Done a Gooby !

[pennpromo]

Well it was only a matter of time ... coming back across the Forest from Lymington last night in the Exige S2- hit a rabbit, going a little bit over 40, probably quite inocuous you would have thought but oh no ! Stopped to look at the damage: Front spoiler, numberplate etc all down the road, rabbit all over the front of the clam and in the grille...
Anyone know the rough cost of a genuine front spoiler/ any good aftermarket/ carbon ones ?

[denyer]

Seems a bit fast for a rabbit, sure it wasn't a hare?

[lotustuart]

denyer said:

Seems a bit fast for a rabbit, sure it wasn't a hare?

[bogie]

furry creatures are a pain in the ass....Ive had 2 complete new clams in 4 years thanks to them !

when you say spoiler - what car is it for?

www.eliseparts.com do them

if you need to cover up damage to the 'ears' (the wing bits that stick out on an S2) then Alvan Motors spliters are best...the only place that does them now are Sinclaires - about £400 painted/fitted...cover up most damage to the front clam and look good

[_topcat]

Bad news about the rabbit bud. new front spoier is £130 unsprayed. i changed mine once due to real bad stone chips. sprayed it mysef satin black. four bolts hold it in place.

[gooby]

Mate, sorry to hear that.

If you get your car in to westovers soon they can keep eachother company!

Shangani is the one with the experience with splitters. He will turn up soon to help out.

>> Edited by gooby on Sunday 26th February 16:46

[shangani]

There are 3 splitters available for the S2. The eliseparts one is fibreglass and bolts on the front - easy job in about 30 min. The reverie one is carbon fibre and has the same design. It does lower the front so you do tend to scrape things.

Looks like this:


This gives 40kg of front downforce at 100mph

The alternative is the alvan splitter (actually 2 seperate units one on each side) A bit more trouble installing it - mine are in the garage waiting for me to get the inspiration. They bond on + bolt on and mould to the front of the front clam.

Not a great pic but:


You can just see that it extends higher, but it does not lower the front ride height, so less likely to snag. I am running low ride heights, hence the change.

>> Edited by shangani on Sunday 26th February 17:07

[philygumbo]

Done a Gooby? You mean you got out and kicked its head in?

[shangani]

That's a bit off don't you think - considering how awful Gooby felt. Then maybe that's just me.

Cheers - when are we having a gettogether?

[philygumbo]

shangani said:

That's a bit off don't you think - considering how awful Gooby felt. Then maybe that's just me. Cheers - when are we having a gettogether?

Perhaps but I rather hope he will be over it now.

[shangani]

You know Gooby. I hope so too.

[beachbum]

Hell he thought Twinpipes "My Cats gone missing, where's Gooby" comment was funny, so I think this one should be alright.

[shangani]

OK - I am sure Phily knows I am not having a personal go at him. Heck, from my perspective I had a bit of a laugh, then felt guilty. So sorry to Phily if he took offence.

Cheers all.

[Janitor]

Alright alright, calm down calm down

:scouse hair-do:

[gooby]

You are all heartless scumbags - Glad to know you!!

[shangani]

Well that settles it then! All bets are off

Beers and venison anyone?

[poptosis]

Where are the pictures guys ???

[philygumbo]

Wildlife just keeps on throwing itself in our path.

[gooby]

poptosis said:

Where are the pictures guys ???

I really had other things on my mind. Sorry

[poptosis]

philygumbo said:

Wildlife just keeps on throwing itself in our path.

You just put that there to join in didnt you.