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Old Dec 18, 2004 | 03:16 PM
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I pulled into my driveway too fast because of cars in back of me and scraped my front bumper. I have a sick feeling right now. If only I had taken the driveway a little slower. Has it ever happened to you?
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Old Dec 18, 2004 | 03:37 PM
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Man oh man y ou should NOT lower your car than. I scrape very often, you get use to it.
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Old Dec 18, 2004 | 04:55 PM
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After you have done it a few times and don't expect to make the mistake anymore, just throw an OEM front lip on there to cover the damage. That's what I did...
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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 04:42 AM
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There is a front lip protector made of aluminum and sold in either aluminum finish or black powder coat finish. I have installed on both of my S2Ks and have been very pleased. Easy install!!
Here is web address:
http://app.infopia.com/Shop/Control/Produc...sid/0/SFV/14050
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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 05:39 AM
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It pisses me off more when it's not your fault. I got my front lip fixed and painted (my fault) then I kept it perfect for the entire summer, just before I go to put my car away I hit a flying hubcap on the highway
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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 05:46 AM
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Inevitable. I'm used to it now.
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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 11:34 AM
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u will get used to it....
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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 11:36 AM
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To be honest, I don't really care if there are people behind me. They can wait literally 4 more seconds for me to go up my driveway and save me some anguish.
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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by chrisboiii,Dec 19 2004, 12:36 PM
To be honest, I don't really care if there are people behind me. They can wait literally 4 more seconds for me to go up my driveway and save me some anguish.
u sure ?cuz they can rear end u and resulted worse than just getting ur bumper scraped
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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 01:22 PM
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To be honest, when I used the word "scraped," I meant "scuffed." There are scuff marks underneath of the bumper but they are not visible unless you bend down and look under. Still, the scraping sound and the new scuff marks, however visible, are depressing.

The car is only 7 months old, it's still brand new. I vow solemnly to everyone on this message board: I will pull in my driveway from now on as slowly as necessary. If there are cars behind me, I may just pass my house and turn around to pull in without pressure.
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