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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 10:45 AM
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Quick Release Front Bumper?

Quick Release Front Bumper?

I have searched but I can't seem to find any good results for Subaru's.

I am looking at converting my bumper (front) to a quick release system which allows taking off the bumper and rather quickly using either latches or some fasteners. I know a ton of cars use these systems, I am sure there are several Subaru's as well, but I am not sure where to begin.

I am wondering if someone could shed some light on the process, what fasteners to use, and some Subaru examples.

TIA!
Old Apr 17, 2009 | 10:56 AM
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Mines only attatched with the pop it's in the grill?!? Ahaha! Sucks getting my car on the alignment rack at work. Probably not the answer you were looking for ahah, sorry.
Old Apr 17, 2009 | 10:59 AM
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 11:06 AM
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zeus fasteners


never mind i misspelled it and there is a link already
Old Apr 17, 2009 | 11:07 AM
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zeus fasteners

or you can use spring hooks.

but in reality, this will only be practicle for the race track.
Old Apr 17, 2009 | 11:37 AM
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Dzus. Just to clarify. Zeus was a Greek God, not a way of fastening bumpers and body panels.
Old Apr 17, 2009 | 11:49 AM
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100 pack of zip ties and some scissors and you are g2g
Old Apr 17, 2009 | 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Unit 91
Dzus. Just to clarify. Zeus was a Greek God, not a way of fastening bumpers and body panels.
sounds like that though ahhahaha
Old Apr 17, 2009 | 12:27 PM
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100 pack of zip ties and some scissors and you are g2g
+1 JDM QUICK CONNECTS
Old Apr 17, 2009 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by dorifto88
100 pack of zip ties and some scissors and you are g2g
hells ya! That's what held my WRX's bumper on after I put on the FMIC haha
Old Apr 17, 2009 | 02:09 PM
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I knew zip ties were going to make an appearance! Yeah that would work, trust me that thought has came across my mind when stuck in a driveway! LOL
Old Apr 17, 2009 | 02:16 PM
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 02:18 PM
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throw some band aids on that *****!
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