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Old Sep 29, 2004 | 11:36 PM
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Unhappy Hit cones on freeway.

Cones were closing off a lane. It was closing sooner than I expected. It was either hit the cones on the right or a big rig on my left. I chose the cones. Also lost my foglight Anyone know a good body/paint shop in San Gabriel Valley?? Also looking for a yellow passenger side foglight.




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Old Sep 29, 2004 | 11:37 PM
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damn, sorry to hear about the damage.... that sucks.... at least you weren't hurt!

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Old Sep 29, 2004 | 11:44 PM
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Sorry to hear about that. I worry about this same kinda thing whenever i come near those things! That's very unfortunate, but at least your alright! Be careful out there, and hope everything is good with getting it fixed.

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Old Sep 29, 2004 | 11:46 PM
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I hope you're okay, those cones can be deadly!!

As for the damage, try buffing it out.
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Old Sep 29, 2004 | 11:50 PM
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That sucks man...

You should check Ebay for the foglight... I have seen em on the there for cheap.
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Old Sep 29, 2004 | 11:51 PM
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Unhappy Ouch, sorry to hear what happened..

Originally posted by daveyB14
I hope you're okay, those cones can be deadly!!

As for the damage, try buffing it out.
Ditto that. But, I highly doubt that buffing will get the job done.

If you don't mind going a bit further to Monterey Park, then I suggest you PM Lonely Toothbrush, I've seen some of the work his friend's shop does...excellent stuff.

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Old Sep 29, 2004 | 11:53 PM
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oh man that really sux not sure of a good body shp in that area though, but i hope the car will be fixed soon

maybe time for aftermarket bumper too
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Old Sep 29, 2004 | 11:58 PM
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Originally posted by rominl
oh man that really sux not sure of a good body shp in that area though, but i hope the car will be fixed soon

maybe time for aftermarket bumper too
that definately sucks man....hope you get everything fixed soon.

AND henry you must be losing it because if you look closely he has a L-Sportline front and veilside side and rear he already has aftermarket bumpers!

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Old Sep 30, 2004 | 12:08 AM
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Thanks everyone for the responses....I'm beginning to accept the fact that my baby is really injured.

Yes, those are aftermarket bumper/side skirt.
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Old Sep 30, 2004 | 09:25 AM
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Originally posted by r00kie
Thanks everyone for the responses....I'm beginning to accept the fact that my baby is really injured.

Yes, those are aftermarket bumper/side skirt.

sorry to hear this man

good luck with your search for a good auto body shop and the foglight


btw what the hell is your avatar doing to that poor foot LOL
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Old Sep 30, 2004 | 09:31 AM
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hit one of those with my moms camry, it was ugly, the front bumper gone, but all those plastic pieces that had to be replaced added up really quick, the sad part that it was not enough damage to claim through insurance cause of the deductible
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Old Sep 30, 2004 | 09:36 AM
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Originally posted by PandaGS430
AND henry you must be losing it
Henry is still tired from EOS!

Sorry to hear r00kie. Sometimes you just have to take the lesser of 2 evils. Glad you made it out OK. I'm sure the car will be fine in no time.
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Old Sep 30, 2004 | 11:50 AM
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that sucks bad bro. iit could have been worse but you are ok so that is good. i hope every thing works out for you
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Old Sep 30, 2004 | 12:11 PM
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You must have been going pretty fast...

I hit a cone a while back and it just put the paint from the cone on my car ( buffed out)

Good luck
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Old Sep 30, 2004 | 12:17 PM
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Sorry to hear it...looks like you will need some slight body work/paint.

Where in CA did this happen?
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