Stupid Armadillo

Will@Logic · 10-25-2011, 12:49 AM

Quote:

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?

Ouch! Sorry to hear that... I hate to see what happened to that armadillo!?

Have you tried to take the guard off and reinstall it or is it just toast?

ImportConvert · 10-25-2011, 05:09 AM

This is why an air-oil plate cooler is a shitty idea. What if it had been a dog or something and fubar'ed the plate and you didn't get the car shut off in time. Then you would be out not only structural damage, but a new short-block and maybe the heads.

OP: Outcome? Pix?

_CEO_ · 10-25-2011, 08:57 AM

Im just glad the thing didnt jump up at the last second and hit my front bumper. lol

But the guard is pretty much toast. Most of the holes where it gets bolted the bumper were torn out along with the 6 bolts that hold it on there. it also has a giant crack down the center. The road tore it up pretty good too the rest of the way home before I could get a good look at it.

I rigged it back on there temporarily but a new one is on order.

_CEO_ · 10-25-2011, 08:58 AM

And I do have an air oil cooler. That hadnt even crossed my mind

ImportConvert · 10-25-2011, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _CEO_

And I do have an air oil cooler. That hadnt even crossed my mind

Exactly. If it gets punctured, you will be so pre occupied with the circumstances that you won't notice until too late.

Skeeterbop · 10-25-2011, 01:02 PM

That's why i would get an oil pressure gauge if i was installing an oil cooler.

kidkotic2001 · 10-25-2011, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron

did the armadillo have insurance? sue it!

Edit: Here you go
COVER-ENGINE,LOWER - 370Z (Z34) 2009+ :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com
747 Floor Fitting :: Body(Front,Roof & Floor) :: Genuine Nissan Parts :: 370Z Parts (Z34) 2009-2011 :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com

that it?

10-25-2011, 05:09 AM	#32 (permalink)
ImportConvert A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SWMO Posts: 4,454 Drives: 2019 CX5 GT Reserve Rep Power: 7627	This is why an air-oil plate cooler is a shitty idea. What if it had been a dog or something and fubar'ed the plate and you didn't get the car shut off in time. Then you would be out not only structural damage, but a new short-block and maybe the heads. OP: Outcome? Pix? Last edited by ImportConvert; 10-25-2011 at 05:13 AM.

10-25-2011, 01:02 PM	#36 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 40 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 16	That's why i would get an oil pressure gauge if i was installing an oil cooler. __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

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10-25-2011, 08:57 AM	#33 (permalink)
_CEO_ Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 64 Drives: 09 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 14	Im just glad the thing didnt jump up at the last second and hit my front bumper. lol But the guard is pretty much toast. Most of the holes where it gets bolted the bumper were torn out along with the 6 bolts that hold it on there. it also has a giant crack down the center. The road tore it up pretty good too the rest of the way home before I could get a good look at it. I rigged it back on there temporarily but a new one is on order.

10-25-2011, 08:58 AM	#34 (permalink)
_CEO_ Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 64 Drives: 09 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 14	And I do have an air oil cooler. That hadnt even crossed my mind