Stupid Armadillo

Ron · 10-23-2011, 05:18 PM

PapoZalsa · 10-23-2011, 06:46 PM

Lucky that you didn't runned over with your front tire. I could it mean new tire, rim and/or possible alignment issues.

In Lousiaina especially around Ft. Polk they are all over the place.

GaleForce · 10-23-2011, 06:50 PM

It's not a total loss, you can make yourself a helmet from the Armadillo. Post pics when you get it done... the helmet.

UNKNOWN_370 · 10-23-2011, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Pharmacist

obviously if it was that dark and you had no time to react, you were going too fast for the conditions, even if under the speed limit. it's your fault, not the armadillo. as for the tray, you can order it from the dealer. they probably won't have any in stock so will have to get one from nissan. may take several days to get. in the meantime you can just remove it. it isn't that important for the car.

I totally agree, Don't blame the armadillo. I scan the ground for hundreds of feet ahead by the second because the country and southern roads are always filled with debrid and Gators. (TD slang for exploded tires). I've veered particles and animals at 100mph let alone 65mph. Sh1t happens, you had an accident. But dude you killed an animal you will not eat. Have a little bit of a heart. Your car can be fixed. That armadillos done for without being on someones table. Hopefully a vulture will come along and eat em' if not? You wasted the life of an animal for no reason.

Yeah at least make a helmet since you killed em... lol

_CEO_ · 10-23-2011, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

I totally agree, Don't blame the armadillo. I scan the ground for hundreds of feet ahead by the second because the country and southern roads are always filled with debrid and Gators. (TD slang for exploded tires). I've veered particles and animals at 100mph let alone 65mph. Sh1t happens, you had an accident. But dude you killed an animal you will not eat. Have a little bit of a heart. Your car can be fixed. That armadillos done for without being on someones table. Hopefully a vulture will come along and eat em' if not? You wasted the life of an animal for no reason.

Yeah at least make a helmet since you killed em... lol

Well props to you for being to alert, you certainly wont be hitting any armadillos.

I have to admit though that making a helmet was definitely not the first thing on my mind. But now I know

DJ-of-E · 10-24-2011, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by nmjaxx9

sucks man, I ran over a squirrel the other day felt bad, I try to be as cautious as possible but sometimes animals just get in the way.

Better than my friends jeep in the desert and ran over a large branch...only to somehow snap and lodge itself in the wheel well. I have no clue how, all I know is it got stuck and bent the spring of the front driver side suspension.

11Thumper · 10-24-2011, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by _CEO_

Because I was thinking about just saying it fell down and started dragging. My car is under warranty still.

alcheng · 10-24-2011, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by _CEO_

Well I was on a dark country road at about 2am going the speed limit (65) and I had no time to react and ran over an armadillo.

Now the plastic underbelly guard (directly behind my chin spoiler) is hanging down awkwardly and dragging on the ground almost like a big scoop just picking debris up into my engine bay.

What on earth do I do? Will the dealer help me out with this or am I SOL?

While you are calling the armadillo a 'stupid armadillo', the armadillo is probably calling you 'that stupid driver'.

LOL

jk.

Hope you will receive the part quickly and have it fixed.

BTW, did the armadillo just jumped out from nowhere or you couldn't see it? Was High-Beam allowable at that time but did you have it on?

cheers

MacCool · 10-24-2011, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by _CEO_

What on earth do I do? Will the dealer help me out with this or am I SOL?

Do you mean "help you out" as in helping you to get the thing replaced quickly at your expense, or "help you out" as in "warranty should cover my driving accidents" or "if it doesn't cover driving accidents, how about if I lie to them and tell them it just fell off?"

Ron · 10-24-2011, 08:42 AM

Yeah animals sometimes just get in the way. Back in Costa Rica when I had the Z32 I was driving on a non-illuminated road in the middle of nowhere, all of a sudden I just see a shadow get in my lane and before I could even think about braking I ran over what I think was a big dog... or a small cow... or a drunk man crawling across the street lol. I still don't know what it was but as a result the whole rear quarter panel had to be replaced.. surprisingly nothing happened to the front bumper. Regardless of the damage, I felt bad for whatever I killed.

scottIN · 10-24-2011, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Ron

Yeah animals sometimes just get in the way. Back in Costa Rica when I had the Z32 I was driving on a non-illuminated road in the middle of nowhere, all of a sudden I just see a shadow get in my lane and before I could even think about braking I ran over what I think was a big dog... or a small cow... or a drunk man crawling across the street lol. I still don't know what it was but as a result the whole rear quarter panel had to be replaced.. surprisingly nothing happened to the front bumper. Regardless of the damage, I felt bad for whatever I killed.

I cna't imagine driving in CR - even without hitting anything. Riding in a Maria or a bus is scary enough. Going down for New Years & will let someone else do the driving...

Ron · 10-24-2011, 09:16 AM

lol yeah I always said if you learned to drive there then you can drive anywhere...except India I guess. Have fun on your trip I will be going back in January for a couple of weeks.

nmjaxx9 · 10-24-2011, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ-of-E

Better than my friends jeep in the desert and ran over a large branch...only to somehow snap and lodge itself in the wheel well. I have no clue how, all I know is it got stuck and bent the spring of the front driver side suspension.

you would think a jeep could handle it

Lug · 10-24-2011, 12:57 PM

Dude, you are lucky to be alive!

shadoquad · 10-24-2011, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Lug

Dude, you are lucky to be alive!

The minister of hate had just arrived to late to be spared. Who cared? The weaver in the web that he made!

10-23-2011, 05:18 PM	#16 (permalink)
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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	Lucky that you didn't runned over with your front tire. I could it mean new tire, rim and/or possible alignment issues. In Lousiaina especially around Ft. Polk they are all over the place. __________________ 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

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10-24-2011, 08:42 AM	#25 (permalink)
Ron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,009 Drives: TT '11 PW Nismo #113 Rep Power: 22	Yeah animals sometimes just get in the way. Back in Costa Rica when I had the Z32 I was driving on a non-illuminated road in the middle of nowhere, all of a sudden I just see a shadow get in my lane and before I could even think about braking I ran over what I think was a big dog... or a small cow... or a drunk man crawling across the street lol. I still don't know what it was but as a result the whole rear quarter panel had to be replaced.. surprisingly nothing happened to the front bumper. Regardless of the damage, I felt bad for whatever I killed. __________________ 2011 Twin Turbo PW nismo #113 - My Journal - My TT Build Thread [ GTM GTX Stg2 TT \|\| HKS EVC6 \|\| Custom CarPC \|\| F.I 3'' TDX CBE \|\| SB 6puck clutch/ZSpeed CSC \|\| BC BR Coilovers \|\| SPC camber arms \|\| Work VSS-X \|\| Custom Headlights \|\| PW:JDM CF Covers \|\| Seibon CF Engine Cover ]

10-24-2011, 09:16 AM	#27 (permalink)
Ron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,009 Drives: TT '11 PW Nismo #113 Rep Power: 22	lol yeah I always said if you learned to drive there then you can drive anywhere...except India I guess. Have fun on your trip I will be going back in January for a couple of weeks. __________________ 2011 Twin Turbo PW nismo #113 - My Journal - My TT Build Thread [ GTM GTX Stg2 TT \|\| HKS EVC6 \|\| Custom CarPC \|\| F.I 3'' TDX CBE \|\| SB 6puck clutch/ZSpeed CSC \|\| BC BR Coilovers \|\| SPC camber arms \|\| Work VSS-X \|\| Custom Headlights \|\| PW:JDM CF Covers \|\| Seibon CF Engine Cover ]

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