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Damage from scraping. Advice?

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Old 01-02-12, 03:14 PM
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drive slow specially on bumps and uneven road.
Old 01-02-12, 03:32 PM
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True drive slow bro.. If u heard scrape when u hit something.. That's the answer.. I scrape mine all day
Old 01-02-12, 04:40 PM
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driving slow and avoiding speedbumps and uneven roads should do it

IMO having a lowered car, even if you like it, doesn't seem like its worth all that hassle
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You can use a heatgun to melt the liner and push it back, giving you more clearance. I assume you're not rubbing on the bumper tab as you did not mention it. If you eventually do, you can bend the tab back and relocate the bolt.
Old 01-02-12, 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by BoOst3d
learn how to drive
Learn some manners.

Originally Posted by laobo979
Take some pic brian. I never had that issue at all. But I say keep on cause if the salt on the roads.
I just tried taking some pics with my iphone. Unfortunately its pretty hard to capture the damage, especially with the duct tape...

Originally Posted by visom1
driving slow and avoiding speedbumps and uneven roads should do it

IMO having a lowered car, even if you like it, doesn't seem like its worth all that hassle
Yes, i do all of that. Im very careful. Some driveways are just impossible, no matter how slow i go. NY roads in general are a pain.

Originally Posted by HeartmyIS
You can use a heatgun to melt the liner and push it back, giving you more clearance. I assume you're not rubbing on the bumper tab as you did not mention it. If you eventually do, you can bend the tab back and relocate the bolt.
Thats an interesting idea. I'll be sure to mention this to my mechanic. Ill ask him to manipulate the piece with a heat gun before he decides he needs to replace the part. Thanks
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