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midnighter · 09-09-2012, 12:24 AM

I was taking my Camaro off the blocks from the exhaust install when my cheap Kragen floor jack died after taking the blocks out from under the rear tires. I attemped to drive the car off the remaining blocks under the front tires when one block wedged under my front bumper cover shoving it up, creasing it, and tearing my the bumper cover. It also damaged the black trim under the bumper. It is not in a highly visible area but it still sucks! So much for flaw free. I plan on living with it since this is already my second front bumper cover.

Not a big deal, just had to vent a little.

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PalmerGA · 09-09-2012, 08:05 AM

Ouch! That sucks. At least YOU weren't injured in the mishap.

Dznts · 09-09-2012, 08:56 AM

That sucks

MikeMoach · 09-09-2012, 09:01 AM

That hurts, not trying to be that guy but why couldn't you call a friend or family member to see if you can use there jack?

midnighter · 09-09-2012, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeMoach

That hurts, not trying to be that guy but why couldn't you call a friend or family member to see if you can use there jack?

Not at the time. I put one block on each side from the ones I took out from under the rear tires and put them against the two and two in the front to creat like a stair pattern but that one block, with the weight of the car, flipped upwards and caught my bumper. I already have a solution for this....."1LE front lip". This lip will cover the damaged area and look awesome. I just need to wait until they are available to purchase next year.

MikeMoach · 09-09-2012, 05:29 PM

Still not trying to be that guy just trying to understand what happened, couldn't wait till the next day? And if you couldn't next time screw all the blocks together so they are one piece

midnighter · 09-09-2012, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeMoach

Still not trying to be that guy just trying to understand what happened, couldn't wait till the next day? And if you couldn't next time screw all the blocks together so they are one piece

You are not trying hard enough to not be that guy.

I know I know, it could have been easily prevented if I had been patient it's just that I wanted to go try it out with the new exhaust which sounds awesome btw.

MikeMoach · 09-09-2012, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by midnighter

You are not trying hard enough to not be that guy.

I know I know, it could have been easily prevented if I had been patient it's just that I wanted to go try it out with the new exhaust which sounds awesome btw.

sorry just would of thought that through differently I guess, glad you got a plan to cover it and happy with the exhaust though

My45thAnniversaryCamaro · 09-09-2012, 09:43 PM

I messed up too:( I hit the garage wall at my house when trying to pull in today, only because it's a very tight fit! I mid judged it...:( Sucks having to fit a land cruiser and a Camaro in a garage, but I got some little cheap pen thing at Costco and it fixed up most of the scratches! Haha

2001ragtop · 09-10-2012, 10:23 AM

If you are saying that you went underneath your car with it only sitting on those small blocks of wood, you are extremely brave. Don't worry about the bumper.

that's like putting alphabet blocks under your tires.

What you have there looks like enough force could send the car moving in any direction. Count your blessings.

Buy (4) large wide metal ramps, and rest each tire on those. Most metal ramps have a ridge on both sides to push against or brace the tire sidewalls, and the tire rests somewhat in a "pocket".

midnighter · 09-10-2012, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 2001ragtop

If you are saying that you went underneath your car with it only sitting on those small blocks of wood, you are extremely brave. Don't worry about the bumper.

that's like putting alphabet blocks under your tires.

What you have there looks like enough force could send the car moving in any direction. Count your blessings.

Buy (4) large wide metal ramps, and rest each tire on those. Most metal ramps have a ridge on both sides to push against or brace the tire sidewalls, and the tire rests somewhat in a "pocket".

Those blocks are now in my firewood pile.

skipinminn · 09-10-2012, 05:12 PM

:( This is way I don't DO any of my OWN MODS <<

My45thAnniversaryCamaro · 09-10-2012, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by skipinminn

:( This is way I don't DO any of my OWN MODS <<

same! only thing i've done to my car is plasti dip!

09-09-2012, 12:24 AM	#1
midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,906	Dang! I messed up! I was taking my Camaro off the blocks from the exhaust install when my cheap Kragen floor jack died after taking the blocks out from under the rear tires. I attemped to drive the car off the remaining blocks under the front tires when one block wedged under my front bumper cover shoving it up, creasing it, and tearing my the bumper cover. It also damaged the black trim under the bumper. It is not in a highly visible area but it still sucks! So much for flaw free. I plan on living with it since this is already my second front bumper cover. Not a big deal, just had to vent a little.

09-09-2012, 08:05 AM	#2
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	Ouch! That sucks. At least YOU weren't injured in the mishap. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

09-09-2012, 08:56 AM	#3
Dznts Anabolic Connoisseur Drives: Sold - Blown Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 22,094	That sucks __________________

09-09-2012, 09:01 AM	#4
MikeMoach Drives: 2010 RJT 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 1,354	That hurts, not trying to be that guy but why couldn't you call a friend or family member to see if you can use there jack?

09-09-2012, 05:29 PM	#6
MikeMoach Drives: 2010 RJT 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 1,354	Still not trying to be that guy just trying to understand what happened, couldn't wait till the next day? And if you couldn't next time screw all the blocks together so they are one piece

09-09-2012, 09:43 PM	#9
My45thAnniversaryCamaro Drives: 45th Anniversary Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chico Ca Posts: 462	I messed up too:( I hit the garage wall at my house when trying to pull in today, only because it's a very tight fit! I mid judged it...:( Sucks having to fit a land cruiser and a Camaro in a garage, but I got some little cheap pen thing at Costco and it fixed up most of the scratches! Haha

09-10-2012, 10:23 AM	#10
2001ragtop Drives: V8 american car Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 1,417	If you are saying that you went underneath your car with it only sitting on those small blocks of wood, you are extremely brave. Don't worry about the bumper. that's like putting alphabet blocks under your tires. What you have there looks like enough force could send the car moving in any direction. Count your blessings. Buy (4) large wide metal ramps, and rest each tire on those. Most metal ramps have a ridge on both sides to push against or brace the tire sidewalls, and the tire rests somewhat in a "pocket".

09-10-2012, 05:12 PM	#12
skipinminn Chiquita Drives: 2013 1LE/1SS YELLO1LE 1 of Only 28 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Mpls. Mn./Hudson,Wi. Posts: 4,740 View My Garage	:( This is way I don't DO any of my OWN MODS <<