Yesterday was a long day here in Florida
05-18-2014, 06:19 PM
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Yesterday was a long day here in Florida
My '14 GLK BT with 2000 miles is a little too good at bird hunting, so good I can sell my shotgun. Can anyone guess what happend? I was traveling from Tallahassee, FL to Valdosta, GA.
05-18-2014, 09:22 PM
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I'm guessing someone wasn't very careful when aiming and shooting their shotgun. The maxim is to never shoot unless your target is 100% identified and you can see what is behind your target where an errant shot might hit something you don't want shot.
Now if it was the bird that hit your windshield, I guess you have some game you can clean up and in any event, file a Comprehensive insurance claim.
Now if it was the bird that hit your windshield, I guess you have some game you can clean up and in any event, file a Comprehensive insurance claim.
05-19-2014, 10:29 AM
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WOW! Too bad! Around me the vultures are seldom on the ground but we have plenty of deer and turkeys. Fortunately our turkeys, even on the roads, pretty much stick to the ground except for roosting. I've hit a couple but they usually go under the tires, just like the racoon I hit the other day. Deer are a different story and very few people around where I live have avoided the deer if they do any amount of driving. I've hit one, almost missed her, but her back end broke a parking light lens. Two other hit me, both in the right rear quarter panel. I'm guessing they were blinded, saw the headlights go by, ran and hit the car, and regretted it! No damage either of those last two times.
05-19-2014, 11:04 AM
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2014 glk 250BT (RIP, 3/1/17}, 2010 C300
I'm guessing someone wasn't very careful when aiming and shooting their shotgun. The maxim is to never shoot unless your target is 100% identified and you can see what is behind your target where an errant shot might hit something you don't want shot.
Now if it was the bird that hit your windshield, I guess you have some game you can clean up and in any event, file a Comprehensive insurance claim.
Now if it was the bird that hit your windshield, I guess you have some game you can clean up and in any event, file a Comprehensive insurance claim.
Not if you're Dick Cheney
Lucky for you it was only a bird strike! I have a friend who hit a deer and it was a bit messier
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05-19-2014, 11:07 AM
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I've had many windshield replaced over the last 30 years and it seems that everyone now uses Safe lite. Only had one problem with a Range Rover where the rubber seal at the top of the glass was not placed correctly and it came out. Had another Rover and Rover Sport windshield's replaced and they are electrically heated between the glass with no other problems. Safe lite has done so many that they know what they are doing better than the dealer. My wife's previous CLK had a replacement for 5 years with no problem so you should not know it was ever broken.
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05-20-2014, 02:04 PM
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05-20-2014, 02:29 PM
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You have the right to insist on an MB OEM windshield, you know. [MB stamp on lower left corner] I had a similar issue about a month ago, and got the MB windshield (they even sprung for that Daimler signature decal on the lower right corner!).
Don't forget to specify options (lane assist, etc.) which affect the exact windshield. Your MB dealer will be able to identify it with your VIN.
Good luck!
Don't forget to specify options (lane assist, etc.) which affect the exact windshield. Your MB dealer will be able to identify it with your VIN.
Good luck!
05-20-2014, 02:30 PM
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Have you heard from the EPA yet? Isn't that bird a protected species?
You're lucky you didn't run off the road because the natural tendency is to duck which jerks the wheel.
Many years ago, while living in CT, some guys I knew, took a Bear hunting trip to NH. After work, on a Friday night, they hopped into one guys brand new Chevy Wagon and took off. They got to NH, set up their tent and went to sleep, ready to hunt the next day. About 3 in the morning, they heard a bear trying to get their food hung in a tree. So, they got up and shot it! Since they got their bear, they decided to return and not lose the weekend. Being a little less than sober, they put a jacket on the bear and a cap and placed it in the passenger front seat. Coming back on the Mass Turnpike, they heard the bear groan and realized it was not dead! Quickly pulling over they jumped out and locked the car. The bear was quite awake by this time, when a state trooper pulled over. Being told that it was a bear not a crazy buddy, the cop stuck his pistol in through the partly open window and shot the bear dead. Of course, the interior had been ripped to shreds by the bear. Now, the cop informed them that it was illegal to transport a live bear across the state line and confiscated the bear leaving three guys with, a brand new Chevy with a totally destroyed interior and worse, No Bear!.
Were you able to keep the Bird?
You're lucky you didn't run off the road because the natural tendency is to duck which jerks the wheel.
Many years ago, while living in CT, some guys I knew, took a Bear hunting trip to NH. After work, on a Friday night, they hopped into one guys brand new Chevy Wagon and took off. They got to NH, set up their tent and went to sleep, ready to hunt the next day. About 3 in the morning, they heard a bear trying to get their food hung in a tree. So, they got up and shot it! Since they got their bear, they decided to return and not lose the weekend. Being a little less than sober, they put a jacket on the bear and a cap and placed it in the passenger front seat. Coming back on the Mass Turnpike, they heard the bear groan and realized it was not dead! Quickly pulling over they jumped out and locked the car. The bear was quite awake by this time, when a state trooper pulled over. Being told that it was a bear not a crazy buddy, the cop stuck his pistol in through the partly open window and shot the bear dead. Of course, the interior had been ripped to shreds by the bear. Now, the cop informed them that it was illegal to transport a live bear across the state line and confiscated the bear leaving three guys with, a brand new Chevy with a totally destroyed interior and worse, No Bear!.
Were you able to keep the Bird?
05-20-2014, 03:08 PM
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I'm going to have to call bull***** on that story. My dad has told a similar story for as long as I can remember...... But it is a good one!
I was present when a friend popped his trunk to show me a deer he hit and planned to butcher. The deer must have heard his plan since it came leaping out when the trunk opened. Scared the crap out of both of us. I would have called bull***** on that one too if I hadn't been there
I was present when a friend popped his trunk to show me a deer he hit and planned to butcher. The deer must have heard his plan since it came leaping out when the trunk opened. Scared the crap out of both of us. I would have called bull***** on that one too if I hadn't been there
05-22-2014, 04:38 PM
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