connoisseurr

iTrader: (5)

So I'm really looking to switch into a Sport bumper for my sedan and I'm trying to work out all the numbers.


Brad your reference to 2x of #17 (fog lamp bezel) - can this be used from the non-sport bumper? Also you didn't speficically reference the lower center grille. Does this come included with the bumper?

Anyone feel free to chime in that has completed this before or knows what I need to do. I want to ensure I've ordered all the correct parts.

connoisseurr

iTrader: (5)

I've put this part list and pricing together for everything that's required for a bumper swap. Also, I toyed with the idea of just adding a sport lip, but what's an extra $200...

Also, the lower center grille part number I specified is strictly for models with the Technology package - specifically ICC.

M_phan

Thanks connoisseurr! The spreadsheet helps a lot in figuring out which is the better option. I definitely in the same dilemma. Only thing is.. We will still have to get the sport front bumper painted which will be an additional $2-300 I would say.. so about $800 total

connoisseurr

iTrader: (5)

I found this link for the sport bumper from Pepe Infiniti. Lowest price in can find right now AND free shipping. Order the sport bumper here:

http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=281276277153

I'm saving money by prepping and painting the bumper myself but you shouldn't be paying more than $200 to paint a bumper.

M_phan

Not bad.. so about $510 + cost of painting.. I'm going to call a local paint shop to get a rough estimate. Might go that route since I really like the sport bumper vs the non-sport bumper look.

connoisseurr

iTrader: (5)

Sport bumper arrived yesterday. This is how it was packaged. I'll be opening it up this weekend to verify everything is intact. Then it will sit for a month or two while all this snow BS goes away.

M_phan

awesome man.. did you end up getting it through pepeinfiniti? and did you go ahead and buy the other parts as well?

connoisseurr

iTrader: (5)

I did - I also had $40 in eBay bucks to use so I paid $240 for the bumper, which is a damn great deal.

It will now collect dust as I determine whether or not I will paint it, or just wrap my entire car

M_phan

Haha, paint it! And I need to hurry up and just do the conversion as well, instead of contemplating about it all the time.

rm2342

How are you guys paint matching? Anyone who has been in a front/rear collision knows painted covers usually have variation which can be seen with the eye.

connoisseurr

iTrader: (5)

I'm not too skilled in blending but I know the process. I'm having a family friend lend a hand as he has been in body work for 30+ years.

willisreed

Has anyone had success with a 2011 Coupe Journey to Sport front bumper conversion...most of what I have seen on here has been sedans and 08 to 11 conversions. Would be great if someone could post before and after pics.