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Looks like it's not working. I'll have to go and join the hot cross Bun feast up the street. Some folk fomr our church host this each year and get about 180 people through their home. Really nice time for all.
Happy Easter. Joyous passover etc.
cheers
Graham
Now I have to go through chat withdrawal tonight...LOL
I tried some touch up paint, the the surface is a bit too rough and varied for a simple fix.
I'm considering having a touch up paint professional at it. Anyone have experience with these?
Ken
bummer ..
see ya
Steve, Host
BTW. most of them will tell you up front if it is outside what they can do, then your only alternative is a body shop.
Cheers Pat.
A colleague of mine had used one of the professionals and his work was very impressive. I saw a before and after in person and could not tell that there was a repair done.
The thing that disheartens me is that I think this happened at work.
Ken
I had a can of green beans and a can of cream-style corn for dinner ...
lol
Bob
We're still waiting for insurance to sort the "flying hub cap" issue. They found the owner of the vehicle, a rental company. So now the issue is who is at fault, the renter or the rental company.
We'll sit back and let insurance handle it. At least we have found them.
-juice
You could think about it this way, now you don't have to worry about your rear bumper and can repaint it before you sell it. (I kind of feel this way about my front bumper now)
tom
Ken
In my Apr 1 "press-release" about VAZ and Subaru - if I only wrote GAZ and DaimlerChrysler instead, I'd be right on the mark! ;-)
http://www.automotive.com/features/90/auto-news/19851/
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DaimlerChrysler Corp. today announced it has reached an agreement to sell tooling and other assets from its Sterling Heights (Mich.) Assembly Plant to East Coast Trading Company (ECTC), a U.S.-based intermediary exporter. The agreement does not include buildings or real estate.
Russian carmaker Gorky Automotive Works (GAZ) will purchase the manufacturing assets from ECTC. The assets were formerly used to build the popular Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Stratus sedans, which will be replaced by new models later this year.
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In addition to purchasing manufacturing assets, GAZ will be granted full- vehicle production rights in Russia and other Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries (Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Ukraine). The license will allow GAZ to build and sell cars based on the mid- size Chrysler Group body style under its own brands, with different product names and styling changes to the fascias.
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GAZ also will enter into an exclusive, multi-year supply agreement for the purchase of 2.4-liter four-cylinder engines from Chrysler Group's Saltillo (Mexico) Engine Plant for use in production of the mid-size vehicle in Russia and other CIS countries. GAZ also will utilize this engine in the company's Volga and Gazelle vehicles.
Since my LGT is fairly new, I'm thinking of biting the bullet and doing it.
Thoughts?
Ken
Ken: I feel your pain. My first bumper ding was self inflicted when I backed into a low object the first week of ownership. But my advice - don't do it. Fill it with a touch of epoxy, and cover with a few strokes of touch-up paint. Consider this ding to be a badge of courage. It has earned its stripes, and now no other bad fortune will follow. Use the $300 towards those additional car seats that will be needed in a few short months!
Steve
What lottery numbers should I play on the way home tonight?
Steve
1 2 3 4 5 6
PS I had a pleasure to ride in Ken's Legacy GT too. It's an amazingly smooth and powerful car. It even made me to think of maybe including Legacy GT on my shopping list (which so far has only Forester in it).
tom
I guess there is always a first time, but the problem is that it's rare I get scratches like this thanks to the lack of parallel parking in California. In fact my Forester had a pristine rear bumper when I traded it in.
Yes, $300 could be better spent elsewhere, but part of me is saying that I'll get more out of it doing this now than later once other damage builds up on the car. Again, I think I would have decided otherwise if my car were older.
Unfortunatley, even if a Spec B wagon were to be in my future, it's for a far distant future.
What to do, what to do...
Ken
PS. Kate -- I knew you had to have added the GT to your list! :-)
My problem with it is really less about the money to fix it, but with the idea of painting the entire bumper. Somehow, down the road, it may cause you many more regrets. Things like cracks, chips or color fading, having to explain it to a potential buyer, etc.
Steve
Perhaps. Nothing ever comes close to factory paint. But I've seen this guys work and he's very good. The local BMW dealer uses him to repair used cars for sale. My co-worker (who is even more OCD than I) has used him for his vehicles for a few years and never had a problem.
Also, I spoke with the fellow and most likely he'll just repair the area and blend it in with the rest of the bumper (not a full repaint).
Still, yes, something to think about.
Ken
So if the $300 is worth it to you, Ken, I would get the work done without hesitation.
~Colin
FWIW, the body shop did a great job and I can't tell the difference. I hope it holds up well!
Best of luck with which ever way you decide to go.
Oh yeah, I'd trade in my '05 wagon in a heartbeat if they offered the spec B in a wagon!
Cheers!
-Ian
A week ago Sunday a local cyclist passed away due to cardiac arrest while in a bike race I was competing in. He was 37 and a very fit individual.
It's been a very difficult week as he was a very outgoing and friendly guy who had many friends. The whole Seattle cycling community has shown much respect with about 400 riders joining in on a memorial ride yesterday and filling a small local church today.
Anyway, just wanted everyone to make sure their tickers are healthy.
-Ian
Ken
Bob
It's a good idea to see your doctor yearly, especially as we get over 40.
tom
Got to drive the WRX Limited, and boy, that thing is ni-iiice. Just an abundance of power, and it seemed happier at 80 than it did at 60. It was hard to go slow. Ride is a little firmer than I'm used to but not bad at all, and handling far better than my Forester.
He filled up on the way back and got almost 28mpg, hard to believe since we were going 75-80 the whole way.
Any how, we saw the '07 spec.B, loved it! They also had the STI Limited and the Tribeca SE, all 07 models. Bob snapped a few (not many) pics, so hopefully he can share those.
The spec.B was our favorite. From the beautiful dark dray color, to the black/blue seats, to the seat memory and SI-Drive controls, not to mention a 6 speed and a Torsen rear diff. Just heaven. I don't want one, I want TWO. One for the wife.
The new STI is toned down a lot, a lot more subtle, and should appeal to a more mature crowd. I think they'll have an easier time pulling people out of S4s and the like. Better yet, they were hinting the price would not go up, since the deletion of the pricey BBS rims and spoiler would mostly offset the leather and moonroof. It'll be a hit if that's right.
Finally, the Tribeca SE was there, and while I didn't care for the chrome grille (I prefer the new black one), the memory seat buttons were clearly visible. We did not get up close to the 'beca, only the spec.B, but it looked good. New color there, too, I think a lighter gray (I'm sure Bob will remember).
Work is busy but once I catch up I'll post more in other threads, probably Future Models the most.
-juice
Check out Straightline.
http://blogs.edmunds.com/Straightline/
The color of the spec.B and Tribeca SE was Diamond Gray Metallic. It's gorgeous!
Bob
Never had a problem with mismatch or fading or peeling. Last spring the bumper was hit again the bumper cracked in the hit but the paint didn't. It was repaired again and looks pristine perfect match.
Cheers Pat.
I brought my toll payer thingy, and would hold it up to the windshield at each toll booth. Bob would pull away. Well, a couple of times, he nailed it and really accelerated coming out of the booth.
I was trying to lean over and place the FasToll reader in the center console, but I couldn't lean forward enough!
That 2.5T has some torque, baby.
-juice
Ken
Ken
-juice
What technology does it use? I've never inquired about that.
-juice
Ken
The guy also repaired a rock chip on my driver's side mirror at no extra cost. That too came out looking amazing.
Will post before and after pics if possible.
Ken
(now a happy camper)
~Colin
LOL about the toll thingy.
-juice
Bob
Cheers Pat.
I honestly can not tell where the paint was blended in. It's that good.
Time will tell, but the person I used has been doing this for over 20 years and is contracted by the local Ferrari and BMW dealers. He even went on to lament that many painters today don't properly prep and use plasticizers in bumper paint -- one of the reasons for cracking and peeling.
Ken
BTW, my friend Kourosh said that Chelokababi is high on his list, and was glad to hear that we enjoyed the restaurant too.
Found out today there where some warning signs (chest pains, shortness of breath when exerting himself) and that diet may have been a contributing factor.
I guess leading an active lifestyle can't make up for other poor choices.
I'll be getting a check up soon though nonetheless.
OK, back to the car talk.
Is the standard GT getting the Aux in on the stereo or not? Seems the wording on that press release wasn't very clear.
Wonder if that center console will be transferable? Could be just the ticket.
Sure wish they'd offer that spec B in a wagon. :confuse:
Sounds like you two had a fun trip to the show!
I'm always skeptical about those touch up jobs, but I guess technology has improved so much -- now it's almost as good as a factory paint!