Bird strike @ 80 MPH
Apr 3, 2006 | 09:03 PM
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Burning Brakes
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Bird strike @ 80 MPH
Just wanted to share my "moment" with the CF.
I took the Vette out to a secluded road to make a high speed pass.
Took 'er up to a moderate speed and started coasting back down.
When out of no where, this large black object comes flying, literally, out of the woods. It arcs up then back down, and hits me on the windshield.
The sound it made on impact was so load, I thought maybe some kid had launched a rock at me. I was already trying to think of how to explain all the damage on the Vette to the insurance guy.
I pull over to access the damage and was very surprised to find only smear marks on the windshield and the black plastic windshield surround and a small amount of feathers.
as for the bird
Last edited by hardtop; Apr 3, 2006 at 10:29 PM .
Apr 3, 2006 | 09:14 PM
Burning Brakes
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From: Edmond OK.
Man what product are you using on your windshield to make a mirror finish. Cause you know that bird saw a reflection of itself and went for it.
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Apr 3, 2006 | 09:16 PM
Drifting
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From: Arlington TX
access
Apr 3, 2006 | 09:17 PM
Le Mans Master
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Just imagine, what were the last thoughts crossing his mind... OH $H!T
Apr 3, 2006 | 09:18 PM
Le Mans Master
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Glad everthing's OK
Apr 3, 2006 | 09:32 PM
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17-'18-'19-'20
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The last thing to go through the bird's mind? His @$$
Apr 3, 2006 | 09:50 PM
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St. Jude Donor '07-'08-'10, '14
Quote:
Originally Posted by doje
The last thing to go through the bird's mind? His @$$
Don't know why, but that is really funny dude...
Apr 3, 2006 | 09:55 PM
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07
ewwwww, i get it
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Apr 3, 2006 | 09:56 PM
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From: Converse TX
Glad to hear your are ok and the same for the Vette
Apr 3, 2006 | 10:05 PM
Le Mans Master
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Originally Posted by 5.0_CJ
access
"asses"..more like it
Apr 3, 2006 | 10:07 PM
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Apr 3, 2006 | 10:30 PM
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Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by 5.0_CJ
access
fixed :o
But Spell checker said it was fine
Apr 3, 2006 | 10:48 PM
Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by hardtop
fixed :o
You were close. it should be "assess"
. It's one of those words that never really look right
Apr 3, 2006 | 11:29 PM
Burning Brakes
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From: Temple TX
glad to hear your vettes OK, Did the Bird Live?
Apr 3, 2006 | 11:32 PM
Drifting
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Quote:
Originally Posted by doje
The last thing to go through the bird's mind? His @$$
Apr 3, 2006 | 11:42 PM
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From: Tampa Florida
Payback for all those times a bird has crapped on your car. Glad to hear there was no damage though.
Apr 4, 2006 | 12:09 AM
Burning Brakes
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couldve been worse for both you and the bird... hey the bird couldve gotten killed by a mustang.. now that wouldve just sucked!
Apr 4, 2006 | 12:18 AM
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12
Glad to hear there was no major damage. You have been really lucky
Apr 4, 2006 | 01:38 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by doje
The last thing to go through the bird's mind? His @$$
That was funny!!!!
Apr 4, 2006 | 05:32 AM
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I guess you can add these on your door!
Bird strike @ 80 MPH
