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Why not to swerve for a dog on a rainy day!

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Old 03-04-2007, 04:15 PM
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Yeah it was not a small dog it was a black lab or lab mut of some sort but i would say it weighed around 50-70 lbs so either way it would have hurt the car but nothing besides the car was hurt. and that's what the insurance is for.
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Old 03-04-2007, 04:16 PM
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What would be better? to just damage the front fascia or all the damage u just seen on the previous pics?


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Old 03-04-2007, 04:29 PM
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well he could of still lost control if it was that big! You dont know how you would react in the situation until you are in it. I took out a raccoon and ahd to replace my front bumper. I tried to miss it but there was just not time.
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Old 03-04-2007, 04:56 PM
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And on top of that going over an animal that big it could of damaged more stuff under the vehicle. most of what i have is cosmetic damage and some suspension work, 2 rims and an axle and right rear braking system...... but big thing is no one got hurt. Now, had i had the vehicle longer and driven through rain ect. more often and knew how the car would react. I probably would have reacted different. but the damage is done and it could have been worse. Live and learn, it's all you can do.
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Old 03-04-2007, 04:58 PM
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Ouch, ouch, ouch....the good news the both of you are safe...
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Old 03-04-2007, 05:02 PM
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Wow sorry to hear that, it seems like every one is bangin there cars up latly.
Its a sad thing but can be repaired.
check this site out for replacment parts they where in
5.0 mag this past month
http://www.newtakeoff.com/index.htm
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Old 03-04-2007, 05:23 PM
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Thanx for the site alot of good stuff on there.
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Old 03-04-2007, 05:26 PM
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I am sure his insurance will cover it so no needfor him to get prices. I wouldwant new pieces nottake off too.
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Old 03-04-2007, 05:28 PM
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And they dont carry the GT/CS which would rock if they did! I would get a CS front bumper for sure.
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ORIGINAL: MexGT

What would be better? to just damage the front fascia or all the damage u just seen on the previous pics?




killing an animal for the sake of your car?


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