montree

Peeps,

Yesterday, I tried to park my Z next to a curb and (BAM!!!), I scraped something with my front bumper. I was an idiot and didn't pay attention to how close I was to the curb. Anyways, I tried to back out because I couldn't keep moving forward. The noise that it made was HORRIBLE!

When I got ouf of the car to take a look, I found that I had put a rash on my nice wheels and pulled the bumper off the right side. I'm soooo peeved at myself right now!

So I need some advice. I definitely need to get this repaired so I'm going two options:

1. Get a new standard Bumper
2. Go for a new look with a kit

I'm probably going to get screwed by going with the standard bumper in terms of price when I take it to the dealership. If it's too much, I figure I would just buy a whole damn kit. I'm kind of tight on budget too....Must be because of the gas prices.

Any advice on what you would do in me situation?

Thanks guys!

- One sad Z owner.

Clapton9286

Oi...i've had nightmares of what you experienced! Damn those blindspots, damn them!

Anyway..I think its a matter of whats right for you. I agree, gas has hit my wallet pretty friggin hard as of late (I refuse to budge on the premium), so cost may be a large factor. However..have you been looking at any kits, or is this just a "lesser of two evils" thing?

I suggest going for whatever you feel looks good to you. Like myself..I'd never get an outlandish kit..but if something came along (like that Tommykaira, omg), Id get it. A little incident like yours would also help the case..(and add that to bugs and rocks who just love our cars!)

Dylan

Z23

get a kit. . .

montree

Any ideas on how much I'm looking at for a new standard bumper and installed by the dealership? I think that might be the first thing I need to evaluate....

SimplyJ

iTrader: (3)

a new bumper is about $285 unpainted. Add on about 300-400 for paint and installation.

DZ2005

Install it yourself, save some cash......they rip you off for everything possible. It can't be that hard, I bet I could figure it out.

JCat

iTrader: (4)

Removing and installing a bumber is ridiculously easy. You do not even need to jack up the car. You will not believe it.

A new stock one is only $240 (shop around) and a good paint job another $2-300.

Still a lot of money for some....but you'll prob never do that again.

Good luck.

MADDOG`

Dayum...sorry for your troubles. Guess we gotta be careful around those curbs and parking lots, eh?

Go urethane for sure. Much more durable than fiberglass. I have a gash/small hole in my stock unit and did quite a bit of searching for a new front fascia along the lines of the JDM unit. However, I wanted a bit more cleaner look with no front emblem and a molded lip. Finally found one. Pics are below. These units are finally available, with pre-production design and fitting completed. If you are interested in the info on where to buy/contact info, etc...PM me.

Queens 350z

iTrader: (5)

Dam sorry to hear what happened. I fear of that! And here in NYC i have potholes to worry about also.
I would say get a kit but remember that will make the front even lower! So you really better watch out how and where you park. Good luck.

ZinFla

i had someone hit my bumper b4, the new bumper plus paint and install etc came out to around 880. just to give you an idea you can get a replica kit for a few hundred and install it yourself and have em paint it, or you could just get a nismo replica front bumper and have that put on and painted, costs a little less probly and then you have something different bout your car (well given that its nismo it wont be that different as a million ppl on here have the nismo bodykit.) but itll be diff than stock.

Zcool

Your insurance company should cover the cost (less deductible) for repair of the damage. I did the same thing and used the insurance money to cover a major portion of the additional cost of a Sitllen Series 1 custom front end.

FairladyZ

Nismo front bumper!

maximapowr

iTrader: (2)

i paid $180 for a brand new stock bumper cover, had my body guy shoot it for $250 and put it on myself. I can't believe they charged you $880 for that...twice as much

donricouga

iTrader: (2)

with the money mailer coupons, you should be able to get an OEM front bumper for around $200. If your local nissan dealer does paint work, try negotiating with them. I got them to paint my bumper for around $160 when i had a simliar incident.

AZZGUY

Sorry - I know that scraping feeling! So far - havent ripped anything off. I now try to park at least one foot from the curb - sometimes I end up 2 and 1/2 feet from the curb! But - remember we have a shorter car and you can park much further back than you think . Also - in a shopping center it's much easier to find the thing if the rear sticks out at least as far as the other cars.

Jason@Performance

iTrader: (11)

I ripped off my front bumper last night... got it back on... no scratches at all was supprized...


New Factory Bumper is now about $250... They have gone up in price... MSRP is like 320 or something like that...

We have the Aerosync N-Spec bumepr in stock as well...

Fletch69z

iTrader: (50)

+1

sprmario

Same thing basically happened to me after about 4 months. I have a 6 inch tear (literally tear of the bumper) just in front of the driver side wheel just below where the bumper meets up w/ the rest of the car. I haven't had it repaired yet. I am going to wait another few months and get a new bumper and put on a clearbra at the same time. The rock chips on this paint are ridiculous. I had the front aero deflector below the bumper and i think this is what caught on the curb when I backed up. I'll have that removed when I get a new bumper.

BRZ3303

Where did you find a OEM front bumper for that cheap?

Bubble

iTrader: (50)

Go for a new look with a kit.