another got hit by stupid ppl thread, just want to vent |
another got hit by stupid ppl thread, just want to vent |
Feb 14, 2007 - 12:49 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 9, '05 From Oakland, Cali Currently Offline Reputation: 46 (100%) |
i was installing jdm mirrors sunday and i was running short of wires, so i went to advance auto parts to get some more.....and chatting away with my ex-co-workers (i use to work there)....then i drove off..noticed a lil jerk from reverse but thats it.....when i got back home.....i continued my work, walking aorund teh car i noticed the Rear extensions had a big gap...i ddint care to fix it cuz its gettin dark n i wanna finish up the mirror install.....so finally, i finished teh install (but it didnt retract due to a bad relay)....and i have to head to walmart to get some prescription drugs....parked the car, locked it...and walked a few steps n remembered that i forgot my wallet...and then NOW i noticed teh damage...i thought it was just a reflection...but when i walked closer HOLY SH*T...some1 done mess my baby up...i was so pissed off that i wanna scream out cuss words so loud but didnt wanna loose my cool cuz a hottie was looking at it too........i remembered noticing teh big gap on the extensions back home and then i figured out that i got teh damage from advance's parking lot......i kno for sure no1 couldve hit me while i was doing the install....i asked advance if they ever had surveilence on the parking lot but i know for sure they dont....thought i asked anyway, turns out tehy dont.......ive tried gettin a dent puller to pull it out but its too"pushed" in to be pulled....gonna have to soft-hammer it out from the inside....so here ends my story.......
ill upload pics when i get em taken...bad $100 digital camera/camcorder...... This post has been edited by defgeph: Feb 14, 2007 - 1:04 AM -------------------- |
Feb 18, 2007 - 1:50 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 25, '03 From Springfield, MO Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
try getting a couple of soft faced mallets...push down on that top ridge from the outside and gently hammer on the inside on the low parts...prob won't come all of the way out BUT its either slight dents or what you have now
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