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    Hit a Bobcat Last Night

    Cracked my 2018 ES's front facade pretty good. I'm thinking I'll have to replace the entire face. Anybody have suggestions as to where I should look for a replacement? Most of the ones I'm finding online are pre-facelift. I'm hoping to keep costs under $400, but I realize that may not be possible.


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    That ain't bad at all really. You sure you can't find some industrial strength bonding agent to clamp that down?

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    I suppose I could try. It takes a lot of force to pull it back into place.

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    You could take a hot air gun and try to straighten the damaged bumper area out from behind. You might be amazed how much hot air can help on these bumpers.

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    This salvage yard in Ohio says it has a silver front bumper assembly for a 2018...and it's only $200...


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    Bobcat!!?? That's the 1st I've ever heard. I guess 2020 problems...love the silver

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    Bobcats are about 10k pounds. The mirage faired really well in that collision. Stay out of construction sites will ya!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pryme View Post
    Bobcats are about 10k pounds. The mirage faired really well in that collision. Stay out of construction sites will ya!
    This gave me a sensible chuckle.

    Cheers to you, sir

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pryme View Post
    Bobcats are about 10k pounds. The mirage faired really well in that collision. Stay out of construction sites will ya!
    Oh those bobcats....oooooopf��

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pryme View Post
    Bobcats are about 10k pounds. The mirage faired really well in that collision. Stay out of construction sites will ya!
    I am totally confused here?

    I was thinking a 19-20 pound Lynx rufus that walks on four legs.

    Reminds me of conversation with a lady cutting my hair once. I had shared how I use my Mule to haul firewood up a steep hill to my house. She was thinking 4-legged creature, & I was talking about the Kawasaki species of Mule. Finally, we realized we were on different wavelengths.



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