My Titan's boo-boo

Howie Kaluha · 02-20-2006, 07:58 PM

For those of you who saw the thread where I was looking for a new rear bumper..................

Geez, it pissed me off today. I was in a neighborhood today which I wasn't familiar with, and I backed out of a driveway not even able to see this brick mailbox DIRECTLY adjacent to the driveway. When I hit it I knew it wasn't good........

Good news is that for $350 w/ shipping I now have a grade A, insurance-inspected quality replacement bumper on the way and should be here by Thursday, if not sooner

themaildude · 02-21-2006, 05:42 AM

Sorry to hear about that. I hate my back up sensors, but it has saved me once from one of those boo-boo's.

Howie Kaluha · 02-21-2006, 06:00 AM

Yeah, I think I'm now going to install an aftermarket sensor system because of this............

CoachBoone · 02-21-2006, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Howie Kaluha

Yeah, I think I'm now going to install an aftermarket sensor system because of this............

Aftermarket? Never thought of that. Do us a favor and post what you find out.....price, ease of install?

Howie Kaluha · 02-21-2006, 07:36 AM

I've actually already found an aftermarket option. There's a shop here in town called American Radio. They do everything from audio systems to nav setups to radar detectors. They have a sonor system made by Echo Masters (I think that's the name). I believe it's only $249 for it. Hoping to do it soon!!

**P's Titan** · 02-21-2006, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Howie Kaluha

I've actually already found an aftermarket option. There's a shop here in town called American Radio. They do everything from audio systems to nav setups to radar detectors. They have a sonor system made by Echo Masters (I think that's the name). I believe it's only $249 for it. Hoping to do it soon!!

How fast would u say you hit the mailbox thing ? Also, you can find aftermarket sensors alot cheeper than that online. Only prob is you have to install on your own.

smschulz · 02-21-2006, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Howie Kaluha

For those of you who saw the thread where I was looking for a new rear bumper..................

Geez, it pissed me off today. I was in a neighborhood today which I wasn't familiar with, and I backed out of a driveway not even able to see this brick mailbox DIRECTLY adjacent to the driveway. When I hit it I knew it wasn't good........

Good news is that for $350 w/ shipping I now have a grade A, insurance-inspected quality replacement bumper on the way and should be here by Thursday, if not sooner

I know what you mean... last week I did the same thing but in my own driveway ...backed into my neighbors car ...lucky very minor damage to my bumper only which I think I can pound out ..not so good for the neighbor...Titan 1 ~ Acura 0 !!!

Howie Kaluha · 02-21-2006, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by P's Titan

How fast would u say you hit the mailbox thing ? Also, you can find aftermarket sensors alot cheeper than that online. Only prob is you have to install on your own.

I was simply backing out of the driveway, so I imagine less than 5 mph. I'll take a look and see what I can find online.

*Lowmpg* · 02-21-2006, 08:05 AM

Dang that sucks. The sensors are sometimes annoying but saved me a few times as well

At least it's just cosmetic.

**P's Titan** · 02-21-2006, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Howie Kaluha

I was simply backing out of the driveway, so I imagine less than 5 mph. I'll take a look and see what I can find online.

Like a stated in another thread these Titan's body is crap! All the little dings and uh ohs and the truck just crumples.

Howie, I know that ebay has some for under $50. If I find what I was looking at before I'll send you a link.

Howie Kaluha · 02-21-2006, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by P's Titan

Howie, I know that ebay has some for under $50. If I find what I was looking at before I'll send you a link.

Thanks man

grunge311 · 02-21-2006, 08:36 AM

I would be interested in this as well, I have a reverse camera, but an audible alert would be cool too.

Thanks

titanQ · 02-21-2006, 08:38 AM

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Like a stated in another thread these Titan's body is crap! All the little dings and uh ohs and the truck just crumples.

Since when is a brick mailbox considered an uh-oh?

**P's Titan** · 02-21-2006, 12:53 PM

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Since when is a brick mailbox considered an uh-oh?

I was refering to all the people that have "lightly" hit something or back into something and a very low speed. No matter what you hit on accident it would be considered a uh oh.

**P's Titan** · 02-21-2006, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Howie Kaluha

Thanks man

This are interesting... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Nissa...ayphotohosting

or this lil bit more money.. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Nissa...spagenameZWDVW

I can't remember if I saw a set on a vendors website or not. I will update if I figure out were I saw the ones I was talking about.