Tha Original i30 Owners Club
MODIFYING OR DETAILING YOUR I30 => EXTERIOR => Topic started by: quix0tic on February 06, 2019, 02:34:48
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Hi all,
I was curious as to whether the consensus was that the PD SR Premium front bumper could be swapped out for the new N-Line bumper, and how one might go about sourcing said bumper from Hyundai?
Cheers,
Kev
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Hi all,
I was curious as to whether the consensus was that the PD SR Premium front bumper could be swapped out for the new N-Line bumper, and how one might go about sourcing said bumper from Hyundai?
Cheers,
Kev
Welcome Kev,
I still haven't been able to sight an N line in the Flesh (scarce as hen's teeth down here in Tassie)
I'd be 95% confident they would be a straight swap. As far as sourcing one from Hyundai goes I reckon the cost might be pretty scary then you'd have to factor in the cost of painting!
I'd be thinking $1000 or more all up. But be worth getting a friendly panel beater to make some calls for a price.
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Dazzler, the panel beater is a good call...wonder if Hyundai will want a vin number for proof.
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Dazzler, the panel beater is a good call...wonder if Hyundai will want a vin number for proof.
That's a good call too! Might have to PM an N-line owner on here for a Vin! Could get one from a car yard, but might ring bells if still in dealer stock!
I have a long time contact in the parts department at the local Hyundai Dealer I'll see what I can find out although i'm pretty busy this week for a retired guy! :crazy1:
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although i'm pretty busy this week for a retired guy! :crazy1:
hahaha, am back in Thailand for a holiday.... amazing how the older retired gents I know need to schedule a time to meet up for a coffee, they reckon they are busier now then when they working 80+ a week !!
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although i'm pretty busy this week for a retired guy! :crazy1:
hahaha, am back in Thailand for a holiday.... amazing how the older retired gents I know need to schedule a time to meet up for a coffee, they reckon they are busier now then when they working 80+ a week !!
Yep, this week I've had Massages, Blood tests, Catch ups with mates. Got another "regular" massage tomorrow and a catch up with my youngest to check out her new place then Wifey wants to do a road trip on Friday! :crazy1:
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I think I will reach out to Hyundai first and see how that goes ... I'm confident it is a straight swap as all the surrounding panels are the same, I'm not sure if the N-Line premium has the DRL/Indicator combo like the SR Premium does though, that might be a hurdle.
Failing that I might go down the "front lip" route ... I just feel the SR lacked an aggressive front to match the rear.
If you had any luck with your Hyundai parts guy I'd appreciate the info! Thanks guys
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I think I will reach out to Hyundai first and see how that goes ... I'm confident it is a straight swap as all the surrounding panels are the same, I'm not sure if the N-Line premium has the DRL/Indicator combo like the SR Premium does though, that might be a hurdle.
Failing that I might go down the "front lip" route ... I just feel the SR lacked an aggressive front to match the rear.
If you had any luck with your Hyundai parts guy I'd appreciate the info! Thanks guys
Sorry I forgot about that, although i haven't actually been in the dealership since you started this topic. I just made a call. It comes in 2 parts, top part $800, lower section $300 + painting and fitting (if you don't want to do it yourself).
I'd either wait until one comes up at a wreckers if an N-line gets totaled from the side or rear, or alternatively if you ever damage yours negotiate with insurance to pay any difference for a parts swap. If that is possible.