VX Front Bar Loose

[shane_3800]

Yeah I might have to, they are a good panel shop and the bar is fitted well enough, I am just fussy that's all. It's just a little loose. Thanks for the input.

It's an old car, even the best places can have issues with older cars.

 

[gr33nbastad]

I actually had it at the panel shop as I had it resprayed, from memory it was sitting fine before it went in but loose when I got it back.

yeah I had the same issue after a paint job, odds on someone just ripped the cover off and stretched the clips..

 

[RiffRaffMama]

I have experienced this problem a couple of times. Here are some options I compiled for your consideration:

Method: Screws. Review: A reliable method. Not the most attractive, but readily available. Score: A solid 8/10
Method: Cable ties. Review: Less reliable than the first method as cable ties break easier than screws. Requires more drilling. Readily available in a wide variety of colours. Score: 6/10
Method: Rivets Review: More permanent method. Requires a specialised tool. Score: 9/10
Method: Surprise contact with large wildlife (Roos) Review: Unpredictable delivery timeframe. Availability varies depending on location. Irreversible. Collateral damage common. Outcome varies. Good result not guaranteed. Score: 2/10

My personal recommendation is for the first one as I have used that one successfully in the past. Most recently I used the 4th one and was quite surprised by the outcome (that's my car in the video). Collateral damage sucked a bit but you can't see it under all the dirt anyway.
Oh, and I just discovered these are a thing, which makes #1 even more appealing, in my opinion.

 

[shauncafreeman]

I have experienced this problem a couple of times. Here are some options I compiled for your consideration:

Method: Screws. Review: A reliable method. Not the most attractive, but readily available. Score: A solid 8/10	View attachment 264018
Method: Cable ties. Review: Less reliable than the first method as cable ties break easier than screws. Requires more drilling. Readily available in a wide variety of colours. Score: 6/10	View attachment 264020
Method: Rivets Review: More permanent method. Requires a specialised tool. Score: 9/10	View attachment 264055
Method: Surprise contact with large wildlife (Roos) Review: Unpredictable delivery timeframe. Availability varies depending on location. Irreversible. Collateral damage common. Outcome varies. Good result not guaranteed. Score: 2/10

My personal recommendation is for the first one as I have used that one successfully in the past. Most recently I used the 4th one and was quite surprised by the outcome (that's my car in the video). Collateral damage sucked a bit but you can't see it under all the dirt anyway.
Oh, and I just discovered these are a thing, which makes #1 even more appealing, in my opinion.
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Cheers for the input, I think I will give screws a miss as I don't want a hole in my front bumper, plus the car is in immaculate condition. Thanks.

 

[Lex]

Cheers for the input, I think I will give screws a miss as I don't want a hole in my front bumper, plus the car is in immaculate condition. Thanks.

You fixed it yet? If so, how?
Any pics please?

 

[shauncafreeman]

You fixed it yet? If so, how?
Any pics please?

Hi mate, I had a look at it a few weeks back and managed to push it in more and it is sitting far more better now. Still a bit loose but nothing to worry about. My one on my S Pack is so tight and in line with the body.