Shah_Tsx

Hey all..so I've been snoopin around Azine since I bought my polished metal metallic 09 TSX a year ago. I've only invested in tinting windows (35%), lightly tinted tail lights (which probably no one could even see), 6K HID fogs, magna flow exhaust tips and 18'' aspec wheels (DWS Conti tires). No suspension drop for me

BUT, recently got into an accident that ONLY hurt the front bumper and grill. I'm pretty sure insurance will cover costs for both but before I go to body shop, I just wanna get some basic figures on how much a SPORT front bumper would cost. I just don't wanna get ripped off since this is my first accident. What would be cheaper..getting it from a dealer painted?,from a body shop unpainted?, etc.

I'd love to post pics but not with how she's looking now but I will def. after a sport bumper if its in the right price range.

Thanks!

BobbyC

A oem sports bumper comes painted and run around $580 + shipping new

Shah_Tsx

Gotcha and how bout a regular front bumper?

opboarding

When I bought my rear aero bumper after I got in a fender bender, total it came out to around $650. Shipping was around $170 of that. I got mine from http://www.acuraoemparts.com/delray/jsp/home.jsp. Great customer service.

iSeeYouTwo

I can't check this link to verify that it is a sports bumper but I searched on google and found this PMM bumper for $445 free shipping he also has the rear sport bumper for the same price same color:

http://compare.ebay.com/like/1809793..._lwgsi=y&cbt=y

iSeeYouTwo

If that link doesn't work then just search for eBay user dz-speedy


A regular bumper is about ~$300

Shah_Tsx

Damn I gotta think about $650 but that bumper for $445 looks amazing..but damn, the seller is giving so many warnings about ensuring that what is in the picture is what you get.

Opboarding..do the pictures look right to you? Looks sweet to me.

iSeeYouTwo

I can't see the link because I'm at work - but it seemed like a sweet deal so I figured I'd share it with ya! And he has the rear too!

Does it look NEW in the picture?


That's $890 shipped for both bumpers saving you at LEAST $150-$200.

If my car was PMM, I'd be all over them..

Shah_Tsx

Chill with the rear bumper! I can't throw in that much money..but I think they look perfect in the pics. I just gotta wait for a quote from insurance to see what's gonna be paid for and I'll jump on it. Hopefully it'll still be up..thanks a lot bros

iSeeYouTwo

No problem, glad I could help.

PMM is a discontinued color (I think) and maybe that's why he's selling them for so cheap. But he does state in his description that they are NEW.

BobbyC

Id pay a little extra and get a new one but that's just me.

Exeon

http://www.dchacuraoftemecula.com/index.htm

talk to Matt from parts/internet department, they usually have great deals listed on ebay cheaper than other acura parts sites. If you call directly and order on the phone, it is cheaper since no ebay/paypal fees for them.

I recently got the front + rear sports bumper for 1075$ Shipped. It arrived in 5 business days. These huge boxes are not cheap to ship, so I don't know how they can absorb those costs.

iSeeYouTwo

Says in the add:

"THIS IS A NEW OEM FACTORY PAINTED BUMPER"

(From what I can see on Google)

I can't view the eBay page bc my work filter blocks it. Does it look used in the pictures?

BobbyC

It says it's new but the entire ad is written in some horrible script you can't read. Written in broken English and the seller isn't sure of much of anything.
He also mentions quite a few times that it's sold as is.

There are pics of it outside the box but it does show a Honda box.

Idk. Something just strikes me as odd about this listing.
I'd feel better making a purchase that big off a authorized seller.

Shah_Tsx

I'm pretty fishy about it too since I'm sure these bumpers come with a load of tabs and screws but I only see a little baggy.

Also, is anyone permanently rockin just the front bumper? It would look off to people like us, but I'm assuming normal people probably can't tell the difference.

Shah_Tsx

thanks dude..I'll give him a call and get a quote when I officially start searching in like 2 days. I'm NY though, that's shipping is pretty far.

BobbyC

Actually, I think you're supposed to use your own tabs and screws that are already on the car.

Shah_Tsx

Ooh okay, I was thinking there was be a different number of tabs for the aero.

fredster730

iTrader: (1)

I recently ordered the Modulo kit from one of Acura dealers on eBay. Did the whole install myself and you definitely use some of your old screws, tabs, etc. from your old bumper. There are a few extra things that comes with it and you need to use them to make it secure. There's a site with the instruction manual on installing it. I don't remember which one but you can Google it and it'll find it for you. Hope everything works out for you.

BobbyC

http://depositfiles.com/files/9sezn0ea1

Old Guy

BTW if you want the dealer to install it you will pay for 1.5 hours of shop time and $16.50 for some clips... I just got mine done this week and love it! give the front end a much more agressive look.

BobbyC

ewps.
wrong link

http://acura.bernardiparts.com/Image...r_BII41539.pdf

thats the right link.

that link up there i believe is a movie.. lol

iSeeYouTwo

Pr0n?!

BobbyC

hahah na. i think its the campaign
the will farrell and zack galefefefenelenbenekis movie.

Shah_Tsx

THANKS ALOT! I might consider doing it myself now.

PyroDave

if you need help doing it, you can shoot me a PM, i've done some work on a few peoples cars around here, my specialty is front bumpers =P im right across the GWB

khoacu2

sorry kinda late on this post but i work at acura of boston order from us come painted and i would go with the sport bumper look so much better http://acura.bernardiparts.com/Depar.../Exterior.aspx

PyroDave

when you say you work at acura of boston, are you trying to say that you can get us a discount, or just to buy from you so you get the business? lmao

usually tim from acura of peoria or some shit in arizona gives us the cheapest prices. oemacuraparts.com

Shah_Tsx

Yeah, what the benefit from buying for you? (NO OFFENSE) just askin

BobbyC

Yea. He was doin free shipping on everything including bumpers for a while.
I would have bought one if they fit 2012s

musty hustla

Anyone have a side-by-side of a normal and a sport bumper? I can't see a difference.

Exeon

They were the first on my list to call for quotes/shipping charges before I found out about Demecula acura. They do have a good price however I was quoted 120-140$ to ship each the front and rear sport bumpers.

Shah_Tsx

I don't want to screw the license plate holder into the bumper..what do you guys have?