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Yet another newbie introduction...
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.nor...b8f3739b8b.jpg
Front bumper is pretty hammered... replacement time. (torn at bottom) Picked up a 2004 R53 from a friend that was relocating to UK. Her daughter drove it pretty hard and it looked like it hadn't been washed in years! :no: Anyhow, I'm still trying to figure it all out. 217K miles, but they gave me tons of receipts of repairs and even a supercharger replacement. I think it needs PS pump, it is intermittently not working. Stop/Start car and it generally works again. Also, likely need brakes so I may do a "little" bit of an upgrade there. My intent is just to keep it around as a weekender or around town car. Needs a front bumper as well, so that is likely the first priority. Also, seats show wear, so I'll see about getting them redone or do they make nice covers? Thought I'd say hello and add a few pics (here's my early before/after) https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.nor...922b1fc75b.jpg this was a few weeks back, she had two flats. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.nor...2d0cb30d40.jpg After a couple days of elbow grease https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.nor...d9f29fb1d0.jpg Interior not bad except seats |
Looks like a fun project....welcome to the forum!
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In case you were unaware, you have what's called an aero kit on your car. It's just a body kit, but the aero front bumper alone can be tricky to track down. Hover over the classifieds as much as you can and one will pop up eventually. Looks good!
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Originally Posted by X757XVeritas
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In case you were unaware, you have what's called an aero kit on your car. It's just a body kit, but the aero front bumper alone can be tricky to track down. Hover over the classifieds as much as you can and one will pop up eventually. Looks good!
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Yep
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Just a heads up they NLA, the part by itself 51110145744 which is sad. :(
So you will have to get it used or fix up the one you have. https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51110145744/ I plan on getting my R52 Aero body kit here soon installed. Great looking kit. |
The PS pump should be covered under a factory recall if it hasn't already been done. If it is failing, it probably hasn't. I drove mine for about 6 months w/o the PS before it was fixed by the first "unofficial" recall then inspected at the official recall. Look through the service receipts to see if it has been done if you can't find anything. Or take it to a dealership, they should be able to find out (relatively) quickly if has been done or not. I'm kind if kicking myself that I didn't get one. About 8 years ago (or something like that) some place in the Mid-West was selling full Aero-Kits painted for about $900 uninstalled. That doesn't help you or me though...
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We had them for much less primed ( well about 599 and free ship) and they sold out. No more left. I think i remember the blow out MINI had way back.
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Yeah.. the current bumper is pretty hammered, best to just replace. It's actually missing a chunk on one side as well.
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.nor...bc567e3292.jpg I'll probably need to pickup a a set of both of those lights up front. Are they considered "driving" and "fog" lamps? (Any suggestions where) I'll also paint the hood, but that means I'll need new stripes too :lol: |
Originally Posted by Thought of a good one
(Post 4313100)
The PS pump should be covered under a factory recall if it hasn't already been done. If it is failing, it probably hasn't. I drove mine for about 6 months w/o the PS before it was fixed by the first "unofficial" recall then inspected at the official recall. Look through the service receipts to see if it has been done if you can't find anything. ....
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Just a heads up we can get these now from Europe aftermarket.
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-bremmen-...110021989~brp/ |
I would try to fix the bumper cover myself as there does not appear to me much wrong with it. You can get a special epoxy to fix it, and use fiberglass tape to reinforce it from the back side. The materials to fix the damage likely will not exceed $50 from someplace like Finishmaster or Eastwood. After that, all you need to do is shape the filler, prime, block and paint it. For primer, I usually use products from SEM that are designed for flexible body panels and then paint with a quality urethane paint with a flex agent added so it doesn't crack under use.
If you do decide to just replace it, don't throw the old one out. It still has value for someone who would prefer to put in sweat equity over money equity into their project. Also, for the $600 quoted for a new one, you may want to check with a local body shop that deals in small repairs and see what they would want to fix it. It may not cost that much. There are small operations that just concentrate on prepping cars for used car lots that may be willing to do one small panel for a reasonable price. |
These bumper just came back into stock.
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-bremmen-...110021989~brp/ https://c1552172.ssl.cf0.rackcdn.com/1556150_x800.webp |
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