Aftermarket Bumpers
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St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14
Corvettes, We don't have bumpers... We have front and rear fascia's.
Check eBay, I see them all the time and also check the FS section on here.
Man, That was a really high curb to get above the turn light.
Check eBay, I see them all the time and also check the FS section on here.
Man, That was a really high curb to get above the turn light.
Burning Brakes
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From: Odessa TX
Been there before. Mine looked much worse. Might try posting in the regional forum for someone who has an extra front bumper cover or check craigslist. Usually see them for 200-250. I think a new one is like $350 unpainted. If you REALLY want to save money, you can just wait until you find one that's in your color.
And I would go with the stock look. Other options are the tigershark and c6 look-a-like.
And I would go with the stock look. Other options are the tigershark and c6 look-a-like.
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St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14
You know, After looking at the damage, I would be willing to say that can be fixed really easy if the whole piece is there.
3M makes some great stuff to fix that kind of thing.
3M makes some great stuff to fix that kind of thing.
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Check with a good body shop on whether they can fix that before you run out and buy another front fascia. But, if you do find you need to replace it, check with Marc@VetteNuts or Corvette Recycling - both sell quality used parts at a decent price.
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Don't go with an aftermarket fascia if you want the stock look. One was installed on my car by a body shop and it didn't fit right. They had to get a second one, an OEM. to have it fit correctly. So only used or new stock.
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I think you should find a new shop. That is ridiculous. I did an aftermarket front bumper, hood, front fenders, rear bumper and labor and paint was less than that by one of the more expensive shops in my area. So basically they want $4500 to paint a front bumper and install it along with a fender liner? Wow, has to be one of the most ridiculous quotes I've heard of.
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Umm, yeah I think you should find a new shop. That is ridiculous. I did an aftermarket front bumper, hood, front fenders, rear bumper and labor and paint was less than that by one of the more expensive shops in my area.
So basically they want $4500 to paint a front bumper and install it along with a fender liner? Wow, has to be one of the most ridiculous quotes I've heard of.
I think you should find a new shop. That is ridiculous. I did an aftermarket front bumper, hood, front fenders, rear bumper and labor and paint was less than that by one of the more expensive shops in my area. So basically they want $4500 to paint a front bumper and install it along with a fender liner? Wow, has to be one of the most ridiculous quotes I've heard of.
No wonder insurance rates are so high in certain parts of the country. Everybody needs to make a profit, but I'd like to see the breakdown on this estimate. If M-Yellow is that expensive I know I don't ever want to own one!
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Tell that body shop to take a flying leap - that estimate is rediculous !! Call Corvette Recycling - forum vendor - their link is on the left. They have a large selection of used parts and might have the MY color in stock. Very reasonable prices and shipping then install the parts yourself. Front fascia and wheel well covers are easy and require no special tools.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/97-04-Corvet...141e45&vxp=mtr
Just saw this... a little cheaper than $5600....
Just saw this... a little cheaper than $5600....
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Umm, yeah I think you should find a new shop. That is ridiculous. I did an aftermarket front bumper, hood, front fenders, rear bumper and labor and paint was less than that by one of the more expensive shops in my area.
So basically they want $4500 to paint a front bumper and install it along with a fender liner? Wow, has to be one of the most ridiculous quotes I've heard of.
I think you should find a new shop. That is ridiculous. I did an aftermarket front bumper, hood, front fenders, rear bumper and labor and paint was less than that by one of the more expensive shops in my area. So basically they want $4500 to paint a front bumper and install it along with a fender liner? Wow, has to be one of the most ridiculous quotes I've heard of.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/97-04-Corvet...141e45&vxp=mtr
Just saw this... a little cheaper than $5600....
Just saw this... a little cheaper than $5600....
Thanks, Dude.
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From: Odessa TX
hard to believe the radiator would need to be replaced based on the front end damage. my curb experience was much worse, and only needed to replace the bumper cover and the skid plate (which actually ripped out of the frame rails, needing a plate to be welded in). When all was said and done, I didn't even spend $1500 total for paint, parts, or labor.