Front bumper fitment, help please!

[dbv6s]

Hi All,

I’ve had some work done to the front end of my car by my local main dealer, was told last week that it’s ready for collection unfortunately after an inspection there were quite a few issues with the work carried out

Something I need help on is the front bumper, particularly the area behind the grille between top of bumper and the cross bar which your number plate sits on

Can anyone comment on the positioning of the grey foam pad which is behind the grille
- does it stick up above the number plate cross bar?
- How much of the grille does it cover?
- is it right that it blocks 80% of the radiator behind it?

Lost a bit of faith in the dealer so looking for some supporting evidence to go in with this afternoon as they claim it’s now ready again


Here is a picture of the foam pad from my car last week, looks too high and blocks 80% of the radiator but can’t remember what is looked like before! (Might just be me being paranoid)

Hopefully the other issues are now all fixed too!

 

[Anonymous]

picture of mine ....

 

[dbv6s]

Thanks very much, ignoring the honeycomb as a measure (clearly we have different sized grilles) I’d still say my foam bar is much higher than yours

 

[Anonymous]

Also mine is a 2017 Reg (2018my) so the front bumper grill may be different
regards

 

[Anonymous]

may be worth checking with the same model year as a better comparison ?

 

[JurassicF]

What year is yours?
I will photograph mine this morning for you, which is also a V6s
Rob

 

[dbv6s]

What year is yours?
I will photograph mine this morning for you, which is also a V6s
Rob

Hi Rob,
Mine is a 2013, any help would be great!
Rejected the car yesterday anyway for other issues with the work so it’s with them for the foreseeable future

 

[JurassicF]

Mine ,looks fairly similar.

 

[JurassicF]

Shows we all need to clean our grills better

 

[Lunar]

Jaguars don’t floss.

...they just collect flies

 

[dbv6s]

Thanks Rob, think mine looks high or about right?

 

[JurassicF]

Possibly slightly higher than mine.
I will measure the exact height for you and post later.
Rob

 

[dbv6s]

Could it be they have fitted it upside down?
On my car it seems to be a slightly different shape at the top, front face drops back

 

[JurassicF]

Mine is curved at the top with the curve going toward the car to allow the airflow to be directed upward.

 

[JurassicF]

Okay looking at each side of the central leaper badge.
The top of my foam as it curves in is exactly in the centre of the leaper badge.
Hope this helps.

 

[dbv6s]

Thanks rob, very helpful, really appreciate it!