Hit an armadillo @55 mph, advice needed

w0rM · 06-20-2013, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by saber

tell that to the armadillo.

And his family and friends

Cell · 06-20-2013, 11:52 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, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

It's like nothing ever happened.

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, 11:59 AM

Armadillos are people too.

Chuck33079 · 06-20-2013, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

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, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MX52Z

New thread: Do you regret hitting armadillos?

Look, if it didn't freak out

and decided to run back to its origin, my path, it would still be rocking.

Chuck33079 · 06-20-2013, 12:04 PM

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

saber · 06-20-2013, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

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, 12:10 PM

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, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

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, 12:15 PM

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

m4a1mustang · 06-20-2013, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

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, 12:26 PM

This thread is awesome

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Originally Posted by ssmoked

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

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, 12:37 PM

^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, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by luigi90210

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

06-20-2013, 11:59 AM	#19 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Armadillos are people too. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

06-20-2013, 12:04 PM	#22 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	Did it kill it? Those fuckers are TOUGH. Unless you saw squashed dillo, he may still be alive. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

06-20-2013, 12:10 PM	#24 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	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. DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

06-20-2013, 12:15 PM	#26 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	If you ran him over. If he just got punted he may still be wandering around out there. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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