Overtaxed

I had mine done in Mississauga, at a chipguard place (chipguard.com). Significantly less expensive than the place in the Tri-Cities. (250 versus 450) I dunno why.... less competition? They also gave me the rear view mirrors for free. So far, I have absolutely no complaints.

ChrismanTSX

THey told me that if I didn't have anyone on an accident report, that it is considered like an "at-fault" accident, deductible and all!

ChrismanTSX

Thanks for the info... At least, I have a price to compare to when I get quotes.

I see they can ship the kit to install yourself. Is this something that I should be able to do?

Overtaxed

I read it requires skill++.....

I'm a klutz, so didn't even want to try.

Don't know if I specified:

$250 for hood, fenders (and they threw in rear view mirrors)

Getting the bumper done as well will increase the cost significantly.

wkl_lau

Definitely let them do it for you. Clearbra installation is not something easy, trust me.

I have it on my entire hood + a piller + fender + front roof on my corolla XRS for $550 (that's right i don't have any acura but like to lurk around cause you guys have good info) I did it with trimsign http://www.trimsign.com/ (located on Hymus, so not too far from your neighborhood i guess, btw I live in pierrefonds.

Overtaxed

Welcome. I have such a soft spot for the Toyota Corolla... If I had money to burn, I'd have one in my driveway (3rd car), just for nostalgic reasons (I really loved that car and still do.)

How do you like your XRS?

ChrismanTSX

They want $165 CDN for the basic kit (fenders, hood and mirrors) or $195 for an extended kit... if I could get it for $250 installed, I'll have it done! I'm normally pretty good with this kind of work, but this seems like a project you can easily mess up, and have to order new product...

ChrismanTSX

Thanks for that info! This is awesome. These guys are not 10 minutes from my house! I'll give them a call to get a quote!

wkl_lau

Hey guys thanks for the comments, I love my XRS (black, with modify grill) actually this is my first stick shift and it's no going back. So much better control.

As for the car I love the engine, drive normally it's like any other corolla, but once you hit lift @6k rpm it feels like a totally different car (u honda people should this better than me). The clutch, however, feels strange and too sudden. Also since they firm up the suspension the ride is more bumpy. With the porthole here in montreal sometimes it feels like you got beaten up after driving.

And BTW, this is another place you guys can try for clear bra: http://www.ultracar.com/

They do other services, but for clear bra I prefer trimsign.

jcc88t

Sorry to hear about your car. It is a good thing you found the person who caused the damage.

ChrismanTSX

Another member here gave me their info as well: I will probably go see them for an alarm/remote starter system. But if you were happy with Trimsign's work, I'd go there myself!

As for the XRS, sounds almost like a VTEC. The TSX really goes at 6100 rpm, but below, the engine feels pretty much a 4-cyl Accord.

wkl_lau

Same for me, XRS has no toque at all so it takes very extreme driving style to use the extra performance. Since I am new to stick i am very suck at it in fact I got beaten by an 5AT TSX once (I shift too early @ 4000RPM, and the rest is history)

Overtaxed

wkl_lau, love it! Thanks for the pic.

ChrismanTSX

After a month of discussing with the people responsible for the ding in my door, they decided not to pay for the damage, and let the insurance deal with that. So, a few weeks later, my baby is finally in the shop, getting some cosmetic surgery.

I'm picking her up tomorrow, after 3 days of driving a rental Dodge Dakota 4x4. I would have normally been upset, but given the 10 inches of snow we just received, I'm not going to complain.

This being said, I hope they did a good job with the repair and that she'll be as good as new!

kennungesser

What year Dak did they give you? I have a 2000, and so far have had no problemes with it. Its a GREAT truck, and the 4.7L v8 really gets it. I had to use the 4x4 this last week, sure am glad I have it.

Black_6spd

Just a thought....

Assuming the pictures aren't unrepresentative of the real damage, it looks like that could've been taken care of using paintless dent repair.

I've had tons of really bad dents/dings pulled out and buffed for less than $100 per panel.

Sorry about your incident. Look on the bright side, at least your wife doesn't give you dings on a monthly basis in your own garage.

ChrismanTSX

Must have been an '07 (maybe an '06), with only 800 miles on it. Worked great, and drove OK (quite good for a pick-up). The V8 is very nice, responds well. Takes a heck of a lot of gas, though...

Loved the 4x4 in the snow: we got 8 inches of snow, so it was great to have the 4x4!

ChrismanTSX

What the pictures don't show very well is the depth and sharpness of the dents... and the damage to the paint. I had it looked at by 2 body shops and the insurance evaluator and they all agreed that the door would require a paint job...

Hmmm... if my wife gave me dings on a monthly basis, I'd be pissed!!!

ChrismanTSX

Picked up my car on Thursday. Looks as beautiful as ever; they really did a good job on the paint! Can't see any of the indentation anymore, she looks like new!

Back to parking the hell away from anyone, at the end of the parking lots, and hoping nothing like this will happen to her again!

kennungesser

Congrats!! Glad to hear everything worked out for you. Also nice to see you liked the truck, lol. Unfortunately, you are correct about it being a gas hog. Thank God it only takes 87oct.
At the time I bought the Acura, none of the Dodge cars did anything for me. For the price anyway. And after comparing both Dodge and Acura build quality, there really wasn't a comparison. Too bad, But I am sure glad I didn't get that Rams head tatoo, lol.

Ken

waTSX

Congrats on the repair turning out well. Nothing pisses me off more than door dings. Three+ years for me and not a ding yet *knocks on wood* Here's hoping for more

mypoorTSX

You're so lucky to have caught that person! I didn't know who hit me so I have to pay $300 to fix the bumper or leave it as others suggested.

ChrismanTSX

I wish you at least another 3 years of "no dings"... Now, I'm hoping to be spared too!

ChrismanTSX

I don't know about you, but leaving it unrepaired wasn't an option. I just couldn't look at that gash in the driver's side door!