01-08-2012, 05:09 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Agoura Hills (LA) So.Cal.
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Damaged my Front Bumper - Ugh!
2001 - 19,900 mile garage queen. I bought it new and won't drive it in the rain. I decided to stretch its legs and drove it to my daughter's home 185 miles away. A metal pipe came cart wheeling toward me a hit the front bumper.
I removed the bumper and will get it painted and reinstalled. I have a $1000 deductable so this is on my dime. I considered going to a 996 bumper but decided to keep the stock S bumper.
I was surprised at the amount of debris that had accumulated between the A/C condenser and the radiator.
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1995 Porsche C4 Cab
2016 BMW M2, 6 Speed LBB - ED 7/2016
1997 993 Cab - Sold; 1997 993 Turbo - Sold
2001 Boxster S - Original Owner - 30K Miles -SOLD
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01-08-2012, 05:28 PM
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Porsche "Purist"
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Wisconsin
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Much cleaner than most.
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1998 Boxster with 7.8 DME, 2005 3.6 liter/325 hp, Variocam Plus, 996 Instrument panel
2001 Boxster original owner. I installed used motor at 89k.
1987 924S. 2002 996TT. PST-2
Owned and repaired Porsches since 1974. Porsche: It's not driving, it's therapy.
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01-08-2012, 05:31 PM
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Porsche "Purist"
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Wisconsin
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BTW that type of damage on my policy is covered under Comprehensive which I carry a $0 dollar deductable for a few dollars a year.
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1998 Boxster with 7.8 DME, 2005 3.6 liter/325 hp, Variocam Plus, 996 Instrument panel
2001 Boxster original owner. I installed used motor at 89k.
1987 924S. 2002 996TT. PST-2
Owned and repaired Porsches since 1974. Porsche: It's not driving, it's therapy.
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01-08-2012, 05:39 PM
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Registered User
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Location: Agoura Hills (LA) So.Cal.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul
BTW that type of damage on my policy is covered under Comprehensive which I carry a $0 dollar deductable for a few dollars a year.
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Yeah... I need to lower my deductable.
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1995 Porsche C4 Cab
2016 BMW M2, 6 Speed LBB - ED 7/2016
1997 993 Cab - Sold; 1997 993 Turbo - Sold
2001 Boxster S - Original Owner - 30K Miles -SOLD
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01-08-2012, 06:09 PM
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Matt
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Colorado
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Lucky
Your comprehensive should apply. Not collision. It appears you were lucky it didn't take out your hood as well.
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01-09-2012, 01:58 AM
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Ex Esso kid
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: NY
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Sorry bout the stroke of fate, they might need to remount that before they can perform the buffing. When I put the GT3 nose on, they painted it off but buffed it on because it's tough to apply the correct pressure when the piece is free and malleable.
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01-09-2012, 11:55 AM
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Registered User
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Location: Agoura Hills (LA) So.Cal.
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Took it into a shop I have used before. $400 for repair, fill in the license plate holes and repaint. I checked one other place and they wanted $550. If this is the worst thing that happens all year, it will be a great year.
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1995 Porsche C4 Cab
2016 BMW M2, 6 Speed LBB - ED 7/2016
1997 993 Cab - Sold; 1997 993 Turbo - Sold
2001 Boxster S - Original Owner - 30K Miles -SOLD
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01-09-2012, 02:42 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Phoenix, Arizona Baby
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Sorry to hear Chuck. How hard was the bumper removal?
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2006 Hummer H3 - RED 76k mi - LIFTED - 3rd row custom seating on 35's and a manual tranny.
1997 Boxster Guards - RED 86k mi - 19" Lobster Claw Wheels on Conti's , Porsche side decal for extra "speed", manual tranny -signed by Hurley Haywood
Phoenix, Arizona
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01-09-2012, 04:00 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Orlando
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chuck W.
If this is the worst thing that happens all year, it will be a great year.
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Wonderful attitude!
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01-09-2012, 06:23 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Agoura Hills (LA) So.Cal.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Highlow (Robo-Top)
Wonderful attitude!
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Thanks. 
Quote:
Originally Posted by 97 Boxster
Sorry to hear Chuck. How hard was the bumper removal?
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Not too bad. Google it and there are a lot of info and YouTube videos on it. About 2 on a 10 scale.
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1995 Porsche C4 Cab
2016 BMW M2, 6 Speed LBB - ED 7/2016
1997 993 Cab - Sold; 1997 993 Turbo - Sold
2001 Boxster S - Original Owner - 30K Miles -SOLD
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01-09-2012, 06:26 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Toronto
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It's just a scratch... you don't drive it enough... life is short.
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01-09-2012, 07:29 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Agoura Hills (LA) So.Cal.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ekam
It's just a scratch... you don't drive it enough... life is short.
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You're right on both counts! I just retired. I had 5 cars plus a company car. No company car and I sold the 993 turbo. With just four cars the Boxster should get driven more..... without the scratch. 
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1995 Porsche C4 Cab
2016 BMW M2, 6 Speed LBB - ED 7/2016
1997 993 Cab - Sold; 1997 993 Turbo - Sold
2001 Boxster S - Original Owner - 30K Miles -SOLD
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