Stupid F-ing deer!

Mike · 12-21-2010, 07:31 PM

5 small deer jumped out in front of me on the way to the UPS store tonight to send Z1 back someones freshly powdercoated Gen 3 intakes. Missed all but one, unfortunately. It ran off into the woods, so I think it was ok.

No oncoming traffic, so I went into the opposite lane at a 45 while stopping, and hit him in the rounded part of the fender. Now I need a new fender and need my front bumper repaired.

On the bright side, those that worry about the stillen bumper and molding and later cracking issues, it did crack a tiny bit, about an inch, but most of the mold is in tact.

Mike · 12-21-2010, 07:31 PM

thats a deer hair in the bumper

Trips · 12-21-2010, 07:35 PM

Sorry to hear bambi got hit

Good thing is your OK, and the damage looks minor.

daisuke149 · 12-21-2010, 07:36 PM

damn Mike. sorry to hear that man. : /

ClemsonWill · 12-21-2010, 07:37 PM

Glad to hear you are ok. It could have been much worse. Sorry about the Z.

Xan · 12-21-2010, 07:43 PM

I know you like to gun it while driving the Z, but this is not the way to go hunting...

Mike · 12-21-2010, 07:43 PM

(un?)fortunately, its not enough damage to file a claim for. One day I will give my body shop some insurance claim work! I think I've spent about 20k there in the last 5 years for elective modifications or track damage repair. At least I have a guy!

PapoZalsa · 12-21-2010, 07:52 PM

Glad to hear you are OK and that the damage was not that bad...

Xan · 12-21-2010, 08:09 PM

You could of course go for some nice aftermarket fenders...

Mike · 12-21-2010, 08:48 PM

nah, unless its functional, I don't have any need for it. money is a little tight right now.

but I was thinking, my doctor gave me a prostate exam today when I got a physical and she said she hoped it was the worst thing I would have today. Have to tell her it wasn't. Sure it wasn't fun, but it cost a lot less than what this will.

Lemers · 12-21-2010, 08:56 PM

Should put deer alert whistles on your z

Mike · 12-21-2010, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lemers

Should put deer alert whistles on your z

that would be pimp! chrome?

LMBmikeZ · 12-21-2010, 09:22 PM

close call..........lol to the chrome whistle!

fullmonty · 12-21-2010, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lemers

Should put deer alert whistles on your z

spearfish25 · 12-21-2010, 09:46 PM

Sorry Mike. Speaking from my recent experience, it sucks.

12-21-2010, 07:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	Stupid F-ing deer! 5 small deer jumped out in front of me on the way to the UPS store tonight to send Z1 back someones freshly powdercoated Gen 3 intakes. Missed all but one, unfortunately. It ran off into the woods, so I think it was ok. No oncoming traffic, so I went into the opposite lane at a 45 while stopping, and hit him in the rounded part of the fender. Now I need a new fender and need my front bumper repaired. On the bright side, those that worry about the stillen bumper and molding and later cracking issues, it did crack a tiny bit, about an inch, but most of the mold is in tact. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

12-21-2010, 07:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	thats a deer hair in the bumper __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

12-21-2010, 07:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Sorry to hear bambi got hit Good thing is your OK, and the damage looks minor. __________________

12-21-2010, 07:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 445	Glad to hear you are ok. It could have been much worse. Sorry about the Z. __________________ Slightly modded

12-21-2010, 07:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 24	I know you like to gun it while driving the Z, but this is not the way to go hunting... __________________

12-21-2010, 07:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 31	damn Mike. sorry to hear that man. : /

12-21-2010, 07:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	(un?)fortunately, its not enough damage to file a claim for. One day I will give my body shop some insurance claim work! I think I've spent about 20k there in the last 5 years for elective modifications or track damage repair. At least I have a guy! __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

12-21-2010, 07:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	Glad to hear you are OK and that the damage was not that bad... __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

12-21-2010, 08:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 24	You could of course go for some nice aftermarket fenders... __________________

12-21-2010, 08:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	nah, unless its functional, I don't have any need for it. money is a little tight right now. but I was thinking, my doctor gave me a prostate exam today when I got a physical and she said she hoped it was the worst thing I would have today. Have to tell her it wasn't. Sure it wasn't fun, but it cost a lot less than what this will. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

12-21-2010, 08:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	Should put deer alert whistles on your z __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

12-21-2010, 09:22 PM	#13 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10350	close call..........lol to the chrome whistle! __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON

12-21-2010, 09:46 PM	#15 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	Sorry Mike. Speaking from my recent experience, it sucks. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

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