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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 09:25 PM
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I've had my Nismo for about a year, driving only 7k miles without even a scratch on the entire body... However, when i was driving 71 South around Chino Hill area today, I hit a huge tree on the middle of the freeway with 70mph speed (the freeway doens't have any light, and it was super dark, when i realized theres something on the road, i was already too late to react to it).... and my front bumper looks like the following pics.....

Any ideas on how to fix it? Where can i get the exact same bumper?

I will really appreciate your suggestions, thanks





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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 09:34 PM
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Wow that bumper can really take a beating

You can get a new Nismo bumper from any autobody shop. Just make sure you tell them the paint code is K11 for the grey areas.

Probably cost you about $1,500 to fix depending on if you have the 3M scotch guard or not
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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 11:09 PM
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You hit a tree or part of a tree?
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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 11:24 PM
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damn i thought the damage would be more
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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 11:33 PM
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^^ lol, that's mean...

OP glad you're ok, be careful next time.
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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 11:36 PM
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mean? i just thought damage would be more since he was doin 70mph and hit a tree.

i hit a ladder doin less and i had more damages
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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 11:37 PM
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it must have been a cut up tree branch that had fallen off a trailer or somethin
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 01:18 AM
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Originally Posted by silverbullet_Z
it must have been a cut up tree branch that had fallen off a trailer or somethin



u got it, to be honest with u guys, i have no idea what i hit, i just assumed it was a tree, at least it looked like it, there wasn't any light there, so i couldn't really tell, i was so freaked out, didn't even stop and check it out =(.

BTW, can anyone answer my question? Where should i get a replacement bumper at? around how much? Thanks
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 02:05 AM
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Originally Posted by godlike0104


u got it, to be honest with u guys, i have no idea what i hit, i just assumed it was a tree, at least it looked like it, there wasn't any light there, so i couldn't really tell, i was so freaked out, didn't even stop and check it out =(.

BTW, can anyone answer my question? Where should i get a replacement bumper at? around how much? Thanks
did you ask your local body shop if its fixable first? before getting a new bumper? maybe its just me but it doesn't look serious. looks very fixable to me.
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 02:41 AM
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That bumper is still good, I was expecting you car to be jacked up. Just have a bodyshop bondo the crack and get that bitccch repainted.
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 03:42 AM
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yea let those ****ing insurance companies take care of it
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 04:48 AM
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Looks like the bumper might be able to be buffed...the lip looks like it needs paiting again! Good luck man. Sorry that happened! D@mn trees!
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 05:35 AM
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I don't think we drive on a freeway using freeway lights. We use headlights. Blacked out headlights don't help much.
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 06:45 AM
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Dramatic reenactment of accident


Glad you are okay! I thought the car would be way more f'd up. At least your custom headlights weren't damaged. Good luck on the fix.
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by beezee
I don't think we drive on a freeway using freeway lights. We use headlights. Blacked out headlights don't help much.
My head light is painted black and it has no effect to the output of the headlight
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 10:56 AM
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OP, if you still want to replace the bumper, courtesy parts has them for $515,
it may be cheaper just getting it repaired though.

http://www.courtesyparts.com/62650s-...4_715_824_825&
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 11:06 AM
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Dude, that sucks. Dark roads FTL

Contact West Covina Nissan, they may still have the Nismo bumpers in stock.

http://www.thenismoshop.com/ikorb.ph...oduct_id=12922
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 01:11 PM
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Thanks for the advices, I would check with West Covina Nissan see what's up, this is really an ugly situation when u hit a tree from no where on a freeway

However, I think i should feel happy that im still alive, things could go really wrong with 75 mph speed and other cars nearby
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 01:24 PM
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Damn, there's **** everywhere on LA freeway. Last year my mom hit blown out tire in the middle of the freeway causing the front bumper of her Accord to fly off.
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 01:28 PM
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That sucks
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