Fed my Raptor a bird...

[Tin Can Rap]

So as the title indicates, I hit a decent sized hawk yesterday; didn't see the darn thing under a guard rail on the side of the road, and it tried to take off right as I passed it doing approximately 50-60 mph. I hit it spread eagle with the front grille, heard the thump, and knew both the hawk and my truck weren't ok.

Ran the truck down to a buddy of mine who runs a body shop and I am still in shock that hitting a darn bird caused just over $2500 in damage.

I couldn't imagine feeding my Raptor something larger; say a deer or larger...

 

[JohnyPython]

Wow that's a lot of damage.

I remember schmacking a shithawk(seagull) with my Sierra years ago. Truch was OK but the bird wasn't.

 

[Oldfart]

That sucks. When the G35 Coupe first came out we bought one. When it was about 2 months old my ex was driving on a highway and a hawk dove directly into her front right headlight for some crazy reason. $2,300 in damage! If it wouldn't be for that, I would be really shocked at what just happened to you.

 

[KAH 24]

What exactly was damaged? I can see the feathers, but not understanding/seeing where $2500 of damage occurred.

Regardless, sorry for your truck and for the hawk.

 

[03svt]

No pics of the hawk ?

I see a slightly cracked grille, and a few scratches. Or am I missing something. I’m an animal lover and admire all Raptors, avian auto dino what have you but hitting a hawk with a Raptor is actually pretty cool. I’d leave it as a battle scar. Might be good luck

 

[Tin Can Rap]

What exactly was damaged? I can see the feathers, but not understanding/seeing where $2500 of damage occurred.

Regardless, sorry for your truck and for the hawk.

So the grille, being one piece, has to be replaced as it is cracked in several spots. All of the feathers in the photo are actually stuck between the broken plastic; $1200 part. It also broke the active shutters behind the grille; $600 part. Scratched up the painted grille surround and part of the bumper that needs repainted. Add up labor and you get yourself right to that $2500 price tag.

 

[Tin Can Rap]

No pics of the hawk ?

I see a slightly cracked grille, and a few scratches. Or am I missing something. I’m an animal lover and admire all Raptors, avian auto dino what have you but hitting a hawk with a Raptor is actually pretty cool. I’d leave it as a battle scar. Might be good luck

I was looking for it on the way to work this morning, but it appears it already became coyote food...

 

[JohnyPython]

I was looking for it on the way to work this morning, but it appears it already became coyote food...

Circle of life...

 

[Badgertits]

So the grille, being one piece, has to be replaced as it is cracked in several spots. All of the feathers in the photo are actually stuck between the broken plastic; $1200 part. It also broke the active shutters behind the grille; $600 part. Scratched up the painted grille surround and part of the bumper that needs repainted. Add up labor and you get yourself right to that $2500 price tag.

See this guys? I get hit sorta head on by a chick running a red light- bumper/headlights/grill/skid plate/transfer case/IC/rad all obliterated, partial damage to hood/driver side fender, 2 airbags in headliner, 1 in driver seat, 1 in steering wheel go off, rim scratched up to hell as the drug the other persons car up against mine w/ winch pulling onto tow truck

and people are surprised I was assuming it’s totaled (will find out by tomorrow latest I imagine)- you got 1/100th the damage I do & $2500!!!!!

 

[GordoJay]

... you got 1/100th the damage I do & $2500!!!!!

Tell the insurance company that you will gladly take a check for $250,000 ...