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Old 06-02-12, 06:50 AM
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Im thinking if this is a viable option of some sorts. maybe get two, one on both sides. I wonder if they make decorative ones, with spikes.
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Originally Posted by silvaIS
Im thinking if this is a viable option of some sorts. maybe get two, one on both sides. I wonder if they make decorative ones, with spikes.
I'm assuming someone rear ended you recently?
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http://www.bumperbully.com/

This is what I'd recommend. Many of my family members have asked if I knew of anything to help protect the rear when they park on the street. They live in San Francisco, and because parking space is rather limited there, people do tend to "nudge" to try to fit into a space. Little dings and scratches and sometimes semi-deep bumps were the norm until I got them this Bumper Bully. It works pretty well, adds a good amount of protection, and can be retracted by putting it back in the trunk when you're ready to go. And there is a smaller guard for the front- it surrounds your license plate frame, but I don't think that alone will prevent the impact completely.
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LOL this dude said spikes. Party like a rockstar
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Yea so I have this clear plastic on my bumper that the dealer had put on the car. so when the guys screw from his plate hit my bumper it made a white streak. I guess ill put a pic in a bit so you can see. my only solution is to pull it off and get a new piece but lexus does not sell it.
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I have always wonder if you can just put a traffic cone behind your car...it wouldnt be illegal
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Originally Posted by bnizzle87
http://www.bumperbully.com/

This is what I'd recommend. Many of my family members have asked if I knew of anything to help protect the rear when they park on the street. They live in San Francisco, and because parking space is rather limited there, people do tend to "nudge" to try to fit into a space. Little dings and scratches and sometimes semi-deep bumps were the norm until I got them this Bumper Bully. It works pretty well, adds a good amount of protection, and can be retracted by putting it back in the trunk when you're ready to go. And there is a smaller guard for the front- it surrounds your license plate frame, but I don't think that alone will prevent the impact completely.
This is a good idea but damn that's ugly.
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Old 06-02-12, 11:25 AM
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so this is what it looks like
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might have to resort to thishttp://www.smart-parts-direct.com/ac...ROTECTION2.jpg

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IM GONNA LEAN TOWARDS THIS BEING THE CLEANEST LOOK
http://www.sigmaautomotive.com/Seiko...umperguard.php
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lol @ spikes. he's going twisted metal on everyone
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Spikes? Really?? LOL
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spikes FTW!
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lol where can you buy those spikes at i might have to get a set

and is the thread pattern the same on the isx50 and the smart car? lol

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cheapest solution^ just strap him on your bumper or liscence plate when you park.

nobody would crush him, unless they have no heart. =[
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