Wrecked my z kinda
 

Hit a curb and need new front bumper replaced it's so scraped up. How much do they run and I'll so the install myself and any suggestions should i go to a body shop or order a new bumper from the factory. Trying to see what costs what

Doesn't sound too bad and hopefully a quick fix!! You can order it and have it painted, then install yourself!

BUT before anyone asks VDC on or off? People love to ask that (Not that I care!)

A new oem Nissan bumper is around $300 and paint (probably around 250-350 depending on the shop). Another $30 or so for a new emblem if you need it.

It's real easy to install, but the color match could be an issue. They might need to blend in the hood and fenders.

Damn, man, sorry to hear that! If you are near the Longwood area, Autobody Exotics does a great job, but they aren't cheap. Their color matching is topnotch though.

Also if it isn't badly dented or cracked, they could probably repair it instead. Any pics?

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That sucks but it happens.

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http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/a...9/IMG_0335.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/a...9/IMG_0334.jpg

what you guys assessment of the damage. any chance the evo-r type 1 bumper will cover this. can someone speak from experience?

totaled

How about getting a lip to cover it up? :)

The Z Store! Nissan-Datsun 240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-300ZX(Z31/Z32)-350Z-370Z Parts: EVO-R Front Lip, Type I, 09-10 370Z

Just my thinking. can someone please chime in on if this lip may save me the money of repainting the bumper. i need a couple opinions. take a look at where the scrtaches are and what the pi covers. Thank guys

The Z Store! Nissan-Datsun 240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-300ZX(Z31/Z32)-350Z-370Z Parts: EVO-R Front Lip, Type II, 09-10 370Z


yhis one looks like it covers a bit more ... hmm

the difference between stage 1 and 2 is just carbon fiber center not design. please guys i wanna order this tommorrow if someone thinks it may cover up the damage. really look at the different angles.

My buddy had an Infiniti M45 rear bumper torn backing into a curb. Some how they remelted (?) it and fixed it for $75. You have so much less damage I bet it is repairable.

That's not that bad at all, certainly not "wrecked"

The evo-r bumper will not cover it up, your damage is above the curve in the bumper's side: http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/w...4/945b1ecb.jpg

looks like you effed your wheels too eh from that donut in the pic ?

ouch

And judging from that donut, you did not get the sports package :( have it repainted or buy shine auto/nismo lip to cover it up. That's your only options, but I don't think you need to buy a whole new bumper.

the cover should be fine

i have people saying the evo-r should be fine and others saying it wont. do you guys agree the evo-r is gonna cover 95% of the damage or is it a wast of time.

Also, im going to taka a meguiars dual action polisher to the parts "scuffed" and not down to the paint. any experience with this

It looks like it should cover at least the majority of it, but it might be close on the upper portion.

I don't think you need a new bumper. It just looks scraped. A good body shop should be able to sand it down, fill if needed and repaint. Painting is what will cost you. Trying to cover it up with a lip that sticks out further will just make you more prone to hitting a curb again.

I have the evo-r lip, trust me bro it is not going to cover that $hit

Just get it painted. It seems like the lip won't cover the damage from what people are saying. Even if you found one that did cover it up...in the future you're still gonna know the scrapes are there and you know you'll end up getting in painted anyway.

got an estimate for under 200 to get it repainted. does anyone have any paint experience. this guy is going to tell me what needs to be done and i dont want to get taken for a bad job. Any ex painters or body shop owners, i mean the damage isnt too bad.

ROFL!!! :bowrofl:

Insurance Claim if you have Zero Comprehensive Deductible :) "I Do" and get the Stillen Bumper or just go OEM with Emblem Delete ;)

What area of Florida are you looking for a shop in? That would help some of us with giving you recommendations. Also you might want to post a thread in the Southeast section.

Where in Florida are you? I can get you one for $600 painted if you can pick it up.

Edit: And yes, it is a brand new one.

He doesn't need a new one. Repairing the old one would cost way less than that.

Just some info for your reference.

The Evo-R lip (3-piece All FRP) cost totalled around $385 including shipping and prep/painting.

Here is an approx. lip coverage shown in blue:
http://www.the370z.com/attachment.ph...1&d=1288637024

Probably, I need to get the Evo -R lip, sharks and back end between the tips painted. Hopefully it would not be more than $300.

I was actually going to try and paint the 3-piece lip myself, but all the materials (prep materials,sandpaper, primer,paint, clear etc...) would have ended up costing me around $100 with unknown results. I would really like to know how to paint on my own though.

$300 sounds about right for that many pieces if you can find a reasonable shop. Some shops tend to only see $$$, especially if they see a nice looking sports car, so shop around. The shop I had mine done tried to get away with charging me $175 before I told him we had agreed on $125.

thanks for the pic. im gonna meet with someone today to talk about spraying it and doing it the right way and fix the car

here's that JP lip.

http://www.the370z.com/body-interior...id-racing.html

http://www.the370z.com/body-interior...-350-00-a.html

I had a similar scrape up on mine, and I just had it repaired. the guy sanded it down and repainted it to match. Can't even tell it was there now. It cost me $300