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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by peter pan
Good luck with the repairs and it was great is was not a deer


I just got mine back from the body shop after hitting a deer a few weeks ago.
On the plus side, my front end now is perfect again with no tiny paint chips/marks.
Sorry about yours and good luck.
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by moserbe
Why is the car pink in some of the pics?
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 10:30 AM
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time for a tiget shark front fascia
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 10:49 AM
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Sorry for the bad luck. I kinda live out in the country and it's a little hilly. I'm always worried about a critter being in the road when I pop over a hill. Being lowered and with an ACI front spoiler doesn't leave alot of room, I'd be sick too. Hopefully you'll be up and running before long.
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 10:51 AM
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A lot of people don't know it, but the force of the impact spreads laterally, and often destroys the integrity of the corner lights. It'd probably be in your best interest to pull those clear corners out and sell them to me rrreeal cheap, thereby avoid future problems. Just a thought.




BTW: seriously, sorry for the damage, it stinks when your baby gets hurt.
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 12:14 PM
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Beginning to worry about you.

1. No one on forum drives a PINK car unless....
2. Killing poor defenseless animals.
3. Bambi is sitting in woods, shivering.
4. Meany!

LOL
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 07:50 PM
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I am sorry to hear about that If it makes you feel any better about a month ago I hit a deer. The stupid animal caused about 8k in damages. Its really amazing what you pay for these factory parts. Hood=1k front bumper 550 front headlight 900 ect...
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 09:04 PM
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Wow! I can see the damage to the Vette, How's the animal doing? Hope your Vette comes back looking like new.
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 10:18 PM
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I could use a good deal on an ACI chin spoiler ... locally to boot
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 10:35 PM
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Sorry to hear the bad news. Armadillo, coons and other critters are major obstacles for C-5's.
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 10:36 PM
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Sorry to see your unfortunate encounter... Is your Insurance company taking care of you? Good luck!
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by mschamberger
A lot of people don't know it, but the force of the impact spreads laterally, and often destroys the integrity of the corner lights. It'd probably be in your best interest to pull those clear corners out and sell them to me rrreeal cheap, thereby avoid future problems. Just a thought.




BTW: seriously, sorry for the damage, it stinks when your baby gets hurt.
HAHA... the was one of the first things i checked, cause they were not cheap
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by tbrent
Sorry to see your unfortunate encounter... Is your Insurance company taking care of you? Good luck!
Yea with a $500 deductible but its still cheaper than paying outta pocket
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by z06Bigbird
Beginning to worry about you.

1. No one on forum drives a PINK car unless....
2. Killing poor defenseless animals.
3. Bambi is sitting in woods, shivering.
4. Meany!

LOL
Haha...whatever
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Allzwell
I could use a good deal on an ACI chin spoiler ... locally to boot
you know how fast these go on here, have one person in line right now, so if it falls thru, i will let you know.
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by LEANDRO
I am sorry to hear about that If it makes you feel any better about a month ago I hit a deer. The stupid animal caused about 8k in damages. Its really amazing what you pay for these factory parts. Hood=1k front bumper 550 front headlight 900 ect...
Wow, that sux... I got a quote from Chevy and it was right around $1500 for everything
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 09:26 PM
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Right on... Glad to hear you will get fixed up by the insurance! Post pics when she's back to her perty self again
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 09:58 PM
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tough break man! I was on my way home from Ebro mon. night and about smoked a great dane-ish dog(BIG ****) standing in the middle of 77. Woulda left a mark for sure. Good luck getting it fixed!
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