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Offline The Meister

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Re: Damage to rear bumper
« Reply #10 on: 18 April 2010, 18:53 »
I did the same to mine - reversed against a small metal post and scraped the diffser, but didn't touch my paint at all, phew.  :smug:

I'm going to replace it - took it off today.  Four screws and it just clips off and back in, so happy days.   :cool:

Can't imagine the stealer will charge too much for the part, which I'll fit.
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Offline am1w

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Re: Damage to rear bumper
« Reply #11 on: 18 April 2010, 19:08 »
Quote from: The Meister on 18 April 2010, 18:53
I did the same to mine - reversed against a small metal post and scraped the diffser, but didn't touch my paint at all, phew.  :smug:
I'm going to replace it - took it off today.  Four screws and it just clips off and back in, so happy days.   :cool:
Can't imagine the stealer will charge too much for the part, which I'll fit.

I did not even do that as I have sensors everywhere!
Let's see if the guy from chipsaway can fix it economically.
In the meantime, I will call the prickly dickhead on the parts counter at the sh!tty shoddy stealer and see what a replacement costs and whether it is worth replacing.
Thanks for your post.
Still hacked off!
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Re: Damage to rear bumper
« Reply #12 on: 19 April 2010, 09:42 »
Quote from: The Meister on 18 April 2010, 18:53
I did the same to mine - reversed against a small metal post and scraped the diffser, but didn't touch my paint at all, phew.  :smug:
I'm going to replace it - took it off today.  Four screws and it just clips off and back in, so happy days.   :cool:
Can't imagine the stealer will charge too much for the part, which I'll fit.

You are right. The part costs approx £60 and is held by 4 screws. I have ordered it, as it is cheaper to fit the new part than repair the old one!
Hope you get your's fixed too.
Thanks for your valuable information. :smiley:
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Re: Damage to rear bumper
« Reply #13 on: 19 April 2010, 10:28 »
No problem - it is dead easy to take off and refit, but you will need a star shape screwdriver head for the middle two screws  :wink:

I'm waiting for my stealer to call me back so I can order, but that was an hour ago and no one answers the phoone when I call  :angry:

 
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Re: Damage to rear bumper
« Reply #14 on: 19 April 2010, 10:36 »
Quote from: The Meister on 19 April 2010, 10:28
No problem - it is dead easy to take off and refit, but you will need a star shape screwdriver head for the middle two screws  :wink:
I'm waiting for my stealer to call me back so I can order, but that was an hour ago and no one answers the phoone when I call  :angry:

I waited 10 minutes to speak to the parts prat. But then he was very pleasant, so I forgave him and did not complain. Now I have to wait for them to call me to book it. I am too much of a 'toff' to do it myself: well that's what I keep telling myself! :grin:

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Re: Damage to rear bumper
« Reply #15 on: 19 April 2010, 19:52 »
am1w - cheers for the email with the guys details from chipsaway. I'll give him a bell and get the stone chip sorted out on my front bumper. I'll see if I can get technical on here and provide some before and after pictures.....  :nerd:
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Re: Damage to rear bumper
« Reply #16 on: 19 April 2010, 20:03 »
Quote from: MAW73 on 19 April 2010, 19:52
am1w - cheers for the email with the guys details from chipsaway. I'll give him a bell and get the stone chip sorted out on my front bumper. I'll see if I can get technical on here and provide some before and after pictures.....  :nerd:

That would be great! :smiley:
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Re: Damage to rear bumper
« Reply #17 on: 19 April 2010, 20:08 »
£60 for a rear diffuser ?
Thats cheap as chips   :rolleyes:
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Re: Damage to rear bumper
« Reply #18 on: 19 April 2010, 20:14 »
Quote from: Neil gti on 19 April 2010, 20:08
£60 for a rear diffuser ?
Thats cheap as chips   :rolleyes:

Or thereabouts.
I know it is below £70 inc VAT. :smiley:
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Re: Damage to rear bumper
« Reply #19 on: 19 April 2010, 20:41 »
Quote from: am1w on 19 April 2010, 20:14
Quote from: Neil gti on 19 April 2010, 20:08
£60 for a rear diffuser ?
Thats cheap as chips   :rolleyes:

Or thereabouts.
I know it is below £70 inc VAT. :smiley:

Get your old one sprayed Gunmetal gloss finish could look pretty good against the Red :cool:
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