I messed up my Solstice Last night!

ihawk95 · 05-13-2007, 11:16 AM

So for any of you who were at Bloomington last night, remember how that light pole was behind me?

Well a Mustang was parked in front of me when I was going to leave. Since I was pointed right at him, I wanted to back around a bit to miss him so I could leave. I started backing up...completely forgeting about the light pole and boom! I scraped the back edge of the driver's side fender against the pole. The edge of the fender is all scratched up. I'll try to get a picture today. I think it's fixable, but still...just another addition to my crappy week.

All week...my day would start out good and end like crap.

Rick Tinley Park · 05-13-2007, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ihawk95

So for any of you who were at Bloomington last night, remember how that light pole was behind me?

Well a Mustang was parked in front of me when I was going to leave. Since I was pointed right at him, I wanted to back around a bit to miss him so I could leave. I started backing up...completely forgeting about the light pole and boom! I scraped the back edge of the driver's side fender against the pole. The edge of the fender is all scratched up. I'll try to get a picture today. I think it's fixable, but still...just another addition to my crappy week.

All week...my day would start out good and end like crap.

OUCH. I feel bad for you. Hope it gets fixed fine, soon. Hey maybe you are getting 2-3 years of bad now for 3 years of good later!

Chicago Skyline · 05-13-2007, 11:39 AM

Oh Wow. That's awful. Hope it's not too expensive.

**reedred** · 05-13-2007, 12:39 PM

Ugh! I know the pain of doing something like that all too well. Hope it works out OK for you!

SkyPup · 05-13-2007, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ihawk95

So for any of you who were at Bloomington last night, remember how that light pole was behind me?

Well a Mustang was parked in front of me when I was going to leave. Since I was pointed right at him, I wanted to back around a bit to miss him so I could leave. I started backing up...completely forgeting about the light pole and boom! I scraped the back edge of the driver's side fender against the pole. The edge of the fender is all scratched up. I'll try to get a picture today. I think it's fixable, but still...just another addition to my crappy week.

All week...my day would start out good and end like crap.

ohhhhh no.... you should have left when Jen and I left! there was no one in front of you then.... maybe this will end your bad luck and start some good, like your great chome wheels you have over my painted ones.. send pics when you can...

ihawk95 · 05-13-2007, 01:40 PM

I've got a pic. I'll post it when I get to work.

After looking at it this morning, it's not too bad. I got lucky and mainly hit the back of the tire so I only scraped the fender. There are no marks on the side of the tire. I think it can be patched and painted no problem. That should be pretty inexpensive I think. At least I hope it can be patched and painted. Still a bummer!

My Grand Prix is another story. If they can't fix the bumper...it's $1200! Ouch!

xmicro_Redline · 05-13-2007, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ihawk95

I've got a pic. I'll post it when I get to work.

After looking at it this morning, it's not too bad. I got lucky and mainly hit the back of the tire so I only scraped the fender. There are no marks on the side of the tire. I think it can be patched and painted no problem. That should be pretty inexpensive I think. At least I hope it can be patched and painted. Still a bummer!

My Grand Prix is another story. If they can't fix the bumper...it's $1200! Ouch!

Sorry to hear about your issue, hate when that happens.

Just as a heads up most body shos will NOT fix a bumper. only re-paint one, because the results are never perfect and the fixes do not last. The bumper is pretty much ALWAYS automatic replacement.

SkyHi07 · 05-13-2007, 03:23 PM

Dang it women! Let me know if I can help!

ihawk95 · 05-13-2007, 03:38 PM

Actually, I've had my bumper fixed on my Grand Prix and it was worst than this. There were gouges out of some of the Pontiac letters.

I checked it out again. It's only scratched. It's almost like road rash from hitting the curb. I think if I take it up to Fender Menders, they'll fix it. And the guy there is a perfectionist. He fixed my Grand Prix and did a fantastic job. Over 2 years later and it still looks good. He's not cheap, but he's worth it.

ihawk95 · 05-13-2007, 03:48 PM

Am I stupid...or am I stupid?!?

Spfld-IL-SKY · 05-13-2007, 07:04 PM

Maybe this is a sign you need a GPX.

**reedred** · 05-13-2007, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ihawk95

Am I stupid...or am I stupid?!?

OK, I'll bite. You am stupid!

I was expecting (and probably would've done) a lot worse. Still sucks, though.

SKY VUE 1 · 05-13-2007, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Spfld-IL-SKY

Maybe this is a sign you need a GPX.

The trade-in value on the base Sol just went way down, though...who wants a car that has kissed a pole?

Remember...the pole ALWAYS wins! Hope you find an inexpensive fix.

cerberus · 05-13-2007, 07:19 PM

Ouch! Well, you've got your bad luck and troubles out of the way for the year. Should be smooth sailing from here on out. Just a matter of outlook.

mikep77 · 05-13-2007, 07:54 PM

It's not that bad, just be glad that it didn't crack or anything. I think it actually sounded worse, than it really is.

ihawk95 · 05-13-2007, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mikep77

It's not that bad, just be glad that it didn't crack or anything. I think it actually sounded worse, than it really is.

Yeah, I'm pretty sure it was my tire that made the big bump! It felt a lot worse! I thought for sure my whole bumper was screwed up! Super lucky there.

I'm pretty sure it's fixable. If the guy 1 block from me can't do it (he's supposed to be very good), I know the guy in Peru will fix it and he'll do an amazing job. I'll have them look at my lift dent too. Maybe I can get everything done at once. Brake calipers...the whole nine yards! Have my decal put on...if I ever get it! Wouldn't that be cool!?!

ihawk95 · 05-13-2007, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Spfld-IL-SKY

Maybe this is a sign you need a GPX.

Nah! But I do need one!! I like my "Old School" Solstice! It's a keeper! Scratches, dent and all!

mikep77 · 05-13-2007, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ihawk95

Yeah, I'm pretty sure it was my tire that made the big bump! It felt a lot worse! I thought for sure my whole bumper was screwed up! Super lucky there.

I'm pretty sure it's fixable. If the guy 1 block from me can't do it (he's supposed to be very good), I know the guy in Peru will fix it and he'll do an amazing job. I'll have them look at my lift dent too. Maybe I can get everything done at once. Brake calipers...the whole nine yards! Have my decal put on...if I ever get it! Wouldn't that be cool!?!

Decal, painted brake calipers, neon, looks like I've got to get some new stuff for mine. Have to keep up with the "Old School" Solstice.

RMFNSKY · 05-13-2007, 10:24 PM

ihawk95, sorry to see that pic of the scrap. But it looks like it could be fixed pretty eazy.

05-13-2007, 11:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
ihawk95 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Middle of Nowhere Illinois Posts: 1,919 My Photos: (0)	I messed up my Solstice Last night! So for any of you who were at Bloomington last night, remember how that light pole was behind me? Well a Mustang was parked in front of me when I was going to leave. Since I was pointed right at him, I wanted to back around a bit to miss him so I could leave. I started backing up...completely forgeting about the light pole and boom! I scraped the back edge of the driver's side fender against the pole. The edge of the fender is all scratched up. I'll try to get a picture today. I think it's fixable, but still...just another addition to my crappy week. All week...my day would start out good and end like crap. __________________ aka - "Gang Warfare Girl" or GWG Just doing my thingy... :) Root For Soup!!! Sky Sol Sister - 2006 Solstice "Cookie" (I think?? Thanks Skip!! :) ) Delivered 11/30/05 Fully Loaded except XM and On-Star including Perm-a-Grin!

05-13-2007, 11:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
Chicago Skyline First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Northeast suburbs Chicago Posts: 414 My Photos: (8)	Oh Wow. That's awful. Hope it's not too expensive. __________________ CS Plate: CHGO SKY 2008 Runs: Next up: WI Dells! See you in the Windy City.

05-13-2007, 01:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
ihawk95 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Middle of Nowhere Illinois Posts: 1,919 My Photos: (0)	I've got a pic. I'll post it when I get to work. After looking at it this morning, it's not too bad. I got lucky and mainly hit the back of the tire so I only scraped the fender. There are no marks on the side of the tire. I think it can be patched and painted no problem. That should be pretty inexpensive I think. At least I hope it can be patched and painted. Still a bummer! My Grand Prix is another story. If they can't fix the bumper...it's $1200! Ouch! __________________ aka - "Gang Warfare Girl" or GWG Just doing my thingy... :) Root For Soup!!! Sky Sol Sister - 2006 Solstice "Cookie" (I think?? Thanks Skip!! :) ) Delivered 11/30/05 Fully Loaded except XM and On-Star including Perm-a-Grin!

05-13-2007, 03:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
SkyHi07 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bloomington, Illinois Posts: 1,055 My Photos: (11)	Dang it women! Let me know if I can help! __________________ SKY 5/15/06 VIN 1971 "BlackSky" SKY RL 2/1/07 "Wheezie"

05-13-2007, 03:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
ihawk95 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Middle of Nowhere Illinois Posts: 1,919 My Photos: (0)	Actually, I've had my bumper fixed on my Grand Prix and it was worst than this. There were gouges out of some of the Pontiac letters. I checked it out again. It's only scratched. It's almost like road rash from hitting the curb. I think if I take it up to Fender Menders, they'll fix it. And the guy there is a perfectionist. He fixed my Grand Prix and did a fantastic job. Over 2 years later and it still looks good. He's not cheap, but he's worth it. __________________ aka - "Gang Warfare Girl" or GWG Just doing my thingy... :) Root For Soup!!! Sky Sol Sister - 2006 Solstice "Cookie" (I think?? Thanks Skip!! :) ) Delivered 11/30/05 Fully Loaded except XM and On-Star including Perm-a-Grin!

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05-13-2007, 03:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
ihawk95 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Middle of Nowhere Illinois Posts: 1,919 My Photos: (0)	Here's the Damage Am I stupid...or am I stupid?!? __________________ aka - "Gang Warfare Girl" or GWG Just doing my thingy... :) Root For Soup!!! Sky Sol Sister - 2006 Solstice "Cookie" (I think?? Thanks Skip!! :) ) Delivered 11/30/05 Fully Loaded except XM and On-Star including Perm-a-Grin!

05-13-2007, 07:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
Spfld-IL-SKY Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 239 My Photos: (0)	Gpx? Maybe this is a sign you need a GPX.

05-13-2007, 07:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
cerberus Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,387 My Photos: (19)	Ouch! Well, you've got your bad luck and troubles out of the way for the year. Should be smooth sailing from here on out. Just a matter of outlook.

05-13-2007, 07:54 PM	#15 (permalink)
mikep77 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 100 My Photos: (0)	It's not that bad, just be glad that it didn't crack or anything. I think it actually sounded worse, than it really is. __________________ Deep Solstice GXP BSR Tune Performance Autowerks 3" exhaust Dejon CAI and I/C Pipes Wind Restrictor Windscreen Stubby Antenna MySpace http://www.myspace.com/mikep377

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RMFNSKY First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: St Louis Posts: 1,757 My Photos: (23)	ihawk95, sorry to see that pic of the scrap. But it looks like it could be fixed pretty eazy. __________________ Sunburst Yellow Ordered 4/5/06 Born 7/6/06 In my Driveway 8/16/06 VIN 6510

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