Front Bumper Fix
Dinzdale40
07-04-2002, 02:04 PM
I have a 98 accord, it has a pretty bad ding (well not too bad, you have to be close to see it but on the other hand my car is black)in the front bumper. I think it cracked it or it could just be the paint. The whole thing looks a little worn out. Should i just get a body kit or try to fix it.
Also if i should get a body kit what materials are they made of? Are there any i should stay away from. What is a good place to go shopping for one? Is there a good website?
Also if i should get a body kit what materials are they made of? Are there any i should stay away from. What is a good place to go shopping for one? Is there a good website?
kicker1_solo
07-04-2002, 05:12 PM
I think you should get a body kit, cars look mad sick with kits. Most kits are made of fiberglass or urethane I believe, here is a thread with a fatty list of good body kit web sites.
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/t15633.html
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/t15633.html
crxlvr
07-04-2002, 06:32 PM
id say if you have enough money get a full kit, not just the front piece, but if you do buy a kit, stay far away from assylums.com they are terrible.
Dinzdale40
07-04-2002, 07:10 PM
Thanks alot guys, you'll have been very helpful. I have very little money so i can't buy a whole kit. I don't want something that will make my car ride too low, but want something a little different. If it rides too low i want something that will not be hurt so much if it gets scraped. It has a small sideskirt so if i just get the front it won't look too awkward. Is a 900$ kit worth it if it will just be for looks?
kicker1_solo
07-05-2002, 12:33 AM
Originally posted by Dinzdale40
Is a 900$ kit worth it if it will just be for looks? You can get a good kit for under $500 if you look around.
Is a 900$ kit worth it if it will just be for looks? You can get a good kit for under $500 if you look around.
Dinzdale40
07-05-2002, 12:35 PM
Where? Online or in Automotive stores. I haven't asked about it in the stores. How do most body kits attach? Screws? Double sided tape or just glue?
kicker1_solo
07-05-2002, 06:42 PM
my instructions said for mine to be held on by 212 rubber bands. You have to get the strong kind though, not the regular stuff at k-mrat, but try wal-mart, they have strong ones. Each bumper has about 50 holding it on and about 50 per side skirt. It kinda hangs funny like and bounces a little bit while driving, but it's pretty decent. Good luck with yours. :)
crxlvr
07-05-2002, 09:54 PM
lol, nice kicker, most have a combination of screws and tape holding them.
and you can get a full set of lip spoilers for your car which spice it up some, without the full cost of new bumpers and shit.
and you can get a full set of lip spoilers for your car which spice it up some, without the full cost of new bumpers and shit.
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