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I'm afraid I won't be joining you guys at the Ace Cafe on Saturday.
My VXR has had an unfortunate meeting with a hedge.
I was going up hill around a sharp corner on a wet road and the back end decided to slip out and put me into the hedge opposite.
Front spoiler is in bits, along with the fogs (though the units seem intact). The metal pan under the radiator is pushed in a bit too. There are no leaks, and the engine seems to run fine too - it got me home and performed perfectly (no overheating or other anomolies).
Anyone any idea how long it will take for a garage to get a new front spoiler? I'm having to go through the insurer's garage as it's the only way I'll get a curtousey car.
My VXR has had an unfortunate meeting with a hedge.
I was going up hill around a sharp corner on a wet road and the back end decided to slip out and put me into the hedge opposite.
Front spoiler is in bits, along with the fogs (though the units seem intact). The metal pan under the radiator is pushed in a bit too. There are no leaks, and the engine seems to run fine too - it got me home and performed perfectly (no overheating or other anomolies).
Anyone any idea how long it will take for a garage to get a new front spoiler? I'm having to go through the insurer's garage as it's the only way I'll get a curtousey car.
Sorry to hear of you little argument with the scenery!!! but at least you are ok.......... 
"Cubittus" your car is a HSV GTO Coupe so your parts will need to come from a HSV dealer!!!
Try Steve or Keith at South City Holden Melbourne on (03) 9627 3333 (9hrs ahead of us)say the UK owners club sent you (might get some discount)
UPS will air freight in about 4 days or by sea it will be 6 weeks......
"Dave52" your rear bumper is a UK spec item (as it has a fog lamp) so OZ dealers might find it hard to get, but I would expect Vauxhall to carry this item as they are only made for this country!!!!
I will try and get part numbers if I can to help.....
Try Steve or Keith at South City Holden Melbourne on (03) 9627 3333 (9hrs ahead of us)say the UK owners club sent you (might get some discount)
UPS will air freight in about 4 days or by sea it will be 6 weeks......
"Dave52" your rear bumper is a UK spec item (as it has a fog lamp) so OZ dealers might find it hard to get, but I would expect Vauxhall to carry this item as they are only made for this country!!!!
I will try and get part numbers if I can to help.....
some info on Monaro bumpers (not VXR)
www.hsvdriversclub.co.uk/parts/monaro-bumpers.pdf
www.hsvdriversclub.co.uk/parts/monaro-bumpers.pdf
You're not going to believe this .... you can add me to the mishap list 
Clipped a kerb with the rear wheel as I left a roundabout .... the front end then went to the left and into a 6" granite kerb .... front wheel shattered and it will will need a new front wishbone as the wheel now sits at a funny angle .....
Car is at the Vauxhall dealer now awaiting an estimate.
Note to self: this is the first car that I've had that needs traction control switched on in the dry!
This is the first accident I've had in 18 years
>> Edited by GSE - Monaro V8 on Tuesday 17th August 09:27
>> Edited by GSE - Monaro V8 on Tuesday 17th August 15:47
Clipped a kerb with the rear wheel as I left a roundabout .... the front end then went to the left and into a 6" granite kerb .... front wheel shattered and it will will need a new front wishbone as the wheel now sits at a funny angle .....
Car is at the Vauxhall dealer now awaiting an estimate.
Note to self: this is the first car that I've had that needs traction control switched on in the dry!
This is the first accident I've had in 18 years
>> Edited by GSE - Monaro V8 on Tuesday 17th August 09:27
>> Edited by GSE - Monaro V8 on Tuesday 17th August 15:47
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