Guest cbr337 Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 I thought i would put some petrol in the supra and on the way back a dog ran out in front of the car,well i avoided the dog luckey but mounted the kerb and took a wopping big chunk out of my alloy and bent something underneath the car (wishbone poss)And well i can poss say im a bit pissed PS anyone know where i can get some parts and a new wheel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopgunTT Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Thats nasty, Do you know who the dog belongs too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Ouch.... but good on you for missing the dog:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brettjones Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 thats a sad sight at least your not hurt mate there are allways bits on here for sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cbr337 Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 yer found the dog owner as he lives just around the corner he apoligised and that was that,ive been lookin for the wheels and at least they still make then so i can get a replacement there called drift hiro's now all ive got to do is get it on a ramp and see wots gone on the suspension, cheers im all right the dog soon bloody went it didnt even see if i was all right bloody thing lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cbr337 Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 oh and the kerb scuffed most of the front bumper but i can live with that for now all i can see at the mo is ££££££££££££ signs:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 i swerved once to miss a fox [not in the supra] and nearly got wasted by a truck so now if any animal runs out in front of its gonna get run over . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brettjones Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 i got all my suspension parts from whifbitz if you need any Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cbr337 Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 do you have spares at home do you mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brettjones Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 no sorry mate i bined all my old stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cbr337 Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 oh well any donations are welcomed as im skint!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erol_h Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 ouch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Contact Keron, he may well have decent used items at not silly prices Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cbr337 Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 yer cheers he,s now on speed dial lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooley Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 ive never understood why people swerve to avoids pets....a person yes but in swerving to avoid an unattended pet you could have in theory hit someone on the kerb or a car my mrs goes mental as im forever hitting pigeons and things as i wont risk other road users by swerving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missile Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 ive never understood why people swerve to avoids pets....a person yes but in swerving to avoid an unattended pet you could have in theory hit someone on the kerb or a car my mrs goes mental as im forever hitting pigeons and things as i wont risk other road users by swerving Natural reaction. Most would go to swerve. Think I probably would. I think when I was learning to drive they said your never to swerve, Just stay straight and break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I know a guy who hit a dog. It ran out in front of him and he could do nothing. It was a Golden Retriever and it destroyed the bumper and lights. The owner of the dog was there and I'm sure he got the damage fixed through the guys house insurance. I maybe wrong but if I'm not it could be something to look into. It is the owners reponsablity after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JDMDOM Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 ouch, i tell you i will run it over before i get my ride mess up, but if it is biger than a dog i would do the same. but sorry to see your ride like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 ouch, i tell you i will run it over before i get my ride mess up, but if it is biger than a dog i would do the same. but sorry to see your ride like that! Instinct will make you swerve, I doubt you would have time to think which is going to cost less, hitting the kerb or the dog, I know which one I would rather you did if it were my dog, either way its an accident, if you really are tight for cash claim on insurance ? Sorry to see the damage but it will mend, the dog I am sure is very grateful as is the owner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopgunTT Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I know a guy who hit a dog. It ran out in front of him and he could do nothing. It was a Golden Retriever and it destroyed the bumper and lights. The owner of the dog was there and I'm sure he got the damage fixed through the guys house insurance. I maybe wrong but if I'm not it could be something to look into. It is the owners reponsablity after all. I think he could be right here, The dog should of been on a lead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardiffSupra Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 ive never understood why people swerve to avoids pets....a person yes but in swerving to avoid an unattended pet you could have in theory hit someone on the kerb or a car my mrs goes mental as im forever hitting pigeons and things as i wont risk other road users by swerving To be honest it would take a heartless bastards to not evan attempt to swerve if a dog ran out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kslb Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I am a big fan of not swerving! If you cannot claim on his insurance pet or otherwise then you can still persue him for the repair costs unlike if it was a cat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I know you are supposed to plough straight through the beast in question, but I think I'd find myself swerving, rightly or wrongly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexsum Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 i remember a friend being put off driving for life when she hit and killed a dog while learning at age 17. it probably did not help when we asked what kind of car she was driving to be told.... it was a rover! it was evil to laugh but... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Black Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 No one wants to kill an animal, and i think it would be instinctual to swerve anyways. If i were you i would be persuing ways of making the owner pay, a sorry does'nt pay bills and you don't sound flush. I think when I was learning to drive they said your never to swerve, Just stay straight and break. Was this pre ABS days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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