"RPM esq." (rpm3)
08/26/2020 at 00:54 • Filed to: Whoopsie, Mercedes-Benz, w124, mercedes, Subaru, Outback
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"RPM esq." (rpm3)
08/26/2020 at 00:54 • Filed to: Whoopsie, Mercedes-Benz, w124, mercedes, Subaru, Outback | 2
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In case anybody is curious what a low-speed parking lot bump will do to a 1993 Mercedes in terms of damage , the answer is next to nothing:
For reference, the 1” paint scratch on the corner of the bumper is the actual point of impact. The taillight cover is secondary.
I have worse news for you if you drive a more recent Subaru.
I mean, sucks for me because in the circumstances I’m guessing I’m buying this bumper via my insurance, and I understand why crumple zones are good, but this sub- 5-mph shit seems excessive.
TheRealBicycleBuck
> RPM esq.
08/26/2020 at 01:09 |
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It’s mostly air under there. A little hot water and some pressure from the inside will p op it back out.
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> TheRealBicycleBuck
08/26/2020 at 01:12 |
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I’m guessing that’s not how a body shop will handle it but would be nice if they did.
fintail
> RPM esq.
08/26/2020 at 01:18 |
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Damn that stinks, but I guess that’s why we have some insurance. I’ve seen these popped out, but it’ll probably be like $1900 in a shop.
Bumpers used to bump. They were big, but they still fit the styling of the car. To paraphrase Dr. Emmett Brown, these will probably cut through a modern car like it is made out of tinfoil:
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> fintail
08/26/2020 at 01:22 |
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Yeah, that’s about what I figured too. A s my coworker put it, cars used to be able to tell the difference between a love tap and an accident, but I guess more people died in the accidents back then. I only filed a claim at all because the other driver will, and I don’t begrudge her getting a new bumper out of it. Mine could certainly use a professional touch up.
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fintail
> RPM esq.
08/26/2020 at 01:40 |
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Get something for those premiums. I bet the older car will be easier to paint match, too.
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TheRealBicycleBuck
> RPM esq.
08/26/2020 at 06:51 |
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It will get most of the dent out, but there’s still the issue of the paint.
CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
> RPM esq.
08/26/2020 at 11:13 |
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I still remember when a newer mercedes bounced off the steel bumper on my D100. I had to wipe off their paint, they needed a new bumper