Accidentally drove over curb - Page 3 - Toyota Yaris Forums

Former_Neon · 02-08-2010, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by tk-421

Definitely not. The OEM plastic cover is a joke. The aluminum one that Garm sells is well worth the investment.

Do you have a link for Garm? Do they sell these things in retail stores?
Also, is there a DIY tutorial to remove the existing shield and replace it? I couldn't see too far under my car due to the cold weather, so all I could see were the bolts near the front.

*tk-421* · 02-08-2010, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Former_Neon

Do you have a link for Garm?

http://shop.microimageonline.com/Alu...S-MI-up100.htm
Installation instructions are included BTW.

*Astroman* · 02-08-2010, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by tk-421

Definitely not. The OEM plastic cover is a joke. The aluminum one that Garm sells is well worth the investment.

Yeah, I've ripped mine off by hitting a dirt patch... twice. I'm sure the new one the body shop has put on will also be getting ripped off soon. Hopefully business will stay good and I can get that one from Garm to compliment the new hood and bumper I got from him.

bankrobber · 02-08-2010, 10:12 PM

That damage is minor. I had my Yaris 2 weeks still had temporary tag on when I was going 70 MPH half asleep at 4:30 AM when I hit a wooden crate head on. I knew if I swerved I would have rolled. I will post pics tomorrow. I did 700 dollars damage and never fixed the front end. Car looks like crap from the front. But still drives like new and I am too cheap to fix. My plastic guard under engine is actually held on with a wire clothes hanger wrapped around motor mount. Check back for pics soon

Former_Neon · 02-08-2010, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bankrobber

That damage is minor. I had my Yaris 2 weeks still had temporary tag on when I was going 70 MPH half asleep at 4:30 AM when I hit a wooden crate head on. I knew if I swerved I would have rolled. I will post pics tomorrow. I did 700 dollars damage and never fixed the front end. Car looks like crap from the front. But still drives like new and I am too cheap to fix. My plastic guard under engine is actually held on with a wire clothes hanger wrapped around motor mount. Check back for pics soon

I look forward to your pics. I still can't believe that my car is not damaged, other than the misshapen part of the engine under cover. When I hit the curb, it felt like I was going 70 mph, although I was going considerably slower. Even though I have the word of a mechanic (without him looking at it) that my wheel alignment should be fine, I still have nagging doubts. I guess I'm too much of a pessimist.

bankrobber · 02-09-2010, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Former_Neon

I look forward to your pics. I still can't believe that my car is not damaged, other than the misshapen part of the engine under cover. When I hit the curb, it felt like I was going 70 mph, although I was going considerably slower. Even though I have the word of a mechanic (without him looking at it) that my wheel alignment should be fine, I still have nagging doubts. I guess I'm too much of a pessimist.

I cant seem to attach the pics

bankrobber · 02-09-2010, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Former_Neon

I look forward to your pics. I still can't believe that my car is not damaged, other than the misshapen part of the engine under cover. When I hit the curb, it felt like I was going 70 mph, although I was going considerably slower. Even though I have the word of a mechanic (without him looking at it) that my wheel alignment should be fine, I still have nagging doubts. I guess I'm too much of a pessimist.

One at a time I guess

bankrobber · 02-09-2010, 06:07 PM

Aint she pretty

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Originally Posted by bankrobber

I cant seem to attach the pics

Former_Neon · 02-10-2010, 12:00 AM

You must have been quite upset when that happened. It'll cost you a bit to get that repaired. I know I would have been hopping mad if that happened to me even now, much less just after I bought the car.
I have to say, though, that despite the damage, your paint job looks better than mine. Mine is peppered with little chips all over the front because the paint is paper-thin and I think it'd come off if you rubbed it hard enough (a topic for a different thread).
I still can't believe I didn't do any damage to my car other than the splash shield underneath. I even checked my tire pressure tonight and all four tires are at the correct pressure. Even though it seemed like I hit the curb hard, it didn't cause any air loss.

DARK AGE 53 · 02-10-2010, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Former_Neon

I still can't believe I didn't do any damage to my car other than the splash shield underneath.

The only fix for that is to run over a bigger curb next time, jk

now if you had low profile tires you probably would have seen some damage. As for changing from the plastic cover to the aluminum cover I'd just keep the plastic cover, if down the road you think it would be a good investment then go for it. JMO

Former_Neon · 02-12-2010, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by DARK AGE 53

The only fix for that is to run over a bigger curb next time, jk

now if you had low profile tires you probably would have seen some damage. As for changing from the plastic cover to the aluminum cover I'd just keep the plastic cover, if down the road you think it would be a good investment then go for it. JMO

Yes, next time I'll inadvertently run into a police barricade or something.

I was obviously fortunate and this has made me extra wary when on parking lots now.
I'll probably leave the plastic shield on for awhile. It's only misshapen in one small spot.

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02-08-2010, 10:12 PM	#40
bankrobber Drives: 2007 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Central Florida Posts: 254	That damage is minor. I had my Yaris 2 weeks still had temporary tag on when I was going 70 MPH half asleep at 4:30 AM when I hit a wooden crate head on. I knew if I swerved I would have rolled. I will post pics tomorrow. I did 700 dollars damage and never fixed the front end. Car looks like crap from the front. But still drives like new and I am too cheap to fix. My plastic guard under engine is actually held on with a wire clothes hanger wrapped around motor mount. Check back for pics soon

02-10-2010, 12:00 AM	#45
Former_Neon Drives: 1997 Yaris LE Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 48	You must have been quite upset when that happened. It'll cost you a bit to get that repaired. I know I would have been hopping mad if that happened to me even now, much less just after I bought the car. I have to say, though, that despite the damage, your paint job looks better than mine. Mine is peppered with little chips all over the front because the paint is paper-thin and I think it'd come off if you rubbed it hard enough (a topic for a different thread). I still can't believe I didn't do any damage to my car other than the splash shield underneath. I even checked my tire pressure tonight and all four tires are at the correct pressure. Even though it seemed like I hit the curb hard, it didn't cause any air loss.