Big fat coyote VS my Z4

RossBMWZseries · 04-25-2019, 01:45 PM

I hate over-the-road driving at night for this reason, but I had no choice this time. In the middle of nowhere, with no car lights in the distance anywhere, pitch dark out, I spotted a coyote coming from the right side of the road on this two lane road. He was hauling ass from what I was able to see. He popped out from the side close enough for me to just firmly grab my steering wheel with both hands and brace for impact. I didn't try swerving or slamming the brakes as I was driving at speed limit (75). Hit the coyote and I instantly felt bad. Pulled over to check how much paint came off my front bumper. My driver's side bumper was actually GONE, as well as the air temperature sensor (in cabin now reads -40), and the brake air duct along with some plastic trim. I'm going to file an insurance claim, I just hope I have comprehensive coverage because this is easily going to take over $1,500 to repair. Anything else I may be missing there?

Jsinghzzzz · 04-25-2019, 02:06 PM

I'd also try and fight for diminished value from the accident because of how rare our cars are.

Glad you are okay!

Edit: I thought you hit a Ford Mustang with the 5.0 Coyote not an actual coyote 🙃

SD ///M4 · 04-25-2019, 04:06 PM

Since the bumper cover will likely have to be replaced, opt have them not re-install the headlight washer mechanisms and related plumbing (unless you actually use this of course). It makes re-installation of the bumper cover significantly easier.

wdb · 04-25-2019, 04:28 PM

I'd have the LF suspension thoroughly checked out. I assume you ran over the creature...

WickedNy · 04-25-2019, 06:57 PM

Hit a giant possum few years ago and tore my bumper off, snapped side brackets, sheared away the fender liners, and dislodged the under-tray....feel your pain. Glad your ok

RKM · 04-26-2019, 08:38 AM

Had a guy show up for work in a pick up truck one morning, steam pouring out of the front. He had hit a coyote on the way in and we found a leg sticking through the radiator.

Huz-Z · 04-26-2019, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by RKM

Had a guy show up for work in a pick up truck one morning, steam pouring out of the front. He had hit a coyote on the way in and we found a leg sticking through the radiator.

Maybe RossBMWZseries' recent accident was an act of revenge by the three-legged coyote who was hit by your buddy's pick-up.

Vanne · 04-26-2019, 10:27 AM

Glad your okay Ross,

That coyote must have taken a decent hit mate, new bumper, paint. Doesn't look too bad. Good opportunity to mount and extra oil cooler in there too

But seriously, glad your okay mate
V.

RobMCoupe · 04-27-2019, 12:57 AM

Sorry to see your car damaged. Hope you get it back to original form soon.

bosstones · 04-27-2019, 07:42 AM

Oi! Sorry to hear it given all the work you've done on your car. Glad you're okay, though.

I used to drive 8-10 miles each way through rich, horse person country on my old commute. There was a lot of money in that town and they liked keeping a main road as a 2-lane country-esque road (nevermind the heavy traffic from everyone that moved far West during the housing boom). At night, although I liked the drive I also hated it since it was pitch black and heavily wooded in parts w/ open fields in others.....and I knew there were lots of deer out and about.

Efthreeoh · 04-27-2019, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Jsinghzzzz

I'd also try and fight for diminished value from the accident because of how rare our cars are.

Glad you are okay!

Edit: I thought you hit a Ford Mustang with the 5.0 Coyote not an actual coyote ��

That's not going to happen. It's a comprehensive claim. No offense to the OP, but his car is pretty much a ratrod (which is cool in my book).

RossBMWZseries · 05-19-2019, 03:24 PM

Thank guys. After 3 long weeks, I finally got my car back. Had the reflectors and grills painted black sapphire metallic. All parts were replaced including the fender liner, brake duct, and the temperature sensor (I think that’s what it’s called, not sure). After I left the shop, I noticed my cluster was completely shut off; no lights, no RPM needle or MPH moving at all, can’t even tell how much gas I have left in the tank. Also, my windows aren’t working. My guess is the shop may have accidentally unplugged something..?

KevinC · 05-19-2019, 11:19 PM

Aye. I hate stuff like that. Way too common coming out of a body shop. Not sure what might be going on but hopefully it turns out to be a simple fix.

My car finally goes into the shop for the BST replacement on Tuesday. It's also been down for 3 weeks. Will be SO happy to have it on the road again.

RossBMWZseries · 05-20-2019, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by KevinC

Aye. I hate stuff like that. Way too common coming out of a body shop. Not sure what might be going on but hopefully it turns out to be a simple fix.

My car finally goes into the shop for the BST replacement on Tuesday. It's also been down for 3 weeks. Will be SO happy to have it on the road again.

Thanks Kevin. I got home and unplugged the battery, took out the LCM and cluster to clean both out. Plugged everything back in and the cluster came back to life, all needles working properly. However, my passenger window was able to roll down, but didn't come back up.

My driver's side window regulator went out a day before I dropped off the car at the shop so that definitely needs replacement. As for the passenger, the regulator works fine but I don't hear the motor making any noise. I hope it's not the motor. I'll check the fuse it take it from there.

Good luck with the BST!

chickdr · 05-20-2019, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by KevinC

Aye. I hate stuff like that. Way too common coming out of a body shop. Not sure what might be going on but hopefully it turns out to be a simple fix.

My car finally goes into the shop for the BST replacement on Tuesday. It's also been down for 3 weeks. Will be SO happy to have it on the road again.

BST replacement? I have been on the boards since 2009 and still don't know that one....

RossBMWZseries · 05-20-2019, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by chickdr

BST replacement? I have been on the boards since 2009 and still don't know that one....

Same here, until it happened to me about a year or so ago lol

KevinC · 05-21-2019, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by chickdr

BST replacement? I have been on the boards since 2009 and still don't know that one....

Battery Safety Terminal, aka "not supposed to blow for no reason and strand you here, but just did" cable, and unobtainium in the USA and had to wait 2 weeks for one from Germany.

chickdr · 05-22-2019, 08:25 AM

That is a fun one. Required for the car to run but not readily available? Great job BMW....

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RossBMWZseries Major 224 Rep 1,130 Posts Drives: '11 E92 328i LCI & '06 Z4MR Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: San Juan TX iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW Z4M Roadster [7.00]	Big fat coyote VS my Z4 I hate over-the-road driving at night for this reason, but I had no choice this time. In the middle of nowhere, with no car lights in the distance anywhere, pitch dark out, I spotted a coyote coming from the right side of the road on this two lane road. He was hauling ass from what I was able to see. He popped out from the side close enough for me to just firmly grab my steering wheel with both hands and brace for impact. I didn't try swerving or slamming the brakes as I was driving at speed limit (75). Hit the coyote and I instantly felt bad. Pulled over to check how much paint came off my front bumper. My driver's side bumper was actually GONE, as well as the air temperature sensor (in cabin now reads -40), and the brake air duct along with some plastic trim. I'm going to file an insurance claim, I just hope I have comprehensive coverage because this is easily going to take over $1,500 to repair. Anything else I may be missing there? Attached Images __________________ 2014 BMW X5 Sdrive35i F15 2011 BMW 328i E92 LCI 2006 BMW Z4 M Roadster E85 2013 BMW S1000RR K46 R.I.P. 1998 BMW Z3 Roadster 1.9L E36 SOLD
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Jsinghzzzz Private First Class 77 Rep 177 Posts Drives: Black Z4M Coupe Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	I'd also try and fight for diminished value from the accident because of how rare our cars are. Glad you are okay! Edit: I thought you hit a Ford Mustang with the 5.0 Coyote not an actual coyote 🙃
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RKM New Member 31 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2005 Z4 3.0i Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Had a guy show up for work in a pick up truck one morning, steam pouring out of the front. He had hit a coyote on the way in and we found a leg sticking through the radiator.
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Vanne Down Under!! 1621 Rep 4,294 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4MC Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dubai iTrader: (4)	Glad your okay Ross, That coyote must have taken a decent hit mate, new bumper, paint. Doesn't look too bad. Good opportunity to mount and extra oil cooler in there too But seriously, glad your okay mate V.
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RossBMWZseries Major 224 Rep 1,130 Posts Drives: '11 E92 328i LCI & '06 Z4MR Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: San Juan TX iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW Z4M Roadster [7.00]	Thank guys. After 3 long weeks, I finally got my car back. Had the reflectors and grills painted black sapphire metallic. All parts were replaced including the fender liner, brake duct, and the temperature sensor (I think that’s what it’s called, not sure). After I left the shop, I noticed my cluster was completely shut off; no lights, no RPM needle or MPH moving at all, can’t even tell how much gas I have left in the tank. Also, my windows aren’t working. My guess is the shop may have accidentally unplugged something..? Attached Images __________________ 2014 BMW X5 Sdrive35i F15 2011 BMW 328i E92 LCI 2006 BMW Z4 M Roadster E85 2013 BMW S1000RR K46 R.I.P. 1998 BMW Z3 Roadster 1.9L E36 SOLD
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