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dmhenderson 07-13-2012 07:18 PM

I hate deer - no seriously
 
My 3 month old nismo post-deer strike, July 4th in broad daylight. Outdoor temp ~102:

http://i.imgur.com/LJxDh.jpg
The f'ing thing literally ran broadside into me while I was actively trying to avoid it going ~45mph. Seriously, it takes a special kind of ******* animal to time its suicide charge perfectly enough to keep me from seeing it until the last possible second and manage to hit ME and not the other way around. Point of initial impact: driver's side fender.

http://i.imgur.com/ues9M.jpg
Flatbed driver says I'm lucky it didn't flip feet first into the windshield or my day might have been a lot shittier. Note the pretty Adams glaze sheen.

http://i.imgur.com/9othV.jpg
Better shot of the point of impact. I saved the Z emblem off of the blinker lamp. Girlfriend took the shot - I think I was still off on the side of the road screaming and throwing things at that point.

http://i.imgur.com/RS5nH.jpg
Look at that shine :(

http://i.imgur.com/irr9u.jpg
Oh yeah and the fucker had to go and destroy my door panel and rear quarterpanel as well.

http://i.imgur.com/3e6op.jpg
The assailant (after the cop dragged it off the road). May she rot in deer hell. Literally too stupid to live.

Figured I'd start my own thread to keep the other 4th of july guy's thread intact. Fun things I learned:

-Police are actually sympathetic and will let you drink your beer intended for your 4th of july BBQ on the side of the road if it's over 100 degrees outside and your brand new car is smashed.

-The Nissan Cube has a much nicer stock stereo than then Z. Like...a lot nicer.

-The Nissan Cube is literally a turd on wheels. My coworker took a picture of it but I don't know where it went. It's sitting outside right now but I can't be bothered to go out there to photograph it. It's poop-brown, very square, unstable, and sounds like a lawnmower when you step on the gas. Leave it at that.

370Zsteve 07-13-2012 07:19 PM

:wtf2:

dmhenderson 07-13-2012 07:21 PM

The good news:
-No frame or mechanical damage
-It's with a Z specialist
-No refurbs or "fixes" - only new OEM pars for the repair.
-Insurance has acknowledged that a diminished value payment is appropriate (need to negotiate).

Bad news:
-Was really looking forward to my beach trip with it and it won't be ready until the 27th. Beach is 20-27th. Argh.

370Zsteve 07-13-2012 07:23 PM

It sucks. Beg the dealer for a nice replacement vehicle. Beg your salesman for his demo.

dmhenderson 07-13-2012 07:25 PM

It's just body damage and all 3 damaged panels are being swapped out with new OEM parts. It'll be fine.

Why on earth would the dealer give me a new car?

dmhenderson 07-13-2012 07:27 PM

The diminished value settlement will likely pay for my HFCs, headers and tune so I guess there's a silver lining.

Thechidz 07-13-2012 07:42 PM

he meant as a loner vehicle

how much was the DVS?

dmhenderson 07-13-2012 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thechidz (Post 1820770)
how much was the DVS?

Still being negotiated. They're having trouble because the car is brand new and they don't have KBB numbers for it yet and this is an extremely unusual set of circumstances.

I want at least 2k based upon what I've seen but hoping for more.

dmhenderson 07-13-2012 07:46 PM

I still can't get over that the Cube's stock stereo has voice recognition, a separate iphone/android setting complete with exterior aux port and bluetooth pairing. What the ****.

Thechidz 07-13-2012 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmhenderson (Post 1820774)
I still can't get over that the Cube's stock stereo has voice recognition, a separate iphone/android setting complete with exterior aux port and bluetooth pairing. What the ****.

that stuff is on the 370z touring model too. Makes the Nismo too heavy though

dmhenderson 07-13-2012 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thechidz (Post 1820770)
he meant as a loaner vehicle

Oh hey now that makes sense. Sorry, I'm pretty tired and slightly drunk.

KillerBee370 07-13-2012 07:54 PM

Suicide charge!!! Lol

Bucketlist2012 07-13-2012 08:14 PM

Am I crazy, or is that thing dual turbo ?

And the deer got what it deserved...

Glad you are OK..

Also am I crazy and you were going to sell it because you are having a Kid ?

Maybe I have the wrong Z car..

dmhenderson 07-13-2012 08:20 PM

1) It's 3 months old, is a NA car with the only engine mod (so far) being a stillen G3 intake. Berk HFCs and stillen ceramic headers are next up. I have no intention of turbocharging/supercharging it.

2) It appears the deer may or may not have been pregnant. If so, that's Darwinism in action folks.

3) Me too.

4) Oh my god I don't have any kids that I know of. Don't joke about that.

5) You have the wrong Z car.

Bucketlist2012 07-13-2012 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmhenderson (Post 1820815)
1) It's 3 months old, is a NA car with the only engine mod (so far) being a stillen G3 intake. Berk HFCs and stillen ceramic headers are next up. I have no intention of turbocharging/supercharging it.

2) It appears the deer may or may not have been pregnant. If so, that's Darwinism in action folks.

3) Me too.

4) Oh my god I don't have any kids that I know of. Don't joke about that.

5) You have the wrong Z car.

OK, sorry...My Bad...:tiphat:


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