Replacing Exterior
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Replacing Exterior
Over the past couple years I have had a year round daily commute of 122 miles a day for work. That commute is finally over however between the drive and working in a very sketchy neighborhood it has taking it's toll on my z.
Every body panel is damaged except for the front right fender. I need to replace it all before this coming winter and the rust gets even worse every where. I will be replacing the front/rear bumpers, both rear quarter panels, and the front left fender. Can anyone provide direction/experiences buying aftermarket products. I really don't want to spend over 2k on all OEM panels.
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Every body panel is damaged except for the front right fender. I need to replace it all before this coming winter and the rust gets even worse every where. I will be replacing the front/rear bumpers, both rear quarter panels, and the front left fender. Can anyone provide direction/experiences buying aftermarket products. I really don't want to spend over 2k on all OEM panels.
Thank you in advance
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Having just done a refresh of my Z33 racecar, I'd suggest you find a body shop that can work on straightening--not replacing--the QPs. If they are damaged so badly the OPs need to be replaced, get ready to spend nearly your entire $2K budget on that repair by itself.
For the other removable body panels, consider buying the F&R bumper covers and that fender locally. Shipping will eat into any savings you get from a discount retailer online b/c they are so large. Check the local salvage yards for the fender and research the local body shop supply outlets for remanned bumper covers.
For the other removable body panels, consider buying the F&R bumper covers and that fender locally. Shipping will eat into any savings you get from a discount retailer online b/c they are so large. Check the local salvage yards for the fender and research the local body shop supply outlets for remanned bumper covers.
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Having just done a refresh of my Z33 racecar, I'd suggest you find a body shop that can work on straightening--not replacing--the QPs. If they are damaged so badly the OPs need to be replaced, get ready to spend nearly your entire $2K budget on that repair by itself.
For the other removable body panels, consider buying the F&R bumper covers and that fender locally. Shipping will eat into any savings you get from a discount retailer online b/c they are so large. Check the local salvage yards for the fender and research the local body shop supply outlets for remanned bumper covers.
For the other removable body panels, consider buying the F&R bumper covers and that fender locally. Shipping will eat into any savings you get from a discount retailer online b/c they are so large. Check the local salvage yards for the fender and research the local body shop supply outlets for remanned bumper covers.
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Could post a better example picture of your product. I would be interested in a price quote. I need a front bumper, left fender, and rear bumper. I'm abandoning the rear quarter panels for now. V2 front bumper or stock 08 replica. How would you say your fitment is in rebuttal to way was previously mentioned in the thread.
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