damaged front 'bumper'

[markymark 0]

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

[Supercharged 2]

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...

[cheesy 0]

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

[Walesy 0]

the cheaper soluition is clearly to buy the one in my garage from me.! :D

[Walesy 0]

by the way...is your car an early or late raddo?

[woody 0]

pm for you

[Henny 0]

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)

[markymark 0]

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