Result of accident: Need new front bumper for 97 -> ideas?

[97camryle]

Hello all,

So some idiot back into me, and now I need a new front bumper and turn signals.




I am already planning on blacking out the corners, but one question: should I black out the inner reflective section, or not?

Also, I am thinking of just going with the OEM bumper, unless someone can show me a conservative looking front bumper. I don't want any stupid, huge front body kit, so if anyone has seen some nice looking front bumpers, please post pics/links!

I was also thinking of doing the gen 4.5 headlight conversion, so would a 00-01 front bumper make that conversion any easier? Also, I'm assuming I would need the 00-01 corners to make it look best...

One last thing, thinking to also ad some fogs -> any ideas for some decent fogs?

Thanks for your ideas!

[JMSports]

Some idiot backed into your car and you have to pay to have it repaired?

[97camryle]

Nah, insurance is paying for it plus I am fixing it myself=profit.

[ASG14]

BigBird here is selling one, same as seen here: http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/t266013.html

OEM Fog Lights too. The nicest bumper for the Gen 4 IMO.

[97camryle]

Ya I saw that just a bit ago, looks real nice. But where is he selling it? (I'm on my blackberry in class haha...TN site sucks on here)
Plus, I'm not for sure if I'm going to be converting the headlights, so I'm assuming it will still look decent.
Also, I noticed he said it doesn't all match up exacltly...any more details on that? Thanks!

[ASG14]

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/t269858.html

He gives a little info on page 3. It comes with the fog lights. $250 + shipping I think is what he is looking to get. The only issue with the fitment is the grille. Rob (bigbird) can tell you more on it and be more percise. He just had to use a couple zip ties as the bolt holes were in a different spot I think. But once the hood is closed, you can;t tell anything. Depending what the issues is, it may be possible to get the needed part to have it match up semi cheap. But it looks awsome in person.

[datnguyen24]

it doesn't look too bad, is the tabs broken on the back side? you should be able to push that dent back from the back side. i wish i had my oem bumper the aftermarket i have now is not the same.

[97camryle]

Originally Posted by datnguyen24

it doesn't look too bad, is the tabs broken on the back side? you should be able to push that dent back from the back side. i wish i had my oem bumper the aftermarket i have now is not the same.

I took the bumper off and the tabs aren't broken, but the paint where is is dented is screwed...

Oh, and anyone know how the Styrofoam reinforcement part attaches to the metal frame? It just fell off when I took the bumper off...lol

[97camryle]

Originally Posted by ASG14

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/t269858.html

He gives a little info on page 3. It comes with the fog lights. $250 + shipping I think is what he is looking to get. The only issue with the fitment is the grille. Rob (bigbird) can tell you more on it and be more percise. He just had to use a couple zip ties as the bolt holes were in a different spot I think. But once the hood is closed, you can;t tell anything. Depending what the issues is, it may be possible to get the needed part to have it match up semi cheap. But it looks awsome in person.

awesome, thanks, I pm'ed him. That bumper does look nice, and I like the fogs.

But if I go to a body shop, I wonder if they can order that part for me. They asked if I had a USA build or Japan, and mine is USA. Maybe if it was a Japan build it came with the bumper stock? (kind of a no brainer, lol) Hopefully I can order one from them for a decent price :-)

[ASG14]

The Styrafoam just sits in the bumper. I don;t think there is really anything else to it.

As for the bumper, it';s not available in the US. As far as I know, only 3 of them are currently on Camry's in the US. Depending what is needed, I may be able to get it from overseas at a decent price. BigBird (Rob) may know more.