Firestorm Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Hey chaps, okay so many a peep on here giving me stick about my snow plow so heres a q. to stop me from bottoming out over stuff- like curbs or lumps etc- do you think it be wise to maybe screw a thin sheet of metal to the underside of the front Veilside Bumper- so that its not visible from the front of course but just rite underneath. might just take some of the stick if i do scrape rite? that or ive gotta raise my ride height oh and that damn honkying sound (not my horn) is back- when i kickdown again- i swear its a dodgy Wastegate! (i checked my defi warning limit and i dont get anywhere near it when it kicks on- most tends to be when i get near 4k rpm- that or shattered a turbo? any ideas?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Ads Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 How often do you scrape over bumps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Adding stuff to the bottom of the bumper will only make it lower wont it ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 It's the flexing that causes the damage, a metal plate would protect the paint on the underside of your lip, but won't stop it from twisting and splitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Just go slower over the speed bumps. Problem solved. A metal plate would help I imagine, but if it would prevent cracking if you hit one too hard im not so sure about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firestorm Posted February 27, 2008 Author Share Posted February 27, 2008 Just go slower over the speed bumps. Problem solved. A metal plate would help I imagine, but if it would prevent cracking if you hit one too hard im not so sure about. well i got over really slowly! i think theres a like tiny crack but thats about it. its the unexepcted dips in the road- i think i mite look into raising the ride height. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_p Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 put the standard bumper on it with a splitter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firestorm Posted February 27, 2008 Author Share Posted February 27, 2008 put the standard bumper on it with a splitter. but i like the front!! hehehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 well i got over really slowly! i think theres a like tiny crack but thats about it. its the unexepcted dips in the road- i think i mite look into raising the ride height. I see. Well give the plate a go. It cant sdo any harm:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firestorm Posted February 27, 2008 Author Share Posted February 27, 2008 I see. Well give the plate a go. It cant sdo any harm:) ok kewl. thanks hoff! - im just trying to save damage-like i really slow and creep over humps etc but getting off driverways get be a bit tricky and i hvaent attempted the multi story- if anything im just trying to save any cosmetic damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Edit: Double post, sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Mines similar. Its never caused any damage, just scraping on the bottom. Its the badgers Im warry of:eek: Just be carefull you dont do any damage attachibng the metal plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Bless Just fit ANY other bumper No really Please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_p Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Bless Just fit ANY other bumper No really Please! shut it you:spank: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firestorm Posted February 27, 2008 Author Share Posted February 27, 2008 Mines similar. Its never caused any damage, just scraping on the bottom. Its the badgers Im warry of:eek: LOL!!! im not alone- yeh i get scrapping- badgers now thats scary! take ur FMIC rite out!!- as well at the bumper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Thats how the 1st Bomex I had got smashed, a dead on in the road around a corner. The 2nd im looking after a little more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firestorm Posted February 27, 2008 Author Share Posted February 27, 2008 Thats how the 1st Bomex I had got smashed, a dead on in the road around a corner. The 2nd im looking after a little more. really! flipping heck mate! damn badgers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missile Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Could always put 50 60 plus psi in the tyre's. Might lift it a tad... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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