&^%$#*()!?! "Road Snakes"
Hit a large chunk of semi truck tire tread on the way into work- dark road, 0 dark thirty in the am- boom there it was & I drove over it. Popped the fog lights out, pushed in the front valence under the bumper, broke the tray under the engine.... this sucks!. Not sure if there is any other damage underneath, so far no leaking fluids...
Called into AAA, waiting to hear from the body shop about a tow/rental car. Pics to follow once it is light enough to take them.:mad: |
Road hazards always sucks but nothing makes you want to poop yourself more then a truck dropping a aluminum ladder right in front of you on the freeway while riding a motorcycle, that made me almost shit myself.
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Ohh man that sucks happen to me before on my civic it brok my light damge hood rip a chunk off my bumper took my mudgard and boom back tire lol : / hope all goes well
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Looking it over once I had daylight, at a minimum I am looking at:
New bumper & cover New fog light(s) ( the passenger side one may be salvagable) New mounting bracket for AC condenser ( & poss. new AC condenser) New undertray New grille + what ever other damage I can't see that may have happened as that chunk of tire spit out the back- & it was the full circumference of tread from a semi truck tire. thankfully I have AAA insurance. |
time for a 2012 conversion!
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Yes sir,
I feel your pain. About a month ago I was driving to work and was in the process of passing a truck. I was between a concrete barrier and the truck in the right middle lane. I suddenly look up to see a large piece of rubber kicked up from the truck flying at my front right quarter. Did quite a bit of damage to the body. Repair shop estimated about $900 damage. I've actually been debating trading my 2012 in for either a 2012/2013 MT Sport Fit or a Honda CR-Z. |
Am doing the research now for the "if they write off the Fit, what do I replace it with" option. I still have another year of payments on it, and was going to call this week to set up for a 70K service, so if its a write off, will have to see what I have left from the insurance & the pay off and go from there.
The rental I got is an Altima, so getting used to that..... quite a difference from the Fit! |
This is what I hit! it's off on the shoulder now, but was in the middle of my lane when i hit it..
http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/4347/pc274007.jpg Uploaded with ImageShack.us |
Irritates me when people blow a tire and either don't call someone to come pull it off the road or do it themselves when no one is coming.
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And I felt bad when a rock left a small mark (not even a crack on my windshield). I need to re-evaluate my priorities. Hope they come through ok for you. I have AAA and can't say enough good things about them when needed.
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I'd say thats about $1,000 in repairs, way too low to total it.
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Originally Posted by Mini_Odyssey
(Post 1154135)
Road hazards always sucks but nothing makes you want to poop yourself more then a truck dropping a aluminum ladder right in front of you on the freeway while riding a motorcycle, that made me almost shit myself.
What kind of bike do you have? |
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Originally Posted by hogwylde
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How about a box spring flying off a car and having to ride/jump over it? That was my biggest pucker moment. :hyper:
What kind of bike do you have? Attachment 21704 One of many bikes I've had in my crazy days, my 190whp 06' ZX14R and my 165whp 09' R1 was prolly the craziest things on wheels I've ridden. :hyper: |
Finally got the estimate- $2600. Should have "my baby" back 1/9/13.
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That's far worse than the damage to mine. Is insurance going to cover it? Also I'm curious, if you are going through insurance if your rates will go up because of it. Honestly I think Insurance companies are a bunch of crooks lol.
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Originally Posted by Codger01
(Post 1154227)
This is what I hit! it's off on the shoulder now, but was in the middle of my lane when i hit it..
http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/4347/pc274007.jpg Uploaded with ImageShack.us Considered us lucky the air bags didn't deploy. I figured it was less damage than deductible of insurance so why bother. But now I know why it costs more to insure the Fit than a Mercury Grand Marquis. We need extra height to be able to pass over something the width of truck tire or a parking lot bump stop.:vtec: |
Originally Posted by DaveFL
(Post 1154745)
Considered us lucky the air bags didn't deploy.
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Originally Posted by Mini_Odyssey
(Post 1154477)
Currently my assistant work commuter is a 2001 Honda VFR800
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...0/800ffa56.jpg One of many bikes I've had in my crazy days, my 190whp 06' ZX14R and my 165whp 09' R1 was prolly the craziest things on wheels I've ridden. :hyper: My first (and favorite) was a 1984 Honda Magna V-30 and now have a '99 Sportster that I've had since new. My best friend has an '08 R1 that I have ridden and as you said, it is one sick machine. Here's my baby Attachment 21685 Me and my buddy coming back from a ride up Mt Washington. Attachment 21686 |
Originally Posted by KCTitan
(Post 1154733)
That's far worse than the damage to mine. Is insurance going to cover it? Also I'm curious, if you are going through insurance if your rates will go up because of it. Honestly I think Insurance companies are a bunch of crooks lol.
The parts list is quite "impressive"- have to replace: Front bumper cover, lower bumper grille, bumper spoiler Both fog lights A/c condenser (& recharge AC) Right cooling shield Right fender liner Front body lower tie bar Engine under covers Repair floor panel And the usual paint & prep. |
Originally Posted by DaveFL
(Post 1154745)
Exactly what I hit, in S. Carolina on a trip north, mine was just a bit shorter but was standing on edge too, felt it hit the front and pass under the car, stopped at motel a couple of miles later and assessed the damage, had duct tape, wire and super glue, put it back together an continued on. Both fog lights damaged but repairable, scuffs on bumper cleaned up.
Considered us lucky the air bags didn't deploy. I figured it was less damage than deductible of insurance so why bother. But now I know why it costs more to insure the Fit than a Mercury Grand Marquis. We need extra height to be able to pass over something the width of truck tire or a parking lot bump stop.:vtec: Tow truck driver was also suprised the air bags did not go off, but the sensors are located higher up, at about the level of the license plate. The impact was below that, so they were not affected. |
Got the car back today! It was actually finished yesterday but my work shift kept me from being able to go get it before they closed for the day. Everything looks good, did not do any suspension damage but they re-aligned the front anyway.
Forgot to bring the radio code with me, so I had to trundle back home for that. Since I was home, I went ahead & took off the fog lights & brought them inside (where it is warmer) to put on the Headlight Armor overlays I got while waiting for the work to be done. Went with the GT yellow this time, will see what difference that makes tonight. Now to call Ian & Michael @ Mekatron for the 70k service I was going to arrange for this week before I hit that chunk of rubber! |
Whoops- small glitch. Picked up a rattle & creak under the car- back to the body shop- loose heat shield. 15mins and all fixed. Hopefully no other issues come up...
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I know your PAIN!!!
i got my 12 Fit Sport last july, 4 weeks later it got towed..... because i forgot to put my permit on when i visit my parents' apt complex, and next thing you know, it was towed and i found damage on the back hatch and bumper cover.. good thing i work for and have AAA insurance also.. they replaced the bumper cover and repair the hatch and etc... all OEM parts... so i cant really complain LOL and knowing that AAA covers the repair work as long as i own the car, i am satisfy. it was my first claim too.. stupid tow truck! glad you got your car back. i also got the GT yellow vinyl film for my fog light, i got it from headlight armor. i am sure you will like it, make time for some yellow fogs bulb now haha |
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