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GregAmy |
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Just a heads-up...
I was driving the street car to the German Club yesterday (Oktoberfest!) on the interstate. Merged onto the highway behind a big rig, and just as I popped out to the left of the trailer into its turbulence there was a flash and my front bumper top departed the car! However, instead of fully departing it had peeled off from right-to-left and the left fastener was still attached and it was flopping to the left side of the car...dammit! Fortunately, it has enough mass that it did not beat the side of the car (or get caught under the front wheel). I slowed down to 55-60 and got off the next exit, and it fell to the ground as I came to a stop. Gave it a quick examination and it was clear what the failure mode was: all the studs/fasteners had rusted through and failed and separated from the bumper. I can take photos if desired. I knew it was crunchy and needed replacement; both front and rear tops are my Christmas list. I had no idea that it had degraded underneath to the point where it would depart the car. I recommend doing a quick pull on yours to verify your fasteners are secure and it's not ready to come off... GA |
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Dr. Phil ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 5,769 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States ![]() ![]() |
I have the cure for you .... convert to BUB's!! I have a set if you want them (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,314 Joined: 22-February 13 From: Middletown CT Member No.: 15,565 Region Association: North East States ![]() ![]() |
I have the cure for you .... convert to BUB's!! I have a set if you want them (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) OK, I'll bite: what are BUBs? |
Jonathan Livesay |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 742 Joined: 13-March 10 From: La Canada CA Member No.: 11,461 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
I have the cure for you .... convert to BUB's!! I have a set if you want them (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) OK, I'll bite: what are BUBs? Everybody knows BUBs, your previous post may as well have been written in Latin as far as my ability to comprehend. At least it was the bumper top and not the right rear swing arm. |
GregAmy |
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,314 Joined: 22-February 13 From: Middletown CT Member No.: 15,565 Region Association: North East States ![]() ![]() |
Everybody knows BUBs, your previous post may as well have been written in Latin as far as my ability to comprehend. At least it was the bumper top and not the right rear swing arm. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) fair enough. No, Mark is going to get some bumper top biz some time this winter, after I cover some home projects. By the time we hit December here in CT I'll be looking to do SOMETHING. 'Cause 914 driving season is only 4 months away... |
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