markymark 0 Posted July 11, 2005 Hi Not sure what is is called - the bit of metal between the grill and the bumper - but it has been damaged with a minor collision and is pushing the bonnet up a wee bit (and is all screwed up itself). I am told by the stealers that you have to replace the whole front panel for a disgusting fee of almost 500 quid just for the parts. Anyone have any further knowledge on this that could lead to a cheaper solution?! Ta Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted July 11, 2005 Yeah, your after the slam panel basically that incorporates the engine carrier... best bet is stick an ad in the wanted section and keeping an eye on eBay... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cheesy 0 Posted July 11, 2005 Sounds like the slam panel to me Ebay is ya best bet I've got one, but its been mildly modded when i had bmw headlights Its sat in me garden at mo chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walesy 0 Posted July 11, 2005 the cheaper soluition is clearly to buy the one in my garage from me.! :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walesy 0 Posted July 11, 2005 by the way...is your car an early or late raddo? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henny 0 Posted July 12, 2005 there's plenty of 'em for sale out there markymark, they tend to go for around £40 to £80 depending on age, condition and if it's a late or early one... Shipping can be expensive though 'cos they're pretty big! They're not too difficult to swap over either, but you will need to unbolt the bumper (only 4 major bolts, but lots of little bolts/screws where the spoiler mounts...) Good luck! 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markymark 0 Posted July 13, 2005 Thanks alot everyone - however, due to escalating costs of parts and the damage on the other car I am having to bite the bullet and go down the insurance avenue....even though i will be paying the price for the next 3 years.... Cheers anyway Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites