 09-19-2012, 08:19 PM

All I've seen are like that.

JohnGarland · 09-20-2012, 09:53 AM

Is it zhp specific? All the non-zhps I see around town have zero gap in the rear bumper trim pieces.

Any thoughts on a fix?

LeMansteve · 09-20-2012, 01:10 PM

Buy new trim pieces...?

JohnGarland · 09-20-2012, 01:32 PM

I am worried that if I buy new ones I will still have the same problem.

Anyone have a zhp or a O.E.M. M-tech II bumper that does not have the gap?

LeMansteve · 09-26-2012, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnGarland

I am worried that if I buy new ones I will still have the same problem.

Anyone have a zhp or a O.E.M. M-tech II bumper that does not have the gap?

I think my gap is smaller. I'll take pics this afternoon.

JohnGarland · 09-26-2012, 11:20 AM

thanks

GE Geoff · 10-01-2012, 12:18 PM

"Is it zhp specific? All the non-zhps I see around town have zero gap in the rear bumper trim pieces. "

John I have an 04 ZHP and she is just like that, but I too have wondered about getting that fixed as it looks like crap.

JohnGarland · 10-02-2012, 08:45 AM

Once I get the courage to take a dremel to my bumper I am going to go that route. I will post the results once I do. Hopefully they are good.

09-19-2012, 09:14 AM	#1
JohnGarland Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6 My Ride: 2005 330i ZHP sedan View My Garage	Rear bumper trim / impact strip gap There is a sizable gap in the rear bumper trim / impact strip on my 2005 330i zhp. I have tried removing all 3 trim pieces and re-installing them as close together as possible with no luck. I was thinking about pulling out the dremel and widening the holes where the side trim clips to the bumper. That way I can slide the side trim pieces towards the center trim piece. Thoughts?

09-19-2012, 08:19 PM	#2
John in VA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 551 My Ride: '00 Farngrün 328i View My Garage	All I've seen are like that. __________________ John in VA '03 530i '00 328i '86 535i '85 535i '85 325e - RIP '74 2002tii

10-01-2012, 12:18 PM	#8
GE Geoff Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 11 My Ride: 2004 330i ZHP View My Garage	"Is it zhp specific? All the non-zhps I see around town have zero gap in the rear bumper trim pieces. " John I have an 04 ZHP and she is just like that, but I too have wondered about getting that fixed as it looks like crap. __________________ GE Geoff

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09-20-2012, 09:53 AM	#3
JohnGarland Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6 My Ride: 2005 330i ZHP sedan View My Garage	Is it zhp specific? All the non-zhps I see around town have zero gap in the rear bumper trim pieces. Any thoughts on a fix?

09-20-2012, 01:32 PM	#5
JohnGarland Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6 My Ride: 2005 330i ZHP sedan View My Garage	I am worried that if I buy new ones I will still have the same problem. Anyone have a zhp or a O.E.M. M-tech II bumper that does not have the gap?

09-26-2012, 11:20 AM	#7
JohnGarland Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6 My Ride: 2005 330i ZHP sedan View My Garage	thanks

10-02-2012, 08:45 AM	#9
JohnGarland Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6 My Ride: 2005 330i ZHP sedan View My Garage	Once I get the courage to take a dremel to my bumper I am going to go that route. I will post the results once I do. Hopefully they are good.