I feel sick...
Discussion
So, I've had the V8V for a week and a day. I had my first really bad experience in it last night. For no apparent reason, some jerk decides to tailgate me very aggressively and refuses to pass. I was a bit shaken when we arrived home. My wife and I argued for the remainder of the drive about "what I had done wrong," which only served to rattle me even more. Apparently, I forgot to engage the handbrake when we arrived home, and I woke up this morning with the back of the car resting against the garage door. There is now a dent and nick in the paint on the bumper overrider as well as a dent in the bumper right above it. I'm supposed to go away for the weekend, but that is now ruined since I won't be able to think about anything else. I really feel nauseous.
I bought the car from an independent, but I'd rather they not know about this. I think they might be able to do a paintless dent removal on the bumper itself, but is that area even accessible without disassembling the entire rear end? The overrider will definitely need paint--are those removable? I should also mention that it is a color match paint--Ferrari Tour de France Blue--so where do I find the paint code? Should I consult my local AM dealership for a recommendation, or go to an independent? What should I do?
I bought the car from an independent, but I'd rather they not know about this. I think they might be able to do a paintless dent removal on the bumper itself, but is that area even accessible without disassembling the entire rear end? The overrider will definitely need paint--are those removable? I should also mention that it is a color match paint--Ferrari Tour de France Blue--so where do I find the paint code? Should I consult my local AM dealership for a recommendation, or go to an independent? What should I do?
brumma said:
What should I do?
Relax! Life is far too short for it this to ruin your whole weekend and you don't necessarily have to do anything wrong for people to act like idiots and intimidate other road users.
Personally I'd ask the forum community to recommend a local repair shop. Failure here would mean a visit to my local dealers and put the episode down to experience.
Good luck!
brumma said:
I should also mention that it is a color match paint--Ferrari Tour de France Blue--so where do I find the paint code?
Sounds like a miserable start to the weekend...For paint, there was a useful thread a few weeks back about getting paint colours:
http://pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
Looks like your paint details are:
* Manufacturer : ASTON MARTIN
* Code : AST1223D
* Colour name : FERRARI TOUR DE FRANCE BLUE
* Stock code : X2203
* Stock code : 000000
* Alt. : 0
* Color Change :
* Quality : CROMAX
* Coat : 2 COAT
* Finish type : Gloss
* PB :
* VS : vs7
* Standard Date : 24/11/2004
* Formulation Date : 11/05/2005
* Revision :
* QC-number : 3519683
brumma said:
I had my first really bad experience in it last night. For no apparent reason, some jerk decides to tailgate me very aggressively and refuses to pass.
There are some psychologically deficient people on the roads; don't let it bug you.I'd have tried a 360 on a roundabout; on the odd occasion I think I've picked up a nutter it's always shaken them off. If he's still there, pull up outside a police station or somewhere that has lots of witnesses. Always keep cool and plan at least one action ahead.
On second viewing, I believe I am mistaken regarding damage to the bumper itself. What appears to be a dent exists on both sides, and is just how the bumper curves above the corner of the overrider. It would seem the damage is limited to the overrider itself.
Many thanks. This sort of thing seems to be the norm in my life. Somehow I always seem to get something really nice and do something to mar it's perfection immediately. I'm either really unlucky, or a complete idiot.
Many thanks. This sort of thing seems to be the norm in my life. Somehow I always seem to get something really nice and do something to mar it's perfection immediately. I'm either really unlucky, or a complete idiot.
clorenzen said:
Brumma - cheer up. Its only a dent. Don't let this ruin your week-end. Take the car out with your GF and blow down a couple of country lanes and everyhthing is forgotten. There are far worse things that can happen. Have a good week end.
A blow down a country lane will definately cheer you up!! 
brumma said:
Those overriders (on either side of the license plate) appear to be removable. Does anyone know if this is actually the case? If so, how are they accessed?
Not sure if they are removable seperately. This may help as it appears lots of people have dents in the rear bumpers.http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0...
Felt sick a few months ago after 2 mountain bikes dropped on the bonnet. All better now - have stopped feeling sick
Neil1300R said:
Not sure if they are removable seperately. This may help as it appears lots of people have dents in the rear bumpers.
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0...
Mine has this as well. I thought at first that it was part of the damage, but then noticed that it was symmetrical. The car only impacted with the garage door handle on one spot.http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0...
Neil1300R said:
Felt sick a few months ago after 2 mountain bikes dropped on the bonnet. All better now - have stopped feeling sick
I believe my wife put it very succinctly with her response... "How in the hell did that happen?!" 
brumma said:
I believe my wife put it very succinctly with her response... "How in the hell did that happen?!"
You need the Sickener thread from a couple of months back. It should cheer you up when you realise its not just you. Detail of montain bike / aston bonnet in there http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0...
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