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BigMikeATL
04-18-2010, 08:18 PM
Just my luck... first I scrape one of my rims, then on the way home a friggin deer runs into the side of my car!

Luckily, the deer hit my B-pillar head on. The only damage is a dented B-pillar and a smashed mirror. The deer, car, and driver survived. A few inches to the left and I'd probably be in a world of hurt right now. I'm amazed that there isn't a scratch or dent on the side of the car.

What really sucks is that I just replaced the mirror a few months ago. Finding one in Black Cherry is basically impossible.

I'm debating whether to file a claim or just get a new mirror painted and call it a day.

http://i44.tinypic.com/k0g0zo.jpg
http://i40.tinypic.com/24meu1e.jpg
mazdadude7
04-18-2010, 08:45 PM
I wouldnt file a claim if I was you. my wife had a shinka, it was an awsome car.
daleclark
04-18-2010, 10:20 PM
Damn that sucks! I think you can just replace the mirror glass, though, if the housing is OK.

Could have been a LOT worse!

Dale
Whizbang
04-18-2010, 10:46 PM
yall are making me glad im too poor to put gas in the 7, jeez
djmtsu
04-19-2010, 06:56 AM
That sucks!

I think I was rolling with you for a while on the way home down 64 yesterday morning.
BigMikeATL
04-19-2010, 07:52 AM
Damn that sucks! I think you can just replace the mirror glass, though, if the housing is OK.

Could have been a LOT worse!

Dale

The housing is cracked and some plastic bits are rattling around in there. Amazingly enough, the motor to control the mirror still works!
PortedRotorTuner
04-19-2010, 10:37 AM
oh man, sorry to hear about that Mike! :o11:
What year is your Rx8 again?
BigMikeATL
04-19-2010, 01:57 PM
oh man, sorry to hear about that Mike! :o11:
What year is your Rx8 again?

2005

I may just buy a black mirror (or set of mirrors) and have them repainted when I get my bumper done since it needs repainting badly.
PortedRotorTuner
04-19-2010, 04:11 PM
Are those heated mirrors?
BigMikeATL
04-19-2010, 04:45 PM
Are those heated mirrors?

Nope!
PortedRotorTuner
04-19-2010, 05:11 PM
I can't tell which one is your color in part numbers. I'll call tomorrow.
I can get you a good deal on one. I'm pm you tomorrow with the price.
And you can decide weather you want it or not.
BigMikeATL
04-19-2010, 08:16 PM
I can't tell which one is your color in part numbers. I'll call tomorrow.
I can get you a good deal on one. I'm pm you tomorrow with the price.
And you can decide weather you want it or not.

Cool. Thanks!

The color is Black Cherry Mica.
PortedRotorTuner
04-21-2010, 11:16 AM
can you pm your vin number Mike
ROTORX7Holly
04-21-2010, 11:17 PM
Sorry to learn about the deer hitting you Mike. I hope you get it back to looking good soon. I'm glad you were not hurt.

Holly