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      10-21-2011, 06:41 AM   #1
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Front scoop scrape GGRRRRRRRRR

It was bound to happen sooner or later. I got up a little early this morning to take "the scenic route" into work. I *thought* I went slow enough leaving the driveway, but then I head a slight gruuuuunk . Sigh. Anyway, it looks like it's only 3 tiny scratches way underneath. Maybe I can buff it out. Anyone have ideas? The good news is...the ride was awesome. First time I had some good backroads. Perfect, crisp fall morning with leaves changing. Nice PA countryside twisties and deserted roads. The car is absolutely amazing. Oversized go-kart.
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      10-21-2011, 07:45 AM   #2
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What color do you have?

EDIT: Nevermind...Just saw VO. I was going to say...if you have BSM, you can use a product by turtle wax to fill in the scrapes, but they don't make an orange product

I would say, buff it and forget it. Like you said "it was bound to happen". So true...
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      10-21-2011, 08:26 AM   #3
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      10-21-2011, 08:31 AM   #4
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Damn. Happened with my Dad's Viper all the time on our sloped driveway. Had to back out all the time
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On my ED I scraped too. But then I couldn't find any scratch, only one of the screws holding the bumper looked like it hit the road briefly :P
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      10-21-2011, 09:35 AM   #6
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they are badges of honor guys, There is just no real way to protect the underside of the bumper on every road / situiation...

Take a deep breath... sigh a little that it happended... and then go drive fast enough to make you forget it just happened...

much more things in life to worry about...
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they are badges of honor guys, There is just no real way to protect the underside of the bumper on every road / situiation...

Take a deep breath... sigh a little that it happended... and then go drive fast enough to make you forget it just happened...

much more things in life to worry about...
Heh. That's exactly what happened. I was thinking "Aw, COME ON!" and then 20 secs later was already laying down rubber. They are minimal scratches. I will try to take a small pic to fulfill my OP pic obligation.
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      10-21-2011, 10:40 AM   #9
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enjoy the car, dont beat yourself over the head. My view: nobody can really see it, so who cares!
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      10-21-2011, 12:03 PM   #10
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My CA said every car gets this and to stop worrying about it.
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As soon as you fix it a rock will crack your windshield. Drink some Pyrat Rum and all will be good again.
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It was bound to happen sooner or later. I got up a little early this morning to take "the scenic route" into work. I *thought* I went slow enough leaving the driveway, but then I head a slight gruuuuunk . Sigh. Anyway, it looks like it's only 3 tiny scratches way underneath. Maybe I can buff it out. Anyone have ideas? The good news is...the ride was awesome. First time I had some good backroads. Perfect, crisp fall morning with leaves changing. Nice PA countryside twisties and deserted roads. The car is absolutely amazing. Oversized go-kart.
Thanks for the warning... my driveway has a 2" lip at the street and I will be extra careful. So jealous... Dec 5th PDC!
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Thanks for the warning... my driveway has a 2" lip at the street and I will be extra careful. So jealous... Dec 5th PDC!
2" that's nothing... I've got the subdivision rounded curbs that are like 5" high... I'm actually pleasantly surprised that it hasn't been a major issue so far... but I am sure that one day I won't angle it enough and it will scrape.
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