Stupid Armadillo

_CEO_ · 10-23-2011, 03:32 AM

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?

XwChriswX · 10-23-2011, 03:41 AM

I'm sure they aren't too expensive to replace if you wanted to go that route...

Or you could post a Wanted add for someone who maybe got an aftermarket front bumper and doesn't need theirs...

Sorry to hear about it.

Carno · 10-23-2011, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by _CEO_

What on earth do I do?

Get it fixed?

11Thumper · 10-23-2011, 04:50 AM

Why would the dealer care? You hit an animal while driving.

_CEO_ · 10-23-2011, 09:57 AM

Because I was thinking about just saying it fell down and started dragging. My car is under warranty still. but im going to try to fix it myself. Problem is I need to drive 120 miles back to school tomorrow.

If I cant find a way to secure it back in place would it be bad to take off until I can bring it somewhere?

esfourteen · 10-23-2011, 10:35 AM

The dealer isn't going to believe it just "fell off" your car while driving without you hitting something. Fix it with zip ties or get a new one, if your broke *** cant afford one right now then just remove it temporarily.

_CEO_ · 10-23-2011, 10:51 AM

Where would I order a new one from? A link would be really helpful, thanks.

And a appreciate you assuming im broke. Im visiting family right now and need to get back to school tomorrow. Its a matter of time, not money. Thank you for your negativity

NISSNISS370Z · 10-23-2011, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _CEO_

Where would I order a new one from? A link would be really helpful, thanks.

And a appreciate you assuming im broke. Im visiting family right now and need to get back to school tomorrow. Its a matter of time, not money. Thank you for your negativity

Pharmacist · 10-23-2011, 11:21 AM

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.

Ron · 10-23-2011, 11:34 AM

did the armadillo have insurance? sue it!

Edit: Here you go
http://www.courtesyparts.com/74811-c...-p-619636.html
http://www.courtesyparts.com/370z-pa...8826_8843.html

that it?

Mt Tam I am · 10-23-2011, 11:41 AM

Sorry OP. Regardless of who's fault it was, blaming the armadillo will not help. The driver, not the dealer, is on the hook for the repair which must get done.

Deer are the trouble around here.

cossie1600 · 10-23-2011, 02:46 PM

$110 isnt too bad. I nailed a dead animal in my Prius and the bottom tray is $300

6MT · 10-23-2011, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carno

Get it fixed?

Move on...

nmjaxx9 · 10-23-2011, 04:28 PM

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.

_CEO_ · 10-23-2011, 05:08 PM

Thanks for the links Ron, helped a lot. I ordered a new one and in the mean time duct tape and zip ties will do their job.

10-23-2011, 03:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
_CEO_ Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 64 Drives: 09 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 14	Stupid Armadillo 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?

10-23-2011, 03:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 452	I'm sure they aren't too expensive to replace if you wanted to go that route... Or you could post a Wanted add for someone who maybe got an aftermarket front bumper and doesn't need theirs... Sorry to hear about it. __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

10-23-2011, 10:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
esfourteen A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: LI, NY Posts: 1,375 Drives: 40th TT Rep Power: 18	The dealer isn't going to believe it just "fell off" your car while driving without you hitting something. Fix it with zip ties or get a new one, if your broke *** cant afford one right now then just remove it temporarily. __________________ Build Thread \| GTM TT Install Thread \| Engine Build Thread

10-23-2011, 10:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
_CEO_ Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 64 Drives: 09 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 14	Where would I order a new one from? A link would be really helpful, thanks. And a appreciate you assuming im broke. Im visiting family right now and need to get back to school tomorrow. Its a matter of time, not money. Thank you for your negativity Last edited by _CEO_; 10-23-2011 at 10:55 AM.

10-23-2011, 11:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
Pharmacist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,249 Drives: 09 370z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 18	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. __________________ 2009 370z Sport Touring/Nismo shift Knob/Z1 motorsports 34 row oil cooler

10-23-2011, 04:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
11Thumper Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 754 Drives: '11 370Z, '01 S2k Rep Power: 17	Why would the dealer care? You hit an animal while driving.

10-23-2011, 09:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
_CEO_ Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 64 Drives: 09 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 14	Because I was thinking about just saying it fell down and started dragging. My car is under warranty still. but im going to try to fix it myself. Problem is I need to drive 120 miles back to school tomorrow. If I cant find a way to secure it back in place would it be bad to take off until I can bring it somewhere?

10-23-2011, 11:34 AM	#10 (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	did the armadillo have insurance? sue it! Edit: Here you go http://www.courtesyparts.com/74811-c...-p-619636.html http://www.courtesyparts.com/370z-pa...8826_8843.html that it? __________________ 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 ] Last edited by Ron; 10-23-2011 at 11:42 AM.

10-23-2011, 11:41 AM	#11 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3843	Sorry OP. Regardless of who's fault it was, blaming the armadillo will not help. The driver, not the dealer, is on the hook for the repair which must get done. Deer are the trouble around here. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

10-23-2011, 02:46 PM	#12 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	$110 isnt too bad. I nailed a dead animal in my Prius and the bottom tray is $300

10-23-2011, 04:28 PM	#14 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 26	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.

10-23-2011, 05:08 PM	#15 (permalink)
_CEO_ Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 64 Drives: 09 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 14	Thanks for the links Ron, helped a lot. I ordered a new one and in the mean time duct tape and zip ties will do their job.

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