I hate deer - no seriously

dmhenderson · 07-13-2012, 07:18 PM

My 3 month old nismo post-deer strike, July 4th in broad daylight. Outdoor temp ~102:

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.

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.

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.

Look at that shine

Oh yeah and the fucker had to go and destroy my door panel and rear quarterpanel as well.

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

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

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

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

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

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...

07-13-2012, 07:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 26	I hate deer - no seriously My 3 month old nismo post-deer strike, July 4th in broad daylight. Outdoor temp ~102: 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. 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. 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. Look at that shine Oh yeah and the fucker had to go and destroy my door panel and rear quarterpanel as well. 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. DEpointfive0 likes this. Last edited by dmhenderson; 07-13-2012 at 07:24 PM.

07-13-2012, 07:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 42	__________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

07-13-2012, 07:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 42	It sucks. Beg the dealer for a nice replacement vehicle. Beg your salesman for his demo. __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

07-13-2012, 07:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
Thechidz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NY Posts: 1,009 Drives: Nissan 370z Monti Bl Rep Power: 15	he meant as a loner vehicle how much was the DVS? __________________ I <3 my car

07-13-2012, 08:14 PM	#13 (permalink)
Bucketlist2012 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,424 Drives: 370Z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 16	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.. __________________ 2009 Sport/Touring 370Z 1971 Z/28 with coil overs, rushforth's, willwoods, Hotchkis. 4 speed GMC Sierra1500

07-13-2012, 07:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 26	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.

07-13-2012, 07:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 26	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?

07-13-2012, 07:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 26	The diminished value settlement will likely pay for my HFCs, headers and tune so I guess there's a silver lining.

07-13-2012, 07:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 26	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 ****.

07-13-2012, 07:54 PM	#12 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 51 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 321	Suicide charge!!! Lol

07-13-2012, 08:20 PM	#14 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 26	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. Last edited by dmhenderson; 07-13-2012 at 08:23 PM.

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