So, this weekend I attempted to put on a protective clear bra on my front bumper/hood. The instructions made it look super simple. The web site selling it of course said that it is easy for anybody to install... yeah. Well I cleaned my car super well just like they said I should. I didn't see a speck of dust. I turned on ALL the lights in the garage and even brought out an extra light. I start installing the thing and it immediately becomes apparent that my garage really isn't dust free as this sticky plastic was apparently the air's equivalent of a Swiffer Sweeper because once I installed it, I noticed a ton of dust and small particles under the plastic. I told myself it would be ok and pushed on to the actual bumper, I had just finished the hood. Well the bumper is where the real nightmare began. As you all know bumpers aren't flat, they're curved and have lines and ridges to make them look better. These aspects of the bumper made it virtually impossible for me to get the plastic to fit properly, and each re-application I made, more dust would be trapped. I eventually gave up and ripped it off and put it back on it's original packaging.
K ends up coming home and I am beating myself up because I just wasted $300. I ask her to help me make one last attempt, and she accepts. She's so nice. Anyway, we try to apply the thing in one piece for about 30 mins and we about give up when K has the bright idea to cut it into pieces where it doesn't seem to fit properly. At this point, I figure anything is better than just wasting $300. So I agree and we get it installed. Yay! So I take the car out in full sunlight and find out that not only is there dust under the plastic there are lots of water-filled bubbles that we didn't see to remove in the low light in the garage. So I can honestly say even with a few paint chips, my car would look better than it currently does now! I can fix the bubbles with a needle, but the dust and lint is stuck! I'll probably end up removing it all after the winter and I'll re-acess whether or not I should have it professionally installed. I can get the same thing installed professionally for an extra $150 or I can do just the bumper w/o the hood and mirrors for the same price. All I really care about is the bumper anyway because it already has a couple small rock chips. So hopefully I'll be able to convince K to let me pay somebody to install it in the spring ;) Either that or I'll just start saving up for a bumper repainting :)
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Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Sunday, December 27, 2009
a few things
- I had an awesome Christmas. I got a new camera/laptop backpack that's friggin huge and has a ton of compartments and configurable storage. So it's pretty much perfect. I also got a 42" reflector kit with a stand. It works great especially since I still only have one off camera flash. I also got some cologne from K. So I'm sure I'll be smelling much better in the near future. My sister gave me some awesome gift cards and I now have 2 new sets of work out pants! Oh yeah, I had a lot of fun with my family and took plenty of time to contemplate the meaning of Christmas. Between playing with my new camera stuff ;)
- I think I broke my truck. So when I am stupid and I forget not to use the parking brake when it's below freezing. My rear passenger wheel gets stuck. There are 2 ways to fix this. Well 3, but the third is boring. 1, you can stick the sucker in 4WD Low and gun it and hope you knock the wheel loose. And 2, you can bang at the drum brake with a hammer. I opted for # 1 today because, well I forgot about #2. And around my parent's house, they don't use salt so the roads really stay pretty slippery. So I drove about a block with 3 wheels spinning until my truck just decides not to move anymore. At that point I have my sister get out and she tells me that my front wheels were not spinning either. OOOPS. Guess I broke 4WD. So I call the tow company, they bang on my drum and get the wheel loose. I hobble it back to my parent's garage to let it thaw (option 3) My car made a nice squeeking noise the whole way, which was super fun. After the thawing, I drove it around and the 4WD seemed to be behaving again, but I'm still suspicious. So I'm taking it in before making the long drive home to make sure I won't die when my wheels fall off 100 miles out. So I'm stranded! yippie!
- I can't wait any longer to get the gosh darn Camaro. If I had a fancy dancy new car. I wouldn't have these old car problems. I'd also be so much cooler. As we all know, a car is an extension of one's ego, and often is used to compensate for something. And for me it's to compensate for driving around in a gold compact pickup truck for 10 years! I want a car that I'm gonna love until I have kids. It may be my only chance and I don't want to miss out on this one. I want my gosh darn Camaro! When my truck broke, I got all excited and I prepped myself to overextend my credit prematurely so I could leave Iowa in at least a 2LT/RS Camaro! But just my luck, the dumb truck still drives!
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Dear Rich Philanthropists,
Please donate money to the buy me this car fund. I am only $39,094 short of my goal! Start donating today!
MY CHALLENGER R/T
MY CHALLENGER R/T
|
 | Color |
Dark Slate Gray Interior |
Stone White Clear Coat |
| Features/Options |
| MyGIG® Multimedia System with GPS Navigation |
| 20" x 8.0" Aluminum Chrome Clad Wheels |
- Goodyear Brand Tires
- 245/45VR20 BSW All Season Performance Tires
| Electronics Convenience Group |
- Tire Pressure Monitoring Display
- Universal Garage Door Opener
- Remote Start System
- Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)
- UConnect Hands-Free Communication
- Steering Wheel Mounted Audio Controls
- Security Alarm
- Illuminated Door Pull Handles
- Traveler/Mini Trip Computer
- Vehicle Information Center
- Temperature and Compass Gauge
- Instrument Cluster w/Display Screen
- Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror with Microphone
- Illuminated Cupholders
| 6-Speed Manual Transmission |
- Bright Pedals
- Performance Steering w/Variable Displacement
- Anti-Spin Differential Rear Axle
- 3.92 Axle Ratio
- 3.73 Axle Ratio
- Anti-Lock 4-Wheel Disc Heavy Duty Brakes
- Hill Start Assist
- Trak Pak
Power Sunroof |
High-Intensity Discharge Headlamps |
R/T Hood to Fender Stripes |
| Sound Group II |
- AM/FM Stereo Radio w/In-Dash 6-Disc CD/DVD/MP3 Plyr
- 368-Watt Amplifier
- 7 Boston Acoustics Speakers with Subwoofer
Compact Spare Tire |
Engine Block Heater |
Leather-Trimmed Bucket Seats |
Monotone Paint |
| Electronic Stability Program |
- Brake Assist
Leather-Wrapped Shift Knob |
Light Slate Gray Insert |
Luxury Front and Rear Floor Mats |
5.7-Liter HEMI® VCT Engine |
| Power Heated Fold Away Mirrors |
- Body-Color Exterior Mirrors
Sun Visors with Illuminated Vanity Mirrors |
Heated Front Seats |
Automatic Headlamps |
Fog Lamps |
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel |
| MSRP As Configured: | $39,095 |
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
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