NickHolloman

OK, so last night a herd of deer ran across the road and I popped one at about 45 MPH. Actually not as bad as I thought but it still cracked the bumper in a few places. What's the best place to get a replacement? Are there any non cheesy upgrades?

Dana Whicker

Wow that is lucky if that's all the damage. A friend hit a deer in a Honda Accord at +/-25mph and it totalled the car!

Anyway sorry but I don't have a good answer for you on the bumper. The prices you'll see for a piece of plastic will **** you off. Good luck with the search.

02TX996Cab

FWIW -- replace the bumper cover with a factory part.

If you're *sure* there's no other damage than the cover, you could buy one yourself on-line (several vendors are Rennlist sponsors and often offer discounts to Rennlist members). Then either get it painted and R&R the cover yourself, or take it to a body shop for them to paint and install. R&R of bumper covers is quite easy.

If you are not *sure* there's no other damage take it to a body shop.

Also, depending on your insurance an animal strike may quality as a comprehensive coverage claim (if you carry comp) which often has a very low deductible.

Good luck

NickHolloman

I didnt even think about insurance. Ill look into that. Im going to pull the bumper off in a bit and make sure theres no other damage

jdoc1949

I have had several bumpers on Mercedes and BMW repaired by (plastic body shops ) repairers. look in your area and or talk to local body shop. They strip the bumper, basically bond weld the cracks and they are as good as new. Cost me $150 to get done and then repaint.
Your bumper does not look that bad should be easy

dporto

I kind of like the tufts of deer hair stuck in the bumper - gives it a kind of natural "Deer Hunter" kind of look (if you're into that sort of thing...) ! Just kidding

wyovino

That looks repairable. I paid $300 to have my bumper repaired and repainted. I don't think there are a lot of good options for MK-I bumper upgrades.

dak911

Used bumpers are available, probably could be repaired, or depending ...an up grade?

808Bill

One of our members (Brian) is about to do a bumper swap. Maybe contact him and see what he wants for his old one.
Scratch that as it's a .2

DGI

My car came with some front bumper damage also and i've been keeping an eye out for a replacement but its down on my list of priorities for the car.

Your damage looks pretty light, i'm sure it can be repaired.

Based on what some of the available bumpers i've seen where the seller claims it can be "repaired"... your damage should be a cake walk to fix

Dennis C

Years ago, I had some damage to the front bumper cover of my 996 C4S. I searched around and fortunately I found a bumper cover for sale that was painted the same color as my car. It was being sold by a fellow reenlister. I think I paid $300 for it, although the shipping was a bit pricey due to the size. It was a direct, bolt-on replacement. You might consider that route.

andrewgldn

I am selling my Aerokit front bumper in the marketplace section if you're interested.