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Colombia28 · Postby **Colombia28** » Tue Feb 22, 2011 9:14

Just from my memory: Yes, it should fit. I can remember at least two people on the 3forums that have replaced their 3 bumpers for MS3's.

Hschlick84 · Postby **Hschlick84** » Tue Feb 22, 2011 9:14

What's the difference between the 1st gen regular 3 and speed 3 rear bumpers? Either I'm blind or I don't notice much.

erod550 · Postby **erod550** » Tue Feb 22, 2011 9:14

Hschlick84 wrote:What's the difference between the 1st gen regular 3 and speed 3 rear bumpers? Either I'm blind or I don't notice much.

Regular 3

Speed 3

The MS3 bumper has a lot more black plastic instead of body color, and I agree it looks much better than the regular 3 bumper.

Hschlick84 · Postby **Hschlick84** » Tue Feb 22, 2011 9:14

Ah thanks man! Now I know, lmao...

bellalyssa · Postby **bellalyssa** » Tue Feb 22, 2011 9:14

It will fit with a bit of shaving. I should have an appraiser looking at my car within the next two days and after that I should get a check from their insurance company. I'm very excited

erod550 · Postby **erod550** » Tue Feb 22, 2011 9:14

You could check into doing a front bumper/grille swap too so they match. Might cost more than it's worth though.

GR-8 · Postby **GR-8** » Tue Feb 22, 2011 9:14

erod550 wrote:You could check into doing a front bumper/grille swap too so they match. Might cost more than it's worth though.

Heck might aswell change the wing too!

bellalyssa · Postby **bellalyssa** » Tue Feb 22, 2011 9:14

I'd like to do a front bumper/hood swap but I can't afford it right now. And I refuse to put that Speed3 wing on, it's too big for my liking.

Hschlick84 · Postby **Hschlick84** » Tue Feb 22, 2011 9:14

...but it would look cool!

bellalyssa · Postby **bellalyssa** » Wed Feb 23, 2011 9:14

I went to an idependent shop up here and they quoted me $821 to replace and repaint my bumper as well as my step plates.

How much can I fudge the adjuster tomorrow to get more?

GR-8 · Postby **GR-8** » Wed Feb 23, 2011 9:14

bellalyssa wrote:I'd like to do a front bumper/hood swap but I can't afford it right now. And I refuse to put that Speed3 wing on, it's too big for my liking.

IIRC you can't do the hood because of some issue with the fenders or headlights or something. But don't listen to me because now that I'm typing I think that conversation was for a 4-door 3 or a Speed6 hood and a 6.

IDK I'm wide awake but I'm still lost.

Learjet45 · Postby **Learjet45** » Wed Feb 23, 2011 9:14

GR-8 wrote:IIRC you can't do the hood because of some issue with the fenders or headlights or something. But don't listen to me because now that I'm typing I think that conversation was for a 4-door 3 or a Speed6 hood and a 6.

IDK I'm wide awake but I'm still lost.

Stick to your RX-8s, pretty boy...

ecam8000 · Postby **ecam8000** » Thu Feb 24, 2011 9:14

If the quote from your shop is for the repair from the accident, then you should be able to get the check raised to that repair. "This is the shop my dad used for years", or "I've seen their work, it's better than most". You have the right to pick the repair shop to get the proper amount of care for your car. Once they give you an amount (from that estimate) if you choose to go somewhere else, that is O.K. (and legal) to do. If an unseen additional repair is needed, the shop (the quote shop) can go back the the insurance co. for additional money to cover the additional work. Your "other" shop will not be able to. Most body shops do know what they are doing, and overruns in price are unusual for an insurance job. If you get a check for $1000 for repairs, yet you have a friend that will do the work for $100, then you've got $900 for school and food! It is your right to get the best repair possible to get YOUR damaged car (by their insured).

I`m Batman · Postby **I`m Batman** » Thu Feb 24, 2011 9:14

bellalyssa wrote:BTW, apparently police don't come to parking lot accidents because it is private property. I did not know this.

That's BS. The same thing happened to me but the police came but they didn't issue a ticket because it's a "private property". Does that mean that I can shoot someone in a parking lot and they can't do anything because it's a "private property"?

bellalyssa · Postby **bellalyssa** » Thu Feb 24, 2011 9:14

ecam8000 wrote:If the quote from your shop is for the repair from the accident, then you should be able to get the check raised to that repair. "This is the shop my dad used for years", or "I've seen their work, it's better than most". You have the right to pick the repair shop to get the proper amount of care for your car. Once they give you an amount (from that estimate) if you choose to go somewhere else, that is O.K. (and legal) to do. If an unseen additional repair is needed, the shop (the quote shop) can go back the the insurance co. for additional money to cover the additional work. Your "other" shop will not be able to. Most body shops do know what they are doing, and overruns in price are unusual for an insurance job. If you get a check for $1000 for repairs, yet you have a friend that will do the work for $100, then you've got $900 for school and food! It is your right to get the best repair possible to get YOUR damaged car (by their insured).

The appraiser from their company came to my car today to look at it. I didn't even take it to one of their shops. The guy didn't even call me to get me outside to look with him. A little shady to me.

I'm going to one other shop my insurance company recommended this afternoon to see what they say about it.

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