Hit by a friggin deer on the way home from DGRR!

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.

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

BigMikeATL · 04-19-2010, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daleclark

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!

What year is your Rx8 again?

BigMikeATL · 04-19-2010, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PortedRotorTuner

oh man, sorry to hear about that Mike!

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?

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.

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

04-18-2010, 08:18 PM	#1
BigMikeATL The Newbie Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 21 Rep Power: 0	Hit by a friggin deer on the way home from DGRR! 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.

04-19-2010, 10:37 AM	#5
PortedRotorTuner レーサー Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 190 Rep Power: 17	oh man, sorry to hear about that Mike! What year is your Rx8 again? __________________ Thank God For Pistons! How else would we brake! NASA Great Lakes Region TTD #53 Rx7

04-19-2010, 04:11 PM	#7
PortedRotorTuner レーサー Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 190 Rep Power: 17	Are those heated mirrors? __________________ Thank God For Pistons! How else would we brake! NASA Great Lakes Region TTD #53 Rx7

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04-19-2010, 06:56 AM	#9
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	That sucks! I think I was rolling with you for a while on the way home down 64 yesterday morning. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

04-18-2010, 08:45 PM	#2
mazdadude7 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Franklin, NC Posts: 410 Rep Power: 18	I wouldnt file a claim if I was you. my wife had a shinka, it was an awsome car.

04-18-2010, 10:20 PM	#3
daleclark RX-7 Bad Ass Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 105 Rep Power: 17	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

04-21-2010, 11:17 PM	#10
ROTORX7Holly Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 364 Rep Power: 18	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 __________________ 2004 RX-8 Back in a Rotary again - March, 2010 2005 Mazda3i .. Purchased Aug. 05.. Daily Zoom Zoomed from Apr., 07 to Mar., 10 Original Owner of 93 VR Base, ...SOLD April 20, 2007.