Damn damn damn

d3syd · 07-29-2008, 03:08 AM

Was on my way back home last night after dropping my wife and daughter off at the airport (3 hour return drive) when a blasted wallaby dashes across the road. Jumped on the anchors but had no time to avoid a collision, collected it right in the middle of the car.......BUGGER

Will be needing a new bumper and engine under tray. Intercooler sustained some damage, but I think it will be OK.

I knew I should have taken the Land Rover, the critter would have just gone under it without any damage. No more night driving with my 135 from now on.

Yep 135 · 07-29-2008, 03:15 AM

Not nice feel sorry for you. We have the same problem around here. see new deadies every morning to work, some are huge 15 - 1800mm. hate to see the cars that hit them.

MikeVictor · 07-29-2008, 04:05 AM

Mate, tough luck and I can barely imagine how pissed you must be.

smarm · 07-29-2008, 04:10 AM

That hurts mate. Sorry to hear about it....

AussieRacer · 07-29-2008, 04:47 AM

Ouch! Do your sums, and if you'd be better claiming through insurance to even get the intercooler changed, do it.

I've got to say, I'm never seen more road kill than in Tassie.

Yep 135 · 07-29-2008, 05:13 AM

Do the IC maybe down the track it could develop fine cracks and you'd lose pressure. be on the safe side.

d3syd · 07-29-2008, 05:26 AM

Thanks for the sympathy guys and thanks for the advice re the IC, I'll definitely ask the repairer about replacing it. I wonder how long I will need to wait for parts as this is a new model.

I guess I am lucky to have not sustained any panel damage.

Interesting thing is the bumpers ability to bounce back into shape as judging by the unseen damage, it would have been pushed back quite a bit on impact.

Yep 135 · 07-29-2008, 05:39 AM

at least you can still drive it

SimonB · 07-29-2008, 05:39 AM

How's the wallaby (or macropod, as I learnt the other day)? Sorry, someone had to ask! Seriously though, sorry about the car, but it can be fixed, at least you're okay. I agree with AussieRacer, I couldn't get over the roadkill when I was there either.

Hey, at least it wasn't a wombat!

d3syd · 07-29-2008, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SimonB

How's the wallaby (or macropod, as I learnt the other day)? Sorry, someone had to ask! Seriously though, sorry about the car, but it can be fixed, at least you're okay. I agree with AussieRacer, I couldn't get over the roadkill when I was there either.

Hey, at least it wasn't a wombat!

lol, I didn't do a u-turn to check, but I would imagine skippy would be crow food today (unfortunately the poor Tassie Devils who's job it was to clean up road kill aren't doing too well at the moment).

I'm amazed at the amount of road kill here as well (being a former Sydneysider). Even seen a dead deer on the side of the road!

amk2912 · 07-29-2008, 06:44 AM

Ouch!!! Bad luck, mate! Just as well it wasn't a BIG RED or similar.

I've been told that it's best to hit the bounder full on and NOT at the height of it's leap as it is not pleasant having a big startled roo coming through your windscreen and doing it's death kicks in the cabin!

Kris · 07-29-2008, 07:01 AM

Ouch! Sorry to hear that

cozza · 07-29-2008, 07:03 AM

Bugga! What a bitch!

Zuzu · 07-29-2008, 07:16 AM

Thats just bad luck..

Considering your speed the damage is still minimal and at least the Wallaby didnt bounce up and damage your bonnet and windscreen..

larryn · 07-29-2008, 07:53 AM

I'd throw in a "Sorry to hear as well". You might be able to take advantage of this. If you cna get your insurance to replace the intercooler.. you may be able to take the insurance $$ from the BMW stock intercooler and get an aftermarket one installed for more cooling/power.

I wouldn't let that go, at least right now, you're only looking at a deductable, to get a new intercooler, just in case it fails in the future due to getting smacked around by the wallaby.

imported_Dodgy · 07-29-2008, 07:54 AM

Very unfortunate.

Agree with the intercooler comments. If this is going to be claimed, then the extra cost won't be relevant. Assuming it's assessed as damaged, also.

Call · 07-29-2008, 08:01 PM

Great opportunity to has the larger intercooler installed.

Call

WAY · 07-29-2008, 08:27 PM

I am getting an aftermarket one shortly so if you want a used one let me know! Cheap cheap haha.

Swift135 · 07-29-2008, 08:35 PM

Sorry to hear/see that mate. I would definitely push for a new intercooler as the dents may lead to cracks down the track, easier to replace when the front is pulled off. You'll get over it; last year somebody crashed into my new X5 before I had even gone thru the first tank of fuel.

mdynamics · 07-29-2008, 09:45 PM

sorry to hear that, and you just recently got it! Well take it as a chance for an upgrade, it will make you feel better.

Guran · 07-29-2008, 10:37 PM

Ouch! That's gotta hurt. I'm sure the car will be all fixed and back on the road in no time. Nice one leaving the fur in place for the special effect in your photos! But with that amount of damage ... I wanna see BLOOD!!!

BJDrew · 07-29-2008, 11:05 PM

What the hell is a wallaby?

07-29-2008, 03:08 AM	#1
d3syd Major 50 Rep 1,474 Posts Drives: 135i MT, LMB, ProNav Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Scamander, Tasmania iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i Coupe [0.00]	Damn damn damn Was on my way back home last night after dropping my wife and daughter off at the airport (3 hour return drive) when a blasted wallaby dashes across the road. Jumped on the anchors but had no time to avoid a collision, collected it right in the middle of the car.......BUGGER Will be needing a new bumper and engine under tray. Intercooler sustained some damage, but I think it will be OK. I knew I should have taken the Land Rover, the critter would have just gone under it without any damage. No more night driving with my 135 from now on. Attached Images __________________ Fun Car: 135i Manual LeMans Blue / Beige Leather / Grey Poplar / pro nav / euro plates. Delivered 24 June 08 Family Car: Land Rover Discovery 4 SDV6 Spare Car: Volvo V70 Sydney Car: MB 420SEL
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Yep 135 Lieutenant 11 Rep 591 Posts Drives: BMW 135 manual Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canberra iTrader: (0)	Not nice feel sorry for you. We have the same problem around here. see new deadies every morning to work, some are huge 15 - 1800mm. hate to see the cars that hit them.
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MikeVictor Brigadier General 210 Rep 3,288 Posts Drives: anything given a chance Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: .au iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 Mazda ND MX-5 [10.00]	Mate, tough luck and I can barely imagine how pissed you must be.
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AussieRacer Major 24 Rep 1,058 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Aust iTrader: (0)	Ouch! Do your sums, and if you'd be better claiming through insurance to even get the intercooler changed, do it. I've got to say, I'm never seen more road kill than in Tassie. __________________ Current: 135i Auto, Le Mans Blue - w/ Bridgestone RE-11 rears, GP Thunder 7500k angels, & "golf tee" mod plus a few M3 suspension bits and pieces...
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Yep 135 Lieutenant 11 Rep 591 Posts Drives: BMW 135 manual Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canberra iTrader: (0)	Do the IC maybe down the track it could develop fine cracks and you'd lose pressure. be on the safe side.
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d3syd Major 50 Rep 1,474 Posts Drives: 135i MT, LMB, ProNav Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Scamander, Tasmania iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i Coupe [0.00]	Thanks for the sympathy guys and thanks for the advice re the IC, I'll definitely ask the repairer about replacing it. I wonder how long I will need to wait for parts as this is a new model. I guess I am lucky to have not sustained any panel damage. Interesting thing is the bumpers ability to bounce back into shape as judging by the unseen damage, it would have been pushed back quite a bit on impact. __________________ Fun Car: 135i Manual LeMans Blue / Beige Leather / Grey Poplar / pro nav / euro plates. Delivered 24 June 08 Family Car: Land Rover Discovery 4 SDV6 Spare Car: Volvo V70 Sydney Car: MB 420SEL
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07-29-2008, 05:39 AM	#8
Yep 135 Lieutenant 11 Rep 591 Posts Drives: BMW 135 manual Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canberra iTrader: (0)	at least you can still drive it
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SimonB 135 to 335 M Sport to X3 30d M Sport 164 Rep 1,788 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 30d, optioned up! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth, Western Australia iTrader: (0)	How's the wallaby (or macropod, as I learnt the other day)? Sorry, someone had to ask! Seriously though, sorry about the car, but it can be fixed, at least you're okay. I agree with AussieRacer, I couldn't get over the roadkill when I was there either. Hey, at least it wasn't a wombat! __________________ 2018 X3 30d, Carbon Black Metallic, M Sport Package, Panorama glass sunroof, Lumbar support, Instrument panel in Sensatec, Ambient Lightning, Harmon Kardon Surround Sound , Dynamic Damper Control
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amk2912 Lieutenant Colonel 87 Rep 1,663 Posts Drives: '10 X5 40d & '12 F10 520d Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Perth iTrader: (0)	Ouch!!! Bad luck, mate! Just as well it wasn't a BIG RED or similar. I've been told that it's best to hit the bounder full on and NOT at the height of it's leap as it is not pleasant having a big startled roo coming through your windscreen and doing it's death kicks in the cabin! __________________ 2012 BMW F10 520d M-Sport 2010 BMW E70 X5 xdrive40d
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Kris Colonel 123 Rep 2,295 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USOFA iTrader: (0)	Ouch! Sorry to hear that
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Zuzu Major General 2818 Rep 7,640 Posts Drives: M2C HS 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	Thats just bad luck.. Considering your speed the damage is still minimal and at least the Wallaby didnt bounce up and damage your bonnet and windscreen..
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larryn Lieutenant General 2148 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	I'd throw in a "Sorry to hear as well". You might be able to take advantage of this. If you cna get your insurance to replace the intercooler.. you may be able to take the insurance $$ from the BMW stock intercooler and get an aftermarket one installed for more cooling/power. I wouldn't let that go, at least right now, you're only looking at a deductable, to get a new intercooler, just in case it fails in the future due to getting smacked around by the wallaby.
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imported_Dodgy First Lieutenant 6 Rep 340 Posts Drives: SG 135i 6M Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Very unfortunate. Agree with the intercooler comments. If this is going to be claimed, then the extra cost won't be relevant. Assuming it's assessed as damaged, also. __________________ Delivered! 1700hrs Tues May 20 2008: Sparkling Graphite, 6MT, Black Boston Leather, Accented Aluminium, Sun Roof, Pro Nav, Comfort Access.
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Call Call 21 Rep 683 Posts Drives: 08 135i, 08 & 07 X5, 05 MCSC Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Gainesville, GA iTrader: (0)	Great opportunity to has the larger intercooler installed. Call __________________
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WAY Brigadier General 458 Rep 4,822 Posts Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	I am getting an aftermarket one shortly so if you want a used one let me know! Cheap cheap haha.
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Swift135 Lieutenant 23 Rep 453 Posts Drives: 330d, M3 DCT E92 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	Sorry to hear/see that mate. I would definitely push for a new intercooler as the dents may lead to cracks down the track, easier to replace when the front is pulled off. You'll get over it; last year somebody crashed into my new X5 before I had even gone thru the first tank of fuel. __________________
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mdynamics Private First Class 20 Rep 106 Posts Drives: E92 M3, X3 & 325e Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	sorry to hear that, and you just recently got it! Well take it as a chance for an upgrade, it will make you feel better.
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Guran Captain 24 Rep 895 Posts Drives: 08 135i Coupe Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wollongong, Australia iTrader: (0)	Ouch! That's gotta hurt. I'm sure the car will be all fixed and back on the road in no time. Nice one leaving the fur in place for the special effect in your photos! But with that amount of damage ... I wanna see BLOOD!!! __________________ 08 BMW 135i Sport Coupe \| Manual \| Sparkling Graphite \| Coral Red Boston Leather \| 10 Speaker Hi Fi
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BJDrew Impatiently Waiting 7 Rep 105 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jun 2008 iTrader: (0)	What the hell is a wallaby?
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