Time to first damage (The Golf Accident Thread)

[Candyman]

OT: SilvrFoxX and Candyman, what tunes are you thinking of getting? i'm saving up for GIAC extreme, maybe we should all upgrade at the same time and get a small GB discount

SF already did his - Recode

I've put the tune on hold but had two options lined up. One was 99% purchased but had to pull out because of the accident. Viezu

[SilvrFoxX]

Damn it is a hoot.. it has settled in now, the front end now lifts when it hit 3000 and catapults you, I sometimes miss the gentler delivery of the stock tune but the low end delivery is better and the gear changes hold much better both up and down.

[Candyman]

Well, smash repairs just rang

They will now be fitting a new bumper.

They tried 2-3 times to repair the old bumper but it kept cracking so insurance has authorised a new one.

Do you guys know if they come with the sensor holes precut or will they cut them. Reason is I have seen some dodgy installs of sensors and the ones on the R were perfect

Will now not be ready until Friday.

[MiiLos]

Damn.. Sorry to read about your R mate. That just plain sucks.. Hope you get it back looking as it should be!

I've had good luck thus far with mine. Touch wood it remains that way.

[Candyman]

Thanks mate

I actually would have preferred they kept the old bumper but it won't hold paint. Now they will do a full respray of it and try and install the sensors in the right place !


I've had bumper resprays before and they always end up with problems. Already been off the road for a week, looks like a few more days and then whatever time it takes to get it right (I am fully expecting issues with the respray)

[Brendan_A]

The bumper will come pre drilled with the holes. Had a new rear bumper put on the Jetta after a motor bike bumped in to it and the holes are there from factory.

Have a real close look for fish eyes when you collect it.

[Candyman]

Thanks very much

[Wolfgang]

Remember, DO NOT sign the release form until you are 110% happy with the work that's been carried out.

[Candyman]

There is no release form, all work is guaranteed for life of car

No time limit on callback, factory limit on paint applies

Thanks though

[SilvrFoxX]

Hey Candyman, was thinking about you getting it back today.. a little more wait but a better outcome.. hopefully ready for the weekend ( and a tune )