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Nighthaunt · 8th May 2007, 23:45

Guys - are the side body protectors colour coded worth getting? I know with a lot of cars now having "odd" shaped doors side body protectors can do almost no good at avoiding the dents on some cars - anyone got any opinions on this before I spend £300 on the dealer?
Alex

Harps · 9th May 2007, 00:01

I've got the full city pack on my CTR. I think they are worth getting, saves you worring about getting some those little dings. Like you say all cars have different shaped doors.
Go for it, they make the car look mean especially front on IMO

Citypack on my CTR: NHB FN2 "Swissvaxed"

czechplastik · 9th May 2007, 00:33

Probably worth having, but at £300 do you really need them?

JoeyF · 9th May 2007, 07:31

recently had a dint in my car and it was on the crease at the top of the door

, I doubt side protectors would have prevented that with them being lower down.

Dawson · 9th May 2007, 08:14

Instead of spending £300 on tacky side protectors, how about parking a little bit further away?

Willie · 9th May 2007, 08:43

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Originally Posted by Dawson

Instead of spending £300 on tacky side protectors, how about parking a little bit further away?

That doesn't always work! I have dings on three doors the first one happened when the car was only three weeks old. I was parked away from all other cars but when I got back to the car a Discovery was parked really close. When I got home I notice a ding on the back door! The other dings happened at work, and as I am one of the first people in the carpark, I don't have much choice about who parks next to me. I regret not buying the protectors.

sco77harris · 9th May 2007, 10:30

i dont think they are worth it

Kremmen · 9th May 2007, 10:55

Mine are in Galaxy in the Wiki

http://www.civinfo.com/wiki/index.php?title=Image:Galaxy4.jpg

Nighthaunt · 9th May 2007, 21:01

Would love to be able to park in clear space but sadly not going to happen - looks like I will have to either park in a secure government parking compound - and there a bit stingy on space - or if thats full on the streets nearby - not good either way!
Although there £300 seems like at £40 a dent (and if paintwork or more needs doing god alone knows the cost) they would be worth it - dont want dents in my lovely space ship

Alex

alastair b · 9th May 2007, 21:49

Hi,
If buying them gives you peace of mind,go for it.
I have had my car for over a year and still watch where I park it.

pjr · 9th May 2007, 23:09

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Originally Posted by Nighthaunt

Would love to be able to park in clear space but sadly not going to happen - looks like I will have to either park in a secure government parking compound - and there a bit stingy on space - or if thats full on the streets nearby - not good either way!
Although there £300 seems like at £40 a dent (and if paintwork or more needs doing god alone knows the cost) they would be worth it - dont want dents in my lovely space ship

Alex

I'm the same as you - always careful where I park, in an end of row space if possible, but you can never guarantee that you won't come back to your car and find another car parked virtually on top of it.
The opinion I had was that having the protectors wasn't going to protect against every eventuality, but might help on the odd occasion. I think they are quite unobtrusive, and will be even less noticeable in Deep Bronze.

There's pictures of mine in this thread:-

Results Of A Few Hours Hard Work

Foggy69 · 10th May 2007, 08:42

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Originally Posted by Nighthaunt

Although there £300 seems like at £40 a dent (and if paintwork or more needs doing god alone knows the cost) they would be worth it - dont want dents in my lovely space ship

Alex

Don't forget our friendly Civinfo dealers Holdcroft Honda and John Pease.
The protectors come with fitting instructions and are easy to fit.
They saved me a few quid on the £300 price my dealer quoted

Fun4Four · 10th May 2007, 11:49

I've splashed the cash for them on my NHB, personally I think they look good.

CopyCatz · 10th May 2007, 11:53

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Originally Posted by Fun4Four

I've splashed the cash for them on my NHB, personally I think they look good.

Agreed. I have them on my NHB, they make the car look a bit wider and the front sides more menacing. I find the car kinda naked without them.

Marc W · 10th May 2007, 12:55

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Originally Posted by foggy69

The protectors come with fitting instructions and are easy to fit.

How are they fixed to the car?

Harps · 10th May 2007, 13:02

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Originally Posted by Marc W

How are they fixed to the car?

They are just stuck on with stick pads

Marc W · 10th May 2007, 15:13

Hmm, might have to buy some of them then. Surprised they aren't fixed on more strongly though!

Charles_Harding · 10th May 2007, 15:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foggy69

Don't forget our friendly Civinfo dealers Holdcroft Honda and John Pease.
The protectors come with fitting instructions and are easy to fit.
They saved me a few quid on the £300 price my dealer quoted

That's your best bet.

The demo at my stealers had then stuck on incorrectly, looked a mess.

Even the dealers can muck it up, so bung em on yourself.

But don't tell everyone that they stuck on by pads.

They'll be guys in the car parks nicking the bits off other Civics to make it even cheaper!

"Living on Earth maybe expensive, but it does include a trip around the Sun every year!"

Charles H.

Foggy69 · 10th May 2007, 15:59

The sticky pads are very sticky

Kremmen · 10th May 2007, 16:16

They will also be the type that 'cure' and after 24hrs are 'stuck proper'.

8th May 2007, 23:45	#1 (permalink)
Nighthaunt Car short of a Drive ;) Wheelnut Join Date: 5th May 2007 Location: Canterbury - Kent Posts: 84 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Side Body Protectors Guys - are the side body protectors colour coded worth getting? I know with a lot of cars now having "odd" shaped doors side body protectors can do almost no good at avoiding the dents on some cars - anyone got any opinions on this before I spend £300 on the dealer? Alex

9th May 2007, 21:01	#9 (permalink)
Nighthaunt Car short of a Drive ;) Wheelnut Join Date: 5th May 2007 Location: Canterbury - Kent Posts: 84 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Parking - damn spaces Would love to be able to park in clear space but sadly not going to happen - looks like I will have to either park in a secure government parking compound - and there a bit stingy on space - or if thats full on the streets nearby - not good either way! Although there £300 seems like at £40 a dent (and if paintwork or more needs doing god alone knows the cost) they would be worth it - dont want dents in my lovely space ship Alex

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alastair b Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 3rd December 2006 Location: Renfrewshire Posts: 638 Thanks: 5 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader: (0)	Trim Hi, If buying them gives you peace of mind,go for it. I have had my car for over a year and still watch where I park it.

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Harps Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 31st January 2007 Location: Leicester Posts: 327 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I've got the full city pack on my CTR. I think they are worth getting, saves you worring about getting some those little dings. Like you say all cars have different shaped doors. Go for it, they make the car look mean especially front on IMO Citypack on my CTR: NHB FN2 "Swissvaxed"

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czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,726 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	Probably worth having, but at £300 do you really need them?

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JoeyF Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 23rd October 2006 Location: Rotherham, South Yorkshire Posts: 404 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	recently had a dint in my car and it was on the crease at the top of the door , I doubt side protectors would have prevented that with them being lower down.

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Dawson Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 7th December 2006 Location: Turriff Posts: 196 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Instead of spending £300 on tacky side protectors, how about parking a little bit further away?

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sco77harris Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th June 2006 Location: stanmore london Posts: 974 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	i dont think they are worth it

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Kremmen Krem de la Krem Civinfo guru Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: West London Posts: 3,096 Thanks: 20 Thanked 25 Times in 24 Posts iTrader: (0)	Mine are in Galaxy in the Wiki http://www.civinfo.com/wiki/index.php?title=Image:Galaxy4.jpg

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Fun4Four Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 3rd November 2006 Location: UK Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I've splashed the cash for them on my NHB, personally I think they look good.

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Marc W Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 10th April 2007 Location: Berkshire Posts: 147 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hmm, might have to buy some of them then. Surprised they aren't fixed on more strongly though!

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Foggy69 Vivid Blue Rocks!!! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 5th December 2006 Location: Westerham Posts: 1,102 Thanks: 4 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts iTrader: (0)	The sticky pads are very sticky

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Kremmen Krem de la Krem Civinfo guru Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: West London Posts: 3,096 Thanks: 20 Thanked 25 Times in 24 Posts iTrader: (0)	They will also be the type that 'cure' and after 24hrs are 'stuck proper'.