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w0rM	06-20-2013 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by saber (Post 2371600)

tell that to the armadillo.

And his family and friends

Cell	06-20-2013 10:52 AM

Pics of armadillo or it didn't happen....

I prefer to believe that you made your significant other mad and kicked that pumper.

ssmoked

06-20-2013 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 2371597)

It's like nothing ever happened. :tup:

Upon closer examination, it snapped a black plastic fastener but no paint damage :)

Do I have to go to the stealership for it or would homedepot due?

m4a1mustang

06-20-2013 10:59 AM

Armadillos are people too.

Chuck33079

06-20-2013 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 2371629)

Armadillos are people too.

Nope. They're in the category of "nature's targets" along with things like rats, nutria and prairie dogs.

ssmoked

06-20-2013 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by MX52Z (Post 2371610)

New thread: Do you regret hitting armadillos?

Look, if it didn't freak out :eek: and decided to run back to its origin, my path, it would still be rocking.

Chuck33079

06-20-2013 11:04 AM

Did it kill it? Those fuckers are TOUGH. Unless you saw squashed dillo, he may still be alive.

saber

06-20-2013 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079 (Post 2371639)

Did it kill it? Those fuckers are TOUGH. Unless you saw squashed dillo, he may still be alive.

and probably stumbled into the bar telling all his friends "dudes you have no idea what just happened to me"

Chuck33079

06-20-2013 11:10 AM

Every time I've hunted a place with armadillos, the rule was to end that little bastard. Between cows stepping in their burrows and breaking legs, and the fact they can carry leprosy, thou shalt not let one live.

ssmoked

06-20-2013 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079 (Post 2371639)

Did it kill it? Those fuckers are TOUGH. Unless you saw squashed dillo, he may still be alive.

I know they have a hard scale like armor, but unless it can withstand 3300 lbs of mass while traveling at 55 mph...

Chuck33079

06-20-2013 11:15 AM

If you ran him over. If he just got punted he may still be wandering around out there.

m4a1mustang

06-20-2013 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079 (Post 2371662)

If you ran him over. If he just got punted he may still be wandering around out there.

... plotting his REVENGE.

JARblue

06-20-2013 11:26 AM

This thread is awesome :icon17: :tup:

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Originally Posted by ssmoked (Post 2371040)

I plan on taking off the bumper tomorrow and use a hair dryer to warm up the inside of the dent and attorney to pop it out. Is that a good idea?

But I am wondering how much the lawyer cost? Repair looks good, though :tup: And yes, you can buy the black plastic clips at Lowe's (I would assume Home Depot, as well, but I can't say I've looked there).

ssmoked

06-20-2013 11:37 AM

^thanks :)

I love my Z to death, but man it picks up everything that's 6 inches tall on the road. If I recall correctly, think my Z is responsible for 4 homicides already in 2 yrs

The BlueMax

06-20-2013 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by luigi90210 (Post 2371150)

that wouldnt work, there is a fold in the dent

@OP

use a hair dryer/heat gun, heat up the area, then slowly push out the dent, it wont be perfect but it will due

just think of it like this, if you mess it up its just an excuse to buy an amuse bodykit(replica or original whichever you prefer)

I agree, heat it up & carefully work it out from the inside, won't look perfect but some if done quickly will come out better without paint cracking

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