Back from vacation, hit a deer...
09-01-2003, 12:02 AM
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Back from vacation, hit a deer...
Remember that road I was talking about driving? CA-32? Anyways, I'd just gotten off it(last long drive before getting to the Lake). Drove about 3 miles on CA-36 and saw the sucker in the road, couldn't decide which way to go, and it didn't help. The sad thing is, I thought I'd joke about this when I got back... turned out, it wasn't a joke.
It was the hardest hit I'd ever felt when I was driving... blood everywhere.
It's a good thing the deer was already dead, because running over it wasn't too big a deal. Cracked the paint on the plastic spoilers, but these sure are some solid pieces! No body damage, deer did not hit the steering crossmember, did hit the tranny pan and spare tire carrier. Exhaust too.
I pulled over, my friend pulled over. The first thing I said was, "Anyone want barbeque?"
Got to the cabin about 10 min later and washed the blood off the front spoiler with glass cleaner.
Had a fun weekend otherwise, though!
-Steve
PS I hope I got your blood boiling. It's funny that DD and I had this happen to us in the same weekend...
[Modified by Pacin'California, 11:02 AM 9/1/2003]
It was the hardest hit I'd ever felt when I was driving... blood everywhere.
It's a good thing the deer was already dead, because running over it wasn't too big a deal. Cracked the paint on the plastic spoilers, but these sure are some solid pieces! No body damage, deer did not hit the steering crossmember, did hit the tranny pan and spare tire carrier. Exhaust too.
I pulled over, my friend pulled over. The first thing I said was, "Anyone want barbeque?"
Got to the cabin about 10 min later and washed the blood off the front spoiler with glass cleaner.
Had a fun weekend otherwise, though!
-Steve
PS I hope I got your blood boiling. It's funny that DD and I had this happen to us in the same weekend...
[Modified by Pacin'California, 11:02 AM 9/1/2003]
09-01-2003, 01:37 AM
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Re: Back from vacation, hit a deer... (Pacin'California)
Holy poopie....Good thing you didn't get hurt, could have been alot worse.
And be careful what you say about it. Just look at my avatar and you will see why.
And be careful what you say about it. Just look at my avatar and you will see why.
09-01-2003, 02:09 PM
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Re: Back from vacation, hit a deer... (Pacin'California)
crap steve. you and dawg should get hyundais for regular driving and save the vettes for cruises when you have people with good luck in front and behind you!
09-01-2003, 02:33 PM
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Re: Back from vacation, hit a deer... (clutchdust)
Hole crap indeed :eek: :) so.. did you bbq it?
I had something similar, I actually got hit by a deer once, was driving down a road and a deer ran straight into the side of my car (I was doing about 50), left a huge dent & some blood but the deer took off, seemed to be just a little shaken up.
I had something similar, I actually got hit by a deer once, was driving down a road and a deer ran straight into the side of my car (I was doing about 50), left a huge dent & some blood but the deer took off, seemed to be just a little shaken up.
09-02-2003, 02:12 AM
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Re: Back from vacation, hit a deer... (Twin_Turbo)
left a huge dent & some blood but the deer took off, seemed .
09-02-2003, 02:14 AM
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Re: Back from vacation, hit a deer... (Desertdawg)
left a huge dent & some blood but the deer took off, seemed .
How in the heck did you manage to DENT your Corvette.?????
How in the heck did you manage to DENT your Corvette.?????
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09-02-2003, 02:19 AM
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09-02-2003, 02:31 AM
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Re: Back from vacation, hit a deer... (Pacin'California)
at least it wasn't something big like
Here is one I know would strike fear into any just cleaned car driver.....
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09-02-2003, 02:44 AM
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Re: Back from vacation, hit a deer... (BSeery)
I would be more worried about hitting what they leave on the road after they cross... :lol:
09-02-2003, 06:01 AM
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Re: Back from vacation, hit a deer... (Pacin'California)
Pacin,
Would you be mad if I told you to Buck Up! ?
New term: "Road Re-Kill"
By the way, you can't do "doe-nuts" on the highway, they don't have any!
ok,ok, I"ll stop. Hope the car isn't too bad!
Chuck
Would you be mad if I told you to Buck Up! ?
New term: "Road Re-Kill"
By the way, you can't do "doe-nuts" on the highway, they don't have any!
ok,ok, I"ll stop. Hope the car isn't too bad!
Chuck
09-02-2003, 12:10 PM
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Re: Back from vacation, hit a deer... (Chuck Harmon)
ok,ok, I"ll stop. Hope the car isn't too bad!
-Steve
09-02-2003, 02:26 PM
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