Only Took a Week...
04-28-2007, 06:14 PM
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Only Took a Week...
I got my JK one week ago today (my first jeep). I was running some errands with the top down. On the way home, I got caught in some rain. No big deal...it's going to happen eventually, right? Anyway, I get out of the rain and am about two minutes from my house, when I have to make a sudden stop. Next thing I know, I hear screeching tires behind me, and then BAM!! Rear ended!! Luckily, it only looks like the right corner of the bumper needs popped back out. No other damage from what I can tell *finger crossed*. Not what I was expecting my first week to be like, but what can you do?
04-28-2007, 06:38 PM
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So sorry.
I am glad you are fine...totally sux for the JK though.
I have been paranoid something like that is going to happen to mine....I hope you get it fixed up without a problem. Glad it wasn't any worse.
I have been paranoid something like that is going to happen to mine....I hope you get it fixed up without a problem. Glad it wasn't any worse.
04-28-2007, 06:43 PM
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Sounds like the insurance company will be buying you an after market bumper. I thats all that's wrong, I would consider it lucky. I don't know what the estimate will be for a new bumper but I would be shopping! Glad you're okay.
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As soon as I see someone tailgating me, I shift down the gear (without stepping on brake) to slow down -engine brake-. You can do that with automatic also... just turn off O/D (over-drive) or shift down to 2nd without stepping on brake (never shift down to 1st though!). That would make tailgaters sweat!
That would make them go away!!
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04-29-2007, 03:49 AM
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I got my JK one week ago today (my first jeep). I was running some errands with the top down. On the way home, I got caught in some rain. No big deal...it's going to happen eventually, right? Anyway, I get out of the rain and am about two minutes from my house, when I have to make a sudden stop. Next thing I know, I hear screeching tires behind me, and then BAM!! Rear ended!! Luckily, it only looks like the right corner of the bumper needs popped back out. No other damage from what I can tell *finger crossed*. Not what I was expecting my first week to be like, but what can you do?
You need to vent...drop me a PM...But....Your JK is going to be fine!! And YOU are still driving one of the most if not THE most fun all purpose all year round vehicle!