Deer + Evette = :( :(

[Jersey_TA]

As if my life didn't already suck this time of year God decides I need more crap to deal with. I'm driving back to work this morning at 3 am and I see those familiar eyes glowing on the side of the road. There was only one sitting there....so I thought. He had his little F'n friend sitting in the brush where I couldn't see him. As I'm getting closer the deer that I was watching didn't move but then all of the sudden one decides to run out in front of me. I SLAM on the brakes(50 mph) and yank the wheel to the left to avoid a head on collision. He hits me just infront of my passenger front tire.....BANG!!!!! I pull over under a street lamp, and get out thinking the worst. I walk around and can't see any visible damage....I was relieved, but took a look at it with a flashlight when I got to work.... Scratches in front of the passenger front tire, scratched front rim, and two places on the door where he bounced off(making slightly clean spots) also leaving scratches I'm so depressed......I hate my life right now.

EDIT: passenger front 1/4 panel is pushed in an 1/8 of an inch ......body work

[chummmma]

you ok poook?

[LS1Hawk]

That sucks man. Whenever I see a deer I always come to a complete stop. Chances are there's usually more than one because they usually travel together.

[Frosty]

[Jersey_TA]

passenger 1/4 is pushed in an 1/8 of an inch at the door seam also now that I got a look at it in daylight.....ugh body work

[Jersey_TA]

Originally Posted by chummmma

you ok poook?

You know how I feel

[maroman88]

that suuuccckss. im glad there arent to many deer up here, but there numbers are increasing

[Mike]

jersey,
if you dont have any connections down there for body work, and dont mind a trip, i might be able to talk to my dad and get you a pretty good price through his shop.

pm me. but i might not get it untill sunday evening becasue ill be at the swap meet.

[mtnhopper1]

That's a drag.

Back in 92 I was going to college in No. MI, and was in the car when my buddy hit a deer in his 91 T/A. Although he hit it head on at about 60, so it was a MUCH bigger mess. The deer nearly came through the windshield. The damage to your ride sucks, but it could've been worse.

Now that I've read the title of this post, I'm going have LL Cool J in my head all day.

[bandit88]

Poor rob!!!!
Poor Evette
I'm really sorry to hear about Evette, but think at least you are ok.... a car can be fixed..... You can't be replaced!

[PolarBear]

Originally Posted by LS1Hawk

That sucks man. Whenever I see a deer I always come to a complete stop. Chances are there's usually more than one because they usually travel together.

At the very least I usually slow down to 25 mph or less.

[1_Hot_SOM_WS6]

Ugh that sucks....Poor Evette I still <3 her.

[Knipps]

that sucks dude, i almost hit one in the camaro over the summer in broad daylight
i coulda sworn the car coming the other direction was going to hit it b/c they didn't even slow down for it

it could've been worse is all i can say

[Jersey_TA]

Thanks everyone I think I'm going to go to bed. Maybe she will be fixed when I wake up.

You guys are right though.....If it had been a head on collision....who knows what would of happened.........might not be making this post.

[j0n]

sorry to hear bro...i know the feeling

[baddest434]

sorry to hear that rob! i feel real bad for you.
oh and for your car

[Jersey_TA]

Originally Posted by j0n

sorry to hear bro...i know the feeling

Originally Posted by baddest434

sorry to hear that rob! i feel real bad for you.
oh and for your car

Thanks Bill and Jon

[TransAm619]

O man.. last night coming home from the trucks/brandos i was coming down south randolphville and ill admit i wasnt paying much attention and i almost nailed 3 of those suckers just chillin in the road. thank god for those wonderful brakes. scared the crap outta me. ever sicne i moved to NJ my dad kept tellin me to watch for the deer but i never really encountered them, weeeelllll, i believe him now

Good luck man and thank god cause it coulda been worse

-adam

[Teds89IROC]

sorry to hear about that, good thing it wasn't worse. I've gotten pretty lucky a few times, I always get on the brakes when I see those glowing eyes lol

[Brando56894]

@rob: thats pretty crappy man... damn deer.... atleast its mostly scrathes and not destroyed panels

Originally Posted by TransAm619

O man.. last night coming home from the trucks/brandos i was coming down south randolphville and ill admit i wasnt paying much attention and i almost nailed 3 of those suckers just chillin in the road. thank god for those wonderful brakes. scared the crap outta me. ever sicne i moved to NJ my dad kept tellin me to watch for the deer but i never really encountered them, weeeelllll, i believe him now

Good luck man and thank god cause it coulda been worse

-adam

wow that would of sucked....

[jims69camaro]

same sentiments already stated. good to know you're ok.

[Ant'sWS6]

That sucks Rob....Thank god your ok though!!! Poor Evette!!!

My brother-in-law (well almost brother-in-law...lol) got sideswipped by a tractor trailer hauling fuel last night. Jacknut truck driver tried to pass him on the left in the middle of him trying to make a left turn = Brenn's Dad's Ford F150 Ranch King (which he keeps totally beautiful) with a dented and scraped driver side door, crunched driverside quarter panel, crooked front driver side wheel with some suspension damage and a front bumper that is no longer attached to the truck.....sounds like it was a crappy week for nice cars

[maroman88]

sucks, a shopping cart hit my Z28 at work yesterday and destroyed my camaro nose emblem

[SteveR]

I'm sorry to hear about this Hopefully it's nothing more than a little body work.