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wilo · Jan 26th, 2007, 01:38 PM

Yestrday morning some S$(T drove into the back of me when i was stopped at a junction. When he hit me i thought man there is going to be nothing left of the back of my baby as it seemed like he was going at some speed and the noise/force when we hit was big. I was VERY suprised how well the MCS stud up to it looks minor some marks etc but not that bad still getting it checkout by the insurance, my question is there seems to now be a very minor curve (only about 5mm) about half way up the bumber and i want to know if this is normal on the MCS or it should be smoth?
i want to know if i need a new bumper or not.

Cheers

KillerByte · Jan 26th, 2007, 02:06 PM

Sorry to hear about this. Something similar happened to me in December. I started a thread about it here. The damage to my bumper was quite substantial and consequently my MINI required a new one.

I hope you get it sorted soon.

minicabrio · Jan 26th, 2007, 03:33 PM

Sorry to hear about this! Glad you're okay.

The back end of the MINIs are pretty strong... but the crease you describe isn't normal. I suspect you'll need a new bumper and mountings. Luckily they're easy to replace, and it will be on the other persons insurance.

humph · Jan 26th, 2007, 03:47 PM

Sorry to hear this Wilo. Easiest way would be to call in at a local dealer (or meet up with a local M2er) and compare two cars. Really you should get your local dealer to give it a once over to check the underside etc. I hope it's ok and that we see you at another pub meet soon.

wilo · Jan 26th, 2007, 04:14 PM

cheers all i might see if i can get down to williams (even though i HATE them) the work will be getting done at lookers in liverpool just dont want them fobbing me off with a bumper respray.
yer humph havent been to a meet since the scott piper even though it was cool as i have been away for a while will have to check the meets to see if there is another meet soon.

mikeythemini · Jan 26th, 2007, 06:52 PM

Sorry to hear that Wilo
We're having a meet/run in Blackpool on Sunday

Jan 26th, 2007, 01:38 PM	#1
wilo MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool Local Time: 02:07 AM Posts: 145 Offline	MCS rear ended Yestrday morning some S$(T drove into the back of me when i was stopped at a junction. When he hit me i thought man there is going to be nothing left of the back of my baby as it seemed like he was going at some speed and the noise/force when we hit was big. I was VERY suprised how well the MCS stud up to it looks minor some marks etc but not that bad still getting it checkout by the insurance, my question is there seems to now be a very minor curve (only about 5mm) about half way up the bumber and i want to know if this is normal on the MCS or it should be smoth? i want to know if i need a new bumper or not. Cheers

Jan 26th, 2007, 02:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
KillerByte Kerb Magnet Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nottingham Local Time: 02:07 AM Posts: 11,367 Offline	Sorry to hear about this. Something similar happened to me in December. I started a thread about it here. The damage to my bumper was quite substantial and consequently my MINI required a new one. I hope you get it sorted soon. * * * Supporting Teams 50 & 51 on The Italian Job 2008 * * * www.hangonlads.com

Jan 26th, 2007, 06:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 02:07 AM Posts: 9,438 Offline	Sorry to hear that Wilo We're having a meet/run in Blackpool on Sunday Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

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Jan 26th, 2007, 03:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
minicabrio Sing-a-long MINIer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 02:07 AM Posts: 16,000 Offline	Sorry to hear about this! Glad you're okay. The back end of the MINIs are pretty strong... but the crease you describe isn't normal. I suspect you'll need a new bumper and mountings. Luckily they're easy to replace, and it will be on the other persons insurance.

Jan 26th, 2007, 03:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
humph Back To My Old Self Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Wind Local Time: 02:07 AM Posts: 2,717 Offline	Sorry to hear this Wilo. Easiest way would be to call in at a local dealer (or meet up with a local M2er) and compare two cars. Really you should get your local dealer to give it a once over to check the underside etc. I hope it's ok and that we see you at another pub meet soon.

Jan 26th, 2007, 04:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
wilo MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool Local Time: 02:07 AM Posts: 145 Offline	cheers all i might see if i can get down to williams (even though i HATE them) the work will be getting done at lookers in liverpool just dont want them fobbing me off with a bumper respray. yer humph havent been to a meet since the scott piper even though it was cool as i have been away for a while will have to check the meets to see if there is another meet soon.

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