Re: 5 mph Bumpers That Work!

[jonathan coates <alfa@domain.elided>]

In message , Chris Attias <cattias@domain.elided> writes
>I used to think the bumpers on my GTV-6 were ugly and un-necessary.  Even
>toyed with the idea of replacing them with something in fiberglass.  Well,
>I've seen the light.  Just got rear-ended yesterday morning by a full sized
>Chevy pickup truck (fortunately not a jacked up 4 X 4!)  I was stopped, and
>it must have been going at least 5 mph.  Hit square on.  I thought I would
>be looking at at least some damage to irreplaceable body parts.  Nada.
>Nothing more than a little scuffed paint where the plastic bumper cover was
>pushed up against the lower body.  Whew...
>
>Only question is:  What's the proper length of the bumper shock absorber?
>I think mine rebounded to their original position.  I'm guessing they
>aren't one-time, disposeable units?
Another question, did you tell the cops? This maniac should not be
encouraged to ram Alfas. 
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jonathan coates
in bad mood, no driving, not fair, never hit anything.

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