What have you done to your car today?

grudas said:
Thanks! I like them too. BMW caps are coming, just need to find some gel ones.. struggling.

Do keep us updated.. I wonder how much damage that caused. I wouldn't be surprised if there's more behind the panels. Especially front bumper as the plastic just pops back in shape and often hides the damage behind.
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Had it inspected, luckily it doesn't look like anything other than cosmetic damage. There isn't much immediately behind the bumper apart from a front structural cross member but he said it looks unscathed. Going to be a new bumper, bonnet and front grille, then obviously painted and blended with the front wings, just need for them to approve it with the insurer.
 
Turns out it has poly engine mounts (didn't know about those, wouldn't have put them in myself but meh!) and it is those which are squeaking.

No other issues to report yet. Just choosing some tyres for it though. :)
 
Someone has got happy with a rattle can on the front bumper on a small area, presumably to cover a couple of stone chips. Colour match is perfect but the finish is ****, and the red paint on one of the mirrors is a bit wind worn, but I'm pleased to say that apart from that it all seems fine. And this is after the "getting up close and personal" first wash. :)

There are a lot of stone chips on the front end though. What do Toyota paint their cars with for God sake? :p
 
Changed both rear springs as one had snapped, ended up being a quicker job than I thought just over an hour to do both.
One less creak now :D
 
Acme said:
Someone has got happy with a rattle can on the front bumper on a small area, presumably to cover a couple of stone chips. Colour match is perfect but the finish is ****, and the red paint on one of the mirrors is a bit wind worn, but I'm pleased to say that apart from that it all seems fine. And this is after the "getting up close and personal" first wash. :)

There are a lot of stone chips on the front end though. What do Toyota paint their cars with for God sake? :p
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You should see the front of my fiesta. Looks like someone has taken a shotgun to it. 2 bits on the door have no laquer for some reason too. It's not even 3 years old yet! I think Ford paint cars with coloured water. :mad:
 
Conscript said:
Bumped into the back of a pickup truck at a junction. Small dent on his rear fender which I'm not convinced could have been caused by my car (it sits too low and he had a bloody great chrome bumper) but I'm not really in much of a position to argue.
Apparently he wasn't too bothered about going through insurance, however I think mine will definitely have to - I'm thinking a new bumper and the bonnet is also warped slightly.

Bumper was a bit of a stone chipped mess anyway. But I am more than a little annoyed. **** sake :/
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I'm guessing her Kia has battle marks all over the body work? :p

There's a golden rule, I always stick to... don't borrow your car or girlfriend to anyone. ;)
 
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