Nitrousbird Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 I was driving home from the new girl I've been seeing, who lives out in BFE. I'm crusing along at about 60MPH on a back road. I see eyeball reflections in the ditch; I immediately pour on the brakes. Well, ABS kicks in, but I was only able to slow down to about 20-30MPH. 3 freaking deer are darting towards me......I hit two of them. They sure did have a surprised look on their face as they were being pushed out of the way. Well fawk, that bites the big one. I get out, check for damage, couldn't really see anything in the dark. I get home, and find the following: http://cofba.org/users/nitrousbird/Mustang/Cracked%20Hood%202.JPG Cracked hood. The paint chips were already there (car has over 205k on it). The chips aren't as noticable in person, but the crack is. http://cofba.org/users/nitrousbird/Mustang/Cracked%20Headlight.JPG Small crack in the headlight housing. Also blew out my high-beam on that side. Typical POS Ford fogged over headlights. http://cofba.org/users/nitrousbird/Mustang/Pushed%20in%20Headlight.JPG Headlight is pushed in a bit, but is in there solid. Probably bent the mounting bracket. Though the car has full coverage on it, the $250 deductable isn't worth it. I'd rather just replace the headlights (needs them anyway), and find a junk yard hood in the same color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1qwk767 Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 glad your allright man, didnt seem to hurt the car too bad, im going junk yarding later today so if I see anything ill let you know Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGRE Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 bleh, you hardly tapped them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVILGTP98 Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 I just got my car back friday from hitting a deer, 2nd one I have hit in 3 months, 1st one hit and drove over top of, not good, car was in body shop for 2 months, get it back for 3 weeks and blast another one at 55mph and destroy the front drivers corner, my insurance company loves me. Glad to hear your allright, good luck with the hunt for the new parts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted September 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 Yeah, I really lucked out. I was expecting far worse after I hit them. When I hit a deer several years ago w/ my Blazer, I totally screwed it up; $4800 in damages. Of course I hit that dead on at 50MPH too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lustalbert Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 At least the damage is realtively small. Also, you whern't in the fast car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRN96WS6 Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 Not too bad Joe just get some headlights and don't even worry about the hood for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 damn joe, glad it wasn't too bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGraw Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 it was the Firebirds spirit trying to total the Mustang. Urging deer into the road. I've seen it a hundred times like my Celica, I got the monte and now all kinds of problems with the celica. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 I wouldnt even fix it, if still works, then its fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted September 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 The only reason I'll fix it is I hope to sell the car this winter/spring (I want something newer/nicer/significantly faster for a summertime daily driver). Don't want to sell some f'ed up car to someone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jelloman4571647545499 Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 i can get you a headlamp if you need it. Adam (car enthusiast) and i dont work all day and we can scout you one out for cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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