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trueno92 · 09-25-2019, 12:06 PM

ouch!!!! u get too close to a semi or something? there has gotta be a story behind that!

ok, for bumper since rare, you may have to jimmy your old one or repair from the backside. same with retrofitting the headlight.. I know they have come down in price a bit but still expensive.

what happened to the grill?

ur car looks pretty spotless, wow.

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circleT · 09-25-2019, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trueno92

ouch!!!! u get too close to a semi or something? there has gotta be a story behind that!

ok, for bumper since rare, you may have to jimmy your old one or repair from the backside. same with retrofitting the headlight.. I know they have come down in price a bit but still expensive.

what happened to the grill?

ur car looks pretty spotless, wow.

Car was spotless, front end was repainted a couple years ago when I installed the prodrive bumper, new hood, and JDM fenders.

Deer jumped from the weeds, didn't stand a chance.

The grill mounting tabs are broken off, I might be able to salvage it not sure yet. I will look in closer detail when I get home tonight to survey the actual damage.

SG02WRX · 09-25-2019, 12:12 PM

Wow! really sorry to see this. My suggestion is get it quote from the adjuster instead of getting it repaired from an insurance agency shop. Just have them cut you a check and you purchase all the parts.

I wouldn't rely on the insurance company to match all the JDM pieces you need. Good luck I hope to see her up and running soon.

mellow · 09-25-2019, 04:17 PM

I hit a deer in my forester, and just had the body shop give me a quote on fixing it. My insurance cut me a check, then I went and bought all the JDM front end pieces to replace the stock stuff.

Gigs90 · 09-26-2019, 06:15 PM

Awww

That is awful I love that car

Shik · 09-27-2019, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by circleT

Any tips/advice on dealing with insurance replacing OEM JDM parts?

Ugh, so sorry to see this! My favorite bugeye sedan on Nasioc.

But, could have been worse! At least the wheel is OK?

In terms of insurance, our insurance told us to keep any receipts for aftermarket parts added and they would take care of it(within reason I suppose). Hoping they can help you at least a little.

circleT · 09-27-2019, 01:38 PM

After doing a little closer inspection, somehow the hood avoided getting damaged.

The drivers headlight mounting points are broken off (all three locations), so that is in need of a replacement. The wiring harness/ballast will need to be replaced as some parts didn't survive.

The bumper is cracked in a couple of spots, probably can be fixed but not 100% sure. the fog light cover is cracked as well, will have to be on the lookout for another one of those. The JDM bumper beam is damaged as well, not sure sure how bad as I don't want to take it apart yet.

The wheel appears to have avoided damage, I will want to take it to a shop to confirm that it's straight.

The Prodrive grill, the mounting tab on the driver side pulled part of the grill with it, probably can repair that from the backside.

JDMJNKY · 09-27-2019, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Boost is Best

Yes! I dig it. What size wheels/tires on there?

Thanks Boost!! 18x11 & 305's

Quote:

Originally Posted by circleT

Any tips/advice on dealing with insurance replacing OEM JDM parts?

After a quick inspection, I will need to replace the following parts:
Prodrive bumper
MultiColor fog light
retrofitted JDM headlights(Looks fine on the outside, haven't checked the mounting points yet. The ballast got ripped out so will need some new wiring as well)
JDM fender
Prodrive Grill

[img]://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48793591046_e1f0ac62cd_b.jpg[/img]

Dang circle T, sorry to see that happen. I have another bumper beam if need one and it is the JDM one.

Shik · 09-29-2019, 11:28 PM

Swapped out the STi Version 7 grille for an STi Prodrive grille to match the bumper. Got some "jdm-style" 50/50 tint installed, too.

RJSMITH · 09-30-2019, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shik

Swapped out the STi Version 7 grille for an STi Prodrive grille to match the bumper. Got some "jdm-style" 50/50 tint

Very nice

Quote:

Originally Posted by trueno92

thanks man. means a lot since i was really on the fence if I should get it going again..

but with props like that, I am glad I did!

Those wheels are so good

JDMJNKY · 10-01-2019, 02:13 AM

Looks good Shik

stu · 10-03-2019, 02:33 AM

https://i.imgur.com/xlbv3w6.jpg

JDMJNKY · 10-03-2019, 02:40 PM

That's a dope grill, which is it?

bugeyeimp · 10-06-2019, 11:41 PM

I need some headlights for my bugeye. I think these are actually new, but I can't tell if I like them. What do you guys think?

http://oemassive.com/fits-2002-2003-...ck-headlights/

T-37 · 10-07-2019, 09:21 AM

Hard nope.

If you want something cheap, the JDM style Depo headlights are pretty decent.

https://i.imgur.com/9w53qF4.jpg

circleT · 10-07-2019, 01:56 PM

Heard back from the insurance and I am getting enough money that I should be able to replace all my parts.

Now the fun part of trying to track some of these parts down. Anyone know of a drivers side fog cover and/or MC fog for sale? eBay has some of the true covers, but I need one of the fog light ones.

https://forums.nasioc.com/forums/sho...rodrive+bumper

trueno92 · 10-07-2019, 02:25 PM

sounds awesome, let the hunt begin!

Gigs90 · 10-07-2019, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bugeyeimp

I need some headlights for my bugeye. I think these are actually new, but I can't tell if I like them. What do you guys think?

http://oemassive.com/fits-2002-2003-...ck-headlights/

Hard pass

I have some UK300s that need a new home

Z3RO · 10-07-2019, 07:04 PM

Mini-me

https://i.imgur.com/p1e4cIx.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/2UCutG7.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/kVApnEf.jpg

stu · 10-09-2019, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDMJNKY

That's a dope grill, which is it?

from what ive found out its Malaysian MDM. It was the first ive seen it so I swooped it up

bugeyeimp · 10-09-2019, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T-37

Hard nope.

If you want something cheap, the JDM style Depo headlights are pretty decent.

Those are pretty sweet. Seems like they go for about $400+. Hard to call that cheap, but I do remember JDMs went for 1-2K years ago.

bugeyeimp · 10-09-2019, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z3RO

Mini-me

https://i.imgur.com/2UCutG7.jpg

Nice. I haven't seen to many wrx/Sti "scoopless"

Smurftastic · 10-10-2019, 03:08 AM

I would actually argue that the DEPO headlight lenses may be a bit more durable than than JDM ones... albeit nothing looks as good as JDM black chromes TBH.

T-37 · 10-10-2019, 11:59 AM

I have the halogen versions, so a bit cheaper than the HIDs, but still not too crazy for a JDM style unit.

I can tell you the wiring and connector quality isn't that great on the DEPOs. Especially the main 3 pin connector (the big blue one). I also actually had the low beam ground wire burn up on one of them because the blade terminal connection shook loose (not off, just not tight).

I cant imagine how bad an even cheaper headlight must be

JDMJNKY · 10-10-2019, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stu

from what ive found out its Malaysian MDM. It was the first ive seen it so I swooped it up

Post some images on car please

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09-25-2019, 12:06 PM	#3976
trueno92 Scooby Specialist Member#: 111755 Join Date: Apr 2006	ouch!!!! u get too close to a semi or something? there has gotta be a story behind that! ok, for bumper since rare, you may have to jimmy your old one or repair from the backside. same with retrofitting the headlight.. I know they have come down in price a bit but still expensive. what happened to the grill? ur car looks pretty spotless, wow. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

09-25-2019, 12:12 PM	#3978
SG02WRX Scooby Specialist Member#: 151814 Join Date: Jun 2007 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Pasadena Vehicle: 2014 WRX SWP	Wow! really sorry to see this. My suggestion is get it quote from the adjuster instead of getting it repaired from an insurance agency shop. Just have them cut you a check and you purchase all the parts. I wouldn't rely on the insurance company to match all the JDM pieces you need. Good luck I hope to see her up and running soon.

09-25-2019, 04:17 PM	#3979
mellow Scooby Newbie Member#: 183181 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: CA Vehicle: 2005 Forester XT Aspen White	I hit a deer in my forester, and just had the body shop give me a quote on fixing it. My insurance cut me a check, then I went and bought all the JDM front end pieces to replace the stock stuff.

09-26-2019, 06:15 PM	#3980
Gigs90 Scooby Specialist Member#: 306719 Join Date: Jan 2012 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Troy ,Michigan Vehicle: 2003 Sti Wagon @jn_garage	Awww That is awful I love that car

09-27-2019, 01:38 PM	#3982
circleT Scooby Newbie Member#: 375976 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: CO Vehicle: 2002 WRB STi	After doing a little closer inspection, somehow the hood avoided getting damaged. The drivers headlight mounting points are broken off (all three locations), so that is in need of a replacement. The wiring harness/ballast will need to be replaced as some parts didn't survive. The bumper is cracked in a couple of spots, probably can be fixed but not 100% sure. the fog light cover is cracked as well, will have to be on the lookout for another one of those. The JDM bumper beam is damaged as well, not sure sure how bad as I don't want to take it apart yet. The wheel appears to have avoided damage, I will want to take it to a shop to confirm that it's straight. The Prodrive grill, the mounting tab on the driver side pulled part of the grill with it, probably can repair that from the backside.

09-29-2019, 11:28 PM	#3984
Shik NASIOC Supporter Member#: 132 Join Date: Jul 1999 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Cold in winter, hot in summer Vehicle: 05 WRX, 15 WRX 6mt '02 WRX- ShinjiTuned	Swapped out the STi Version 7 grille for an STi Prodrive grille to match the bumper. Got some "jdm-style" 50/50 tint installed, too.

10-01-2019, 02:13 AM	#3986
JDMJNKY Scooby Specialist Member#: 253498 Join Date: Jul 2010 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: sOuL-CaLiFoRnIa Vehicle: 02 RSTI MURK'D	Looks good Shik

10-03-2019, 02:33 AM	#3987
stu Scooby Specialist Member#: 25768 Join Date: Oct 2002 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: CO springs Vehicle: 2003 GEN2 GTX35 40++ 2.3 slobaru	https://i.imgur.com/xlbv3w6.jpg

10-03-2019, 02:40 PM	#3988
JDMJNKY Scooby Specialist Member#: 253498 Join Date: Jul 2010 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: sOuL-CaLiFoRnIa Vehicle: 02 RSTI MURK'D	That's a dope grill, which is it?

10-06-2019, 11:41 PM	#3989
bugeyeimp Scooby Newbie Member#: 504580 Join Date: Jul 2019 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: New England Vehicle: 2002 RS :(	I need some headlights for my bugeye. I think these are actually new, but I can't tell if I like them. What do you guys think? http://oemassive.com/fits-2002-2003-...ck-headlights/

10-07-2019, 09:21 AM	#3990
T-37 Scooby Specialist Member#: 175624 Join Date: Mar 2008 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Wichita, KS Vehicle: 0304 WRX WRX SY WRB	Hard nope. If you want something cheap, the JDM style Depo headlights are pretty decent. https://i.imgur.com/9w53qF4.jpg

10-07-2019, 01:56 PM	#3991
circleT Scooby Newbie Member#: 375976 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: CO Vehicle: 2002 WRB STi	Heard back from the insurance and I am getting enough money that I should be able to replace all my parts. Now the fun part of trying to track some of these parts down. Anyone know of a drivers side fog cover and/or MC fog for sale? eBay has some of the true covers, but I need one of the fog light ones. https://forums.nasioc.com/forums/sho...rodrive+bumper

10-07-2019, 02:25 PM	#3992
trueno92 Scooby Specialist Member#: 111755 Join Date: Apr 2006	sounds awesome, let the hunt begin!

10-07-2019, 07:04 PM	#3994
Z3RO Scooby Specialist Member#: 87542 Join Date: May 2005 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Bruh Vehicle: 2002 Bugeye PSM	Mini-me https://i.imgur.com/p1e4cIx.jpg https://i.imgur.com/2UCutG7.jpg https://i.imgur.com/kVApnEf.jpg

10-10-2019, 03:08 AM	#3998
Smurftastic Scooby Guru Member#: 243697 Join Date: Apr 2010 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Virginia Vehicle: 2002 TOPSCOOB031 HighwaystarGarage	I would actually argue that the DEPO headlight lenses may be a bit more durable than than JDM ones... albeit nothing looks as good as JDM black chromes TBH.

10-10-2019, 11:59 AM	#3999
T-37 Scooby Specialist Member#: 175624 Join Date: Mar 2008 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Wichita, KS Vehicle: 0304 WRX WRX SY WRB	I have the halogen versions, so a bit cheaper than the HIDs, but still not too crazy for a JDM style unit. I can tell you the wiring and connector quality isn't that great on the DEPOs. Especially the main 3 pin connector (the big blue one). I also actually had the low beam ground wire burn up on one of them because the blade terminal connection shook loose (not off, just not tight). I cant imagine how bad an even cheaper headlight must be