As title states. I've been looking at the Bumper Blocker, but not sure that the padding will clear the exhaust. Anyone with any experience of either of these? Will be parking my car in a valet garage in Manhattan, I think I'm going to need the extra protection.

 

Yes, I have experience, and yes you will need the extra protection. I live in Manhattan and keep my cars in a public garage. The Porsche I park myself, the Audi I let the valet park. To that end, I've purchased the Parking Armor bumper protector. It is thick and soft and will not damage the paint. I highly recommend it.

Bumper Blocker, Bumper Badger, etc. thin rubber only protectors are OK but not great. They do scratch the paint. I had one of those on my old Audi and after a few months of use you could definitely see scratches on the clear coat and general dullness of the paint. I've been using the Parking Armor for over a year and have no scratches whatsoever.

As far as the exhaust, don't worry about it. My Audi has a dual out aftermarket exhaust that runs hotter than normal (gutted pre-cats) and has not melted the bumper protector in garage use. Just don't forget to take it off the bumper before you head out.

 

Put your car in a lion cage if your parking in manhatten.

 

I will be getting the parking armor, thanks ilko! Did you end up getting 2? Front and rear?

 

Rat cage, thats how i feel in NY. If i lived their i would drive a 76 Impala!!! All the protection you need and who cares if it gets hit.

 

Personally love the city and I wouldn't drive a car that I cared that little about although I do care a little less about my Audi than my 911

 

For the Audi I have the rear only since my front plate IS my parking armor, hehe. If you are not running a front plate buying both will probably be best.

 

hahaha, those front plate frames are intense. I ordered a pair for the porsche, my Audi is going naked!

 

It's interesting that a lot of porsche owners also own an audi, a neighbor of mine has a S6 and a carrera S