Wholly BEEP - I hit a fox tonight!
#16
Sorry to hear of your misfortune. While driving 65 MPH hit a deer right between the headlights in a 3 week old Toyota 4X4. Pushed the radiator back into the motor, never had a chance to even hit the brakes, had to be towed.
#17
What is very strange is the paint code chalked onto the area behind your bumper/grille. That should NEVER be there, and there is no reason the factory would ever need it there.
Did you buy this car new? Could have been a factory repair at port from damage to the front. Don't be surprised, but ask your salesman if there was any report of this, and maybe the front clip is covered because of prior repair.
6B4 is the factory code for Seal Grey.
Did you buy this car new? Could have been a factory repair at port from damage to the front. Don't be surprised, but ask your salesman if there was any report of this, and maybe the front clip is covered because of prior repair.
6B4 is the factory code for Seal Grey.
#18
Originally posted by John Ferguson
Sorry to hear of your misfortune. While driving 65 MPH hit a deer right between the headlights in a 3 week old Toyota 4X4. Pushed the radiator back into the motor, never had a chance to even hit the brakes, had to be towed.
Sorry to hear of your misfortune. While driving 65 MPH hit a deer right between the headlights in a 3 week old Toyota 4X4. Pushed the radiator back into the motor, never had a chance to even hit the brakes, had to be towed.
#20
Originally posted by Eric (Plug Guy)
What is very strange is the paint code chalked onto the area behind your bumper/grille. That should NEVER be there, and there is no reason the factory would ever need it there.
Did you buy this car new? Could have been a factory repair at port from damage to the front. Don't be surprised, but ask your salesman if there was any report of this, and maybe the front clip is covered because of prior repair.
6B4 is the factory code for Seal Grey.
What is very strange is the paint code chalked onto the area behind your bumper/grille. That should NEVER be there, and there is no reason the factory would ever need it there.
Did you buy this car new? Could have been a factory repair at port from damage to the front. Don't be surprised, but ask your salesman if there was any report of this, and maybe the front clip is covered because of prior repair.
6B4 is the factory code for Seal Grey.
#22
Ok - update on this thread....
The car was not in an accident or damaged on port. The numbers behind the grill are normal. In fact, the dealer showed me a Porsche GT with the same numbers...whew - that scared me Eric!!
Now for the bad news, the piece cannot be easily fixed back to stock. In fact, the whole bumper needs to be replaced because all of the plastic holders have broken off. This is a very very costly repair so my dealer thinks they can run a couple hidden screws in order to hold the piece into place instead. They will remove the bumper and try and do this for me next Tuesday.
So, I am pretty upset that my brand new 997 will not be like new anymore...
My advice is to drive slow in dark places!!!
The car was not in an accident or damaged on port. The numbers behind the grill are normal. In fact, the dealer showed me a Porsche GT with the same numbers...whew - that scared me Eric!!
Now for the bad news, the piece cannot be easily fixed back to stock. In fact, the whole bumper needs to be replaced because all of the plastic holders have broken off. This is a very very costly repair so my dealer thinks they can run a couple hidden screws in order to hold the piece into place instead. They will remove the bumper and try and do this for me next Tuesday.
So, I am pretty upset that my brand new 997 will not be like new anymore...
My advice is to drive slow in dark places!!!
#23
Originally posted by 996toomey
Hi Synergy:
Off topic to this thread but do you have a clear bra? I am considering one on GT Silver. Do you have a close up of hood and fenders if you do?
TIA
Hi Synergy:
Off topic to this thread but do you have a clear bra? I am considering one on GT Silver. Do you have a close up of hood and fenders if you do?
TIA
#24
Geees, was my humor totally wasted or was it just not that funny?
On another note, Clear bra is fantastic. I have it all over my car. Just make sure you get a good installer. It's not a DIY, especially the front bumper. Not saying you couldn't do it, but it really make a diff having someone that knows what they're doing in the overall finished product.
On another note, Clear bra is fantastic. I have it all over my car. Just make sure you get a good installer. It's not a DIY, especially the front bumper. Not saying you couldn't do it, but it really make a diff having someone that knows what they're doing in the overall finished product.
#25
I would think those kinds of pieces would be designed to break away or snap out under those conditions and should be easily replaced as they are subjected to road debris and at relatively high risk of impacts.
#27
s y n e r g y
Small world, I was on my way back from my inlaws over labor day weekend and a hub cap flew off a POS Camry on the interstate and smashed up the front of my car. Same damage, it destroyed the grill and scrached up the bumper. My CLS is plauged I think. By the time I saw the hubcap we were getting ready to hit it but it was raining and I thought I may lose it if I swerved. It was like a missle!!!!
Small world, I was on my way back from my inlaws over labor day weekend and a hub cap flew off a POS Camry on the interstate and smashed up the front of my car. Same damage, it destroyed the grill and scrached up the bumper. My CLS is plauged I think. By the time I saw the hubcap we were getting ready to hit it but it was raining and I thought I may lose it if I swerved. It was like a missle!!!!
#29
Originally posted by 996toomey
Thanks Synergy. Who did the install of the clear bra and what kind of film and price? I will be getting my car at Steven's Creek in San Jose and driving down to L.A.
Thanks Synergy. Who did the install of the clear bra and what kind of film and price? I will be getting my car at Steven's Creek in San Jose and driving down to L.A.
You should not even think twice about getting a clear bra!
#30
Originally posted by CAPTLST
s y n e r g y
Small world, I was on my way back from my inlaws over labor day weekend and a hub cap flew off a POS Camry on the interstate and smashed up the front of my car.
s y n e r g y
Small world, I was on my way back from my inlaws over labor day weekend and a hub cap flew off a POS Camry on the interstate and smashed up the front of my car.
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