Should i attempt to repair my own maxima?
12-13-2001, 08:58 AM
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Should i attempt to repair my own maxima?
i just got into a wreck and im thinking i can replace most of the parts myself.i have access to alll the necessary tools and help from a knowledgalbe friend about cars. alright first, im going to a shop go the the frame straightened out. then i just need to replace the...
1- L & R headlight assemblies
1- Front bumper cover
1- Front hood(CF from cheston, i hope)
1- AC condensor(if cant be repaired)
1- a new grill(not sure which one yet)
they dont seem too hard of a jobs to do, should i, or just take it to a shop and let them do it? parts right now are around $1200 and labor, i was quoted from 2 places, is around $1400 for everything. a bit too much for me. let me know what you think.
1- L & R headlight assemblies
1- Front bumper cover
1- Front hood(CF from cheston, i hope)
1- AC condensor(if cant be repaired)
1- a new grill(not sure which one yet)
they dont seem too hard of a jobs to do, should i, or just take it to a shop and let them do it? parts right now are around $1200 and labor, i was quoted from 2 places, is around $1400 for everything. a bit too much for me. let me know what you think.
12-13-2001, 09:13 AM
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well depends how experienced u are.
keep in mind when the headlights and bumper comes it..it'll almost never line up when u put in the new part. you'll have to bend brackets and line parts up yourself. if you don't take that time then it's going to look like crap when you're done.
keep in mind when the headlights and bumper comes it..it'll almost never line up when u put in the new part. you'll have to bend brackets and line parts up yourself. if you don't take that time then it's going to look like crap when you're done.
12-13-2001, 12:05 PM
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If they are giving you the money to get it doen by a pro then what happens with the felt over cash? Do you get to keep it for other things on the car? If not I say just get it redone by a shop and not worry about it. If they let you keep the extra try it yourself and use the let over cash for mods.
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12-13-2001, 12:15 PM
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Originally posted by SuDZ
If they are giving you the money to get it doen by a pro then what happens with the felt over cash? Do you get to keep it for other things on the car? If not I say just get it redone by a shop and not worry about it. If they let you keep the extra try it yourself and use the let over cash for mods.
SuDZ
If they are giving you the money to get it doen by a pro then what happens with the felt over cash? Do you get to keep it for other things on the car? If not I say just get it redone by a shop and not worry about it. If they let you keep the extra try it yourself and use the let over cash for mods.
SuDZ
you can have a shop fix it..the shop will get the check and you get a fixed car. any additional cost the shop will ask the insurance co for more $$.
you can have the insurance company cut u the check and you can find a person to do it...or do it yourself. your choice. what's left over is yours to keep.
12-13-2001, 03:29 PM
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Well, replacing the hood, bumper, grill, and headlights shouldn't be too difficult. However, if you have not evacuated your AC system of refridgerant, it is illegal to work on your AC system yourself. Environmental laws prohibit discharge of AC refridgerant by a non certified technician, so you will probably have to get the condensor replaced by a shop.
12-13-2001, 08:12 PM
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Originally posted by RedMax95
dru i know how to work with headlights and grilles and maxipadman (ryan) can help with the cf hood
dru i know how to work with headlights and grilles and maxipadman (ryan) can help with the cf hood
12-13-2001, 10:58 PM
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Originally posted by Eric L.
Well, replacing the hood, bumper, grill, and headlights shouldn't be too difficult. However, if you have not evacuated your AC system of refridgerant, it is illegal to work on your AC system yourself. Environmental laws prohibit discharge of AC refridgerant by a non certified technician, so you will probably have to get the condensor replaced by a shop.
Well, replacing the hood, bumper, grill, and headlights shouldn't be too difficult. However, if you have not evacuated your AC system of refridgerant, it is illegal to work on your AC system yourself. Environmental laws prohibit discharge of AC refridgerant by a non certified technician, so you will probably have to get the condensor replaced by a shop.
12-14-2001, 08:15 AM
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Originally posted by dmbmaxima88
so basically make sure no one is looking when you discharge the system.
so basically make sure no one is looking when you discharge the system.
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