Deer collision

Blackbelt · 11-12-2010, 12:38 PM

This past Tuesday going to work at 6AM a deer T-boned me on the right fender and passenger side causing $1,600 damage to my 2009 370Z. There is mild damage to the right tire rim, severe damage to the right fender behind the wheel well, moderate damage to the passenger door and some scuff marks on the side of the front bumper and underneath the door. On the recommendation of my mechanic for the past 20 years I have taken it to the best body shop in town that specializes in restoring high end cars such as Jag and Audi. I would welcome any advice on what to look for when I pick up the car in 10 days to ensure everything is properly repaired. Thanks in advance for your responses.

kenchan · 11-12-2010, 12:42 PM

sorry to hear.

look at the paint under light and under sunlight. make sure it is seamless color match. gl with the repairs.

CrownR426 · 11-12-2010, 12:45 PM

Sorry to hear about this!
But I am so glad you are fine!!!
Things could've been worse so you shouldn't be too down and out about things!
Just try not to think about it too much, you'll be fine bud.!

ChrisSlicks · 11-12-2010, 12:48 PM

I wish deer would learn how to drive, who gave it a license?

Fortunately I don't think you'll be suspect to any hidden damage like with a regular car accident so paint match will be the most important thing.

antman22 · 11-12-2010, 01:02 PM

Obviously that deer did not have VDC on.

Meridian69 · 11-12-2010, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

look at the paint under light and under sunlight. make sure it is seamless color match. gl with the repairs.

What Kenchan said... check it on a sunny day if you can. The low powered lights at the shop will hide stuff.

doubleG370Z · 11-12-2010, 01:17 PM

Wow, good to hear your okay...guess the deer didn't like your fancy HID lights

Liquid_G · 11-12-2010, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antman22

Obviously that deer did not have VDC on.

lulz

vehicular deer control

TypeOne · 11-12-2010, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liquid_G

lulz

vehicular deer control

G Fo12ce · 11-12-2010, 05:31 PM

Venison Dynamic Control

ThoriumHotdog · 11-12-2010, 07:12 PM

This thread delivers.

Trips · 11-12-2010, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

I wish deer would learn how to drive, who gave it a license?

Fortunately I don't think you'll be suspect to any hidden damage like with a regular car accident so paint match will be the most important thing.

Quote:

Originally Posted by antman22

Obviously that deer did not have VDC on.

Sorry to hear about what happened. I hope everything gets fixed, and before you drive off inspect every inch of the car, and make sure you have a warranty on the work in writing.
Good Luck

It could've been worse?

sonic370 · 11-12-2010, 07:22 PM

sorry about you and that deer. im no expert but make sure you get a new rim.
don't let them tell you they can repair it good as new....

those dang things will set you back 1100 bucks....

and get a written warranty...on all repairs....and cross your fingers it doesn't make car fax

PapoZalsa · 11-12-2010, 07:50 PM

Not the VDC.

Are paying for the repair or the insurance company? If the insurance what did they say, quote?

Glad you OK!

370zproject · 11-12-2010, 10:24 PM

glad to hear ur ok

11-12-2010, 12:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
Blackbelt Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 27 Drives: 16 Nissan 370Z Red M Rep Power: 15	Deer collision This past Tuesday going to work at 6AM a deer T-boned me on the right fender and passenger side causing $1,600 damage to my 2009 370Z. There is mild damage to the right tire rim, severe damage to the right fender behind the wheel well, moderate damage to the passenger door and some scuff marks on the side of the front bumper and underneath the door. On the recommendation of my mechanic for the past 20 years I have taken it to the best body shop in town that specializes in restoring high end cars such as Jag and Audi. I would welcome any advice on what to look for when I pick up the car in 10 days to ensure everything is properly repaired. Thanks in advance for your responses.

11-12-2010, 12:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 847	Sorry to hear about this! But I am so glad you are fine!!! Things could've been worse so you shouldn't be too down and out about things! Just try not to think about it too much, you'll be fine bud.! __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

11-12-2010, 12:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	I wish deer would learn how to drive, who gave it a license? Fortunately I don't think you'll be suspect to any hidden damage like with a regular car accident so paint match will be the most important thing. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

11-12-2010, 05:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
G Fo12ce Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 996 Drives: Sold! Rep Power: 51	Venison Dynamic Control __________________ Nismo Suspension: New Owners Check Here!

11-12-2010, 07:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4499	Not the VDC. Are paying for the repair or the insurance company? If the insurance what did they say, quote? Glad you OK! __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

11-12-2010, 12:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	sorry to hear. look at the paint under light and under sunlight. make sure it is seamless color match. gl with the repairs.

11-12-2010, 01:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
antman22 Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 597 Drives: 09 PG 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	Obviously that deer did not have VDC on.

11-12-2010, 01:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
doubleG370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Vancouver Posts: 257 Drives: 09 370Z blk 7AT NAV Rep Power: 14	Wow, good to hear your okay...guess the deer didn't like your fancy HID lights

11-12-2010, 07:12 PM	#11 (permalink)
ThoriumHotdog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: TX Posts: 1,104 Drives: Turbo CRX si Rep Power: 16	This thread delivers.

11-12-2010, 07:22 PM	#13 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	sorry about you and that deer. im no expert but make sure you get a new rim. don't let them tell you they can repair it good as new.... those dang things will set you back 1100 bucks.... and get a written warranty...on all repairs....and cross your fingers it doesn't make car fax

11-12-2010, 10:24 PM	#15 (permalink)
370zproject A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Age: 34 Posts: 16,104 Drives: 09 A/T 370z blue Rep Power: 52	glad to hear ur ok __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

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