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Old Feb 19, 2013 | 05:07 PM
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2012 underbody spoiler help

So I was recently rear ended. Their insurance gave me 500 bucks. I can either go get my current spoiler fixed or get a new one. I want to buy the rear underbody spoiler which replaces the whole bumper. I can get it online new for 480+125 shipping. You guys think I should do that? Suggestions?

Alternatively: I kind of want to '12 SE bumper on it but I can't find it.

If anyone knows any place that is cheaper or is selling a 2012 bellanova white pearl bumper let me know!!!

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Old Feb 19, 2013 | 06:10 PM
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Exact same thing happened to me. I got the aero rear end over the SE edition. Aero comes painted from the factory and SE comes unpainted so you'll have to deal with that. Unless you can find a good deal on one on ebay.
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Old Feb 19, 2013 | 06:36 PM
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I have a 2011 rear bumper in perfect shape but it's pwp
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Old Feb 19, 2013 | 06:46 PM
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I have a SE rear bumper in Bellanova...if you were closer by I would trade you it for a sport bumper.
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Old Feb 19, 2013 | 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by opboarding
Exact same thing happened to me. I got the aero rear end over the SE edition. Aero comes painted from the factory and SE comes unpainted so you'll have to deal with that. Unless you can find a good deal on one on ebay.
how do you like the aero? did you only order bumper or did you have to get the bolts and etc? This is the one i'm looking at but it says white orchid pearl. i dont think thats bellanova white pearl.... but i entered my VIN number and that was what came up. LMK
http://www.dchautomotiveparts.com/pa...r-body-spoiler

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I have a 2011 rear bumper in perfect shape but it's pwp
if only it was bwp. Is the shade of white that big of a difference?

Originally Posted by ttk5
I have a SE rear bumper in Bellanova...if you were closer by I would trade you it for a sport bumper.
i wish. i go to school in syracuse NY. But thats still on the other side of the continent
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Old Feb 19, 2013 | 11:35 PM
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BTW I'm dumb. In my first post I said 'my current spoiler' but I meant my bumper... lol
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 12:02 PM
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I believe bellanova is whiter, you can always repaint it
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by kostantinos
I believe bellanova is whiter, you can always repaint it
are you offering to sell it to me? this is the original bumper?

how much and what new bumper did you get??

sorry for all the questions haha just curious
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 01:47 PM
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It was the original bumper on my 2011.
It had a scratch about an inch on it and since I'm anal
I had it repainted. pwp is a bitch to match, most people wouldn't notice, but i could, so I found another pwp one

It's sitting in my shed waiting for a new home
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 01:56 PM
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275 shipped?
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 02:05 PM
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do you have a '12 with the stock bumper or sport bumper?

strange the list the 09/10 sport rear bumper as pwp
but the 12/13 as orchid not bwp
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 02:31 PM
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I love my aero rear. You use the same reflectors and most of the same screws on the new one. It comes with two brackets for the bottom of it since it flares out like a 1/2" at the bottom more than the original.

PWP has a lot more yellow to it than Bellanova. If you have a a good paint guy with a good price, it might be a little cheaper to get an SE bumper from the factory or from someone else and paint it.

I chose aero because it looks a lot more aggressive (to me) and comes painted so I could pop it on the same day I got it.
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 03:42 PM
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This thread is disappointing, due to the lack of PWP FRONT bumpers.
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by opboarding
I love my aero rear. You use the same reflectors and most of the same screws on the new one. It comes with two brackets for the bottom of it since it flares out like a 1/2" at the bottom more than the original.

PWP has a lot more yellow to it than Bellanova. If you have a a good paint guy with a good price, it might be a little cheaper to get an SE bumper from the factory or from someone else and paint it.

I chose aero because it looks a lot more aggressive (to me) and comes painted so I could pop it on the same day I got it.
It flares out more? What does that mean exactly? It's harder to put on? So if I order the bumper, it'll come with everything I need basically.

I do like it because it looks more aggressive to me as well. Is the area with the reflectors painted black and the rest of the bumper is the color you choose? Cause the original bumper is all white (well mine) I wanted the blacked out area near the reflectors
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 05:13 PM
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It will come with everything extra you need (just the two small brackets). Everything else you reuse from your existing bumper like the screws and reflectors. The bottom part by the exhaust on the aero bumper is a flat black on any color bumper.

The bottom part I've circled flares out like half an inch, so they include a little metal bracket. It's not a big deal and is pretty idiot proof. Other than that it goes on exactly the same as the old one.

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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 05:27 PM
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Thanks man. The aero bumper looks soooo much better. Especially for a white car, it'll definitely add aggressiveness.
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by opboarding
It will come with everything extra you need (just the two small brackets). Everything else you reuse from your existing bumper like the screws and reflectors. The bottom part by the exhaust on the aero bumper is a flat black on any color bumper.

The bottom part I've circled flares out like half an inch, so they include a little metal bracket. It's not a big deal and is pretty idiot proof. Other than that it goes on exactly the same as the old one.


Wait I still don't understand why I would need a metal bracket if it flares out a bit. Is it for extra support? How long did it take you to remove and install
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 05:43 PM
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the brackets sticks out a little pass the bumper on the inside so you can attach the rear fender linears onto it. otherwise since the bottom flare out, the fender linear won't be able to screw into anything else
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 05:52 PM
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lol F the back who got the front bumper for sale lol
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 09:00 PM
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 11:51 PM
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I would buy the front aero bumper also. looks hot
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Old Feb 21, 2013 | 01:02 AM
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i have only seen a few people around the forum with euro front bumper and it kills me just to know that i can't have it....
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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 10:29 AM
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rear aero bumper change

hey guys! how legit is this website that i saw someone post on this thread.. i see the parts i want for very much cheaper than the dealers price. and anybody put on the remote start from the dealer?? how much did they end up paying? hmu guys
http://www.dchautomotiveparts.com/index.php?p=home
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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 11:46 AM
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Wow these prices looks awesome.

Originally Posted by amarranjha
hey guys! how legit is this website that i saw someone post on this thread.. i see the parts i want for very much cheaper than the dealers price. and anybody put on the remote start from the dealer?? how much did they end up paying? hmu guys
http://www.dchautomotiveparts.com/index.php?p=home
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