Is it normal for my fmic to be bent up like this?

[Turbo Sonic]

I hate how it looks

 

[ThatTmoGuy]

That's normal wear on a finned extruder like fmic and radiators.

 

[River_Rat]

you can "carefully" straighten those fins out with a pocket knife or other suitable instrument. but they will get bent again.

 

[Turbo Sonic]

I also got scratches under my front bumper. Looks like the paint is chipping also. I'll post a pic in a sec.

 

[Maddmatts]

Most of the dents are from rocks/bugs, others are from thermal expansion.

 

[Turbo Sonic]

I know this car is a bit low. But I sure didn't hit anything. It's at a spot where it isn't much noticeable. I defitnetly want to get fixed though I doubt it's covered by warranty ?

 

[Turbo Sonic]

# 2

 

[Eric Smit]

it's front end damage, whether you want to or not. insurance companies will fix wear and tear up to six months for the cost of your deductible, but you have to get a gravel truck to dump rocks on you to get it fixed after that. warranty will not covered front end damage as it is considered normal wear and tear on a vehicle.

 

[Turbo Sonic]

Ehh I'd rather fix it on my own. How much you think it will cost under 300$ ?

 

[Eric Smit]

the intercooler? just bend the fins back with a sharp knife. the rubber air dam? it's rubber.

 

[Turbo Sonic]

Nah there scratches under my front bumper. The intercooler is an easy fix lol

 

[Stew]

If you're feeling particularly anal about the bent fins on the intercooler, you can get a 'radiator fin comb' that will make those look perfect. And we all have those little things that bug us.