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Old Jan 4, 2016 | 09:23 PM
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This thread in one meme:
This is the way I feel lol
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Old Jan 8, 2016 | 04:57 PM
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So I know KB was asked by Ford to help with the development
of the Focus RS but I think he should have inspired them more with this type of vehicle and it's cues.

no leather heated seats
no cruise
no bluetooth
no sunroof
just great thumping V8 surround sound



Yaaah yaah Yaah

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Old Jan 8, 2016 | 05:10 PM
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Old Jan 8, 2016 | 09:44 PM
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I think crash beam removal is insane on a street car. I recently looked at replacement aftermarket beams, and he more I researched it, the scarier it got. The max I'd do is JDM crash bars at this point. Financially probably not a solid return on investment, though.
http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/problems/s...per/Index.html
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Old Jan 13, 2016 | 10:06 AM
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I never knew that! whats the point of even having it if its for 1-2 mph "crashes"
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Old Jan 13, 2016 | 10:07 AM
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I never knew that! whats the point of even having it if its for 1-2 mph "crashes"
It saves your insurance company money. The law is largely the result of insurance company lobbyists.
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Old Jan 13, 2016 | 10:26 AM
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It saves your insurance company money. The law is largely the result of insurance company lobbyists.
Could also save yourself a lot of money if you don't carry full coverage insurance. I have a high deductible ($1,500), mostly because if I need a new bumper cover, bumper and paint, I'll just pay for it myself. Not worth raising my premiums.

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Old Jan 13, 2016 | 10:39 AM
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Could also save yourself a lot of money if you don't carry full coverage insurance.
Well considering its only rated to 2.5mph, I am not sure how often it will save you "a lot of money."
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Old Jan 13, 2016 | 11:00 AM
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Well considering its only rated to 2.5mph, I am not sure how often it will save you "a lot of money."
More than you think. Ever bumped something while parking? I'd rather walk away with no damage or just a scratch than collapsed front bumper or damaged intercooler.
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Old Jan 13, 2016 | 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by letsgetthisdone
Could also save yourself a lot of money if you don't carry full coverage insurance. I have a high deductible ($1,500), mostly because if I need a new bumper cover, bumper and paint, I'll just pay for it myself. Not worth raising my premiums.
My insurance company only charges me $11/mo more for my $100 deductible. I just had my car repainted for $100 😀
Well...that and I know a guy that was willing to do the work for what insurance paid out on the damage LOL

Originally Posted by nemsin
Well considering its only rated to 2.5mph, I am not sure how often it will save you "a lot of money."
I think they are referring to insurance not paying out if they notice you removed the crash beams.
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Old Jan 13, 2016 | 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by nemsin
Well considering its only rated to 2.5mph, I am not sure how often it will save you "a lot of money."

A lot. Shopping cart in a parking lot. Someone backs into the car damages the bumper cover, etc...

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More than you think. Ever bumped something while parking? I'd rather walk away with no damage or just a scratch than collapsed front bumper or damaged intercooler.
I've never bumped into something, but your point aligns with mine above.




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My insurance company only charges me $11/mo more for my $100 deductible. I just had my car repainted for $100 😀
Well...that and I know a guy that was willing to do the work for what insurance paid out on the damage LOL



I think they are referring to insurance not paying out if they notice you removed the crash beams.
My insurance is a $40 monthly difference between $500 and $1500. So, nearly $500 annually. That's on two vehicles. I've had two cars for almost two years now, so I've saved that $1000 (that I haven't had to spend because I haven't had any accidents/claims). Insurance is great for a full on crash. But minor parking lot bumps I'll just pay cash for.
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Old Jan 13, 2016 | 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by letsgetthisdone
A lot. Shopping cart in a parking lot. Someone backs into the car damages the bumper cover, etc...


I've never bumped into something, but your point aligns with mine above.





My insurance is a $40 monthly difference between $500 and $1500. So, nearly $500 annually. That's on two vehicles. I've had two cars for almost two years now, so I've saved that $1000 (that I haven't had to spend because I haven't had any accidents/claims). Insurance is great for a full on crash. But minor parking lot bumps I'll just pay cash for.
I've never bumped into anything either, but that doesn't stop others from hitting me. LOL
Otherwise, my beams would be gooooone

If you have that $1000 handy, you are ahead of the game. 👍
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Old Jan 13, 2016 | 05:03 PM
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Old Jan 13, 2016 | 05:15 PM
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OH, i want that grey one.
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Old Jan 13, 2016 | 07:10 PM
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Wheels off the blue one onto the gray one...done.
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