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mtodd · 11-27-2009, 11:28 AM

Thanksgiving was great – right up to the moment I ran over a chunk of truck tire

. It took out a piece of the bumper just in front of the right tire. Looks like I’ll need a nose job. Wondering want a replacement is going to cost. Anyone had to go through this? Would prefer not to involve insurance, but if it’s a big dollar number, I’ll have to.
Did I say how much I love this car? Haven’t felt this way about one since my 69 Chevelle 396/375 horse I foolishly let slip away from me. Of course the Camaro is so much more… what a ride!

PQ · 11-27-2009, 11:33 AM

Duct tape?

If you replace the whole front, you may want to use the insurance. Depends on your deductable.

Oh and:

pinkcamaro10 · 11-27-2009, 11:48 AM

I'm not sure if there is a price difference between an SS and a V6 bumper, but I just had to replace mine, $357 for a new one.

Wileytrigger21 · 11-27-2009, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by PQ

Duct tape?

I hear it even comes color matched!!!

Seriously...that sux!! My wife parked over a parking stop the other day and when she backed up I thought the whole nose got pulled off from the nose it made. Luckily it was just the rubber piece on the bottom and I got it back on.

Angrybird 12 · 11-27-2009, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by mtodd

Thanksgiving was great – right up to the moment I ran over a chunk of truck tire

. It took out a piece of the bumper just in front of the right tire. Looks like I’ll need a nose job. Wondering want a replacement is going to cost. Anyone had to go through this? Would prefer not to involve insurance, but if it’s a big dollar number, I’ll have to.
Did I say how much I love this car? Haven’t felt this way about one since my 69 Chevelle 396/375 horse I foolishly let slip away from me. Of course the Camaro is so much more… what a ride!

Man that really is a Bummer, I am sorry for your loss...
Had that happen to my first Sky, I was driving along on the interstate and the car in the other lane hit a piece of truck tire and it shot straight over in front of me, no time to dodge it... it took out one of my fog lights but didn't hurt the bumper.. One fog light Was 280 bucks to replace.. I just took it out and used JB weld on it and it worked fine. had to replace the bulb though, it was 7 dollars.... but that isn't the same as a bumper..

two_wheel_mayhem · 11-27-2009, 12:54 PM

Buying new and having it painted will prob. run around $1000, so you decide.

I've had mine repaired for about the same cost, but we decided that was the best way to go, the bumper cover is very weak.

#1 they just spotted in the paint and recleared the whole panel, so no paint matching issues from panel to panel.

#2 With the new clear I won't get rock chips as easy as the fragile factory paint.

#3 Where is was repaired it is now stronger than stock was, so maybe next time I hit a trash can it won't break.

sheramievpharmd · 11-27-2009, 01:00 PM

Sorry to hear...:( I have now after 12+ years of driving Mastered the art of backing into parking spaces due to the low and long front end!

herkman · 11-27-2009, 01:08 PM

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mtodd · 11-27-2009, 01:30 PM

This is the worst area -- one with the missing piece . More surface damage on the other side.

GaryJr · 11-27-2009, 01:35 PM

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mtodd · 11-27-2009, 01:48 PM

Thanks for the info. How's your repair? Your car looks great!

Looney Tunes · 11-27-2009, 04:13 PM

I hit a dog and had to have the front replaced, painted and a new lower grill. I also had to have the clear bra replaced. Without the clear bra and lower grill it would have been about $1000. As it was, the cost was about $1500. I had a $200 deductible.

Darth_Emma · 11-27-2009, 05:11 PM

Gawd, man! You freaked me out with the thread title! After thinking "oh no, the poor guy's infant (human infant) got hurt in an accident in his Camaro!," then to find out it was ONLY your car! Whew!

I know it's no fun to have your car damaged, but think of it this way, anything can be fixed on a car and it suffers no pain. I do feel for your pain though.

Glad no one got hurt (other than emotionally).

Angrybird 12 · 11-27-2009, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Looney Tunes

I hit a dog and had to have the front replaced, painted and a new lower grill. I also had to have the clear bra replaced. Without the clear bra and lower grill it would have been about $1000. As it was, the cost was about $1500. I had a $200 deductible.

was the dog OK?

11-27-2009, 01:30 PM	#9
mtodd 69Chevy Drives: 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 9	here's a PIC This is the worst area -- one with the missing piece . More surface damage on the other side. Attached Images

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11-27-2009, 11:28 AM	#1
mtodd 69Chevy Drives: 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 9	Broke my baby’s nose Thanksgiving was great – right up to the moment I ran over a chunk of truck tire . It took out a piece of the bumper just in front of the right tire. Looks like I’ll need a nose job. Wondering want a replacement is going to cost. Anyone had to go through this? Would prefer not to involve insurance, but if it’s a big dollar number, I’ll have to. Did I say how much I love this car? Haven’t felt this way about one since my 69 Chevelle 396/375 horse I foolishly let slip away from me. Of course the Camaro is so much more… what a ride!

11-27-2009, 11:33 AM	#2
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	Duct tape? If you replace the whole front, you may want to use the insurance. Depends on your deductable. Oh and: __________________

11-27-2009, 11:48 AM	#3
pinkcamaro10 2G1FC1EV1A9110079 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS, 2013 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 4,756 View My Garage	I'm not sure if there is a price difference between an SS and a V6 bumper, but I just had to replace mine, $357 for a new one. __________________

11-27-2009, 12:54 PM	#6
two_wheel_mayhem Would rather be riding Drives: No car no more Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,750	Buying new and having it painted will prob. run around $1000, so you decide. I've had mine repaired for about the same cost, but we decided that was the best way to go, the bumper cover is very weak. #1 they just spotted in the paint and recleared the whole panel, so no paint matching issues from panel to panel. #2 With the new clear I won't get rock chips as easy as the fragile factory paint. #3 Where is was repaired it is now stronger than stock was, so maybe next time I hit a trash can it won't break.

11-27-2009, 01:00 PM	#7
sheramievpharmd Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss auto SIM Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 29	Sorry to hear...:( I have now after 12+ years of driving Mastered the art of backing into parking spaces due to the low and long front end!

11-27-2009, 01:08 PM	#8
herkman Drives: 2010 IOM SS/RS, 69 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 563

11-27-2009, 01:48 PM	#11
mtodd 69Chevy Drives: 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 9	Thanks for the info. How's your repair? Your car looks great!

11-27-2009, 04:13 PM	#12
Looney Tunes Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT ABM auto Join Date: May 2009 Location: Warrenton VA Posts: 97	I hit a dog and had to have the front replaced, painted and a new lower grill. I also had to have the clear bra replaced. Without the clear bra and lower grill it would have been about $1000. As it was, the cost was about $1500. I had a $200 deductible.

11-27-2009, 05:11 PM	#13
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	Gawd, man! You freaked me out with the thread title! After thinking "oh no, the poor guy's infant (human infant) got hurt in an accident in his Camaro!," then to find out it was ONLY your car! Whew! I know it's no fun to have your car damaged, but think of it this way, anything can be fixed on a car and it suffers no pain. I do feel for your pain though. Glad no one got hurt (other than emotionally).