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Old 09-28-2005, 08:24 AM
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I'm an idiot.

Having just purchased an 03' Z, I parked it next to my bike (Kawasaki 1500 Vulcan) in my garage. My wife parks her Explorer on the other side of the garage. I also have a Miata that is parked at the entrance to my driveway, directly behind the Z leaving me about 15' in which to back up before I need to turn so as to not hit the Miata. This morning, after coming home from a weeks vacation, I jump in the Z to drive to work. I start my turn a little too soon and catch the front bumper of the Z on the crash bar of my bike.

Needless to say, the bumper lost the battle. The bike is fine, it just moved back a few inches and never fell over, but now I'm looking at replacing the bumper as it's now pulled out from the fender a few inches and is bent.

Oh well on the bright side...at least now I'll have a bumper that is free of bugs and stone chips.
Old 09-28-2005, 08:43 AM
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nismo v2 bumper
Old 09-28-2005, 08:46 AM
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ouch!

Glad you're taking it very well though man! It really does say something about your character.
Old 09-28-2005, 08:50 AM
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that's teh suck.

looks like its time to by an aftermarket bumper.

lets us know what you decide.
Old 09-28-2005, 09:11 AM
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Thanks guys. Tell me more about aftermarket bumpers. EDIT: Nevermind, I just read a few posts about the Nismo replica bumpers. Hmmm....may be the way to go. The bad news is that I just ordered a street scene brush style grill for my OEM bumper last week!!

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Old 09-28-2005, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Jcolman
Thanks guys. Tell me more about aftermarket bumpers. EDIT: Nevermind, I just read a few posts about the Nismo replica bumpers. Hmmm....may be the way to go. The bad news is that I just ordered a street scene brush style grill for my OEM bumper last week!!
Is it the chrome or the silver street scene brush style grill?

I'd be interested if you can't return it.
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Originally Posted by mchong75
Is it the chrome or the silver street scene brush style grill?

I'd be interested if you can't return it.
I think it's the brush aluminum look. I bought it from another member of this board and he's suppose to ship it in a week or so. Hopefully I can fit it to the new bumper but if not, I'd be happy to sell it to you.
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