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cab2g · 03-17-2011, 10:51 AM

I live in a scenic area full of wildlife. It's great to look at in your backyard, but not so great during your commute. I take the back roads too which doesn't help the matter.

But anyway. I was driving on a hilly road and I see a car maybe 500 feet ahead of me apply the brakes and I thought I saw something scurry across the road. So I start looking around to see what it was. There are trees and undergrowth almost up to the road. I didn't see it, but when I was looking to the right, a deer comes from the left and starts running across the road. Thank goodness for my brembos. I did 30-0 in no time at all and the deer runs in front of my car by about 3 feet... There's another deer waiting on the left side of the road and he doesn't move. So I start rolling again because I'm not as patient as the deer. Then It starts running in parallel with my car. And I'm like "great" round two. This time I just give it a little gas and pass the deer. In hindsight, I probably should've just stopped and waited longer, but anyway, in case any of you were wondering the Camaro is faster than a deer.

anthonyj9h · 03-17-2011, 10:54 AM

lol race with bambi thats a new one......maybe thats what ford will name its new car lol

Ladybugsmom · 03-17-2011, 11:04 AM

Yes, those Brembos are fabulous, aren't they? I appreciate them every time I slam on my brakes in my SUV and don't get the same response...

Blackhawk6 · 03-17-2011, 11:07 AM

Yes, they are... Too Funny I just missed a deer this morning myself.. Leaving my neighborhood..

S-eatin-grin · 03-17-2011, 11:09 AM

I fear this too....I live in deer infested WV and deer have ran into about 50% of the cars/vehicles we've owned over the past 10 years....my route to work (which I can't really change) has about 3 known spots were deer like to cross your path..so I'm always on the lookout!

chevyk1 · 03-17-2011, 11:49 AM

This time I just give it a little gas and pass the deer. In hindsight, I probably should've just stopped and waited longer, but anyway, in case any of you were wondering the Camaro is faster than a deer.

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This should go in the Camaro vs thread!

=Stephens= · 03-17-2011, 12:15 PM

I hit a deer last year in my Charger. Over 7500 damage. I then invested in the deer warning little stick on horns. I again saw a deer, one coming towards the highway, as I approached the deer, the sound of the horns deterred it and he ran away from the highway. Best 4 bucks I spent.

ORANGA2D · 03-17-2011, 12:21 PM

MISSED!!! You guys arent trying hard enough.... missed

2011 5.0 · 03-17-2011, 12:23 PM

I was driving the CTS. I didn't hit it, it hit me! It ran right into the passenger side rear quarter panel. I couldn't stop laughing...

halo8hkk · 03-17-2011, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ORANGA2D

MISSED!!! You guys arent trying hard enough.... missed

Blackhawk6 · 03-17-2011, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by =Stephens=

I hit a deer last year in my Charger. Over 7500 damage. I then invested in the deer warning little stick on horns. I again saw a deer, one coming towards the highway, as I approached the deer, the sound of the horns deterred it and he ran away from the highway. Best 4 bucks I spent.

My Magnaflow Catbacks 2 1/2" with the 5" Tips. did the job for me. The deer was standing in the road when he heard the exhaust sound he quickly mad he way to the treeline..

=Stephens= · 03-17-2011, 12:44 PM

I had a catback on my charger and still hit the damn thing. You must have a louder exhaust than I had. I was running Flowmaster super 40s.

RollTideMom · 03-17-2011, 12:46 PM

I had a deer run out in front of me the first week I had my Camaro. Phew! It was 6:00 am and dark out. I woke up really fast.

oh well.

=Stephens= · 03-17-2011, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RollTideMom

I had a deer run out in front of me the first week I had my Camaro. Phew! It was 6:00 am and dark out. I woke up really fast.

oh well.

Did you spill your coffee?

03-17-2011, 10:51 AM	#1
cab2g love. my. car. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,372 View My Garage	almost hit a deer I live in a scenic area full of wildlife. It's great to look at in your backyard, but not so great during your commute. I take the back roads too which doesn't help the matter. But anyway. I was driving on a hilly road and I see a car maybe 500 feet ahead of me apply the brakes and I thought I saw something scurry across the road. So I start looking around to see what it was. There are trees and undergrowth almost up to the road. I didn't see it, but when I was looking to the right, a deer comes from the left and starts running across the road. Thank goodness for my brembos. I did 30-0 in no time at all and the deer runs in front of my car by about 3 feet... There's another deer waiting on the left side of the road and he doesn't move. So I start rolling again because I'm not as patient as the deer. Then It starts running in parallel with my car. And I'm like "great" round two. This time I just give it a little gas and pass the deer. In hindsight, I probably should've just stopped and waited longer, but anyway, in case any of you were wondering the Camaro is faster than a deer. __________________

03-17-2011, 11:04 AM	#3
Ladybugsmom Older than I look.... Drives: 2010 VR Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 6,481 View My Garage	Yes, those Brembos are fabulous, aren't they? I appreciate them every time I slam on my brakes in my SUV and don't get the same response... __________________ High Heels and Fast Wheels!!

03-17-2011, 11:07 AM	#4
Blackhawk6 Drives: Born:18 Sept 2009 #47903 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gloucester Virginia Posts: 1,500 View My Garage	Yes, they are... Too Funny I just missed a deer this morning myself.. Leaving my neighborhood.. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS________________________________________Litho#140

03-17-2011, 12:46 PM	#13
RollTideMom Drives: 2011 Chevy Camaro RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Thompsons Station, TN Posts: 203 View My Garage	I had a deer run out in front of me the first week I had my Camaro. Phew! It was 6:00 am and dark out. I woke up really fast. oh well. __________________ Obsessed with my Camaro

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chevyk1 Drives: CGM Camaro 1Lt Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: DC Posts: 261	This time I just give it a little gas and pass the deer. In hindsight, I probably should've just stopped and waited longer, but anyway, in case any of you were wondering the Camaro is faster than a deer. [/QUOTE] This should go in the Camaro vs thread!

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03-17-2011, 12:44 PM	#12
=Stephens= Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kearney, Nebraska Posts: 3,544 View My Garage	I had a catback on my charger and still hit the damn thing. You must have a louder exhaust than I had. I was running Flowmaster super 40s.