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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 12:06 PM
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I can't believe what just happened...I ripped my front lip going over a parking lot bump stop. Worst part is my body shop guys say they are too busy to take me in. I am really pissed. Pissed to no end cause it's my own stupid fault.
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 12:08 PM
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so its repairable?.... are you handy with fiberglass?...
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 12:27 PM
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Perhaps a Corvette body repair?
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 12:28 PM
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ouch, i know your pain.

go to your local home depot or other store and get a fiberglass kit. you can repair that crack yourself
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 01:09 PM
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any pics of how bad it is?
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 02:11 PM
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After all that shiznit at the dealer and getting it repaired and all that crap it gets damaged again???

Man, just leave it off...it obviously ain't meant to be.
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 02:35 PM
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dont feel to bad a little over a month ago my car fell of a jackstand without having my front driver side wheel on. the jackstand crack my bumper but lucky it didnt go through it. till this day i still didnt get it fix.
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by mikeloc24
After all that shiznit at the dealer and getting it repaired and all that crap it gets damaged again???

Man, just leave it off...it obviously ain't meant to be.
Yeah, that's whay hit me. Just had it redone by the dealers and it breaks again in the same spot. Same spot! What was, 2 or 3 months ago.

I'm thinking harder about just changing to the 97+ body pieces. Especially since I already have the sides.
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 02:59 PM
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Thats the problem with fiberglass; once it breaks at a spot it loses its integrity..

Sorry to hear about your accident reggie, but hey it could've been worse..
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by reggiek
Yeah, that's whay hit me. Just had it redone by the dealers and it breaks again in the same spot. Same spot! What was, 2 or 3 months ago.

I'm thinking harder about just changing to the 97+ body pieces. Especially since I already have the sides.
Yeah Reg, just change to the 97 front bumper if it's within your powers. I did...and actually I just had my first little minor scrape yesterday while leaving a friend's house. Bummed me out, but it's very minor so I'll get over it.

Good luck bro.
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 09:55 PM
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Damn bro, that sucks. Didn't you just curb a rim too? I think I remember you posting that. Some ex-girlfriend must have a voodoo doll of your car or something. Anyway, don't get discouraged. Get it fixed when you can, and keep your car the way it is now: hot as hell.
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 10:11 PM
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Ouch bro, thats a major bummer.. It'll be fine, just get it fixed. It really sucks when you know its your fault and that you might've been able to prevent it. but IMO if you can just go 97+.

SickSC3, that sucks man! I've got the same kit as you. Just had it painted over the weekend still gotta sand and buff, but just with it on I cant jack it up from the sides anymore, just the front and rear. It'll be reaalll close once I drop it. How bad is the damage and where did you lift it from?
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 04:50 AM
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I don't know about that voodoo stuff but I do know the dark side (satan) is out to kill, steal and destroy. He also wants to disrupt our lives and cause turmoil. Why did I go into this? Well, I am a Christian. Plus, a lot of things have happened to me all at once and I'm being tested. I'll survive and get through it. The dark side of the force can't seduce me...I know the power of the good side of the force.
Webstarr started this by mentioning the dark side, don't blame me.
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 06:54 AM
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reg

sorry to hear this bro

but now is the time to get that auto couture kit

that kit would look outstanding on your color and you got the teins to lower it just right bro , my vote says go for it

and on a side note , god will always prevail, satan is no match match for the power of the great one . you will survive the test of faith my brotha
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 08:38 PM
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reg, sorry to hear that bro.....
i am sure the lip can be repaired , no question. they just need to put more fiberglass i guess to make it more rigid or something.....i dont know. i am glad i had not cracked mine yet......hehehe
(knock on wood .....)
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