New Z owner! + front bumper curbed pretty good tonight..

DIGItonium · 01-27-2011, 03:02 PM

Ouch... I went out to a restaurant one night that was so full I had to park on the grass. I yelled a ton of expletives when the tires sunk off asphalt to dirt ground that was nearly 4" deep. When leaving the restaurant, the front end barely made it back on the asphalt, but the F.I. exhaust grinded as the rear wheels climbed. Luckily it was just the back end of the canister, and the bottom is still pretty clean. [sigh]

Mt Tam I am · 01-27-2011, 03:33 PM

I parked on Tuesday at the bank. I came out to find I had tried to put the nose over the side walk. I bet I couldn't get 5 sheets of paper between the car and curb. Thankfully I missed. I can't make out the OP's photos, but if the fang is too bad, maybe those carbon fiber covers would fix the blemish.

Lug · 01-27-2011, 03:48 PM

We dented in the front bumper much like that on our 350Z. Popped it out from behind an hour later and you can not tell it was ever dented in. Won't hurt to try.

Cmike2780 · 01-27-2011, 04:12 PM

As long as the bumper isn't cracked or torn, a good body shop can fix it. The bumper is super easy to remove at least.

LuckyJinx · 01-27-2011, 04:47 PM

Now do the other side and say its a body kit D:

Stearnsy · 01-27-2011, 05:06 PM

Glad to hear I'm not the only one who ran their z into a curb.

Went to a body shop today, skipped the dealer for now..they want to do a brand new front bumper cover as the car is essentially brand new. That, the lower spoiler, a windshield washer fluid reservoir and rim repair for the little bit of rash is roughly going to be $1300.

My deductible isn't astronomical like some folks I know, so I'll probably go that route. As soon as I said that, he said we could do brand new wheel ($921 list!) and a new Potenza

There's a little slit in the sidewall near the rim, but he said it's okay for daily drivig--but warned me to not drive "too fast" on it.

Really not so bad. I'm going to get another shot before the sun sets here in an hour..the bottom of the front bumper is dented nicely.

EazyD · 01-27-2011, 05:22 PM

Whatever you end up doing, wait a little while. You're prone to do it again

lmacasiljig · 01-27-2011, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FromG2Z

Sorry to hear of your curbing. The only curbing I did once, was on my brand new 01 Integra back in the day. Since then, 5 cars later, I've been exceptionally careful. No ATM's, no drive throughs... just parking far away and being patient... oh and of course, not letting the Mrs. drive it

hehe

+1. No Mrs...

Stearnsy · 01-27-2011, 07:55 PM

The extent of the wheel damage near the tip of my thumb. Note tire damage as well..

fender liner gone..windshield washer fluid reservoir

FromG2Z · 01-27-2011, 09:25 PM

Ouch man.... that looks like it hurt. Really sorry to see that. I would get that fixed asap, but from my experience (wife fender bender before), that should be around $700 - $1000. It will be fixing the dent, plus repainting at least that area, if not the whole bumper.

Stearnsy · 01-28-2011, 12:13 AM

We will see what the insurance adjuster says. The body shop said they would prefer to use a brand new front bumper because the car is brand new.

I'm not stupid--they will probably make more money for using a brand new OEM part instead of repairing. At the same time, I agree with him. The car has 1200 miles on it, 500 of which are mine, and I want it brand new. I almost had an anxiety attack when I hit the curb and saw the damage, seriously. I want my showroom condition car back, stat.

Stearnsy · 01-28-2011, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Footloose301

Wow, that bites. Yeah man I don't play with curbs. No drive throughs if they have curbs. Always do the walkup ATM and walk in to get your Baconators. No sense in curbing the wheels for a Frosty.

....and where in SWFL are you?

Up in North Port. I see you're in Ft.M, like 45 mins from here. Hook me up w/ some meets mayne!

Stearnsy · 01-28-2011, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EazyD

Whatever you end up doing, wait a little while. You're prone to do it again

Muahaha, great point.

01-27-2011, 03:02 PM	#16 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	Ouch... I went out to a restaurant one night that was so full I had to park on the grass. I yelled a ton of expletives when the tires sunk off asphalt to dirt ground that was nearly 4" deep. When leaving the restaurant, the front end barely made it back on the asphalt, but the F.I. exhaust grinded as the rear wheels climbed. Luckily it was just the back end of the canister, and the bottom is still pretty clean. [sigh] __________________

01-27-2011, 03:33 PM	#17 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3843	I parked on Tuesday at the bank. I came out to find I had tried to put the nose over the side walk. I bet I couldn't get 5 sheets of paper between the car and curb. Thankfully I missed. I can't make out the OP's photos, but if the fang is too bad, maybe those carbon fiber covers would fix the blemish. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

01-27-2011, 03:48 PM	#18 (permalink)
Lug A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,926 Drives: 2006 350Z Rep Power: 20	We dented in the front bumper much like that on our 350Z. Popped it out from behind an hour later and you can not tell it was ever dented in. Won't hurt to try. __________________ keep Chubbs in your pocket - Chubbs

01-27-2011, 04:12 PM	#19 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	As long as the bumper isn't cracked or torn, a good body shop can fix it. The bumper is super easy to remove at least. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

01-27-2011, 04:47 PM	#20 (permalink)
LuckyJinx Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 465 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 15	Now do the other side and say its a body kit D: __________________

01-27-2011, 05:06 PM	#21 (permalink)
Stearnsy Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SoWFla Posts: 16 Drives: 11 370 Sport 6MT Rep Power: 14	Glad to hear I'm not the only one who ran their z into a curb. Went to a body shop today, skipped the dealer for now..they want to do a brand new front bumper cover as the car is essentially brand new. That, the lower spoiler, a windshield washer fluid reservoir and rim repair for the little bit of rash is roughly going to be $1300. My deductible isn't astronomical like some folks I know, so I'll probably go that route. As soon as I said that, he said we could do brand new wheel ($921 list!) and a new Potenza There's a little slit in the sidewall near the rim, but he said it's okay for daily drivig--but warned me to not drive "too fast" on it. Really not so bad. I'm going to get another shot before the sun sets here in an hour..the bottom of the front bumper is dented nicely.

01-27-2011, 05:22 PM	#22 (permalink)
EazyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1,211 Drives: 2010 6MT Sport pkg. Rep Power: 26	Whatever you end up doing, wait a little while. You're prone to do it again __________________ Pearl White 2010 370Z Sport, Stillen CBE, tint, K&N drop-in filters, GT-R start button, Kenwood DNX-6980 with backup cam, LED bulbs, Raceseng shift knob.

01-27-2011, 07:55 PM	#24 (permalink)
Stearnsy Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SoWFla Posts: 16 Drives: 11 370 Sport 6MT Rep Power: 14	The extent of the wheel damage near the tip of my thumb. Note tire damage as well.. fender liner gone..windshield washer fluid reservoir

01-27-2011, 09:25 PM	#25 (permalink)
FromG2Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fields of Opportunities Posts: 1,406 Drives: '12 5.0, kona, 6MT Rep Power: 18	Ouch man.... that looks like it hurt. Really sorry to see that. I would get that fixed asap, but from my experience (wife fender bender before), that should be around $700 - $1000. It will be fixing the dent, plus repainting at least that area, if not the whole bumper. __________________ 2012 5.0 GT Prem, Kona Blue, 6MT, HID, Brembo, 3.73 -- Ordered: 9/20/11, Born on: 10/20/11, Delivered 11/15/11"Marilyn" GT500 mufflers/flaps, MGW shifter, FRPP K springs, BMR panhard bar, Boss coil covers, 3DC spoiler, Llumar Tint (35% and 20%), 3M ClearBra

01-28-2011, 12:13 AM	#26 (permalink)
Stearnsy Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SoWFla Posts: 16 Drives: 11 370 Sport 6MT Rep Power: 14	We will see what the insurance adjuster says. The body shop said they would prefer to use a brand new front bumper because the car is brand new. I'm not stupid--they will probably make more money for using a brand new OEM part instead of repairing. At the same time, I agree with him. The car has 1200 miles on it, 500 of which are mine, and I want it brand new. I almost had an anxiety attack when I hit the curb and saw the damage, seriously. I want my showroom condition car back, stat.

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