I've had my R for a year and a half now and right after I got it I ran into someone with a trailor hitch.



And up until today I thought that was the only damage. I've been having some problems with my turbo R lately and one of those problems is my radiator leaking due to the fan at one time hitting it I was told. Well when I took off my front end today I think it relates back to my little encounter with the hitch...







My question is how much am I looking to spend for a new USDM front bumper and rad support? I've been in love with the JDM front end since before I bought the car but never convinced myself to go ahead and purchase it, but maybe now I can justify it. I suspended the full coverage on my car recently since I haven't driven it daily since before Xmas and now I plan on taking the savings and applying it towards getting the car back to mint condition mechanically and aesthetically. And if anyone knows of any good shops near Lynnwood WA to recommend me to I'm all ears. Thanks!!!

*David*

 

the radiator support looks fine to me. looks like you just need a new re-enforcement bar and also the bumper

 

that bumper just needs to be repainted, body shop can have that back to new condition... only other thing is to get a new bumper reinforcement bar like tngay said and you're good to go

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tngay &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the radiator support looks fine to me. looks like you just need a new re-enforcement bar and also the bumper</TD></TR></TABLE>

just as tngay suggested, re-enforcement bar and bumper. simple fix. maybe you can find a used PY bumper cover. haven't seen any turbo PY Rs around here.

 

Thanks for all the input. I guess it's going to be more financially sound to fix my USDM front end vs. getting a JDM one .

*David*

 

Crash bar needs to be replaced. The bumper looks fixable to me, but FWIW I paid 225 for a bumper from the dealer.

 

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225 painted?

if not, check out partstrain.com last time I checked the front bumper is like $150 unpainted.

 

Nope, not painted, but OEM from the dealer. Primed and ready to go.

 

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225 painted?

if not, check out partstrain.com last time I checked the front bumper is like $150 unpainted. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Is that oem?

 

hey my shop can fix and paint your front bumper for you. and i can get a bumper reinforcement for like $65

 

Where are you located?

 

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Is that oem?</TD></TR></TABLE>

I think they say its "OEM" but not sure. I know a buddy of mine got some fenders from that site and they fit perfect. I also ordered a headlight for my beater for like $30 brand new, fit like a glove. Ill probably be picking up a hood and fenders for my beater as well. They probably rape you on shipping though, but might be worth a look.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dsh7941 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Where are you located?</TD></TR></TABLE>

lynnwood right by seaview pontiac

 

Nice...that's not too far from me. That's on 99 there yeah? What's the name of your shop?

*David*