Front Bumper parts

[Velociraptor]

Originally Posted by Koala Yummies

The 'electrical tape' that is seen on there is protective tape used during shipping. It is supposed to be removed upon pre-inspection at the dealerships. It's also on the Fits, and there is a discussion on Fitfreak.net about that. It is however, intended to be removed.

Yup, I noticed that a few days after getting my CR-Z, that there was something hanging from under the bumper. Sure enough, there was the tape all ripped up so I just pulled it off. I just assumed (correctly, apparently) that it was some temporary covering that can be removed with no ill-effects.

I guess the dealers often forget or simply don't know that the tape is there and never remove it after receiving the vehicle.

[bheinen74]

No, the black tape is not a shipping or pre delivery device. it is there to stay, and give the rubber air dam some life. totally wrong in how this is going,].
Ask your dealer okay...

[HondaHolly]

I guess when they fall off I wont worry about it then.

[Koala Yummies]

Originally Posted by bheinen74

No, the black tape is not a shipping or pre delivery device. it is there to stay, and give the rubber air dam some life. totally wrong in how this is going,].
Ask your dealer okay...

"The protective tape is covered in the service bulletin on "pre-delivery inspection" (08-065). Step 23 reads "Sport models: remove the protective tape from the front spoiler".

There you have it. The protective tape is to prevent damage to the front spoiler during shipping, and is supposed to be removed before delivery. Sometimes the dealer forgets this step."

Unofficial Honda FIT Forums - View Single Post - Double-sided foam tape on front rubber air dam?

You also went on for several sentences speculating and hypothesizing with no definite proof or sources about how those parts are in your opinion designed exclusively for parking, when both the Helm description and parts catalog description indicate that it is an aerodynamic part, Air, Spoiler. 0/2

[Koala Yummies]

Here's the Fit PDI with the step listed, and image of the front lower spoiler under the bumper with the tape that is supposed to be removed. Straight from Honda.

2009 Honda Fit Pre-delivery Inspection

[Scotty001]

Originally Posted by Koala Yummies

"The protective tape is covered in the service bulletin on "pre-delivery inspection" (08-065). Step 23 reads "Sport models: remove the protective tape from the front spoiler".

There you have it. The protective tape is to prevent damage to the front spoiler during shipping, and is supposed to be removed before delivery. Sometimes the dealer forgets this step."

Unofficial Honda FIT Forums - View Single Post - Double-sided foam tape on front rubber air dam?

You also went on for several sentences speculating and hypothesizing with no definite proof or sources about how those parts are in your opinion designed exclusively for parking, when both the Helm description and parts catalog description indicate that it is an aerodynamic part, Air, Spoiler. 0/2

Thank you Koala..

[Koala Yummies]

Dont thank me yet. Here is the 100% definitive proof.

From Honda. Obtained from Miller Honda Van Nuys service department, straight off their computers.

[OneFitZ]

And with that...

[stEVOVIII]

Koala Yummies!!! Honda guru... Foh sho!

[stEVOVIII]

Btw, I totally got a GREAT laugh from "parking stop silencers!" Bahahaha.