hit a deer! - Land Rovers Only

VArova87 · 07-18-2006, 08:59 PM

well driving home from work tonight my front right bumper caught the tail side of a decent sized deer. the ONLY damage it did was knock off the piece that sprays fluid onto the headlight. nothing else was scratched! anyone know where i can get a replacement for cheap and if it will be an easy fix? honestly i dont need them, so if i take the other one off, would plugging the hoses mess anyting up? thanks!

disco12 · 07-18-2006, 09:10 PM

both of mines came off when I went wheeling in Fremont hills. I don't pay it no attention as I'm going for a rovertym bumper.

roverX · 07-18-2006, 09:19 PM

It won't mess anything up. Just make sure you plug them up really well or you will never have any fluid in your tank.

Bene · 07-18-2006, 11:28 PM

when I got mine, the hoses were plugged up and just ahnging there.

and by the way, I got my exaust done, it sounds SO badass

VArova87 · 07-19-2006, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Bene

and by the way, I got my exaust done, it sounds SO badass

thats awesome to hear! what setup did you go with? pipe size, muffler, etc...

RageRover · 07-19-2006, 12:10 PM

LOL, mine never worked, so I just plugged the hoses and left them there. LOL

texasrover · 07-19-2006, 12:29 PM

What happened to the deer?

In Texas, many times if you hit a deer you can call the Game Warden and they will harvest the deer and give it to programs to help feed the hungry.

As for the headlight sprayers... you can certainly plug them. Is there a seperate pump for the front sprayers??? I thought there was... if so you might want to pull the wire to that pump... no point running it if you plug the hose. hmmm

I like the idea of just turning them around and spraying someone walking in front of you. haha That could be funny!

RageRover · 07-19-2006, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by texasrover

I like the idea of just turning them around and spraying someone walking in front of you. haha That could be funny!

That would be hilarious!!

drewclare25 · 07-19-2006, 06:29 PM

damn man you got lucky...i hit a deer once, its head and neck destroyed my headlight and grill....then the body of it swung around and put a huge ass dent in my body....the brush guard did save me a lot of damage...but it still costed about 2,000 at least

Funrover · 07-19-2006, 08:27 PM

Mine were ripped off while wheeling...I pligged them..That was 3 years ago!!!

Bene · 07-19-2006, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by VArova87

thats awesome to hear! what setup did you go with? pipe size, muffler, etc...

the hedmans of course, to whatever size those ended up in, then at the Y it went to a 3" high flow cat to a Magnaflow and then it just dumps off right before the rear axle. I'll have pics and everything soon.

RageRover · 07-20-2006, 01:24 AM

What I sometimes don't get is why these animals don't have the common knowledge to get the hell out of the way, then again they aren't the brightest things to realize that "Gee, I wonder if that thing traveling at 50 mph will stop for me, while I cross."

VArova87 · 07-20-2006, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by texasrover

What happened to the deer?

I like the idea of just turning them around and spraying someone walking in front of you. haha That could be funny!

the deer ran off, didnt seem to phase him. and as for your idea about turning the sprayers around, i like it so much that im going to do it. why not? ill rip em off and plug em if it turns out gay, lol. ill post some pics for kicks.

FelixLockhart · 07-20-2006, 09:35 PM

When I got my truck, the right headlight sprayer was broken off and sprayed diagonally forward (great for screwing with people at traffic lights), and the left one was just gone. So, I went one step further than plugging the hoses, I removed them entirely from the vehicle, and unplugged the leader going to the pump for it. If you're lazy, you can just remove the fuse for the headlight sprayers instead of plugging the hoses, and you're less likely to get leaks that way.

07-18-2006, 08:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
VArova87 the big yellow one is the sun! Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 223 Gallery: 0	hit a deer! well driving home from work tonight my front right bumper caught the tail side of a decent sized deer. the ONLY damage it did was knock off the piece that sprays fluid onto the headlight. nothing else was scratched! anyone know where i can get a replacement for cheap and if it will be an easy fix? honestly i dont need them, so if i take the other one off, would plugging the hoses mess anyting up? thanks! __________________ 97 D1 3" OME 32x11.50 BFG ATs GCR steels headers, exhaust, etc...

07-18-2006, 09:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
disco12 Majesticdisco1 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Union City California Posts: 1,203 Gallery: 0	both of mines came off when I went wheeling in Fremont hills. I don't pay it no attention as I'm going for a rovertym bumper. __________________ 1996 D1 J "Crawler" RTE 3" BFG 33x10.50s

07-18-2006, 09:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
roverX Elephantitis penisitis Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,439 Gallery: 0	It won't mess anything up. Just make sure you plug them up really well or you will never have any fluid in your tank. __________________ What? Is this where I'm supposed to write some profound statement that boggles the intellect of the genius that you think you are? Why would I waste my time with that when I can be getting free lap dances from your sister AND your girlfriend at the same time?

07-18-2006, 11:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
Bene Magicly Delicious Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,030 Gallery: 0	when I got mine, the hoses were plugged up and just ahnging there. and by the way, I got my exaust done, it sounds SO badass __________________ Kevin Owning a Land Rover is like dating a super model. Sure she has expenive tastes, complains a lot, and requires constant attention... but damn... 1994 Discovery

07-19-2006, 12:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
RageRover Crazy about Rovers and more... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 2,888 Gallery: 0	LOL, mine never worked, so I just plugged the hoses and left them there. LOL __________________ Pat Albaugh, Midwest Moderator "Diffage" -the point at which the truck's differential makes contact with the ground. http://www.cardomain.com/id/RageRover42Visit my RRC and others here!(updated as of September 15, 2006) 1995 RRC LWB -LT265/75R16 Pathfinder All Terrains -RTE 2" Lift Springs -Pro Comp ES9000 Shocks (from DAP Enterprises) -KMC Front Diff Guard -4 Desert Fox 55 watt Lighting -Radio Shack CB Radio (never know when signal fails on a cell phone) -2 Halogen Super Sport 100 watt forward lights -Custom slim style front bumper w/ integrated bull bar -Lowe's Special "Homemade" Snorkel -T-Case out of an 92' RRC

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07-19-2006, 12:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
texasrover Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ft. Worth, Texas Posts: 490 Gallery: 0	What happened to the deer? In Texas, many times if you hit a deer you can call the Game Warden and they will harvest the deer and give it to programs to help feed the hungry. As for the headlight sprayers... you can certainly plug them. Is there a seperate pump for the front sprayers??? I thought there was... if so you might want to pull the wire to that pump... no point running it if you plug the hose. hmmm I like the idea of just turning them around and spraying someone walking in front of you. haha That could be funny! __________________ That is not a leak! That is undercarriage rust inhibitor. 98 Discovery

07-19-2006, 06:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
drewclare25 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 391 Gallery: 0	damn man you got lucky...i hit a deer once, its head and neck destroyed my headlight and grill....then the body of it swung around and put a huge ass dent in my body....the brush guard did save me a lot of damage...but it still costed about 2,000 at least __________________ Best 4x4xFar 97 Green D1 3" BB springs pro comp es9000 shocks 32x11.50 BFG Mud Terrains 15" american racing steel wheels flowmaster 40 series dual pipes mantec snorkel

07-20-2006, 01:24 AM	#12 (permalink)
RageRover Crazy about Rovers and more... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 2,888 Gallery: 0	What I sometimes don't get is why these animals don't have the common knowledge to get the hell out of the way, then again they aren't the brightest things to realize that "Gee, I wonder if that thing traveling at 50 mph will stop for me, while I cross." __________________ Pat Albaugh, Midwest Moderator "Diffage" -the point at which the truck's differential makes contact with the ground. http://www.cardomain.com/id/RageRover42Visit my RRC and others here!(updated as of September 15, 2006) 1995 RRC LWB -LT265/75R16 Pathfinder All Terrains -RTE 2" Lift Springs -Pro Comp ES9000 Shocks (from DAP Enterprises) -KMC Front Diff Guard -4 Desert Fox 55 watt Lighting -Radio Shack CB Radio (never know when signal fails on a cell phone) -2 Halogen Super Sport 100 watt forward lights -Custom slim style front bumper w/ integrated bull bar -Lowe's Special "Homemade" Snorkel -T-Case out of an 92' RRC

07-20-2006, 09:35 PM	#14 (permalink)
FelixLockhart No relation to Felix The Cat Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Harrisonburg, VA USA Posts: 364 Gallery: 0	When I got my truck, the right headlight sprayer was broken off and sprayed diagonally forward (great for screwing with people at traffic lights), and the left one was just gone. So, I went one step further than plugging the hoses, I removed them entirely from the vehicle, and unplugged the leader going to the pump for it. If you're lazy, you can just remove the fuse for the headlight sprayers instead of plugging the hoses, and you're less likely to get leaks that way. __________________ Felix J. Lockhart 1995 Land Rover Discovery (Series 1) LiveJournal \| Lupinia \| Gallery \| Email Me!

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