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Old 12-26-2008, 12:32 PM
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Default Rear bumper test

Holiday shopping provided an unplanned test of my TCH's rear bumper as I cautiously attempted to merge at an intersection after stopping.
The driver behind me may have been distracted by his way-too-loud bass amplified sound system, cell phone or both.
For whatever reason, he ignored the stop sign.
Just as I let my foot off the brake, he accellerated into me.
I did not have time to get out of his way and the impact moved my car a few feet forward.
He apologized, saying he "thought I was gone".
Fortunately, there was no damage.
Good bumper.
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Old 12-26-2008, 12:54 PM
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Wow.... I'm happy to hear the TCH stood up well to that!
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Old 12-27-2008, 12:31 PM
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Glad you didn't get any damage. My bumper test ended up costing over $1300 to repair!! Glad it wasn't my fault and insurance paid for it.
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Old 12-27-2008, 06:33 PM
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Holiday shopping provided an unplanned test of my TCH's rear bumper as I cautiously attempted to merge at an intersection after stopping.
The driver behind me may have been distracted by his way-too-loud bass amplified sound system, cell phone or both.
For whatever reason, he ignored the stop sign.
Just as I let my foot off the brake, he accellerated into me.
I did not have time to get out of his way and the impact moved my car a few feet forward.
He apologized, saying he "thought I was gone".
Fortunately, there was no damage.
Good bumper.
I'm assuming you had the bumper - and what ever it is which collapses to absorb the shock of impact - checked by someone who knows about such things. My take on an impact involving bumpers on today's cars is pretty much like what happens to a bicycle helmet on impact. It may look ok, but it may have damage which can compromise its effectiveness.

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