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New bumber
Hi,
I need to replace my front bumper on my base C6 and have the following questions
1: Will the Z06 style (with vent) front bumper fit the base non wide body C6 ?
2: Where is the best place to purchase this item and does anybody recommend pre painted ?
3: What budget should I allocate to this ?
4: Does anybody recommend a DIY project for such a thing (painting aside)
Thanks
I need to replace my front bumper on my base C6 and have the following questions
1: Will the Z06 style (with vent) front bumper fit the base non wide body C6 ?
2: Where is the best place to purchase this item and does anybody recommend pre painted ?
3: What budget should I allocate to this ?
4: Does anybody recommend a DIY project for such a thing (painting aside)
Thanks
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The stock bumper cover with the fake scoop doesn't fit correctly on a narrow body. The fender lines don't line up right.
There is a company making a replacement with a scoop for the narrow body but I don't know who it is.
Don't buy pre-painted, the chances of a match are slim to none.
DIY without painting? Sure, it's just bolts and clips, no special knowledge or tools required.
There is a company making a replacement with a scoop for the narrow body but I don't know who it is.
Don't buy pre-painted, the chances of a match are slim to none.
DIY without painting? Sure, it's just bolts and clips, no special knowledge or tools required.
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The reason why I need to change the bumper is that my son, wanting to show off my the sound of my bassani's to his friends, accidentally popped the clutch in the garage and slammed into my cabinets. So now my hood is scratched and bumper cracked!!!! Should Take it to my local gm dealer and have them fix this? I know the hood can be painted but can the cracked bumper be fixed ? Would it cost less to just replace it ? Is it worth the effort to order and install myself from gm parts house or other and then send it out to prime/paint ? All those questions would require your input ? Here are pictures of the damages
Btw you can fell the crack/ dent from the bumper
Btw you can fell the crack/ dent from the bumper
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I changed mine a while back. I used SIC Motorsports who used to be a forum vendor here. His name is Daniel.
I have a machine silver 2005 and had it prepainted only giving them my gas lid to match too. I like mine because it incorporates a chin splitter onto it as one piece but does create clearence issues. It is 3" from the ground in the front. Painted and all, I believe it was around a grand.
Jeff
I have a machine silver 2005 and had it prepainted only giving them my gas lid to match too. I like mine because it incorporates a chin splitter onto it as one piece but does create clearence issues. It is 3" from the ground in the front. Painted and all, I believe it was around a grand.
Jeff
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Ouch. At least your son is okay (less the *** beating). The car and the garage can be fixed.
If you're thinking about a new bumper and painting the hood, have you considered a full wide body conversion?
If you're thinking about a new bumper and painting the hood, have you considered a full wide body conversion?
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I changed mine a while back. I used SIC Motorsports who used to be a forum vendor here. His name is Daniel.
I have a machine silver 2005 and had it prepainted only giving them my gas lid to match too. I like mine because it incorporates a chin splitter onto it as one piece but does create clearence issues. It is 3" from the ground in the front. Painted and all, I believe it was around a grand.
Jeff
I have a machine silver 2005 and had it prepainted only giving them my gas lid to match too. I like mine because it incorporates a chin splitter onto it as one piece but does create clearence issues. It is 3" from the ground in the front. Painted and all, I believe it was around a grand.
Jeff
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The thinking behind my original question is if you are about to pay $1500 out of pocket how much more does it cost to do a wide body conversion?
I don't know that answer either, but the guys that have done it should.
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Sorry, but I don't have a clue as to what the repair cost should be.
The thinking behind my original question is if you are about to pay $1500 out of pocket how much more does it cost to do a wide body conversion?
I don't know that answer either, but the guys that have done it should.
The thinking behind my original question is if you are about to pay $1500 out of pocket how much more does it cost to do a wide body conversion?
I don't know that answer either, but the guys that have done it should.
Last edited by achampagne; Apr 9, 2014 at 04:03 PM.