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| X4SKP Member Since: 29 Nov 2013 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2287   
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Hello daves1450
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You may want to try and undo the damage caused. I came back to my parked 300tdi once, and some kind sole had managed to do almost exactly the same. I used a tow rope looped around the bumper end, packed the rear side of the bumper with a block of wood the right height <4'' / 100mm (so it wouldn't compress), and attached the other end to the base of a gate post. Reversing backwards...slowly I managed to get the bumper back to almost straight, not perfect but much better as it was almost toughing the body work and any repeat incident would have potentially damaged the wing easily. The + for me is that 1 month later a post office van drove into me and bumper, grill and spot lights were all changed. So whilst you will probably want to renew... it may be worth a try and you have one of these...  SKIP
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21st Nov 2014 5:20pm |
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| munch90 Member Since: 26 Oct 2013 Location: guildford Posts: 3558 
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only thing I would say about straightening it , it will bend easier next time , and next time it might touch the wing
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21st Nov 2014 5:24pm |
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| daves1450 Member Since: 05 Oct 2011 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 15 
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Hi guys got a new one on its way from bolt on bits👍
Will take the lights out an keep as spares!  |
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21st Nov 2014 5:39pm |
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| X4SKP Member Since: 29 Nov 2013 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2287
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21st Nov 2014 5:44pm |
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| big steve Member Since: 24 Dec 2009 Location: hertfordshire Posts: 2456 
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what make was the original 2015 2.2 tdci hardtop xs
3.2 conversion DONE 238bhp and 707nm torque and thats just the start ;-P hybrid turbo in build -done ready to fit ashcroft atb in transfer box 6 speed auto in build |
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21st Nov 2014 6:13pm |
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| daves1450 Member Since: 05 Oct 2011 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 15
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Hi mate i got the bumper from bolt on bits so it will be 2 in a week
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21st Nov 2014 6:20pm |
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| CatherineF Member Since: 22 Nov 2014 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 762
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That looks really great. Can I ask what grille it is you also have fitted?
Are these DLR bumpers easy to fit? |
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22nd Nov 2014 10:35pm |
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| sparkylee Member Since: 06 Nov 2010 Location: surrey Posts: 1455 
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What did she hit it with and was there much damage ?
Is the bumper as thick as a genuine one ? Looks good though It's good to be back from the dark side DC110 -2012 Black with black hood and black x-tech FFRR 4.2 vogue Renault traffic auto PT crusier convertible Laika x700 Motorhome |
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22nd Nov 2014 10:43pm |
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| bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069 
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It's a land rover svx grill and headlight surrounds .. Welcome DRL bumper .. 4 bolts and a couple of hours wiring |
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22nd Nov 2014 11:26pm |
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| CatherineF Member Since: 22 Nov 2014 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 762
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Ahhh thank you so much, I thought it was, but wanted to check. Trying to decide between one of these or a KBX one.
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22nd Nov 2014 11:30pm |
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| daves1450 Member Since: 05 Oct 2011 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 15
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She backed in to it with our VW caravelle ! Slight bump on rear door!! Click image to enlarge |
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23rd Nov 2014 8:27am |
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| Tank Member Since: 25 Jul 2014 Location: Fife Posts: 426  
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What make is your steering guard, nice
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23rd Nov 2014 9:08am |
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| daves1450 Member Since: 05 Oct 2011 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 15
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Hi tank, it was on it when I got it, just had a look but no makers making
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23rd Nov 2014 10:48am |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610 
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With the cost and experience of the B.o.Bs RDX one did you not consider perhaps spending a little more and getting a 5mm heavy duty one perhaps? If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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23rd Nov 2014 11:03am |
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