My car is a deer magnet!
My car is a deer magnet!
2 deer in 5 months.
The first one hit me back in October when my car was only 2 weeks old. My original post is here.
I hit the second one tonight. I was driving the speed limit at 45mph (really) on a 2 lane country road. This juvenile deer jumps out of the woods from the right and darts across the street. I stand on the brakes - the Brembos are amazing, but not amazing enough and I still "tap" the deer. It stumbles but manages to get going again. From the impact, I'm hoping the damage, if any, is minimal. So, being 4 miles from home, I decide to continue driving instead of stopping and inspecting it.
I get home, park in the garage half-way and inspect the car. My bumper has a 4-5 inch crack between the driver's headlamp and grill. Argh. The good news is that there is no other damage. The bumper is even still aligned.
So, questions for you guys:
1) Do you know of anyone selling a mint WW, non-aero bumper?
2) How much would a new bumper plus painting cost? I'm going for an estimate tomorrow so I'll find out then. I would still appreciate your insight for reference.
3) Should I go Carbon Fiber? Is one even available? I checked RexSpeed and they don't make one.
PS
No, I do not hunt. I have no idea why they are targeting me.
*** EDITS ***
Phone pics:
I went to the body shop this morning. The damage is isolated to the bumper cover. The total estimate including tax is $1,275. The bumper cover itself is $741. My comprehensive deductible is $250 so I think I will file a claim.
The first one hit me back in October when my car was only 2 weeks old. My original post is here.
I hit the second one tonight. I was driving the speed limit at 45mph (really) on a 2 lane country road. This juvenile deer jumps out of the woods from the right and darts across the street. I stand on the brakes - the Brembos are amazing, but not amazing enough and I still "tap" the deer. It stumbles but manages to get going again. From the impact, I'm hoping the damage, if any, is minimal. So, being 4 miles from home, I decide to continue driving instead of stopping and inspecting it.
I get home, park in the garage half-way and inspect the car. My bumper has a 4-5 inch crack between the driver's headlamp and grill. Argh. The good news is that there is no other damage. The bumper is even still aligned.
So, questions for you guys:
1) Do you know of anyone selling a mint WW, non-aero bumper?
2) How much would a new bumper plus painting cost? I'm going for an estimate tomorrow so I'll find out then. I would still appreciate your insight for reference.
3) Should I go Carbon Fiber? Is one even available? I checked RexSpeed and they don't make one.
PS
No, I do not hunt. I have no idea why they are targeting me.
*** EDITS ***
Phone pics:
I went to the body shop this morning. The damage is isolated to the bumper cover. The total estimate including tax is $1,275. The bumper cover itself is $741. My comprehensive deductible is $250 so I think I will file a claim.
Last edited by Red141; Mar 16, 2011 at 11:16 AM. Reason: Adding pics & insurance info.
You have insurance, yes? All insurance companies I've dealt with cover - with no deductible - animal hazards. You just need to be able to *prove* you actually hit an animal.
Curiously if you missed it by running off the road and hitting some bushes are trees, they will not cover it but if you hit the animal - can prove it - it is covered.
So before you so ANYTHING - contact your agent so they can inspect the car.
Curiously if you missed it by running off the road and hitting some bushes are trees, they will not cover it but if you hit the animal - can prove it - it is covered.
So before you so ANYTHING - contact your agent so they can inspect the car.
