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was coming home after a crappy load of studying (getting my EMT license) ~ and on the road off the schools parking garage, some dog jumps out onto the road, and my immediate response was to turn my wheel very sharply and pull the e-brake; before i had a chance to reach for the e-break my sharp turning swerved the car and it slid hard into a curb/bank (i think the car slid because there was alot of gravel around that area ~ construction wasn't too far away).
needless to say, at the very least i know my alignment is way off; worst case scenario something is horribly bent....
i keep replaying those 4 seconds, and part of me wishes i didn't stop for the dog; part of me keeps replaying those "what if" moments..... anyway yea...great way to end the night...
i think the worst part of this entire situation is the dog was unhurt; and the first thing that popped in my head was - "where the hell am i gonna find 1 18"x8.5" A-spec rim?"
needless to say, at the very least i know my alignment is way off; worst case scenario something is horribly bent....
i keep replaying those 4 seconds, and part of me wishes i didn't stop for the dog; part of me keeps replaying those "what if" moments..... anyway yea...great way to end the night...
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i think the worst part of this entire situation is the dog was unhurt; and the first thing that popped in my head was - "where the hell am i gonna find 1 18"x8.5" A-spec rim?"
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good to hear that you are ok and so is the dog. Pulling the E-Brake on our cars won't really stop it you know, its just a small simple hub. I would suggest that you take a peek under your car and inspect the damaged side (which one was that?) Also you can get a new Aspec rim from ebay or here, there are a bunch for sale, or get the old one repaired. I don't think you could have done that much damage, but you never know.
and just to fulfil the preacher postion, cars are things that can be replace, the life of a dog can't. feel happy that you saved a dog's life.
and just to fulfil the preacher postion, cars are things that can be replace, the life of a dog can't. feel happy that you saved a dog's life.
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yea i took a quick peek after I turned around and took it back to the parking lot to sit. it really looks like just a really scuffed wheel and a terrible misalignment. on the way back my steering wheel was turned 45 degrees for me to drive straight. hopefully nothing is really bent;
and yea, now that i'm more level headed, I'm glad i didn't take that dogs life;
it's the driver side wheel/front that hit the curb;
and yea, now that i'm more level headed, I'm glad i didn't take that dogs life;
it's the driver side wheel/front that hit the curb;
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Wow! Sorry to hear about your incident......really bites! I think you made the correct decision by not hitting the dog. But there are times when hitting the animal is the best choice for your own safety. Hope your car is not damaged too badly.......good luck.
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I know it's tough to break the habit of swerving, but the harsh reality is that you should only swerve to avoid a human. I love dogs and would feel bad if I killed one, but I'm not gonna risk t-boning a tree and ending up in a wheelchair/dead for any animal.
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Originally Posted by anx1300c
I know it's tough to break the habit of swerving, but the harsh reality is that you should only swerve to avoid a human. I love dogs and would feel bad if I killed one, but I'm not gonna risk t-boning a tree and ending up in a wheelchair/dead for any animal.
+1
if i saw the dog id mash the brakes (if there are no cars behind me) and pray i dont hit it. but if im on a public road and lassie jumps in front of the car, im not going to risk my life to spare the dog (or cat or other small animal). its just not worth it honestly.
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Originally Posted by anx1300c
I know it's tough to break the habit of swerving, but the harsh reality is that you should only swerve to avoid a human. I love dogs and would feel bad if I killed one, but I'm not gonna risk t-boning a tree and ending up in a wheelchair/dead for any animal.
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You should track down that dog's owners and get them to pay for the repairs. Get a lawyer if necessary.
But anyways I'm not sure if you'll be able to get the guy to pay for anything because you didn't actually hit the dog, so it would become your word against his word....
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Originally Posted by anx1300c
I know it's tough to break the habit of swerving, but the harsh reality is that you should only swerve to avoid a human. I love dogs and would feel bad if I killed one, but I'm not gonna risk t-boning a tree and ending up in a wheelchair/dead for any animal.
x2 on finding the owner and having them pay.
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Damn homey, glad you alright...
I learned after dodging a deer and being in the hospital for 2 days that my life is more important than any animal and Imma hit the gas now if I see any animal coming across my way. (I apologize to any animal lovers, but after nearly dying from missing an animal, I think my life is more important)
I learned after dodging a deer and being in the hospital for 2 days that my life is more important than any animal and Imma hit the gas now if I see any animal coming across my way. (I apologize to any animal lovers, but after nearly dying from missing an animal, I think my life is more important)
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Of course with some larger sized animals, you may still want to consider swerving.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZK6pIK50yU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZK6pIK50yU
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Damn homey, glad you alright...
I learned after dodging a deer and being in the hospital for 2 days that my life is more important than any animal and Imma hit the gas now if I see any animal coming across my way. (I apologize to any animal lovers, but after nearly dying from missing an animal, I think my life is more important)
I learned after dodging a deer and being in the hospital for 2 days that my life is more important than any animal and Imma hit the gas now if I see any animal coming across my way. (I apologize to any animal lovers, but after nearly dying from missing an animal, I think my life is more important)
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yea i doubt i'll ever see fido ever again, if i do, you bet i'll fucking hunt it back to the owner; but then there is the whole "his word against mine" ordeal...
and yea...i mean i'm not an animal lover, but it was late, i was super tired, had i been fully awake i probably would have just mashed the brakes and hope fido didn't get sent to heaven; but my immediate reaction was omg, moving object; alive (possibly human? lil kid or w/e)
my friend swung by the parking lot today and i looked at it in daylight...the lugs look all bent and crooked so i dont know if all the stuff behind the wheel is alright or not. as far as the rim goes, well surprisingly it doesnt really look bent. but this is all from eye inspection, god knows what's really wrong T.T
and the worst part of it all is i need to take it back to acura to service because no private company will give me a loaner due to my age....
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i think my deductible is max $1000 and the insurance will cover the rest; we'll see, dropping it off at the dealership tomorrow
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Originally Posted by anx1300c
Of course with some larger sized animals, you may still want to consider swerving.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZK6pIK50yU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZK6pIK50yU
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yea i doubt i'll ever see fido ever again, if i do, you bet i'll fucking hunt it back to the owner; but then there is the whole "his word against mine" ordeal...
and yea...i mean i'm not an animal lover, but it was late, i was super tired, had i been fully awake i probably would have just mashed the brakes and hope fido didn't get sent to heaven; but my immediate reaction was omg, moving object; alive (possibly human? lil kid or w/e)
my friend swung by the parking lot today and i looked at it in daylight...the lugs look all bent and crooked so i dont know if all the stuff behind the wheel is alright or not. as far as the rim goes, well surprisingly it doesnt really look bent. but this is all from eye inspection, god knows what's really wrong T.T
and the worst part of it all is i need to take it back to acura to service because no private company will give me a loaner due to my age....
![ugh](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/ugh.gif)
i think my deductible is max $1000 and the insurance will cover the rest; we'll see, dropping it off at the dealership tomorrow
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Get this shiat fixed foo!!!!
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lol I last week a rat cone jumped in the road I slowed down but the fuckin thing had the balls to stop and just look at me i hit the gas and that stupid thing ran lol
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Try using the pedal second from the right. Most often it's invaluable!
I wonder what the VSA was doing when the brakes were not used. Probably nothing until one of the tires began to slide. The hand brake should be your last resort as it's one of your least effective controls.
I'm not trying to bust your chops but trying to get you to re-think your use of controls. Your follow up posts don't mention any thought of using your brakes.
The Anti-lock brakes and VSA would have assisted you while your reflexes were busy with the steering.
Anyway good luck with your repairs, better luck in the future and thanks for pursuing the EMT career!
I wonder what the VSA was doing when the brakes were not used. Probably nothing until one of the tires began to slide. The hand brake should be your last resort as it's one of your least effective controls.
I'm not trying to bust your chops but trying to get you to re-think your use of controls. Your follow up posts don't mention any thought of using your brakes.
The Anti-lock brakes and VSA would have assisted you while your reflexes were busy with the steering.
Anyway good luck with your repairs, better luck in the future and thanks for pursuing the EMT career!
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Originally Posted by JCL622
i think the worst part of this entire situation is the dog was unhurt; and the first thing that popped in my head was - "where the hell am i gonna find 1 18"x8.5" A-spec rim?"
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Originally Posted by ac08odl
lol I last week a rat cone jumped in the road I slowed down but the fuckin thing had the balls to stop and just look at me i hit the gas and that stupid thing ran lol
LMAO not to bust your balls but it took me forever to figure out wtf a rat cone was....
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Originally Posted by clsdave
Try using the pedal second from the right. Most often it's invaluable!
I wonder what the VSA was doing when the brakes were not used. Probably nothing until one of the tires began to slide. The hand brake should be your last resort as it's one of your least effective controls.
I'm not trying to bust your chops but trying to get you to re-think your use of controls. Your follow up posts don't mention any thought of using your brakes.
The Anti-lock brakes and VSA would have assisted you while your reflexes were busy with the steering.
Anyway good luck with your repairs, better luck in the future and thanks for pursuing the EMT career!
I wonder what the VSA was doing when the brakes were not used. Probably nothing until one of the tires began to slide. The hand brake should be your last resort as it's one of your least effective controls.
I'm not trying to bust your chops but trying to get you to re-think your use of controls. Your follow up posts don't mention any thought of using your brakes.
The Anti-lock brakes and VSA would have assisted you while your reflexes were busy with the steering.
Anyway good luck with your repairs, better luck in the future and thanks for pursuing the EMT career!
yea i probably should've trusted my VSA more; no, threads like this need more ppl like you to point out the mistakes, no chops were busted.
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Originally Posted by Fulani has a TL
I seen almost all the videos, but when traveling at highway speeds (75mph, in an SUV) you might as well just punch.
You have had a real shitty day, hopefully you still make it down... In regards to the loaner situation, depending on your insurance, it may include rental coverage, if the dealership doesnt work with you.
Get this shiat fixed foo!!!!
You have had a real shitty day, hopefully you still make it down... In regards to the loaner situation, depending on your insurance, it may include rental coverage, if the dealership doesnt work with you.
Get this shiat fixed foo!!!!
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Originally Posted by JCL622
LMAO not to bust your balls but it took me forever to figure out wtf a rat cone was....![rofl](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/rofl.gif)
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I still dont know what he was talkin bout!!!!
everybody makes typos
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