Knackered bumper
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Knackered bumper
For those that aren't already aware; I had a bit of a spin on the Isle of Man resulting in the below damage.
As far as I can remember I decided I didn't need to brake for a particular bend but the car thought otherwise. I felt the back end go and there was no chance to correct it before I ended up facing the wrong way round in the grass verge about a foot away from a million mile deep precipice (I may have embellished a little there. )
Been to a bodyshop today to assess the damage.
I've been advised that a new bumper will be needed. I've found one on ebay for
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i dunno. it adds a certain aggressive slant to the car
are you sure you're not keeping it like that
are you sure you're not keeping it like that
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Originally Posted by Nottm_S2,Sep 17 2007, 02:28 PM
i dunno. it adds a certain aggressive slant to the car
are you sure you're not keeping it like that
are you sure you're not keeping it like that
I forgot to add; I've tried several breakers for a bumper but had no joy. I'm waiting for emails back from some parts finding services to see if they can come up with the goods.
If not then a new one will have to do.
I've looked at the more flashy bumpers as well (J's, Amuse, etc.) but decided that without kitting the rest of the car they just wouldn't look right.
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If you want to keep costs down, have you considered repairing the major stuff yourself, then getting a painter to blow it over?
Or is it beyond a DIY job, IYKWIM?
Can't think of a good plastic filler (is Isopon P38 any good - anyone?).
Or is it beyond a DIY job, IYKWIM?
Can't think of a good plastic filler (is Isopon P38 any good - anyone?).
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Originally Posted by bigbadben,Sep 17 2007, 02:43 PM
If you want to keep costs down, have you considered repairing the major stuff yourself, then getting a painter to blow it over?
Or is it beyond a DIY job, IYKWIM?
Can't think of a good plastic filler (is Isopon P38 any good - anyone?).
Or is it beyond a DIY job, IYKWIM?
Can't think of a good plastic filler (is Isopon P38 any good - anyone?).
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Originally Posted by Tango Man,Sep 17 2007, 09:03 PM
Get it to Chris and then chat to Dave next door, he's very good at restoring plastic bits
He checked the rest of the car over and it seems shipshape so I guess the previous owner did a similar thing to me.
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It seems if you are named Scot or Scott - the IOM had some impact on your car.
Yes... for those that don't know...my car came out in sympathy with Scot - and I got a screw in the type.
OK - So I didn't do a Wurzel Gummidge and exit stage right into a field.
Had a fun time today at Kwikfit where they were examining my other tyres, brakes etc etc ( on an 07 car!! )
"It's just a ******* puncture chaps!" - just fix it.
Suppose they were just fed up working on Micra's and Corsa's.
Yes... for those that don't know...my car came out in sympathy with Scot - and I got a screw in the type.
OK - So I didn't do a Wurzel Gummidge and exit stage right into a field.
Had a fun time today at Kwikfit where they were examining my other tyres, brakes etc etc ( on an 07 car!! )
"It's just a ******* puncture chaps!" - just fix it.
Suppose they were just fed up working on Micra's and Corsa's.