Rear Sill Ripples

[toofastforme]

Is there anything that can be done about these two ripples in the rear sill of my V8V? I did ask the dealer about it before purchase, but their response was that it is where it is attached to the frame and other cars have similar "defects", (though I never had anything like it on my previous V8V). Any suggestions would be welcome.

[cellardoor]

The indentations do look like they're in the position of the rear bumper mounting brackets (according to the parts list, anyway) but I don't have the same indentations on my car (2007 model year).

The fit of the boot-lid around your o/s rear light cluster also looks very poor - maybe just needs adjusting?

[mikey k]

Common problem on the standard V8 rear bumper.
Some show it more than others.
Dealers (& Rick) have improved it with a bit of heat and easing it around on the mounts.

[shunt]

Mine has a little of this too.

has been mentioned on here before.

[peterr96]

Aw comeon. That's a short person with well defined buttocks whos been up against the back of it. I take it that's not an event you remember?

[toofastforme]

peterr96 said:

Aw comeon. That's a short person with well defined buttocks whos been up against the back of it. I take it that's not an event you remember?

To the best of my knowledge, the car has never been used for dogging (I hope). Perhaps I should have asked the dealer to verify this...

[DB9VolanteDriver]

How can you accept something that looks that bad on such an expensive car?

Not acceptable under any circumstances.

[EBruce]

I had the same issue although more minor. I took it in only after an older neighbor lady pointed out that I had been "hit".

The service director used a heat gun as described above and lightly pressed on the bumper. It is now almost perfect.

[EBruce]

I had the same issue although more minor. I took it in only after an older neighbor lady pointed out that I had been "hit".

The service director used a heat gun as described above and lightly pressed on the bumper. It is now almost perfect.