I hate deer | Coupe Carnage ITT

[wrench13]

Deer are becoming more and more of a problem in urban settings. IN NY, Staten Island has a deer problem, and on Long Island, it's been out of hand for years, with a real pop up in population in the last 2. I'm seeing dead deer in 8 lane highways, in densely populated suburban areas 10-12 miles from the NYC border. Folk in the country expect deer occasionally. When they start popping up in suburban and even urban areas NO ONE is ready for that. I say bear traps on the front lawns during mating season! Might even thin down the feral cat problem too.

[BIGSOOJ]

Jeremy so sorry to hear. Most importantly you are alright and the second most important thing is that the coupe will be saved. Keep us posted!!!!!

[Shoe Coupe]

What's the happs when your coupe, jeremy?

[Jeremy]

What's the happs when your coupe, jeremy?

Still trying to track down used parts.

[BMWBergy]

Still trying to track down used parts.

Wheels done yet?

[jajou318]

Still trying to track down used parts.

What do you need?

[Jeremy]

What do you need?

I posted a thread, but I'm mainly looking for radiator support, hood, and drivers door/mirror.

[dcrothers]

I found a salvaged rad support. Later I learned that a new one was not that much more.
My hood I got from the dealership at just about cost. I told them my sob story that I was paying out of pocket. They stepped up and helped me out.

[SneakyMike]

Somehow your coupe still looks amazing with a few knicks here and there
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I was thinking the same thing..

[jajou318]

I posted a thread, but I'm mainly looking for radiator support, hood, and drivers door/mirror.

Must have missed it - I'll try and make some calls here for you tomorrow.

[moonvan]

for the cost of a hood you might look at getting a fiberglass or carbon fiber hood and having the work done to make it fit.

[Jeremy]

I found a salvaged rad support. Later I learned that a new one was not that much more.
My hood I got from the dealership at just about cost. I told them my sob story that I was paying out of pocket. They stepped up and helped me out.

That's good to know!

I was thinking the same thing..

Thanks, can't wait until it's fixed!

Must have missed it - I'll try and make some calls here for you tomorrow.

I appreciate it, Antonio!

for the cost of a hood you might look at getting a fiberglass or carbon fiber hood and having the work done to make it fit.

Not a bad idea, Byron. Just don't know that I want anything other then the OE hood...

[MDICTED]

Why are you buying used parts? Shouldn't insurance cover new OEM replacement?

Or did they cut a check and you're sourcing cheaper solutions?

[KBH22102]

This guy has a LSB mirror

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-BMW-M-CO...item3a88b91a27

[ADAz3M]

I think someone is selling a rad support in the classified section in one of the garage sale threads

[Mach Tuck]

Missed you original post I was out of the country for quite a while. Sorry to hear of the carnage and glad no one was hurt. It sure it will be better than new when your finished.

[RaReM]

I'm sure that deer hates you too... But seriously that sucks

[Eurospec]

Glad everyone was ok. It seems like with a bit of work your shoe will be saved, looking better than ever.

I may have a lead on a door. I imagine you aren't too particular on the LSB color seeing as how the car will more than likely be resprayed? Sending you a PM shortly.

[M3Avus94]

Hi there... Sorry to see the damage to your peach of a Z3. Nice colour!

At least all the damage is to bolt on parts, rather than rear fenders or the roof.

I too have hit a deer, which sprang from a hollow to the side of the road. Just saw it in the air before it hit the car. There was no time to react. This would have been twenty years ago. For many years I'd have venison for my birthday. It tastes great and helped me forgive the cute little blighters!

Fix the car... Be thankful all that's wrong is a little bent metal and that you were not the deer!

There is often a lesson to be learnt from an accident, but this is one of those "live and don't learn" situations.

Make sure the insurance company knows you want the car.

Onwards and upwards from here, all the best!

[Shoe Coupe]

Jeremy, any updates???

[Jeremy]

Jeremy, any updates???

Paid a visit to the shop to go over things with the owner. He committed to finishing it by the end of Jan. Can't wait to get it back!

[Randy Forbes]

Paid a visit to the shop to go over things with the owner. He committed to finishing it by the end of Jan. Can't wait to get it back!

How much are you talking about repainting, doing the whole car? I don't know how much this will all wind up costing you (out of pocket) but you will probably be very happy when you get the final outcome, then you forget about the cash, time lost and inconvenience (the pain and suffering quotient).

I was!

[Jeremy]

How much are you talking about repainting, doing the whole car? I don't know how much this will all wind up costing you (out of pocket) but you will probably be very happy when you get the final outcome, then you forget about the cash, time lost and inconvenience (the pain and suffering quotient).

I was!

Yep, the whole car in the original LSB color, not a match.

[Randy Forbes]

Yep, the whole car in the original LSB color, not a match.

Oh yeah, nothing like a new paint job; your face is going to hurt from smiling so much looking at it. The love affair starts all over again

[MTRD3]

Awesome to see this coupe being returned to its former glory. Jeremy.