BuddyC

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So tuesday night I hit a deer with my Tl-S. Hit the deer smack on as it jumped in front of me at the last minute. So then I decided to drive my 94 accord, that has been off the road for awhile. Less than 24 hrs later some lady backed into the accord and did damage. Not sure what insurance is going to do yet in either case, but should find out soon. All this after I just had the tranny replaced.

http://new.photos.yahoo.com/buddy_re...60762379569257

desiflava04

ouch...glad ur ok tho....looks like the deer round 1

Bob_F

Wow. At least it didn't go through your windshield.

Was the deer killed by that?

Do you have any idea how fast you were going?

Best of luck with the repairs on both cars!

Bob

fsttyms1

Yep. You got the deer good. Hood did what its supposed to.

BuddyC

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the deer was dead upon impact. not sure how fast I was going. I'd have to say around 50ish or so, as I was approaching the highway. I'm surprised the air bags didn't go off though?

Still waiting to hear from the insurance on both claims, so we'll see what happens. hopefully I don't get screwed.

Bob_F

I think you have to reach a certain deceleration rate for the air bags to deploy.


Bob

Sushiplease

Hum...it's not even mating season...sorry for the lost

RonJonTL757

I hope you realize that we can access all your pics i.e your Vegas trip and some hot girls

jleon2516

Damn, did you hit a dear or a buffalo! OUCH!

Leo Type-S

that sucks.. big time.. what bad luck

Bob_F

There have been some much more massive deer hits posted. I think one totaled the car.

Bob

Trackruner228

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Man deer suck. I hate that and im sorry that happens when someone i know hit a deer there insurance didnt spike because it was considered a "no fault accident" Another time my dad hit a deer and all it did was take off his front license plate. That thing was so ugly (it wasnt a state one it was like a business one) the car came with an empty front one so he figured why not put something on it so he puts his company logo and all the deer did was take that thing off so the deer actually improved the car.

Soyboy26

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damn that suck, sorry for the lost.

SteveP66

Nice going - now what is Santa going to use to pull that sleigh!....lol

BuddyC

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sorry if santa doesn't make it to anyone's house this year. and yes i know people can access my other pics, doesn't bother me. there should be pics from vegas 2k6 up soon

Lawaia

That sucks big time. Good luck on the repairs.

AcuraBuddy

WoW, talk about major bad luck or something. Good luck on the fixing and think of the bright side aslong as everyone came out safe and sound thats all good.

dave0935

get bus pass, or just start walking everywhere you need to go. you have really bad luck or
charma

CJITTY

My absolute worst fear is hitting a damn deer, especially at fast speed and a lowered car

BuddyC

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well i just got the appraisal back from the insurance company. Total damage was $4,308.03.

Rpappi

no deceleration rate there are sensors in the main bumper that will deploy the airbags. if you look at the pictures you can see the deer didnt hit the bumper.

03CoupeV6

I am willing to bet the car ends up totalled. They can say it's $4300 in damage but when they start fixing it, I bet they're like "WTF"

BuddyC

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We shall see what happens. with the weekend and holiday, i'll have to wait till tues to talk with the body shop etc...

03CoupeV6

Yeah I was making my prediction. I hit a deer and did significantly less damage to a significantly cheaper car a few years back and it was $4000 in damage. I don't see how they think that level of damage will only come out to $4300.

Bob_F

Thanks. I did not know that.

Bob

03CoupeV6

Actually Bob you were right. Airbags have deceleration thresholds. Hence why they sometimes deploy in rear collisions or when cars hit curbs or large bumps. This is detailed in the factory manual. While there MAY in fact be sensors in the bumper, those are not the only sensors that make the call.

derrick

I'm just bumping this thread up ... on my way back to my in-law's house (I'm house-sitting while they are away) ... a deer decides to cross the road where car go 80km/h (50mph) around 9pm tonight. It's really dark there (ie no street lamps) and farm land on both sides of the road.

I am thankful for the xenons we have in the front, the brake setup I have, and the meaty tires (235/40/18) I have for grip. If it weren't for fast reaction and this setup, I am almost positive my car would be totally fawked in the front like this guy's car in the first post.

Just a heads up for everyone -- keep your eyes open and keep your car well maintained.

bkzjimmy

battle royal!

bkzjimmy

i know im insured in PA for almost aboub everything, including theft, and everything that comes along with the senerio. it really makes me look like a bad gun. i dont wanna be put in the same conve as others.

bkzjimmy

reading this makes me feel like a retard! help mr out with the spelling lol.

Soccer_playa1579

holy shitt.... that was one big ass deer lol.. sorry to hear about your car! that really sucks.. i wouldnt feeel right driving it after all that damage was done... i would be paranoid that something didnt get fixed right because its not the same as stock lol

SRAcuraTL

F bambi. But i guess he got the shit end of the stick. Sorry bout your whip.