Another Damaged Car - Snowbanks and bumpers dont mix - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

sigma_1966 · 12-29-2009, 04:53 PM

I was coming home from the grocery store this afternoon. Pulling into my driveway I hit part of the snowbank at the bottom of my drive. My bumper has a crack in it thats about 12 inches long at bottom by front wheel. It cracked really clean.

1) I am pissed at myslef but cannot undo whats been done. The bumper will need to be replaced. Question for you guys ...Is the front bumper one piece.

2) Wil the V-8 bumper fit on the V-6. I am thinking I may just order a V-8 bumper with the mail slot

Sigma

SQUALO · 12-29-2009, 05:04 PM

Ouuuuuuuuuch that sucks, those snow banks are so frozen, they're lick rocks, but you found that out :(.

I believe yours is a daily driver, do you really want to venture into a SS front end? You'll have more issues in the winter with the lower bumper/spoiler combo.

sigma_1966 · 12-29-2009, 05:08 PM

How much of a difference in height is there. Any idea what a front bumperis going for ?

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Originally Posted by SQUALO

Ouuuuuuuuuch that sucks, those snow banks are so frozen, they're lick rocks, but you found that out :(.

I believe yours is a daily driver, do you really want to venture into a SS front end? You'll have more issues in the winter with the lower bumper/spoiler combo.

SQUALO · 12-29-2009, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by sigma_1966

How much of a difference in height is there. Any idea what a front bumperis going for ?

Gord,
From the underside of my front facia to the ground is about 6" (inches) compare it to your LT. (the grille opening is about 4" for what it's worth).

djsnoflake · 12-29-2009, 05:17 PM

It's barely any lower, it just looks different, and yeah it will fit on a V6 just fine,

And yeah that whole front end is one piece.

pumpkinrancho · 12-29-2009, 07:18 PM

Check the bay, there is almost always one on there that someone is putting a ground effect kit on....

RickRay · 12-29-2009, 07:53 PM

Camaro Scotty (C5 Member=GM Dealer)
Part #s are:
Front fascia V6 92236548 Fascia - $265.77 US
GM Dealer here= $600. CDN

sigma_1966 · 12-29-2009, 07:56 PM

Thats half price. Camaro Scotty is a little far away. Any dealers on here from the buffalo or Niagara falls NY area ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickRay

Camaro Scotty (C5 Member=GM Dealer)
Part #s are:
Front fascia V6 92236548 Fascia - $265.77 US
GM Dealer here= $600. CDN

CloudXTC · 12-29-2009, 08:00 PM

wierd... bec my right mirror was the same price as the US price... and my dealer said dont buy it right out from the parts manager... she said just talk to her and she will get me a better deal come next spring... so i suggest talking to the person you bought the car from directly just to see the price if they can help you with anything

sigma_1966 · 12-29-2009, 08:16 PM

I have an email into my dealership. I will see what they come back with

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Originally Posted by CloudXTC

wierd... bec my right mirror was the same price as the US price... and my dealer said dont buy it right out from the parts manager... she said just talk to her and she will get me a better deal come next spring... so i suggest talking to the person you bought the car from directly just to see the price if they can help you with anything

CynAgain · 12-29-2009, 08:18 PM

Do you want to fix it now or will you wait for the snow to melt?

Xmicro_SS · 12-29-2009, 08:22 PM

Damn, Sorry to hear about your mishap.

Bumpers are easiest to fix, you'll be back to normal in no time, I would wait for spring!

kroache · 12-29-2009, 08:38 PM

Sorry to hear about your bumper. I had a similiar expereince while backing in a few days ago. I was surprised at how hard it hit the rear bumper but luckily no damage (I was afraid to get out to check it :o).
Is it worth while to repair the bumper (depending on how it's damaged)? If it's basically "torn" but otherwise intact perhaps a product like "Plastex" will be enough to patch the damage. That way you could save your new bumper for spring.

Kevin

RickRay · 12-29-2009, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by sigma_1966

Thats half price. Camaro Scotty is a little far away. Any dealers on here from the buffalo or Niagara falls NY area ?

Pm Scotty for a price quote for shipping to your house.

12-29-2009, 04:53 PM	#1
sigma_1966 My baby is here Drives: SIM 2LT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 667	Another Damaged Car - Snowbanks and bumpers dont mix I was coming home from the grocery store this afternoon. Pulling into my driveway I hit part of the snowbank at the bottom of my drive. My bumper has a crack in it thats about 12 inches long at bottom by front wheel. It cracked really clean. 1) I am pissed at myslef but cannot undo whats been done. The bumper will need to be replaced. Question for you guys ...Is the front bumper one piece. 2) Wil the V-8 bumper fit on the V-6. I am thinking I may just order a V-8 bumper with the mail slot Sigma __________________

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12-29-2009, 08:22 PM	#12
Xmicro_SS Thank You GM Drives: Sky Redline & Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,876	Damn, Sorry to hear about your mishap. Bumpers are easiest to fix, you'll be back to normal in no time, I would wait for spring! __________________ ITS HERE! : 2010 Camaro 2SS / 6 Speed Manual (No other way) / Silver Ice Metallic / Inferno Orange Interior Accent / RS Package / Polished Wheels / SOLO MACH X CAT BACK

12-29-2009, 08:38 PM	#13
kroache Drives: IBM Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bolton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 128	Sorry to hear about your bumper. I had a similiar expereince while backing in a few days ago. I was surprised at how hard it hit the rear bumper but luckily no damage (I was afraid to get out to check it :o). Is it worth while to repair the bumper (depending on how it's damaged)? If it's basically "torn" but otherwise intact perhaps a product like "Plastex" will be enough to patch the damage. That way you could save your new bumper for spring. Kevin __________________ ___________________________________

12-29-2009, 05:04 PM	#2
SQUALO Drives: CHEVROLET Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: YKZ, CAN. Posts: 4,258	Ouuuuuuuuuch that sucks, those snow banks are so frozen, they're lick rocks, but you found that out :(. I believe yours is a daily driver, do you really want to venture into a SS front end? You'll have more issues in the winter with the lower bumper/spoiler combo.

12-29-2009, 07:18 PM	#6
pumpkinrancho COMPULSIVE CAMARO OWNER Drives: 18 ZLE,14 2ssrs,96,73 RS LT,69&67 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SE. WYO & Northern CO, W NEB Posts: 1,238 View My Garage	Check the bay, there is almost always one on there that someone is putting a ground effect kit on....

12-29-2009, 07:53 PM	#7
RickRay INJACC Drives: 2010 CGM 2LT/RS AUTO Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal (South Shore)Quebec, Canada Posts: 6,518 View My Garage	Camaro Scotty (C5 Member=GM Dealer) Part #s are: Front fascia V6 92236548 Fascia - $265.77 US GM Dealer here= $600. CDN

12-29-2009, 08:18 PM	#11
CynAgain Drives: Chevy Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: USA Posts: 6,534	Do you want to fix it now or will you wait for the snow to melt?