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Had a run in with a very sturdy post :D

What is it with these sturdy posts, they're everywhere!

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...and don't get me started on those concrete walls! :):thumbsup:

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...eeech, I just realised how dirty my wheels were. I think I might need to go get a wash myself.

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Had a run in with a very sturdy post yesterday whilst reversing out of the car wash place. Yes it was after I washed the car and dried it. Yes I have insurance. Yes, I'm an idiot.

Just thought I'd share. :)

a combination of bad luck, inattention and concentration loss; we've all done it. of course, this doesn't make it any easier. don't you hate that "crunching " sound, even before you inspect the damage, you know it is going to cost $$$. no, you are not an idiot, but we all feel pretty stupid after an incident like this. I know I did!!!. the good part of your story is that nobody was injured. good luck with the upcoming repairs.

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a combination of bad luck, inattention and concentration loss; we've all done it. of course, this doesn't make it any easier. don't you hate that "crunching " sound, even before you inspect the damage, you know it is going to cost $$. no, you are not an idiot, but we all feel pretty stupid after an incident like this. I know I did!!!. the good part of your story is that nobody was injured. good luck with the upcoming repairs.

Thanks. This is only the 2nd bingle i've had since driving in my entire life so i suppose i should count myself lucky.

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Thanks. This is only the 2nd bingle i've had since driving in my entire life so i suppose i should count myself lucky.

+1 for the R34 front end conversion.

When will these be available locally from a supplier in Australia at a reasonable cost? MASA Copies?

I did see some aftermarket front guards (vented I think) available on Ebay (Australia) a couple of weeks ago.

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Well, the body panel shop had a look at the damage yesterday, looks like i'll definitely be going through my insurance company. He (body panel guy) said i'll need a new front bar and right guard. I've told him it's a Dayz front bar. Should I leave it to him to source the parts or steer him in the right direction? Any recommendations? Oh yeah, and I should be able to keep the old Dayz front bar... :banana:

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When will these be available locally from a supplier in Australia at a reasonable cost? MASA Copies?

They are available now, just not well advertised

Steer the panel shop in the right direct, otherwise the insurance company will get the cheapest option they can.

Your Dayz front bar should have a part number moulded in the back of it. make sure the quote includes the right parts.

If you get to keep your old front bar, get a mould made of it and do all the sad series 2 owners a favour.

Talk to CCubed (andrew) about getting a mould made or a R34 kit if you are interested.

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In my drive, which is angled up hill from the property, on the nature strip I installed a really neat solar (God I am an enviromentalist and didn't know it)

light, and the bloody Postman farked it while reversing out after delivering a new bit for the S1.

It happens.

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After speaking to insurance assessor and panel beater, I'm going to get a new Dayz front bar (they couldn't find a 2nd hand one anywhere) and panel jobbie fixed in Jan 09 so all's well. Apart from having to pay my excess ofcourse. I've told him i want the front bar back too. :banana:

I wonder where he's ordering the new bar from? Wasn't aware they still made them.

Hugh.. sheesh, you're not having much luck with the S1 are you?

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