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Texas SS · 08-17-2010, 07:43 PM

Heading back to Abilene from San Antonio on I-10 last weekend I ran over a damn gator (shredded tire) from an 18 wheeler. It put a nasty black rubber scuff on my beautiful white front ground effect chin spoiler!!! Lucky it all came off with some bug and tar remover and a little elbow grease. Still the sound of running over it made me sick, besides it scared the hell out of my sleeping wife too!!!

Texas SS

INTIMIDAT3R · 08-17-2010, 07:47 PM

I know what you mean bro'.

I had just bought my new Sunfire GT back in 1997 and was on a road trip when out of nowhere a road gator got me and ripped the driver side ground effects darn near off.

Expensive, but I have since learned to be more cautious at night and use Xenon headlights for more advanced warning.

I pray that history doesn't repeat itself on my '11 2SS when it gets here.

SlingShot · 08-17-2010, 08:03 PM

I'm glad you splained what a Texas Gator was, cause I didn't think ya'll had gators there. Now if you were to hit one of our gators it's gonna do more than scuff your car ... You would be surprised what kind of damage a 8'-10' gator will do ...

INTIMIDAT3R · 08-17-2010, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SlingShot

I'm glad you splained what a Texas Gator was, cause I didn't think ya'll had gators there. Now if you were to hit one of our gators it's gonna do more than scuff your car ... You would be surprised what kind of damage a 8'-10' gator will do ...

But on the brighter side, just think of the nice pair of cowboy boots you could make out of it after you're done crying over your Camaro.

Texas SS · 08-17-2010, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SlingShot

I'm glad you splained what a Texas Gator was, cause I didn't think ya'll had gators there. Now if you were to hit one of our gators it's gonna do more than scuff your car ... You would be surprised what kind of damage a 8'-10' gator will do ...

HAHA That is a good point, I didn't think of that!

101ABN · 08-17-2010, 08:12 PM

SlingShot, we have gators in Texas as well but they are mostly in the SE part of the state, typically from Victoria, East thru Houston to Louisiana. BUT you can't drive more than 5 miles along I-35 without seeing a "Texas Gator".

Angelina · 08-17-2010, 08:13 PM

I did the same thing, but it ripped off the guard under the front and broke all the little tabs that hold it on

= new bumper

goshawk823 · 08-17-2010, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Texas SS

Heading back to Abilene from San Antonio on I-10 last weekend I ran over a damn gator (shredded tire) from an 18 wheeler. It put a nasty black rubber scuff on my beautiful white front ground effect chin spoiler!!! Lucky it all came off with some bug and tar remover and a little elbow grease. Still the sound of running over it made me sick, besides it scared the hell out of my sleeping wife too!!!

Texas SS

This happened to me last week on my way to work. The minivan in front of me threw it up and right into my path. I swerved and missed most of it. I heard a loud thump anyway, and was certain that when I parked and checked the car at work, I'd find front end damage. All I had was the same type of scuff on my lower front fascia; bug and tar remover got it all. I got lucky.

jrpimp00 · 08-17-2010, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Angelina

I did the same thing, but it ripped off the guard under the front and broke all the little tabs that hold it on

= new bumper

Exact same thing happend to me on I20 this past Saturday. Ripped the rubber guard off. I will be picking up more tabs tomorrow.

2010 SSRS · 08-17-2010, 10:38 PM

wow, running over gators, never even seen a gator.

PQ · 08-17-2010, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SlingShot

I'm glad you splained what a Texas Gator was, cause I didn't think ya'll had gators there. Now if you were to hit one of our gators it's gonna do more than scuff your car ... You would be surprised what kind of damage a 8'-10' gator will do ...

Here's one cought in Texas.

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Wilder · 08-17-2010, 11:17 PM

hahahahaha thats great! i would of been pissed for like 5 minutes but then started laughing after that :p

Steeler NY · 08-18-2010, 11:46 AM

"Ran over a gaiter" I have never heard it called that!!!

Now every time I see one on the side of the road I will think of that! No real Gaiters here in Central NY!!!

I know what you mean about summit white looks great but it is like every bug and other road trash has to throw it self against it like it is it own personal painting canvous!!!

Just spent weekend clay baring and waxing my summit white 2000!

TommyTSquared · 08-18-2010, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 101ABN

SlingShot, we have gators in Texas as well but they are mostly in the SE part of the state, typically from Victoria, East thru Houston to Louisiana. BUT you can't drive more than 5 miles along I-35 without seeing a "Texas Gator".

Oh we've got plenty south of Victoria... Alligators + gars keep you weary in the water down here.

08-17-2010, 07:43 PM	#1
Texas SS Drives: White and Black Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9	Night Gators Heading back to Abilene from San Antonio on I-10 last weekend I ran over a damn gator (shredded tire) from an 18 wheeler. It put a nasty black rubber scuff on my beautiful white front ground effect chin spoiler!!! Lucky it all came off with some bug and tar remover and a little elbow grease. Still the sound of running over it made me sick, besides it scared the hell out of my sleeping wife too!!! Texas SS

08-17-2010, 08:03 PM	#3
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	I'm glad you splained what a Texas Gator was, cause I didn't think ya'll had gators there. Now if you were to hit one of our gators it's gonna do more than scuff your car ... You would be surprised what kind of damage a 8'-10' gator will do ... __________________

08-17-2010, 08:13 PM	#7
Angelina . Drives: 2010 Camaro! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 413	I did the same thing, but it ripped off the guard under the front and broke all the little tabs that hold it on = new bumper __________________ Proud Owner of 7 Chevys. Drives: 2SS RS, IOM, Auto, Sunroof Delivered: 5/15/09

08-17-2010, 10:38 PM	#10
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	wow, running over gators, never even seen a gator. __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

08-17-2010, 11:17 PM	#12
Wilder Synergy Green <3 Drives: 2010 Synergy Green Camaro Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Easton, PA Posts: 363 View My Garage	hahahahaha thats great! i would of been pissed for like 5 minutes but then started laughing after that :p __________________ Join my group! "Young Camaro Owners"

08-17-2010, 07:47 PM	#2
INTIMIDAT3R Account Suspended Drives: '11 2SS/RS L99, '12 2LS LFX Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Malmac A.U.N. Posts: 2,122 View My Garage	I know what you mean bro'. I had just bought my new Sunfire GT back in 1997 and was on a road trip when out of nowhere a road gator got me and ripped the driver side ground effects darn near off. Expensive, but I have since learned to be more cautious at night and use Xenon headlights for more advanced warning. I pray that history doesn't repeat itself on my '11 2SS when it gets here.

08-17-2010, 08:12 PM	#6
101ABN Still stuck in Iraq! Drives: MRAP Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Iraq Posts: 90 View My Garage	SlingShot, we have gators in Texas as well but they are mostly in the SE part of the state, typically from Victoria, East thru Houston to Louisiana. BUT you can't drive more than 5 miles along I-35 without seeing a "Texas Gator".

08-18-2010, 11:46 AM	#13
Steeler NY Drives: 2011 2SS/RS IBM Vert Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central NY Posts: 1,252 View My Garage	"Ran over a gaiter" I have never heard it called that!!! Now every time I see one on the side of the road I will think of that! No real Gaiters here in Central NY!!! I know what you mean about summit white looks great but it is like every bug and other road trash has to throw it self against it like it is it own personal painting canvous!!! Just spent weekend clay baring and waxing my summit white 2000! __________________

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