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31B · 07-29-2013, 07:50 PM

Glad you are ok man.

KKreme15 · 07-29-2013, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Drm2Reality

Wow. Don't think I would ever trade my car for an animal...but to each their own. Glad you are a OK after that spill.

Do you honestly think I made the conscious decision to wreck my ZL1? Get real

G-Oil Guy · 07-29-2013, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by KKreme15

Do you honestly think I made the conscious decision to wreck my ZL1? Get real

especially since, depending on the size of the deer, it could have easily rolled over the hood and through the windshield thereby increasing the amount of damage done to you.

trooper182 · 07-29-2013, 08:15 PM

Really sucks that happened to you. Had a very similar incident with my camaro back in 2011. Caused over 8k worth of damage but mine was fixable. I am in the Army and teach troops how to drive MRAP vehicles. One thing we always teach is if a animal jumps out in front of you do not swerve to miss it or slam on the breaks unless your equipped with ABS. Steer the vehicle and try to stop or slow down if you can. Better to hit the animal. Then again teaching and having it happen are two different beast as I experienced and learned from. Glad you are ok. The car can be replaced.

sspddmn · 07-29-2013, 08:17 PM

Glad you were able to walk away and that you're ok. Sorry about the car man.

OldJedi · 07-29-2013, 08:28 PM

Sorry about your car! I hope your insurance takes good care of you.

ZL12013 · 07-29-2013, 08:32 PM

Sorry to hear about your car. but it is replaceable, glad your ok.

masterchiefbt · 07-29-2013, 08:50 PM

Glad you are OK....but the after shock setting in and man I feel bad for you. Good luck in your quest for a new toy

tmandoug1 · 07-29-2013, 08:56 PM

Glad to see you are ok. Sorry for the ride, not fair to go out on its back.

Al C. · 07-29-2013, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Drm2Reality

Wow. Don't think I would ever trade my car for an animal...but to each their own. Glad you are a OK after that spill.

If you've ever lived in deer country you'd understand.

Drm2Reality · 07-29-2013, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Al C.

If you've ever lived in deer country you'd understand.

Never lived in "deer country" but I have hit a deer myself. My mom and pop taught me before I started driving that it's always safer to take the hit than swerve...because anything can happen at that point.

bgmail777 · 07-29-2013, 09:34 PM

Swerving to avoid hitting something head on is a natural reaction in my mind, I have done it for this exact reason, to miss hitting a deer. And, as was pointed out in a post, it is possible that a deer can go through the windshield and cause serious injuries to the folks inside. The driver did what he had to do and the most important thing is he walked away from the accident. Perhaps this is one of those situations where a person doesn't know what they would do until they are in that situation, just saying.

Glad that you are ok, and hope that you find a new ride.

Drm2Reality · 07-29-2013, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by KKreme15

Do you honestly think I made the conscious decision to wreck my ZL1? Get real

Whoa, Whoa. I guess I shouldn't have just hit last page as I always do. I did not mean to offend you in anyway. What happened to you is a serious bummer and I am glad nobody was hurt!

The simple fact is that animals are the reason for many deaths each and every year. After I did a quickie google search...I found this from TN...where I had my own run in with a deer.

http://tnjn.com/2010/dec/08/an-innoc...l-causes-mill/

An estimated 1.5 million accidents and 29,000 injuries per year from deer alone!

Never would have guessed it was this high...but with over 27 million deer in the USA...it makes sense.

Never meant to make you feel like you did it on purpose.

Sorry if I offended you.

djnice · 07-30-2013, 12:51 AM

Not sure if I would live by the don't swerve rule. We have moose here. lol.

Sorry you crashed it.

07-29-2013, 08:15 PM	#102
trooper182 Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LT yellow non RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 691	Really sucks that happened to you. Had a very similar incident with my camaro back in 2011. Caused over 8k worth of damage but mine was fixable. I am in the Army and teach troops how to drive MRAP vehicles. One thing we always teach is if a animal jumps out in front of you do not swerve to miss it or slam on the breaks unless your equipped with ABS. Steer the vehicle and try to stop or slow down if you can. Better to hit the animal. Then again teaching and having it happen are two different beast as I experienced and learned from. Glad you are ok. The car can be replaced. __________________ Staff Sergeant U.S. Army 13B Gun Bunny. 2011 Camaro 1LT A6 Mods: Pypes bomb V8 exhaust, Magnaflow x-pipe, resonator delete, Roto-Fab cold air intake, Vmax Black Ice-olator, Elite Engineering catch can, painted engine cover and fuse box cover, 3dCarbon Front Fender Vents, Street Scene Front Splitter, ZL1 Side Rockers, Anvil Notch Rear Spoiler, interior/engine bay LED lights, two JL Audio W3's 10" and 1000w kenwood amp

07-29-2013, 08:17 PM	#103
sspddmn Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE and 1991 Z28 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SF Bay but from the 808 Posts: 1,078	Glad you were able to walk away and that you're ok. Sorry about the car man. __________________ In the garage: 2018 HBM ZL1 1LE // 2013 ZL1 (sold) // 1991 Camaro Z28 5.7L // 2016 Audi A6 Prestige Supercharged 3.0 V6 // 2002 Camaro SS (sold)

07-29-2013, 08:28 PM	#104
OldJedi Use the Force Drives: 2015 Corvette Z51, 2018 Porsche GTS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Davie, Fl. Posts: 3,862	Sorry about your car! I hope your insurance takes good care of you. __________________ Walk softly, carry a light saber and drive a ZL1!

07-29-2013, 08:32 PM	#105
ZL12013 Drives: 2013 ZL1 & 2005 F150 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Saint Louis Mo Posts: 134	Sorry to hear about your car. but it is replaceable, glad your ok. __________________

07-29-2013, 08:50 PM	#106
masterchiefbt Muscle Maniac Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 CRT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 67	Glad you are OK....but the after shock setting in and man I feel bad for you. Good luck in your quest for a new toy __________________ MasterChief BT USN (Retired) 2012 Camaro ZL-1 CRT VIN 2G1FJ1EPXC9800357/Arrived 4-21-2012 Reliable Chevrolet Richardson, Texas Life is GOOD !

07-29-2013, 07:50 PM	#99
31B Drives: 2014 Black 1SS A6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Cameron, NC Posts: 659	Glad you are ok man.

07-29-2013, 08:56 PM	#107
tmandoug1 Deep Sea Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, Fl. Posts: 969 View My Garage	Glad to see you are ok. Sorry for the ride, not fair to go out on its back.

07-29-2013, 09:34 PM	#110
bgmail777 Drives: 2012 MDX Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Northern VA Posts: 65	Swerving to avoid hitting something head on is a natural reaction in my mind, I have done it for this exact reason, to miss hitting a deer. And, as was pointed out in a post, it is possible that a deer can go through the windshield and cause serious injuries to the folks inside. The driver did what he had to do and the most important thing is he walked away from the accident. Perhaps this is one of those situations where a person doesn't know what they would do until they are in that situation, just saying. Glad that you are ok, and hope that you find a new ride. __________________ Previous GM vehicles: 70 Z/28 79 Z/28 84 Z/28 79 Corvette 70 Firebird 86 Trans AM 87 Trans AM (350) 90 Formula 350 93 Trans AM (350)

07-30-2013, 12:51 AM	#112
djnice Drives: 13 ZL1 SIM, 99 Z28 Black Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 708	Not sure if I would live by the don't swerve rule. We have moose here. lol. Sorry you crashed it. __________________ 2018 C7 Z06 - WGG, M7. / 2013 ZL1 - SIM, 6 spd, RotoFab CAI, Can. / 1999 Z28 - Black, 6 spd, K&N, Subframe. / More Fun Stuff - www.inlandspeed.com