I hate overpasses.....
 

Well, let's see....where do I start? Today is my two week anniverary of owning my yellow 370z but Monday I have to take it into the body shop for repairs. Last Wednesday evening while driving home on Interstate 395 going under an overpass something either fell or was thrown from another car and slammed my hood. And I do mean slammed....sounded like a sledgehammer hit it. I knew there would be damage but didn't know how much until I pulled into the driveway. At night it looked bad but the next day....under the light.....there has to be at least 4 or 5 dents and one scratch that is at least 3 or 4 inches long and maybe 1/2 inch wide and bored all the way down to the metal.

Whatever it was it was heavy! Thankfully when it bounced off the hood it didn't come back down on the roof or trunk and there is no windshield damage. $782 in body work needed....thank goodness for insurance. The saddest part? I haven't made a payment yet and hadn't reached even 200 miles on the car. Heck, I hadn't even pulled into a gas station to put my first tank of gas in the car. (I've broke 200 miles and put my first tank of gas in since the accident)

My aunt said you've gotten the first one out of the way......the first is the worst they say. I'm thinking ANY in this car will be the worst....hahaha! So, I drop it off Monday and it should take 3 days to fix. Not bad....at least I'll have it back next week. No liquids running from under the car, the horsepower is still there so it appears to just be cosmetic damage at best. I wonder how long before I can get that Xzilon paint protection put back on the hood? Also, I want to get that clear bra now more than ever.....I want the ENTIRE car wrapped, in fact.

I'm considering taking before and after pictures so I'll show the damage tomorrow.

wow...that sucks big time...damn crumbling bridges

at least u'r ok and a small piece fell instead of a big one...... :eek:

take some pics for us to see.

With the impact you described you are very lucky that the object did not go through your windshield!

Since the accident, I have to agree with you. Everyone said the same thing....you're lucky to be alive. I never really thought about it that way...I was only concerned about the car. But, a car can be fixed....I may not have been able to be repaired. ;)

Yeah, you have to look at it this way. You are one lucky guy. This could end up a lot worst. Glad you are ok.

Many people have been killed in that situation. It sucks your car was damaged but at least you are fine. Let's see the pics.

That sucks! Glad you're ok!

Damn. That sucks, man. There people that throw crap off overpasses all the time here. Lately, they've been putting large chain-link fences around the over passes with walk ways for that specific reason.

I remember hearing on the news that throwing cinder blocks off of overpasses was apparently more common than I thought. Several people have died.

Have I mentioned I hate humanity? Honestly, the things people do to each other. Watchmen makes you hate man, I've realized.

+1 for the thank god you're ok category.

+1 for the get well soon (for your car).

Glad you are ok. Sorry about your car.

Be thankfull you were not hurt.
Glad to hear you are ok. :hello:

This is true.

Was this a heavy traffic area? There might be traffic cams in that area that would have caught something. its worth a shot to check it out and possibly contact the DOT.

+1

I hate humanity for it's reluctance to save itself over it's own greed. And unfortunately, those who WANT to make a difference are to few to impact those with all the power.

If we live another 15-20 years from today, it will be by miracle.