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Mar 20, 2008 | 05:51 PM

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learn to drive +2. being an admin u have no excuse. or u want to scrape the paint instead? lame.

Mar 20, 2008 | 05:53 PM

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the lip protects the bumper from getting scratched

Mar 20, 2008 | 05:56 PM

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btw, thread like this kills the resale value.

Mar 20, 2008 | 06:59 PM

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Its a learned skill, the first day I drove my car off the lot I took a friend for a ride and did a turn around in a driveway absolutely killed it. within a week I had a spare. Its a consumable part just like brake pads. Just one wheel at a time slow. I am not worried about the chin guard, I am worried about running over a possum in the road that that will be nasty.

Mar 20, 2008 | 07:04 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 20C4S

btw, thread like this kills the resale value.

I am killing the value keeping it the *&^*_ garage, with a perfect 'lip'..

Mar 20, 2008 | 07:05 PM

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NO.. It is NOT a learned skill...that's what Arling told me...I can't take it anymore...

Still looking for lift kits..

Mar 20, 2008 | 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by lawjdc

You probably would dislike the sound of scraping metal even less. The plastic at least gives you a warning.

yes.

this is jedi mind trick...

embrace the scrape...

Mar 21, 2008 | 10:02 AM

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in the most recent European Car magazine the Champion Porsche turbo reviewed describes a skid plate that mounts under the front lip. Anyone have more info or experience with this?

Mar 21, 2008 | 10:59 AM

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Own the car, don't let it own you.

Mar 21, 2008 | 11:05 AM

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1) Learn how to drive
2) Have a spare (Less than $200) in the garage.

Mar 21, 2008 | 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by sheim911rs

in the most recent European Car magazine the Champion Porsche turbo reviewed describes a skid plate that mounts under the front lip. Anyone have more info or experience with this?

for Ferrari or Lambo i can understand since there's no plastic lip spoiler if u scrape u scrape the paint. for Porsche on the other hand the plastic lip is designed for easy replacement once damaged i just don't see a point installing some sore of skid plate onto a disposable lip.

Mar 21, 2008 | 11:15 AM

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Mark when will you be in the area?!?!? Keep the damn lip on, and drive it like you stole it !

Mar 21, 2008 | 11:43 AM

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Replaceable item. Between the occasional lip scrape and the school bus screeching brakes. You just learn to get used to it. As well as the rattles and vibrations

Mar 21, 2008 | 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Control It

That's pretty much the plan so far..The sound is murder..can't lie..

also freaks out my dates..also if I scrape it in front of people I can just hear their thoughts.."Loser...doesn't know how to drive." lol...

How about a 'lift kit"?

couple scrapes are a small price to pay for that driving experience

I say get an extra one...

Mar 21, 2008 | 02:35 PM

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As usual... I thought this scraping problem was only happening to me.. Now that I see everyone has this problem makes me feel better. With all the scraping I've done in the past few days, I already orderred a new one as spare. What's the point of buying a low car if you're worried it will scrape?