This is a very minor issue, but one that is bugging me. I've just taken delivery of a 2009 R3 and I noticed that the large plastic engine cover was loose at one corner. The two rear attachment points have sort of rubber 'female' connectors that are obviously designed to fit snugly over the two 'male' studs attached to the firewall at the back of the engine compartment.

On the right-hand (driver's side) 'male' stud, there is a white plastic hex-shaped cap that fits fairly snugly into the rubber 'female' recepticle on the cover. However, on the left (passenger side) there is just a bare bolt with a nut. Although it fits into the recepticle on the cover, the cover is quite loose at this corner.

I'm wondering if there should be a white plastic cap on the passenger side stud as well? Can anyone tell me what is on their car?

 

You're the first person on this forum to own an R3 so... we wouldn't know.

 

both should have it. yes its missing

go back to the dealership and bitch. U should be able to get something back.

 

Yeah, bitch like there's no tomorrow

It sounds like it is missing a grommet though. Just take it back and they'll fix you right!

Congrats on the '09. We need pics though

Cheers,

Ed

 

back to the dealer it should b there they will prob say that it's not covered under warranty because you have a sound system that rattled it loose or something hahaha j/k they will take care of it

 

You should have also told them that the Turbo was missing

Congrats on the 09' R3. Pics now!

 

Yea we need some pics to see what you need

 

Thanks for all the feedback. Sorry but there won't be any photos until the car has had its "makeover". I will be taking it in for a custom paint job in early August, after I get back from a road trip vacation. Until then, I don't really care how it looks, just enjoying the drive (although its a bit frustrated restraining myself until I have enough mileage on the clock to start really exploiting the rev range).