Highway Debris...

Dammmittt · 10-11-2007, 08:41 PM

WTF. I'm driving on I-93 just north of boston when a piece of metal (i think...maybe wood) flies accross the the road and hits the lower front of the car. I had nowhere to go and no way to not get hit. As soon as it hit and made this horendous sound I was like oh shit...not good. Then it doesn't come out the back for about 30 seconds when it finally dislodged itself and got run over by the guy behind me.

Anyway. I checked it out when I got where I was going and there were some scratches around the brake air intake on that side. Tires seemed ok. I noticed some water dripping from underneath, but it was clear like actual water and it didn't smell like gasoline, so I'm thinking condensation or just water from the wet road. When I checked it again as i was leaving, there weren't any leaks.

Aside from the minor cosmetic issues, how much could have been screwed up underneath the car? I'm thinkin if there aren't any leaks or puddles underneath when I pick it tomorrow it should be ok. Shit like this pisses me off.

Feyd · 10-11-2007, 09:58 PM

yeah... southern california is having a heavy semi-tire shrapnel season. I can't remember when i've seen so many tire belts on the road.

sux.

BimmerZealot · 10-11-2007, 10:23 PM

In the past few days I've seen; a bucket, a cardboard box, a full painted JDM front bumper, and a wheel barrel. Each day is a new adventure, people need to be castrated for dropping stuff on the freeway and just leaving it, it's such a danger to every single driver.

Artz 330 · 10-11-2007, 10:50 PM

theres so many plastic guards under the car i dont think something that minor would be able to get through and do any damage to any lines or anything.

Rick Hunter · 10-12-2007, 04:01 AM

The water dripping from underneath is probably from your use of A/C. Mine "pees" whenever my A/C has been on during my drives.

Yup... gotta be careful. I've rolled over pieces of wood, and a bouncing sneaker got my bumper once. Luckily, it was on my last car.

Hawkeye · 10-12-2007, 09:16 AM

Yeah, you have to really watch out for carcases here in Iowa, they are all over the place. I hit a deer carcas in my last car (a Civic) and it did some damage, I don't want to try that in my Z. I nearly hit a ladder that came off the back of a truck last summer and the worst was 2 years ago when a semi dropped it's drive train right in front of me... at night. That was a nice 7 car accident (and the poor truck had no way of making a getaway)

Dammmittt · 10-12-2007, 10:40 AM

Well in the .2 seconds I had between the time i saw it and when it hit the car, I at first thought it was a plastic bag or piece of paper...when it hit, I realized it was definately more substantial. Now I have a bumper with some noticible scratches on it.

killjohnnyforan · 10-12-2007, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Dammmittt

Well in the .2 seconds I had between the time i saw it and when it hit the car, I at first thought it was a plastic bag or piece of paper...when it hit, I realized it was definately more substantial. Now I have a bumper with some noticible scratches on it.

and you hardly ever drive the damn thing!

Dammmittt · 10-12-2007, 05:57 PM

I know right...now I got some nasty scratches on the bumper. At least it's plastic down there don't have to worry about it rusting...lol

I'd love to drive it more. I got 13000 on it in about 7 months, which is a pretty fair amount of driving. I think next summer I'll get in on some BMW CCA events and have some fun

It's been a while since I hit autobahn speeds

Yal · 10-12-2007, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Feyd

yeah... southern california is having a heavy semi-tire shrapnel season. I can't remember when i've seen so many tire belts on the road.

sux.

My brother had a run in with one of those in his 330. $1100 later, he's good as new.

155MPH · 10-13-2007, 05:25 AM

that sux...

FloridaBoy · 10-13-2007, 02:49 PM

Bro those scratches hurt but it could have been worse, some people lost their cars and worse due to junk related accidents, deer, then there is the giant hairy asterisk from the Bright House commercial...

10-11-2007, 08:41 PM	#1
Dammmittt My favorite sign. 169 Rep 4,333 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Der Autobahnen iTrader: (0)	Highway Debris... WTF. I'm driving on I-93 just north of boston when a piece of metal (i think...maybe wood) flies accross the the road and hits the lower front of the car. I had nowhere to go and no way to not get hit. As soon as it hit and made this horendous sound I was like oh shit...not good. Then it doesn't come out the back for about 30 seconds when it finally dislodged itself and got run over by the guy behind me. Anyway. I checked it out when I got where I was going and there were some scratches around the brake air intake on that side. Tires seemed ok. I noticed some water dripping from underneath, but it was clear like actual water and it didn't smell like gasoline, so I'm thinking condensation or just water from the wet road. When I checked it again as i was leaving, there weren't any leaks. Aside from the minor cosmetic issues, how much could have been screwed up underneath the car? I'm thinkin if there aren't any leaks or puddles underneath when I pick it tomorrow it should be ok. Shit like this pisses me off. __________________ 07 ///M Coupe (Premium Package) Black Saphire Ext. Imola Red Int. Best Website EVER!
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10-11-2007, 09:58 PM	#2
Feyd Major 348 Rep 1,288 Posts Drives: a DEEZZULL Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (2)	yeah... southern california is having a heavy semi-tire shrapnel season. I can't remember when i've seen so many tire belts on the road. sux.
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BimmerZealot Major 61 Rep 1,210 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X3 xDrive30i Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, California iTrader: (2)	In the past few days I've seen; a bucket, a cardboard box, a full painted JDM front bumper, and a wheel barrel. Each day is a new adventure, people need to be castrated for dropping stuff on the freeway and just leaving it, it's such a danger to every single driver.
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Artz 330 Colonel 196 Rep 2,486 Posts Drives: Z4M, 335i, 135i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lawrenceville, NJ iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	theres so many plastic guards under the car i dont think something that minor would be able to get through and do any damage to any lines or anything. __________________
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10-12-2007, 04:01 AM	#5
Rick Hunter Skull Squadron Leader 307 Rep 2,031 Posts Drives: '07 M Coupé & '16 435xi GCoupé Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Emerald City iTrader: (20)	The water dripping from underneath is probably from your use of A/C. Mine "pees" whenever my A/C has been on during my drives. Yup... gotta be careful. I've rolled over pieces of wood, and a bouncing sneaker got my bumper once. Luckily, it was on my last car. __________________
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10-12-2007, 09:16 AM	#6
Hawkeye Brigadier General 2070 Rep 4,365 Posts Drives: '07 Z4 Coupe, '21 X3, '16 GMC Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Iowa iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 GMC Sierra SLT [10.00] 2008 Yamaha R6 [9.00]	Yeah, you have to really watch out for carcases here in Iowa, they are all over the place. I hit a deer carcas in my last car (a Civic) and it did some damage, I don't want to try that in my Z. I nearly hit a ladder that came off the back of a truck last summer and the worst was 2 years ago when a semi dropped it's drive train right in front of me... at night. That was a nice 7 car accident (and the poor truck had no way of making a getaway) __________________ 2007 Z4 3.0si Coupe • 6 MT • Black Saphire Metallic • PP • SP 2016 GMC Sierra SLT Z71 Premium Plus 4x4 2017 Harley StreetGlide • Denim Black • V&H Tune 2021 BMW x30i • Phytonic Blue Metallic • Fully loaded
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Dammmittt My favorite sign. 169 Rep 4,333 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Der Autobahnen iTrader: (0)	Well in the .2 seconds I had between the time i saw it and when it hit the car, I at first thought it was a plastic bag or piece of paper...when it hit, I realized it was definately more substantial. Now I have a bumper with some noticible scratches on it. __________________ 07 ///M Coupe (Premium Package) Black Saphire Ext. Imola Red Int. Best Website EVER!
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10-12-2007, 05:57 PM	#9
Dammmittt My favorite sign. 169 Rep 4,333 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Der Autobahnen iTrader: (0)	I know right...now I got some nasty scratches on the bumper. At least it's plastic down there don't have to worry about it rusting...lol I'd love to drive it more. I got 13000 on it in about 7 months, which is a pretty fair amount of driving. I think next summer I'll get in on some BMW CCA events and have some fun It's been a while since I hit autobahn speeds __________________ 07 ///M Coupe (Premium Package) Black Saphire Ext. Imola Red Int. Best Website EVER!
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10-13-2007, 05:25 AM	#11
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10-13-2007, 02:49 PM	#12
FloridaBoy First Lieutenant 19 Rep 376 Posts Drives: 2005 Z4 3.oi Join Date: May 2007 Location: Central Florida iTrader: (0)	Bro those scratches hurt but it could have been worse, some people lost their cars and worse due to junk related accidents, deer, then there is the giant hairy asterisk from the Bright House commercial... __________________ 2005 3.0i, Black Sapphire, SMG, Navigation, Heated leather, iPod w/Dice, Carver Subs, Sport, Foamless SG, 3M Clear Bra, Sirius, 18 inch 107's
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