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Posted by Bill on May 19, 2008, 10:29 pm
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>>> . . .
>>>> >
>>>> . . . It went
>>>> "boink" and popped back into shape without damaging the paint. I'm not
>>>> strong enough to pull the other dent out however if it pops out under
>>>> hydraulic pressure, the only remaining damage to the bumper will be the
>>>> 5"
>>>> tear. If the tear can be repaired, then, I can ignore the bent
>>>> radiator
>>>> mount, buy the plastic grill pieces (center piece and piece that
>>>> surrounds
>>>> one fog light) and a new fog light housing. Anyone know if the tear
>>>> can be
>>>> repaired?
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>>> As long as no metal was bent, you'll be OK but I would recommend getting
>>> the wheel alignment checked. You might not feel the problem but testing
>>> will ensure you can fix any latent defect before it shows up in worn
>>> rubber.
>>>
>>> GOOD LUCK!
>>> Bob Wilson
>>>
>>> ps. Did the raccoon have a white cane and attitude?
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>> Thank you Bob, Elmo, Mike and Michelle for your thoughtful replies and
>> useful information. I'll let you know what the guys at the local body
>> shops (two in a town with a population of 350) have to say about this
>> tomorrow.
>>
>> The raccoon was jay-walking (running) without a cane. This roadway
>> abounds with critters including deer, bear, turkeys. feral cats and an
>> occasional horse or cow. For this reason I normally drive it at 45 at
>> night but I was tired and in a hurry. The speed limit is 55 but frankly
>> I should have been driving 45 and deserve 100% of the blame for this.
>> I'm glad I didn't hit one of the larger critters.
>>
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> You better watch out. I saw the raccoon's mother on TV tonight, saying
> that it was YOUR fault. Her son would NEVER jay-walk but just couldn't
> hear your evil Prius! ;-}
>
If her kid is such an angel why was he wearing a mask?
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