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06-29-2006, 10:19 PM
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Hit a deer ... now what to replace?
So I was cruising down the highway at about 70 mph when out jumps Bambi's mom ... smack! right off the front of the drivers side. Considering the speed I was going, not too bad ... about $2100 worth of damage including the factory grille guard, fog light, and headlight.
I got my money from the insurance company and trying to decide what to do about the grille guard... replace with another OEM or go with another.
I'm thinking I'd like a stainless steel one rather than black, but not sure how the aftermarket ones would hold up vs the factory one.
I kind of like the Manik heavyduty
http://www.suvxccessory.com/mnks-453050sp.html
but the price of this is tempting too
http://cgi.ebay.com/Grille-Grill-Brush-Guard-SS-HUMMER-H3-SUV-OEM_W0QQitemZ300002263227QQihZ020QQcategoryZ33645Q QcmdZViewItem
Any opinions?
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06-29-2006, 10:26 PM
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Re: Hit a deer ... now what to replace?
I have been wondering about that eBay one- interested to hear if anyone has purchased this and if they have a pic or two.
Sorry to hear about the deer (well your truck, screw the deer). forget the brush gaurd- get the head stuffed and mount that on the front end.
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06-29-2006, 10:30 PM
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Re: Hit a deer ... now what to replace?
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06-29-2006, 10:37 PM
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Re: Hit a deer ... now what to replace?
SMA!! ..... but they didn't make SS or chrome though, just black.
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06-30-2006, 12:56 AM
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Re: Hit a deer ... now what to replace?
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SMA!! ..... but they didn't make SS or chrome though, just black.
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06-30-2006, 02:57 AM
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Re: Hit a deer ... now what to replace?
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I like this picture better!!!
This is usually what's next if I hit a deer!
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06-30-2006, 03:36 AM
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Re: Hit a deer ... now what to replace?
LOL ... thanks for the humor and pictures everyone and appreciate any additional input.
I've looked at the SMA guards and while I agree it would make a good "deer battering ram", I really was thinking I'd like something shiny.
Any input on the Manik?
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06-30-2006, 02:15 PM
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Re: Hit a deer ... now what to replace?
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HA WAY TOO FUNNY
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06-30-2006, 04:25 PM
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Re: Hit a deer ... now what to replace?
Thanks all for the continued input and humor
Been doing some research ... the SMA heavy duty is ".120 wall steel tubing"
The one on ebay is "14 gauge(.081") Marine Grade T-304 Stainless Steel"
The Aries is ".065 steel tube heavy-duty 304 stainless steel"
I've yet to find any information on the specifics of the Manik heavy duty ... anyone happen to know that info?
Anyway, all this to say the ebay one is in between some of the other competitors out there, but also to be considered is that it is a 3-piece design which could make it less durable ... I guess???
The SMA is certainly the winner so far as strength ... but the price and the fact that I wanted a SS are kinda still pulling me the other way ... decisions, decisions
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06-30-2006, 05:16 PM
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Re: Hit a deer ... now what to replace?
If you want flashy and strong go with a RealWheels guard, it'll cost you about as much as a house though.
You've got to decide do you want strong and functional or do you want looks? You could always get the SMA and have it chromed (Please don't! )
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07-05-2006, 03:50 PM
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Re: Hit a deer ... now what to replace?
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I have this exact brush guard and it looks great and it is heavy duty.
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07-06-2006, 04:26 PM
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Re: Hit a deer ... now what to replace?
I bought one of the black, "Show Off" model grills from Ebay. About a month later, I t-boned a lady at WalMart who pulled in front of me from the parking spaces. I did well over $2,500 to her Chevy Aveo while my H3 suffered about $1200 damage (paint scrapes to bumper, cracked headlamp assembly, dented bumber cover, scraped grill and tow hook, and trashed brush guard). However, everything remained functional and the body manager told me that I was very lucky to have had the brush guard on or the damage would have been much worse. I replaced the grill with the identical model follwoing all repairs and my H3 is now looking for another Aveo to munch on!!
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07-06-2006, 04:27 PM
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Re: Hit a deer ... now what to replace?
Glad you're not injured.
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07-06-2006, 04:33 PM
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Re: Hit a deer ... now what to replace?
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Glad you're not injured.
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07-06-2006, 04:35 PM
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Re: Hit a deer ... now what to replace?
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Glad you're not injured.
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but what about the deer? nobody ever cares about the deer with the H2s and H3s destroying other vehicles, the deer didnt have a chance, in case you were wondering
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07-06-2006, 04:41 PM
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Re: Hit a deer ... now what to replace?
I'd put the money into after-market Diff insurance.
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07-06-2006, 10:02 PM
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Re: Hit a deer ... now what to replace?
I love the look of the Manic heavy duty, but I wish it had one more bar coming down to protect the outer edge of the running light.
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