10 replies to this topic

[Sagey]

Hi all
After someone decide to reverse into me slightly putting front end out, ive decided to use the money they paid out to use on a FG front.

Ive been looking at the curly front end on ebay for around £170 including postage, now im looking at fitting and spray.
how much will i be looking at?

ive been told around £450 for spray as i already have a really good finish on car so therefore need the same on the front.

Anyone fancy fitting one in bristol area? haha

any input greatly appreciated

chris

[E-Tizzle]

hey, can i ask how much they paid out? as i could do with a new front end !!

will it cover the cost of the job?

cheers

[Sagey]

well was a tap, smashed 2 spots, bent bumper up which the main damage is, and grill knakerd which was new grrrrr lol
£377 i got quote for and fixed for £44 just for lights and had some spares. so rest for new front.

well asking for prices for fitment to save moneys haha

[Bungle]

don't for get your BIVA test

or keep your inner wings intact and get away with one for the moment

[Sagey]

BIVA test??? please explain

[mk3cortina]

oh god please dont ask him to explain this haha, BIVA on here should mean:-

Bungle
Is
Very
Annoying

[E-Tizzle]

its a special test for cars that have had major body work alterations.
i dont know what it stands for but someone will explain fully im sure.

Edited by E-Tizzle, 01 September 2010 - 08:20 PM.

[Scallywag630]

BIVA test??? please explain

Its a VOSA test which can be necessary if you change the monocoq shell in some ways. The test is VERY tough and I understand few pass. I'd stay with steel front end.

[Bungle]

have a read of ACE's web site in my signature

[Bungle]

oh god please dont ask him to explain this haha, BIVA on here should mean:-

Bungle
Is
Very
Annoying

i'm willing to let you spread the word, will you take over from me ?

[Frog]

To be honest I's stick with the steel front end, FG is nothing but hassle & renerally don't fit & the alignment is pretty shoddy. I have fitted a few FG front ends & they can vary so much from car to car that I will not gaurentee the final fitment, you can only get them as good as they will go. I know quite a few people that have had FG & have gone back to steel fronts.