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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 09:12 PM
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Help! Need body shot recomendation!

So, basically, I hit a curb today and destroyed my OEM Aero Front Air Dam that comes with the Aero Package... I need to fix it ASAP! Please recommend a shop in OC that can fix it for cheap.

Here a couple pics of the damage:



Since it looks really crappy, I decided to spice things up.


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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 09:24 PM
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dude, take it off first man
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 09:42 PM
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TRUE story. although the good part is I don't think you're actual bumper is damaged besides a little scratching. I think you're better off buying a whole new aero front thingy thingy.
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 09:44 PM
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lemme look around dude, i remember there's a couple of threads here that suggested a couple of body shops...
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 09:53 PM
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TRUE story. although the good part is I don't think you're actual bumper is damaged besides a little scratching. I think you're better off buying a whole new aero front thingy thingy.
Yeah, it seems like that too. Anybody have a front aero dam for sale?
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 09:54 PM
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dude, take it off first man
The reason why I left it on there is because the rock guard will sag and drag on the ground if there's no front to support it up.
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 11:22 PM
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i'll help u repair. dude, its salvageable. stop cryin bout it already
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 11:39 PM
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i'll help u repair. dude, its salvageable. stop cryin bout it already
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 11:59 PM
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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 12:07 AM
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How are their rates for just bondo'ing and painting something that small?
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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 12:58 AM
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honestly, they might be a little pricey but guarantee perfection.
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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 01:03 AM
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I read the title and was hoping this was a new drunk girl to the forums
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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 01:04 AM
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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 01:27 PM
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DAMNNN john!! OUCH!!! nice one, you FAIL!!! CURB wtf? J/k .....that suxxxx
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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 04:14 PM
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in front of house, i tell u that curb is cursed! I fucked my front bumper up on the same curb man, ****

dude, from the looks of it, we should be fine, I can help u repair it, its not that bad, the crack should be repairable with some sealants we can shoot it back on the body with some screws, and tape the other side so it doesn't come off again, and spray paint the bitch. ya?
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 01:36 AM
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I just dropped my car. Now my driveway will be my doom! Still need a good body shop! So, who here wants to guesstimate how much it'll be?
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 01:39 AM
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 01:48 AM
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i'll take 500 minimum
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 02:11 AM
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 02:17 AM
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Heh, if it's that much, I'll just buy a new lip. Gotta go get an estimate first.
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 04:19 AM
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did ur headlights level out yet? if not , let me know. i can see where the insert for the adjustment is.

and how u liking the drop? how's it ridin?
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 10:38 AM
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JOHN you dropped your ride???? where???? when???? how???? i was supposed to put my springs on, on thurs. but my cousins shop was closed, so i might do it this monday.....
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by TrochoidMagic
did ur headlights level out yet? if not , let me know. i can see where the insert for the adjustment is.

and how u liking the drop? how's it ridin?
I love the drop, it's slammed! The ride's stiff for just being springs and handles like a champ. I made the right choice going with RS-R's. The light didn't level out yet though...
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