My bumper's all fcuked

[onepointeightdub]

So car got stuck in the snow and as I reversed the bumper caught on one of the snow patches and the bumper is all fucked up. I can't even put into words how I feel right now.. I guess my winter safe set up, or so I thought, was not winter safe at all.. I don't even want to think about the cost it will take to repair the whole thing as I'm so upset and can't think straight. This happened as I was pulling in to our street parking where I live. I've been saving up parts for the car all winter and I was getting real close to where I wanted the car to be for this summer. Anyway i'm thinking of selling every stuff I've been saving up (some valance kits and whatnot). I totally want to give up this hobby now. It was this one thing that I've always loved doing and it's the one thing that fell apart on me today. I will post up pics perhaps later. But I really want to give up the scene at this moment.

[onepointeightdub]

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Who was it that wanted to trade me their GLI bumper/lip for my votex valance for the golf?

[BaggedGLI]

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pictures of the bumper?

[onepointeightdub]

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It's too dark to take pics. I spoke with Loc and southcentre fine cars have these bumpers in stock... **** I think I need to get a beater...

[nismodrifter]

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Its a given when driving any lowered car. Reversing in any type of deep snow = a no no. I did the same thing and got lucky....I hadn't screwed in the sides of my OEM valence so it simply popped off. If it had been screwed in I'm sure it would have messed up the bumper.

Take it as something to learn from...

[onepointeightdub]

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Its a given when driving any lowered car. Reversing in any type of deep snow = a no no. I did the same thing and got lucky....I hadn't screwed in the sides of my OEM valence so it simply popped off. If it had been screwed in I'm sure it would have messed up the bumper.

Take it as something to learn from...

Yeah, thanks... I might have fun with this bumper and use it for next year's winter setup (if tabs are still in tact or its repairable by diy).. I know I wouldn't mind running into boulders with this busted bumper next year that's for sure. I'm probably gonna spray bomb it and what not just for fun.

[stefan]

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i've pulled of my bumper a couple times. I've had to re-position the fender liner screws more than once. A couple of the bolt holes also pulled apart, so I to put in big washers to hold it on :(.
Given how quick you can swap the front bumper, I think a winter bumper really isn't a bad idea...
Don't feel too bad. This city (country?) is tough on cars. I was hoping to fix up mine, but now there are so many rust spots and paint damage, and chips that are actually dents..., I too am discouraged.

Is the damage contained to just the bumper then?

[onepointeightdub]

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i've pulled of my bumper a couple times. I've had to re-position the fender liner screws more than once. A couple of the bolt holes also pulled apart, so I to put in big washers to hold it on :(.
Given how quick you can swap the front bumper, I think a winter bumper really isn't a bad idea...
Don't feel too bad. This city (country?) is tough on cars. I was hoping to fix up mine, but now there are so many rust spots and paint damage, and chips that are actually dents..., I too am discouraged.

Is the damage contained to just the bumper then?

Yeah just the bumper so far.. Fender's are fine but not too sure about the liners although i'm not too worried about them..

[infected]

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Don't take it too hard, it's all part of the process and keeps things interesting to fix stuff when it breaks.
You know you can't possibly give in that easily.
If you do you'll regret it once spring rolls around!

[Kor]

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In Canada if you drive your car in the winter expect something to be broken, cracked, scratched, and chipped by the spring. Every single year.

[D-BOMB]

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haha just breath man, I cant recall how many times I have told myself I'm quiting the VW scene...typically as my cars have been f-ing up haha

[onepointeightdub]

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haha just breath man, I cant recall how many times I have told myself I'm quiting the VW scene...typically as my cars have been f-ing up haha

Well I think I have duct tape... Should work for now.. I'm getting several parts for the car still coming in the mail any day now. Might switch gears and focus on something else on the car. Time to accept that it's part of the modding fun...

[dJ]

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Well I think I have duct tape... Should work for now.. I'm getting several parts for the car still coming in the mail any day now. Might switch gears and focus on something else on the car. Time to accept that it's part of the modding fun...

lol...you're sounding like you're growing up now! Just kidding bro, that sucks about the bumper.

[RONDAL]

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i've got a beater if you want it. $1000 mk2 jetta, everything works, new snow tires, i need it gone ASAP!

PM me

[Kordain]

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Yup, i know how you feel, last winter the ice ruts clean ripped off half of my aftermarket rear, snapped it about 1/3rd in and left it on the road, man i was mad!