Rear Bumper Molding Question - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

rebelz · 09-08-2009

Is the rear bumper molding, the piece that goes from the license plate to the back of the rear quarter panel ZR-1 specific? It seems that if the extra one and a half inches of rear fascia width is in the license plate area it wouldn't be. My right hand side piece was damaged in a very minor bumper thumper. I found one at a not to be named website for $689.71. He can keep it. Mine can probably be repaired, but would rather replace it.

GOLDCYLON · 09-08-2009

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Originally Posted by rebelz

Is the rear bumper molding, the piece that goes from the license plate to the back of the rear quarter panel ZR-1 specific? It seems that if the extra one and a half inches of rear fascia width is in the license plate area it wouldn't be. My right hand side piece was damaged in a very minor bumper thumper. I found one at a not to be named website for $689.71. He can keep it. Mine can probably be repaired, but would rather replace it.

Yes it is ZR-1 Specific. Post up what you are looking for in the WTB section. Maybe a member can hook you up.

Pete · 09-08-2009

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Originally Posted by rebelz

Is the rear bumper molding, the piece that goes from the license plate to the back of the rear quarter panel ZR-1 specific? It seems that if the extra one and a half inches of rear fascia width is in the license plate area it wouldn't be. My right hand side piece was damaged in a very minor bumper thumper. I found one at a not to be named website for $689.71. He can keep it. Mine can probably be repaired, but would rather replace it.

For that price it can be reproduced,and that my friends is how you overprice yourself out of business.

Don't worry we will put Lee on it with his connections he will probably have them made for like .50 cents

Lee is the man on this stuff.

Offer them $200 otherwise tell them you'll wait for the repops

Pete

902066 · 09-08-2009

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Originally Posted by rebelz

Is the rear bumper molding, the piece that goes from the license plate to the back of the rear quarter panel ZR-1 specific? It seems that if the extra one and a half inches of rear fascia width is in the license plate area it wouldn't be. My right hand side piece was damaged in a very minor bumper thumper. I found one at a not to be named website for $689.71. He can keep it. Mine can probably be repaired, but would rather replace it.

Why is it when this comes up it is usually "a not to be named web site"? Go ahead, spill the name, I bet I already know who it is.

-=Jeff=- · 09-08-2009

the 91-96 narrow bumper cars had the rub strip molded in the bumper as far as I know

bdw18_123 · 09-08-2009

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Originally Posted by 902066

Why is it when this comes up it is usually "a not to be named web site"? Go ahead, spill the name, I bet I already know who it is.

Everyone knows who it is. That's why no mention of names is needed. Plus, bad-mouthing people/businesses never ends up good (even if it is true

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rebelz · 09-08-2009

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Originally Posted by GOLDCYLON

Yes it is ZR-1 Specific. Post up what you are looking for in the WTB section. Maybe a member can hook you up.

Done deal, It's been posted. Thanks for the sugestion.

Rich Ballou

rebelz · 09-08-2009

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Originally Posted by 902066

Why is it when this comes up it is usually "a not to be named web site"? Go ahead, spill the name, I bet I already know who it is.

I don't think posting a name or site name serves any porpose, so I didn't, but the price of that part when I went looking just floored me.

Rich

4DSZR1 · 09-08-2009

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Originally Posted by rebelz

Is the rear bumper molding, the piece that goes from the license plate to the back of the rear quarter panel ZR-1 specific? It seems that if the extra one and a half inches of rear fascia width is in the license plate area it wouldn't be. My right hand side piece was damaged in a very minor bumper thumper. I found one at a not to be named website for $689.71. He can keep it. Mine can probably be repaired, but would rather replace it.

And some people wonder why sellers are giving away their ZR-1s??????? $670 for a plastic piece, my gawd, nothing like being raped. I firmly belelieve this is a big reason the price of our beloved ZR-1 is in the give away category, and Gran Sports remain comparatively higher. tisk tisk

raped by one of our own

For as long as I live, I'll use this as an example of greed in a hobby. I know, I can hear the arguments already...fair to get what the market will bear..yeah I understand free market economics..... but we all know he has us by the balls and doesnt care if hurts us (the hobby) when he squeezes.

Rant over, sorry to the OP for the de-railing

xlr8nflorida · 09-09-2009

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Originally Posted by 4DSZR1

And some people wonder why sellers are giving away their ZR-1s??????? $670 for a plastic piece, my gawd, nothing like being raped. I firmly belelieve this is a big reason the price of our beloved ZR-1 is in the give away category, and Gran Sports remain comparatively higher. tisk tisk

raped by one of our own

For as long as I live, I'll use this as an example of greed in a hobby. I know, I can hear the arguments already...fair to get what the market will bear..yeah I understand free market economics..... but we all know he has us by the balls and doesnt care if hurts us (the hobby) when he squeezes.

Rant over, sorry to the OP for the de-railing

Basically there are a few prices: Good, Fair, Avg, High, Rip Off

If someone has something I need I'll pay a high or premium price. Afterall they laid out cash to have an inventory of parts that probably don't move off the shelf quickly. However, that being said I've gotten parts from other sources for 1/4 or 1/5th the price and almost always 1/2 the price - it makes you find alternative sources for parts.

Honestly, Time Value of $, I would think it would be better for business to sell higher volume at a more competitive price.

but its a business and can be run anyway deemed fit by the owner.

We all stockpile parts as a result which is not the best for the hobby. Often times, an owner needs a tough to find part but I don't want to give my spare up as I'm afraid I won't be able to get one. Sometimes I do help out if I can and hope it will be reciprocated one day. I bet I have $5,000 of parts tied up just so I won't get gouged. It's already happening, I bought a tirebag years ago for $20 and now they regularly go for $100. Heck one guy was asking $400 on ebay.......... Spark plug wires I paid $275 are easily going over $400 with some approaching $500.

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rebelz Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 106	Rear Bumper Molding Question Is the rear bumper molding, the piece that goes from the license plate to the back of the rear quarter panel ZR-1 specific? It seems that if the extra one and a half inches of rear fascia width is in the license plate area it wouldn't be. My right hand side piece was damaged in a very minor bumper thumper. I found one at a not to be named website for $689.71. He can keep it. Mine can probably be repaired, but would rather replace it. __________________ REBelZ '92 ZR-1 Yellow/Black #031

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-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,146	Re: Rear Bumper Molding Question the 91-96 narrow bumper cars had the rub strip molded in the bumper as far as I know __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978