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Old 28-08-2006, 09:43 AM   #1
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Default I droped my Baby......

yesterday was picking a friend up from a petrol station...i was in a rush as we had plans at Wenty leagues club for lunch with a couple of mates....any way was running late as usual ans after reversing past the bowser i reversed into a stupidly twice the size gutter.. and yes it was a shell station..i heard a crunch as i moved away from the gutter, i then drove to the parking nearby where i went to do an inspection if there was any damage and OMG there was.. there is about a 3-5 cm tear where the rear bumber connects to the car. also the drivers side has poped about 2-3ml out.. i think i have broken the rivets.. im going in today to get and estimate on how much its going to cost me to fix.... im not gonig through insurance cause then i have to tell my DAD!!!! lol hehehehe....then i will get the whole why wherent you looking where you where going blah blah blah all the usual stuff.. ill try and up load pictures tonight when i get home... luckily its not 2 noticable..

any input after i upload the piccies on what i should be looking at would help..

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Old 28-08-2006, 10:15 AM   #2
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Old 28-08-2006, 10:17 AM   #3
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ITS NOT FUNNY ......lol...
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Old 28-08-2006, 10:21 AM   #4
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yup it is because now mine isnt the only one with rear damage!!

word of warning DONT EVER LEND YOUR CAR TO YOUR MRS!!!
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Old 28-08-2006, 10:25 AM   #5
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yup it is because now mine isnt the only one with rear damage!!

word of warning DONT EVER LEND YOUR CAR TO YOUR MRS!!!
i wont lol cause she cant drive manual... what did you do to yours.... and what makes myne worse is that i need to get it fixed B4 the photoshoot for JR (street fords)... GRRRRRR
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Old 28-08-2006, 10:31 AM   #6
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i have rear tail gate damage!!! grrr.. and to make matters worse its dented across a fold next to the number plate!!.. f@#$ it. ah well these things happen. ive been told that i have to replace the whole rear tailgate as its too hard to get out otherwise and it gets too costly!.. also rear bumper is damaged but un-noticable to the eye. hair line cracking :(
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Old 28-08-2006, 10:36 AM   #7
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i have rear tail gate damage!!! grrr.. and to make matters worse its dented across a fold next to the number plate!!.. f@#$ it. ah well these things happen. ive been told that i have to replace the whole rear tailgate as its too hard to get out otherwise and it gets too costly!.. also rear bumper is damaged but un-noticable to the eye. hair line cracking :(
i dont particuraly want to get a new bumper due to the fact that i will have to re doo my stripes and the body kit will have to be re attached. GRRR....
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Old 28-08-2006, 01:58 PM   #8
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Damn... i know the feeling, i once reversed into a fire hydrant... yes a fire hydrant. The worst bit is driving to a place to inspect the damage. Tough luck mate.
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Old 28-08-2006, 04:49 PM   #9
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i had the same issue, but it was a slight scrape i did a touch up and glued the bumper back on, works a treat and shes still on!
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Old 28-08-2006, 05:25 PM   #10
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I hurt my focus rear bar, i backed into a stump of all things. Made the WORST noise i have ever heard i went to check and theres bugger all damage, tiny baby crack that you cant see unless you get up close and push on it, thank god for abs plastic kits, if it was fibreglass it would have cracked in half.
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Old 28-08-2006, 06:43 PM   #11
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just got a qoute from a friend smash repairer...550 in total..... considering a new WP model rear bumper is worth 500 lol...(not painted) so yer.... LUCKY ME NOT!!! lol awe well.
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Old 29-08-2006, 11:49 AM   #12
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I take offense to that !
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Old 29-08-2006, 11:53 AM   #13
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I take offense to that !
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I appologise about the sexist reference!! i take my words back
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Old 29-08-2006, 11:54 AM   #14
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hahaha.... it's all good !
I know that MOST females are **** drivers :P
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Old 29-08-2006, 04:13 PM   #15
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Old 29-08-2006, 08:22 PM   #16
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.... but I'm not most females :eclipsee_
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Old 29-08-2006, 09:48 PM   #17
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I backed into another car with my Fez like a week after a 4wheel drive backed into the front passenger fender. Anyhow, the smash repairer tried melting the bumper cos it's only plastic and reshaping it - it didn't work tho! But he gave me a quote for like $330 to replace & paint the bumper. I havn't had it done yet.
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This thread is useless without... Pics!
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Old 30-08-2006, 01:34 AM   #19
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What Tekstar Said.....
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Old 30-08-2006, 08:47 AM   #20
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This thread is useless without... Pics!
im uploading tonight...... just been busy.... you will see how minor it is... yet it will cost me 550 to get fixed.
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Old 30-08-2006, 07:34 PM   #21
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here is a pic clicky
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Old 30-08-2006, 07:58 PM   #22
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Abit of superglue will fix that. :P 550 is abit steep but I guess it depends on what they have to do to it.
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Sticky tape ;)

I like your beanie..
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Old 30-08-2006, 09:29 PM   #24
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lol thanks danny.... i got it for free from jay jays when i bought a couple of smart *** shirts.... the beanie is really soft and ideal for leaning on the train window and sleeping yer i know 550 is a bit steap... 81 bucks and 2.7 hours to take off the bumper and re-install it .. 57 bucks to re spray it an hour!!!!... at 4 hours...and an 80 buck booth bill...

in totoal really only 180 to repaair it.... like actually repair it.... what a jip. may as well just get some touch up paint in a can from ford and take the bumper into the place and get them to respray the *****..... or... hmmmm

my gf's uncle has a spray boot and a proper spray equipment i might have to pay hima visit...
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im wondering if the stipes will last through the heating proccess.. im not sure, apaprently they have to heat it or something...??? for the painting part..... any one know anything abobut it.....
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Old 31-08-2006, 01:50 PM   #26
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good news i got another quote from another guy, he quoted me 180 cash lol hhehehe, but yer. so i think i will be going with him 4 sure......which means i can get better tyres....and the accessories i want on the car....
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