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Ran car into a ditch, body panel questions

Old Jan 22, 2004 | 08:48 PM
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Unhappy Ran car into a ditch, body panel questions

Lost control of the car today leaving work. Wasn't even doing anything stupid. The cold road and cold tires caused the car to fishtail real bad, and it got out of control. The car slide sideways right into a ditch.
So far it looks lkike just the front bumper cover was split and damaged.

I found this site for one
http://www.speedyautoparts.com/cgi-b...tml?source=ink

But is this too cheap? Anything wrong with aftermarket stuff? I've never experienced this kinda thing before in my 15 yrs of driving, so i'm looking for advice.

Thanks in advance!
Old Jan 22, 2004 | 09:24 PM
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If you dont mind having gaps in your body then go aftermarket. I've had some experience with repairing damaged vehicles and you can never go wrong with OEM. On aftermarket parts........I would say 9 times outta 10 it will NOT be a perfect fit. plus the material is thinner and weaker. What exactly do you need? I might be able to get some OEM body parts cheap so send me a PM if interested. Camaro/Firebird 93up
Old Jan 22, 2004 | 10:30 PM
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I got one, its not damaged, just a little scuff on it, and its red.

But I agree, aftermarket ones hardly ever fit the why they should without lots of massaging
Old Jan 22, 2004 | 10:40 PM
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Do not go aftermarket. I am a body/frame man by trade and like JDBlaze85 says, They never fit. I bitch everytime an insurance company writes the junk on estimates to fix cars. Go New Oem or used if you can find a good used Oem cover. They are around and used will probably be cheaper then aftermarket anyways.
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