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12-28-2006, 07:59 AM
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Hit dead deer this morning, what damage should I look for?
You are probably wondering how I hit a non moving deer. It was about 430am, an oncomming car had his high beams on and as I crested a hill there it was in the left middle of my lane. I barely had time to get off the accelerator before hitting. Left wheels nicked it, the balance was straddled. This was at about 60 mph. Immediately slowed down to check brakes/steering etc. Car seemed to be fine. Ironically, I am changing the oil today so it will be on a lift. What else should I look for? (besides some venison
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12-28-2006, 09:47 AM
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Look for vibrations in the steering wheel, car wandering on the road or any unusual noises.
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12-28-2006, 10:13 AM
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if you just hit with wheels probably no harm done, presuming you didn't cut a tire.
tom w
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12-28-2006, 10:18 AM
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Check the suspension bits on the side for anything bent.
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12-28-2006, 10:50 AM
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I went clear over one before at 75mph with the passenger side wheels of my car, I barely even felt it....aside from guts all over my car there was no damage at all.
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