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Old 08-12-2008, 09:34 AM
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I got too close to a high curb in Pasadena. When I backed up, I heard this horrendous noise. My front bumper and lip were pulled away from the fender and bottom mounts. It looked really awful. I went to my body shop fearing the worst. They put it back in place and ordered front bumper screws and grommets and rear fender screws, grommets, liner, and splash shield clip. With labor for overhauling the front bumper assembly, installing the front bumper cover, and installing the new parts, it's $286 in one day. The bumper is torn, but the spoiler hides it. I feel really lucky. I was expecting much worse.
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sorry to hear bro. gotta watch those curbs. hope everything turns out ok man. i remember i pulled in too close to a curb and i heard a loud crack from my cf lip, luckily it was just a small scratch.
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damn that sux, It'll be alright though.
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Originally Posted by The Raptor,Aug 12 2008, 10:34 AM
I got too close to a high curb in Pasadena. When I backed up, I heard this horrendous noise. My front bumper and lip were pulled away from the fender and bottom mounts. It looked really awful. I went to my body shop fearing the worst. They put it back in place and ordered front bumper screws and grommets and rear fender screws, grommets, liner, and splash shield clip. With labor for overhauling the front bumper assembly, installing the front bumper cover, and installing the new parts, it's $286 in one day. The bumper is torn, but the spoiler hides it. I feel really lucky. I was expecting much worse.
I did the same thing a few years ago on a friends driveway, that is the worst sound when it's your car
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It'll buff right out.

Glad it was not worse, George!!!

High curbs FTL!!!!!!!
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: ( sorry *pats the s2k* its ok baby, its ok.. we love you. ur owner loves u...
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Originally Posted by Nicotunes,Aug 12 2008, 11:01 AM
It'll buff right out.

Glad it was not worse, George!!!

High curbs FTL!!!!!!!
Thanks, Mike. The sound was really scary.
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Originally Posted by The Raptor,Aug 12 2008, 11:48 AM
Thanks, Mike. The sound was really scary.
I hate that sound.........

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Horrible. Let's see pictures.
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No pics. The body shop put it back together until parts come in.
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