Odrod

Hey there. I've lurked for a little while, but after last night, I had to register to get some input.

I was driving down I-10 outside of San Antonio late last night, when I smashed into a large coyote trotting down the lane. I literally had zero seconds to react.

Well, these are the results...










Does anyone have an idea as to how much this is going to cost to repair. My insurance deductible is $500, so it be great if there as a cheaper fix.


Thanks guys, and watch out for wild dogs!

jpadilla

you didn't take a picture of the coyote? Loser!

PiZauL

iTrader: (1)

Damn.. at least it wasn't a deer.

A body shop will give you a better estimate than any of us.

Odrod

After driving that far from Baton Rouge, I just wanted to get home and see my damage.

Do you know any cheap/good body shops in Austin?

vzuptnguyen

thats really minor damage and looks like u can even putty it and paint it. take a pic of whole front end. and i like how theres still hair from coyote on it. hahaha

one time in parking lot of my school i saw someones RL with a whole fucking sparrow in the grill dead.

mike1988

Haha The Coyotes Hair Is Still Their Lol, I Think If You Take It To A Shop Irt Wil Be Cheaper Than Your Deductible.

fsttyms1

You cant bondo that. It will be cheaper to replace the bumper than to try to repair it

Odrod

Suggestions on a place to find a bumper?

jpadilla

stay away from david mcdavid collision repair ...they plain suck ... they still instist that the 3/4 inch gap between my gill and headlights is suppose to be like that.

It's just the bumper cover ... easy to replace ... i have a book mark at home where you can order any part for a TL ... i'd guess under $500 for sure. I'll follow up later today.

jpadilla

looking more closely at ur pictures ... do u have the OEM body kit? if so, then maybe you can just replace the front lip.

Odrod

Yes, it's just the bumper cover. I found a primed one for $235 w/ free shipping.

I guess the paint job would cost more than the bumper.

6MTUA5

iTrader: (2)

yea, lol the hair sticking out of the crack is priceless

maxxxboost

Easiest way to go about it is to buy a whole new front bumper

another option would be to get the body shop to even out the gouge/dent and fill the back with Plastic adhesive. Then do the same with the front. After the plastic adhesive is on, it could be sanded down and bondo can be applied for a smoother finish.
Seems like too much work and money for the Bodyshop so the best option for them is just to ask you to purchase a new bumper.


I do like the option of getting a lip to cover it

BENDER08

look on ebay there is an 02-03 bumper on there for like twenty bucks plus shipping

fsttyms1

With damage

Odrod

Yeah I saw that. It's cracked on the drivers side.

I wish you could order them painted.

Do yall think $235 is a good deal?

jpadilla

Here is that link ... $221
http://www.acuraautomotiveparts.org/...normal&count=1

BENDER08

i just saw the damage part oops........


235 painted sounds fair if its oem paint, normally i pay 200 to get my bumpers repainted ppg paint 2 stage each

jpadilla

Dont think you have a choice ....

Ask a body shop how much to paint ... you can install it yourself ... or come up to austin and i'll help you do it.

fsttyms1

PPG


Dupont and Lessonal

TLNY04

lol theres still hair on the bumber thats awesome

Odrod

Thanks for the link.

I guess I'll be ordering it.

chewi

agreed.... my bro knows his stuff

dreem1er

iTrader: (2)

its not cracked its missing the entire piece..........

Odrod

one more bump to see if anyone knows a cheaper/better place to order a bumper.

A painted one would be nice.

fsttyms1

The only way you will find it painted is used. You can either keep searching and hoping you will find one in a salvage yard undamaged in your color or buy one and have it painted to match. You can either buy OEM or from ebay or here
http://www.carpartswholesale.com/

Bob_F

At some point it might make more sense to just have it done through your insurance and pay the $500 deductible.

Then you can take it to a decent body shop and get it done right.

Bob

jizno

That is kinda unfortunate but all I can say is if it wasnt a coyote it would be something else.

BTW I would rock the fur for the rest of the time you have the bumper

jstahnke10

iTrader: (1)

Almost have to, it's proof that you weren't stupid and hit a pole or something.
I hit a deer with one of my first cars (92 Camry) and it slid across the side of the car. Had deer fur on the quarter panel, mirror (which somehow stayed on) and the rear door handle that was hanging off. Didn't damage engine at all, so I drove it like that for about 9 more months.

vzuptnguyen

theres a couple on ebay right now, with fog lights too!

dreem1er

iTrader: (2)

the only good thing about doing this with the insurance is not having to pay for the new lip yourself........plus the work.......but is it worth putting in a claim

Bob_F

That's true as long as you can find a painted lip. If not, you have to add the cost of painting. Depending on where you take it for the paint, the total cost for the part and paint could approach or even exceed $500.

And then there's the hassle factor of finding the part, getting it painted and installing it.

Anyway, it's just something to think about.

Bob

Odrod

So if I purchased the bumper from Acura Parts, I would have to buy a lip as well?

It's looking like I might just take it to my acura dealer and say fix it.

Would this just need a new paint job?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2002-...spagenameZWDVW

fsttyms1

Do you have the oem body kit? If so yes you would have to buy the lip.

That bumper need alot more than just paint. Its damaged and not worth it. It would cost more in labor to repair that then it would for what your saving.

dreem1er

iTrader: (2)

isn't it just the lip..........if the bumber is just out of place it can be fixed..........you don't need to buy a new one.........

Odrod

What are the chances of me finding a grey bumper guard/lip at a salvage yard?

Odrod

So is it just the lip that I need?

I'm trying to get this done!

jpadilla

do u have a body kit like this?


or without like this?

Odrod

W/O

Here is my car







I'm really just trying to do this w/o spending $500

tientruong

try a junk yard. yellow pages have a few numbers you can call.