I was on my way to vacation when some a$$ hole in front of me comes to a complete stop in the middle lane of the f***ing highway!!! I slam on the brakes and the integra power comes through stopping me about 6 inches from his bumper. Thats when it gets bad....Im thinking holy sh*t that was close then I hear the sound of breaks locking up and wheels screeching. In my mirror I see an old ugly 626 slam into my bumper. We pull over and I see the damage a torn up bumper, ground affect(factory), and the right side of the bumper is bent down about an inch. when I got back from vacation I got an estimate of $1,450.
This is where I have my problem. I have a front bumper that needs to be repainted also(unrelated accident) A friend suggested that I get some aftermarket ground affects because that way I could replace both bumpers at the same time while still improving the look of my car. So I came here to get some help with my questions.
1. Would aftermarket ground affects be in the $1,450 price range?
2. Would they lower my ride height compared to the stock bumper and lip?

 

Anyone? I need some answers kinda quick cause i want to fix my baby

 

1. The parts themselves would come out below that, but ad on the cost of getting them painted and it adds up quick.

2. Yes it does reduce ground clearance. Some kits more than others, so do your homework if that's an issue.

 

get a jdm headlight conversion......1500 at groupbuycenter.com

 

and leave the banged up bumper?

 

If its not your fault..get an attorney.anyhow use the other guys insurance.
find a body shop that will "work" with you.. Hypothetical the "damage" could be higher..That means you could hypothetically get a new body kit. you need to factor in labor and the paint too..plus what about a car rental, time off from work, physical injuries...all I can say is that an attorney would be the best bet to get advice, plus they would only get compensated if you win....just my .02

 

See i went to acura and the guy they sent me gave me an estimate of 1450 like an ******* i sent that to the girl that hit me. I can't go after any further money because she hit me in the Bronx and im not allowed to drive there

 

boo your car is buttski and if it get any lower its gonna bottom out in that dam driveway of your and then im gonna say i told ya so... have to beat you and your gya brother clean the damn inside and let me get rid of those swirl marks for you .... hahahaha drivers from ct are the worst i only got ct plates cause insurance is cheaper ... and they match my car

 

Time to flame his ***...how about you lean to type you ignorant bastard...you live in CT and you still hate on them???? Lets go in the 1/4 mile and then you can say all the **** you want about my "buttski" car because you don't even have a 6 u slow peace of crap... and by the way I am going to get those marks removed by a "perfessional" un-like you.... That's all for now Im bent and I still type better

 

u can get a whole kit painted and installed off groupbuy for 600....then think of all the other goods u can get w/ da remaining 800....hmmm

 

Yeah but I was wondering how much lower it would be compared to the stock bumper and acura kit....I need to know this becuase i just barely clar my driveway how it is so i can't go that much lower

 

Stupid question.... did body shop check for damage to the chassis ?

 

There was a little damage that caused the right side of my bumper to drop about and inch so it almost touches my exhaust...The only body work that is needed is to replace the rear reinforcement beam and the upper one also

 

next time don't go to the parts dept for an estimate, and if the cops weren't involved it doesn't matter where you were driving, unless your insurance cares where you drive, but if it is her fault, it doesn't matter there either.

best thing to do when you get your estimate, go to the most expensive body shop in town get the estimate there, usually a BMW body shop or something along those lines.

good luck getting it all straightened out!