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93MNGT
02/04/2002, 05:14 PM
I was changing a cd when i looked into my side window to be face to face w/ a deer :Pissed:
rebby
02/04/2002, 05:17 PM
noooooooooo!!!! that sucks!!!! :eek:
93MNGT
02/04/2002, 05:19 PM
1000$ deductable insurance so i guess i'm gonna have to live with the dent. :mad:
MN Probe GT
02/04/2002, 05:23 PM
how did that happen???
Eric94GT
02/04/2002, 05:25 PM
:no: That sucks. Go get an estimate. Maybe if you take the inside rear panel off and the speaker out you can push it out and make it somewhat less noticable.
93MNGT
02/04/2002, 05:28 PM
Originally posted by MN Probe GT
how did that happen???

A deer ran into me,

and Eric i might try that, its worth a shot anyway.
rebby
02/04/2002, 05:29 PM
Originally posted by Eric94GT
:no: That sucks. Go get an estimate. Maybe if you take the inside rear panel off and the speaker out you can push it out and make it somewhat less noticable. he makes a good point... this might be a cheap pdr repair...
naustin
02/04/2002, 06:20 PM
I have my car...Well you guys have all seen it....

Anyways, I think that the sheet metal where the dent is isn't going to be dented on the inside. There are two layers, with an inch or two inbetween them. The speaker hole is much farther forward. If you take out the speaker, I think you'll be able to reach inside and feel where the dent is, but I doubt you'll be able to press it out that way. Sorry...

It is easy to take that panel off, you might as well try anyways. Good Luck man.
Dave R.
02/04/2002, 06:23 PM
OUCH!!!! :eek: that sucks ass!!! i hit a deer with my first gen. that i had. about $1500 in damage. you should be able to get some of the dent out.make sure that the car panel is not cold, might crack the paint.:eek:
naustin
02/05/2002, 01:04 PM
Is there a way to pull the dent out. I've heard this talked about, but how can you actually pull it out? Suction cups?
rebby
02/05/2002, 01:14 PM
Originally posted by naustin
Is there a way to pull the dent out. I've heard this talked about, but how can you actually pull it out? Suction cups? yeah, they actually do use suction cups... :lol:
naustin
02/05/2002, 01:41 PM
And thus the question for 93MNGT becomes, Where can one obtain such magical, woderful suction cups??
rebby
02/05/2002, 01:46 PM
Originally posted by naustin
And thus the question for 93MNGT becomes, Where can one obtain such magical, woderful suction cups?? i would try a hardware store... <shrug>
93MNGT
02/05/2002, 04:36 PM
Pulling it out may be tough because its not really a rounded dent, its more of a crease in the metal, But thanks for all the helpful tips!
Oertdogg
02/05/2002, 05:58 PM
Originally posted by rebby
yeah, they actually do use suction cups... :lol:

I think there is sometimes a problem w/ suction cupping. When you pull up the dent, the paint is usually cracked or comes off on the crack lines. You MIGHT need to repaint around the lines.:yuk: