kyle173 Donating Members 774 Member For: 16y 3m 6d Gender: Male Location: brisbane Posted 02/05/14 01:53 AM Share Posted 02/05/14 01:53 AM so a couple of weeks ago my car had a argument with a Nissan patrol and lost (see pics for damage) now I have 3 or 4 options for repair. one is insurance excess is 1100 and im at fault. second option is cough up $1000's for a genuine one from ford or find a repaired one for 500 ish. 3 option is a non genuine one after market about $450. and 4th is potential repair of mine. what do u guys recommend.p.s all price are in raw unpainted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnz Member 3,047 Member For: 11y 2m 19d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 02/05/14 02:06 AM Share Posted 02/05/14 02:06 AM Pay to get it repaired bud, will be more than your excess but not buy much so its probably not worth stuffing up your premiums ect. Keep an eye on eBay I have seen genuine brand new ones on there around 800 that people bought and didn't get around to fitting. Yours cannot be repaired imo. that's not gonna sand out or come out with a bit of heat lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiftyOne Bronze Donating Members 1,145 Member For: 11y 7m 7d Gender: Male Posted 02/05/14 10:31 AM Share Posted 02/05/14 10:31 AM Dont bother with insurance, claims not big enough, f*cks with premiums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellato Donating Members 2,713 Member For: 14y 3m 20d Posted 02/05/14 10:41 AM Share Posted 02/05/14 10:41 AM I've got a mate with a genuine bar for sale if you're interested send me a pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda Eyes flame magnet Gold Donating Members 5,674 Member For: 16y 8m 23d Gender: Male Location: adelaide hills- 'race air' central Posted 04/05/14 01:35 AM Share Posted 04/05/14 01:35 AM aftermarket are fibregalss, not plastic- so no flexibility. so no give if you clip anything. so wrecked bar again. go genuine. remember that the cheapest way is usually the dearest way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stew565 New Member 16 Member For: 11y 6m 20d Posted 22/06/14 11:01 AM Share Posted 22/06/14 11:01 AM Nice hit.I,d go through insurance because cost wise you need the bottom incert and top grille surround and that/s without checking damage behind the bar ,probably the reo bar behind is bent also. These bars and there other parts aren,t cheap . Ask the panel shop for your old parts back as the bar its self can be repaired and resold... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle173 Donating Members 774 Member For: 16y 3m 6d Gender: Male Location: brisbane Posted 15/08/14 06:47 AM Author Share Posted 15/08/14 06:47 AM is that damage repairable? I thought it would be a little to much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent0 The Toxic Rocket Donating Members 574 Member For: 14y 9m 14d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 15/08/14 07:08 AM Share Posted 15/08/14 07:08 AM Leave it, adds character Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cjafpv Member 110 Member For: 10y 6m 12d Posted 15/08/14 07:35 AM Share Posted 15/08/14 07:35 AM (edited) In my opinion (in no way is it an experts) I don't really think that's repairable had a similar level of damage on another car of mine a few years back panel shop and insurance bloke said it needed a new front bar. Oh and I know money can be an issue sometimes but if you can avoid it please don't get an aftermarket bar you have a genuine fpv idk in my opinion don't cheapen your car if you know what I mean keep an eye out on eBay as others have said genuine bars come up from time to time as wel as gumtree Edited 15/08/14 07:37 AM by Cjafpv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobmitchell92 Donating Members 370 Member For: 13y 9m 29d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 17/08/14 02:35 PM Share Posted 17/08/14 02:35 PM Should be repairable they are getting extremely good with their plastic welding etc. just go see a good panel beater and tell him what he can do for a cash price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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