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09-23-2009, 02:11 PM
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hi all
have had my elise for 2 weeks still can not get the grin of my face. one question it dose have a small crack and some chipped paint on the front bumber. any way to fix that? or is that a new calm shell? |
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09-23-2009, 02:13 PM
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Hi.....welcome....expect to get yelled at for calling it a 'bumper'.  
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09-23-2009, 02:42 PM
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Congrats on your new ride!
Send a pict - I had a small crack/chip issue when I got mine 6 mos ago. That would help us all in giving advice. There are lots of threads on cracks to the clam and repairs. If its small, its probably just a DIY job...but "officially" its a $10K or whatever replacement clam...so lets just hope its small  p.s. he actually called it a "bumber", not a "bumper"...so I'll let him slide on this one!
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09-23-2009, 02:44 PM
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NOW, THAT'S a new one !   (  ) Thanks Eliseman !! I needed some popcorn today !! BTW: It's a Clam. ( and not the quahog type )
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09-23-2009, 02:48 PM
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Oh yeah, I missed that..... 
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09-24-2009, 02:29 AM
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Denuo Volatilis
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...the front winglets and license plate plinth are commonly scarred or cracked on these cars due to ground clearance incidents...clam replacements generally aren't necessary for this sort of minor damage: a good reasonably-priced fiberglass shop should be able to repair and repaint the entire nose for around $1500..
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