Removed Rear Bumperettes
04-27-2016, 01:23 AM
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You must be an attorney or a lawyer to come up with that one.....
Do you really think those two bumperettes provide ANY real protection and could possibly help prevent engine damage if you're hit from the rear hard enough?
And I'd love to see the letter from my insurance company telling me that their exhaustive investigation revealed the removal of critical "safety equipment". What insurance company do you deal with that is staffed by these geniuses? I'm sure they'd be able to explain how I'd be unscathed by the 20 mph hit by the SUV if only two little plastic bumperettes were in place.
Seriously dude?
Do you really think those two bumperettes provide ANY real protection and could possibly help prevent engine damage if you're hit from the rear hard enough?
And I'd love to see the letter from my insurance company telling me that their exhaustive investigation revealed the removal of critical "safety equipment". What insurance company do you deal with that is staffed by these geniuses? I'm sure they'd be able to explain how I'd be unscathed by the 20 mph hit by the SUV if only two little plastic bumperettes were in place.
Seriously dude?
04-27-2016, 01:26 AM
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Nice! I love 993s. Wish the values hadn't gone crazy as someday I'd like to add a 993 Turbo to the collection, but maybe by the time I've built my 5-car garage they will have returned to more normal #s. I hate to see these cool cars get so valuable that they just sit in garages since they're so much more fun to drive.
04-27-2016, 01:39 AM
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You must be an attorney or a lawyer to come up with that one.....
Do you really think those two bumperettes provide ANY real protection and could possibly help prevent engine damage if you're hit from the rear hard enough?
And I'd love to see the letter from my insurance company telling me that their exhaustive investigation revealed the removal of critical "safety equipment". What insurance company do you deal with that is staffed by these geniuses? I'm sure they'd be able to explain how I'd be unscathed by the 20 mph hit by the SUV if only two little plastic bumperettes were in place.
Seriously dude?
Do you really think those two bumperettes provide ANY real protection and could possibly help prevent engine damage if you're hit from the rear hard enough?
And I'd love to see the letter from my insurance company telling me that their exhaustive investigation revealed the removal of critical "safety equipment". What insurance company do you deal with that is staffed by these geniuses? I'm sure they'd be able to explain how I'd be unscathed by the 20 mph hit by the SUV if only two little plastic bumperettes were in place.
Seriously dude?
No need to get defensive against ADias, he's just making an observation and one I unfortunately agree with. In the case of an accident a sharp lawyer could point out the protection system on your car has been modified causing excessive damage to your car in the event someone rear-ends you.
Those bumperettes are typically referred to as "5mph bumpers" that are designed to protect the car from any damage due to a 5mph or less impact.
You could say: "How many accidents are 5mph or less...." but that is where things get complicated. Someone could argue after a low speed impact the damage to your bumper could have been avoided had the stock factory installed bumperettes been installed.
I have the bumperettes removed from one of my 928's and plan to remove them from another one in the near future. Just be aware of the possible consequences...........
No I'm not a lawyer nor did I stay at a Holiday Inn last night.
04-27-2016, 09:21 PM
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Like I said originally I just wanted to post a picture of a "de-bumperetted" car. I searched all over for a photo and couldn't find one. I thought it would be helpful to have a photo here on the 997 board so other RL folks could find it using a search.
As now we have a discussion of insurance claims and attorneys. Geez, give me a break.
God forbid I add a post about throwing out the Buick Century sounding standard horns and installing the ear-splitting 964 trumpet horns. I'm sure I'd hear from someone about noise pollution or scaring small children on the sidewalk.
As now we have a discussion of insurance claims and attorneys. Geez, give me a break.
God forbid I add a post about throwing out the Buick Century sounding standard horns and installing the ear-splitting 964 trumpet horns. I'm sure I'd hear from someone about noise pollution or scaring small children on the sidewalk.
04-28-2016, 12:13 AM
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