How much is this going to cost me... - LotusTalk

N8* · 06-28-2009, 12:26 AM

Spun out in my exige tonight, hit a curb. I got really lucky and the damage wasn't too bad at all, but I'm wondering if anyone can give me a general idea of how much a fix for something like this is going to be.

(sorry for the terrible quality pic, iPhone camera)

Front end right in front of the wheel, passenger side.

dasmoofler · 06-28-2009, 12:28 AM

Sorry, but you may as well pick up the tab for Obama's energy bill. Even though you're a Canuck.

zcoupe · 06-28-2009, 05:06 AM

Assuming you only have fiberglass damage I would say around $900. (rough estimate) Try getting quotes from local corvette shops in your area.

E_Swift · 06-28-2009, 09:39 PM

The worst part is that to paint an exige front clam correctly, you have to do the whole thing (no split line as on elise).

Also, figure the cost of starshield, which it looks like you have.

fitfan · 06-28-2009, 10:10 PM

exige is mat glass - so easy to repair, any reputable fiberglass body shop could do it easy - the paint match may be a bit tricky, lotus colors are... wierd / difficult, but if its down low, might get a way without a perfect match.

06-28-2009, 12:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
N8* ***** Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 47	How much is this going to cost me... Spun out in my exige tonight, hit a curb. I got really lucky and the damage wasn't too bad at all, but I'm wondering if anyone can give me a general idea of how much a fix for something like this is going to be. (sorry for the terrible quality pic, iPhone camera) Front end right in front of the wheel, passenger side. __________________ .. N8 ------------------ '07 Lotus Exige S '07 Mustang GT/CS Runescape Hacks Maple Hacks WoW Hacks Last edited by N8 : 06-28-2009 at 12:41 AM.*

06-28-2009, 05:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
zcoupe Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 70	Assuming you only have fiberglass damage I would say around $900. (rough estimate) Try getting quotes from local corvette shops in your area. __________________ Yellow Elise: Hardtop, PIAA fr-7 wheels. Future Mods: CF Splitter, Side Scoops, stage II. *If you are selling these parts PM me. www.myspace.com/jasonp70s

06-28-2009, 09:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
E_Swift Back to Basics Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 327	The worst part is that to paint an exige front clam correctly, you have to do the whole thing (no split line as on elise). Also, figure the cost of starshield, which it looks like you have. __________________ Current:{2006 Volvo V50}{2005 Lotus Elise}{2005 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS}{2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi}{1988 Lancia Delta Integrale} Past: {1997 Honda Civic EX}{1994 Infiniti J30}{1992 Volkswagen Passat GL}{1988 BMW M3}{1988 Nissan 300ZX}{1988 Ford Taurus LX}{1971 BMW 2002}

06-28-2009, 10:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
fitfan Regurgitated User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego! Posts: 4,089	exige is mat glass - so easy to repair, any reputable fiberglass body shop could do it easy - the paint match may be a bit tricky, lotus colors are... wierd / difficult, but if its down low, might get a way without a perfect match. __________________ Driving it around!

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06-28-2009, 12:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
dasmoofler Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE WI Posts: 3,088	Sorry, but you may as well pick up the tab for Obama's energy bill. Even though you're a Canuck.

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