WTF...What Happened?
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WTF...What Happened?
OK so the wife was backing out of the garage and decided to give the garage a kiss with the car (IS300). I drive the G35 but still enjoy driving and owning the IS300, with that said I need some information.
1.What would be a good bumper to replace the oem bumper with that would allow me to keep my fog lights? (post pictures)
2.Where would be a good place to buy the oem front bumper/driver fender if I decide to keep the stock look?
3.In SoCal a shop for a good paint job?
Thanks
1.What would be a good bumper to replace the oem bumper with that would allow me to keep my fog lights? (post pictures)
2.Where would be a good place to buy the oem front bumper/driver fender if I decide to keep the stock look?
3.In SoCal a shop for a good paint job?
Thanks
oh that sux man, sorry to hear that
anyway, for oem bumper, go to steve ganz, he probably has the best price.
for aftermarket, i always like the vertex
and shop in LA, i am not sure.
anyway, for oem bumper, go to steve ganz, he probably has the best price.
for aftermarket, i always like the vertex
and shop in LA, i am not sure.
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Lead Lap
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Originally posted by rominl
oh that sux man, sorry to hear that
anyway, for oem bumper, go to steve ganz, he probably has the best price.
oh that sux man, sorry to hear that
anyway, for oem bumper, go to steve ganz, he probably has the best price.
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Originally posted by G2FAST
How do I find steve ganz or is there a website?
How do I find steve ganz or is there a website?
www.l-tunedparts.com and the number is there also....call the 1800 number...i think its faster
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look at my sig, or i will post pics of the front of my car. the l-sportline bumper could be good for you too. i had messed up my bumper a year ago and replaced it with the l-sportline and i love it. subtle, and i can keep the OEM fogs. 
PS i don't have the sideskirts or anything with it and it doesn't look bad at all. but stay tuned i will have them soon!
PS i don't have the sideskirts or anything with it and it doesn't look bad at all. but stay tuned i will have them soon!
Last edited by amy011079; Nov 5, 2004 at 07:59 AM.
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Nice L-sportline front...love that clean look! I would go for that if you want to go for an aftermarket bumper. Seriously, it would probably run you about the same amount of money as getting a brand new oem one, but the car will have an edge to it.
If you want to go OEM and stay stock, you can try looking for used bumpers in good condition over at IS300.net. A lot of people are selling their front bumpers once they get their aftermarket stuff put on so maybe you can land a good deal. Otherwise, for brand new Carson with Steve Ganz is your best bet.
Good shop in LA? All the Marco's Auto Body places are excellent, but kind of expensive.
http://www.marcosautobody.com/
Hope this helps!
If you want to go OEM and stay stock, you can try looking for used bumpers in good condition over at IS300.net. A lot of people are selling their front bumpers once they get their aftermarket stuff put on so maybe you can land a good deal. Otherwise, for brand new Carson with Steve Ganz is your best bet.
Good shop in LA? All the Marco's Auto Body places are excellent, but kind of expensive.
http://www.marcosautobody.com/
Hope this helps!
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Thanks Bruinette!
I forgot to add where I bought my front-end.
I bought it from Steve Ganz at Carson Toyota. Had it shipped out to me the same day, and I got it just a couple of days later. GREAT service, and Steve is a very nice guy.
www.l-tunedparts.com
The L-sportline isn't that much more then OEM. At least to me it wasn't. The overall look made the little extra cash make it all worthwhile.
I forgot to add where I bought my front-end.
I bought it from Steve Ganz at Carson Toyota. Had it shipped out to me the same day, and I got it just a couple of days later. GREAT service, and Steve is a very nice guy. www.l-tunedparts.com
The L-sportline isn't that much more then OEM. At least to me it wasn't. The overall look made the little extra cash make it all worthwhile.
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Re: WTF...What Happened?
Originally posted by G2FAST
OK so the wife was backing out of the garage and decided to give the garage a kiss with the car (IS300). I drive the G35 but still enjoy driving and owning the IS300, with that said I need some information.
1.What would be a good bumper to replace the oem bumper with that would allow me to keep my fog lights? (post pictures)
2.Where would be a good place to buy the oem front bumper/driver fender if I decide to keep the stock look?
3.In SoCal a shop for a good paint job?
Thanks
OK so the wife was backing out of the garage and decided to give the garage a kiss with the car (IS300). I drive the G35 but still enjoy driving and owning the IS300, with that said I need some information.
1.What would be a good bumper to replace the oem bumper with that would allow me to keep my fog lights? (post pictures)
2.Where would be a good place to buy the oem front bumper/driver fender if I decide to keep the stock look?
3.In SoCal a shop for a good paint job?
Thanks
2) Carson Toyota is the only place I recommend. You can obtain collision parts from them as well.
3) Marco's is a good place, but if you want a place near Carson Toyota (and the bodyshop they send all their work to, Bay Cities Autobody in Harbor City). They are an AAA Immediate Repair Program Shop, and they are one of my shops assigned to me.
They do great work there. PM me if you have questions.-Ryan
yeah the probelm with lsportline is the fitment. i have seen lsportline before. man, the fitment is very bad to say the least. and since it's urethene, it's no where easy to "fix" it
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Hmm i always thought the issues with the Lsportline fitment were almost exclusively the REAR... bumper?
Mine was a bit off but not too bad.....
i have seen fronts that look fine...
good luck bro & if you are in any way still looking for a body shop & can use one in the SFV... i have a great one... in Woodland Hills... pm me for details if you need them.
edG
ed G.
Mine was a bit off but not too bad.....
i have seen fronts that look fine...
good luck bro & if you are in any way still looking for a body shop & can use one in the SFV... i have a great one... in Woodland Hills... pm me for details if you need them.
edG
ed G.
Last edited by edgy; Nov 15, 2004 at 04:24 PM.
Originally posted by edgy
Hmm i always thought the issues with the Lsportline fitment were almost exclusively the REAR... bumper?
Mine was a bit off but not too bad.....
i have seen fronts that look fine...
good luck bro & if you are in any way still looking for a body shop & can use one in the SFV... i have a great one... in Woodland Hills... pm me for details if you need them.
edG
ed G.
Hmm i always thought the issues with the Lsportline fitment were almost exclusively the REAR... bumper?
Mine was a bit off but not too bad.....
i have seen fronts that look fine...
good luck bro & if you are in any way still looking for a body shop & can use one in the SFV... i have a great one... in Woodland Hills... pm me for details if you need them.
edG
ed G.
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