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blackswan · 12-08-2019, 06:20 PM

There are many hunters who would give anything to have been in the car with me and give chase after our unplanned encounter. Many points on the antlers from what I could see in that short time. This guy was HUGE, probably over 300 pounds, and so very glad, for both of us, that it hit me instead of me hitting him. Charged right into the side of the car at full gallop, still can't believe it. Kudo's to Chevy on side impact protection!

CamaroBarb · 12-08-2019, 07:10 PM

LOL on the 300 lbs deer.....now that's a story!

myold88 · 12-08-2019, 07:26 PM

Now all the physical damage experts will come out of the woodwork plus
one "That will buff out" guy. Good luck getting your Camaro back 100%.

InFiD3ViL · 12-08-2019, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by myold88

Now all the physical damage experts will come out of the woodwork plus
one "That will buff out" guy. Good luck getting your Camaro back 100%.

That was pretty damn funny....and true.

0stones0 · 12-08-2019, 10:11 PM

Any airbags deploy?

blackswan · 12-09-2019, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroBarb

LOL on the 300 lbs deer.....now that's a story!

Real news.

https://www.masslive.com/sports/2009..._in_massa.html

blackswan · 12-09-2019, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by myold88

Now all the physical damage experts will come out of the woodwork plus
one "That will buff out" guy. Good luck getting your Camaro back 100%.

HA, I love that one. Cracks me up every time. Except when it's my car of course

Thanks, appreciated. Was a shame but glad it didn't come through window.

blackswan · 12-09-2019, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 0stones0

Any airbags deploy?

Good question, no they didn't. Seem like the sheet metal took most of the impact force. Oh well, has always been a great car so hopefully shop will do a good job since I'd like to keep it.

CamaroBarb · 12-09-2019, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by blackswan

Real news.

https://www.masslive.com/sports/2009..._in_massa.html

Dayum I never knew, here they don't get many over 150-200 max. We hit a few already, even a 100 lber will do big damage with a direct hit. Gotta say these 5th gens are tanks, very safe IMO. Friend hit a small deer pass side windshield, came right through and landed in the pass seat. Luckily he was alone because any passenger would have been hurt badly. Car was Totaled 100 lb deer.

I see you have a 12 RS, how many miles on her? Any problems with it?

Spec · 12-09-2019, 09:10 PM

That will definitely not buff out.

See what happens when you keep your car so shiny? Its a curse for Camaro owners, I know... but let this be a lesson to you all...

InFiD3ViL · 12-09-2019, 09:54 PM

Deer do weird damage. I used to have a 1996 Astrovan that I hit a deer with while going around 50mph. The entire front of the van looked like it melted, except for the plastic bits of course. There was also deer fur stuck in everything.

I am no bodywork expert. To those that are, for his rear quarter damage will they likely have to cut that out and weld in a new quarter section?

Best of luck though man. Hopefully it looks better than new very soon!

mikeman · 12-10-2019, 07:25 AM

Oh, that'll just buff right out. No worries.

Micmac · 12-10-2019, 12:06 PM

I hit one similar in size (Rather he hit me) with my 2500 High Country a few months back in the middle of the GM strike. He put quite a dent in the front of that big truck.It took quite awhile for them to source the the parts from other dealers around North America.I think the strike is over now.

BMR Sales · 12-10-2019, 12:34 PM

Had one do the same thing to me when I was in Utah. I had taken the extra Insurance from the Rental Car Co, so I took it back to them and asked for a new car. That Buck blasted the side of that Rental.

12-08-2019, 06:20 PM	#1
blackswan Drives: 2012 2LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Northeast Posts: 1,443	Buck vs. Camaro There are many hunters who would give anything to have been in the car with me and give chase after our unplanned encounter. Many points on the antlers from what I could see in that short time. This guy was HUGE, probably over 300 pounds, and so very glad, for both of us, that it hit me instead of me hitting him. Charged right into the side of the car at full gallop, still can't believe it. Kudo's to Chevy on side impact protection! Attached Images Last edited by blackswan; 12-22-2019 at 10:56 AM.

12-08-2019, 07:26 PM	#3
myold88 Drives: SUMMIT WHITE 2SS/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 2018: Lakewood Ranch, Fl. Posts: 8,112 View My Garage	Now all the physical damage experts will come out of the woodwork plus one "That will buff out" guy. Good luck getting your Camaro back 100%. __________________

12-08-2019, 10:11 PM	#5
0stones0 It don’t come easy. Drives: 2010 2SS RS M6 Join Date: May 2014 Location: WI Posts: 2,204 View My Garage	Any airbags deploy? __________________

12-09-2019, 09:54 PM	#11
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,574	Deer do weird damage. I used to have a 1996 Astrovan that I hit a deer with while going around 50mph. The entire front of the van looked like it melted, except for the plastic bits of course. There was also deer fur stuck in everything. I am no bodywork expert. To those that are, for his rear quarter damage will they likely have to cut that out and weld in a new quarter section? Best of luck though man. Hopefully it looks better than new very soon! __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

12-08-2019, 07:10 PM	#2
CamaroBarb Banned Drives: cheby Camaro Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: usa Posts: 575	LOL on the 300 lbs deer.....now that's a story!

12-09-2019, 09:10 PM	#10
Spec Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,018	That will definitely not buff out. See what happens when you keep your car so shiny? Its a curse for Camaro owners, I know... but let this be a lesson to you all...

12-10-2019, 07:25 AM	#12
mikeman Banned Drives: 2015 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: My Garage Posts: 1,125	Oh, that'll just buff right out. No worries.

12-10-2019, 12:06 PM	#13
Micmac Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Sparta,NC/Calais, ME Posts: 11	I hit one similar in size (Rather he hit me) with my 2500 High Country a few months back in the middle of the GM strike. He put quite a dent in the front of that big truck.It took quite awhile for them to source the the parts from other dealers around North America.I think the strike is over now.

12-10-2019, 12:34 PM	#14
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	Had one do the same thing to me when I was in Utah. I had taken the extra Insurance from the Rental Car Co, so I took it back to them and asked for a new car. That Buck blasted the side of that Rental.