Well, I just got sandwiched today..no injuries. So I have a 2009 and my question is this. My front and rear bumpers are trashed...so to upgrade to a differrent bumpers..what are my options, I guess I have to get them from Canada correct?
airlaird

 

get a new type-s rear if insurance is help you and get a replacement front. New fronts gonna have to be painted anyway so you can have em both done at the same time

 

sorry to hear that and glad you are ok and +1 on what Killer said

 

Most Importantly you're ok

1) OEM Standard
2) OEM Aero
3) Mugen

 

Ok, so the type s rear bumper is available in the u.s. From Acura?

 

yes, its brand new, dont pay for it unless you are getting insurance money, because it is expensive otherwise.

you will have to ask your local dealer about it, its a new accessory piece

 

glad to hear you are ok man

i'd just upgrade to oem aero bumpers

 

Most important your okay. I would go OEM Aero as well. Side note: I think it is humorous that when we get into accidents after we see we are okay we immediately look at ways to better our vehicles from it. I got backed into at a Braves game and left a square from the trucks tow hitch in my bumper, immediately after i saw it my words were "Shit, now I need to buy a better bumper."

 

Lol...well,how do I justify trading up to aero bumpers to my adjuster????
The dealer advised me the aero bumpers are an "accessory". Any ideas how i
Convince my adjuster. To upgrade to the aero kit on my repair...??
Airlaird

 

I think the logic is to get the insurance money for the bumpers and buy your own aero bumper. So you're basically paying the difference in aero vs stock? It cuts down the cost of buying the aero bumper for full price AND having your stock bumper leftover. At least that's the way i see it?

 

You're from Canada? Interested in buying my rear bumper? I upgraded to the Type-S bumper so the OEM rear is sitting in my basement in great condition.

 

When I got my Aero bumper I told the body shop that it came pre-painted, and they were more than happy to order it instead of the standard unpainted OEM one.

 

Lol, Y'all make it sound easy..but it's really not. I need a new hood, grill and trunk. I just can't buy new bumpers and put them on...I need trained people to put them on..and align everything on the car. I don't think I have a bent frame...but I really don't know how bad it is until I bring it in. Y'all give great ideas..but I gotta have the pros put the stuff on. I guess I'll pay the extra 300 bucks for the rear aero bumper. I can justify a front aero bumper...I don't know how else to do it..

 

^ A lot of insurance adjuster don't know the aero bumper come pre-painted. The stock bumper comes in primer coat only and need to be painted.

When my rear bumper was damaged a couple of yrs ago, I paid the difference in price (stock+ paint job) and aero bumper (factory painted). The difference was less than $100. The body shop has to remove and re-install regardless, so no additional labour charge involved.

 

09TSXTECH......I gotcha..THAT is good to know. So as far as you know, BOTH front and rear aero bumpers are prepainted...I can swing that.
airlaird

 

Both front and rear aero bumper comes prepainted from factory.