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Jim Richards 02-12-2013 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by vash (Post 7268921)
what about a "sandtrap" before the fence?

i wouldnt want to put up something blunt and solid.

Create a bog using cow manure?

onewhippedpuppy 02-12-2013 06:43 AM

Something makes me think there was no rabbit.......

dad911 02-12-2013 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Don Plumley (Post 7268922)
More importantly, it changes from a comprehensive (no fault) to a collision (your fault) insurance claim. Don't wreck your car avoiding Bambi.

I knew someone that died as a result of a bambi collision. Over car through windshield.

I'll swerve for small animals, but not enough to go offroad.

VaSteve 02-12-2013 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by vash (Post 7268921)
what about a "sandtrap" before the fence?

i wouldnt want to put up something blunt and solid.

I agree. It's a dangerous curve apparently. I wouldn't want to put up a wall/berm that allows people to die. That's just me. That doesn't look like it would be hard to fix.

I like the gravel trap idea. Dig it deep and charge them $300 for the tow rope.

Can you shoot a video of the approach to that curve?

onewhippedpuppy 02-12-2013 06:57 AM

http://www.sha.state.md.us/OCImages/stucktruck_400.jpg

Though I still say a moat would be more fun....

vash 02-12-2013 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by VaSteve (Post 7268949)
. Dig it deep and charge them $300 for the tow rope.

genius!! hahah..

trekkor 02-12-2013 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by porsche4life (Post 7268907)
Should have confiscated the car! Looks like a good start on The Filthy Part deux for Trekkor!


Parts car!


KT

Rusty Heap 02-12-2013 07:43 AM

several parallel positioned rail road ties would make for a great rumble strip.

Or heck sink the railroad tie vertical sunk a good 3-4 foot deep in the hole would work too.


You might talk to your local sheriff about getting a reflective "turn ahead" arrow sign installed

vash 02-12-2013 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty Heap (Post 7269086)


....... "turn ahead" arrow sign installed

add the words.."don't lift!" :D

id10t 02-12-2013 07:51 AM

We've got a BIG reflective arrow sign. Speed limit on the road is 45, slows to 25 for about 100 yards before and after the curve.

Mrmerlin 02-12-2013 08:30 AM

I would be putting a bunch of red reflectors on your top post rails,
I would guess that most of this happens at night

Tobra 02-12-2013 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by mossguy (Post 7268885)
It probably is, but I don't think that is the first and reflexive response of most drivers.

It is for me. Unless it is big enough it is coming through the windshield, I am not swerving.

GG Allin 02-12-2013 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Aragorn (Post 7268836)
Looks like understeer to me.

Preceded by "coming in a little hot".

RWebb 02-12-2013 02:24 PM

if you get lucky somebody will do this in a car that is worth stripping for parts

ckelly78z 02-12-2013 02:35 PM

Quicksand about 3 feet deep, just enough to FUBAR the car, but not injure or kill anyone.

BlueSkyJaunte 02-12-2013 02:40 PM

Did you point an M1 at him and growl, "Get off my lawn!" ?

id10t 02-12-2013 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueSkyJaunte (Post 7270002)
Did you point an M1 at him and growl, "Get off my lawn!" ?

No, but I did have to pause and think "1911 or FAL ?" Opted for the 1911... easier to stick in my belt messican style when not needed.

GWN7 02-12-2013 06:04 PM

Was the rabbits name "Harvey"?

A couple more large logs along the edge would be my plan.

Heel n Toe 02-13-2013 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Aragorn (Post 7268836)
...something like a raised mound with some plants or mulch. Something to slow them down and is easier to repair.

Instead of a raised berm, I'm seeing a trough... but not something ugly. Lemme see if I can describe it, although I would rather draw it.

(If the county would let you do it), imagine about 3 feet past the fence, dig straight down about 2.5 to 3 feet, then gently slope the bottom of this "cut" toward the road. Also gently slope it along the fence so it rises to the level of the ground about 30-40 feet in each direction from the center of your second photo. If you know the shape of the Vietnam Memorial, that is the general idea.

Then plant some kind of ivy or other ground cover on it to make it hold the earth and look better.

That way, any vehicle coming in would just ride down to the bottom and hit the flat face of the back "wall" and be stopped... and not launched.

You're not responsible for someone's level of injuries if they came in at 80 MPH one night. I'm sure you'd rather have them hit out there rather than drive into you asleep in your home.

One thing that might be a problem is drainage. Is the soil fairly porous? You wouldn't want it to create a small "lake" in warmer months, and be a mosquito haven.

speedracing944 02-14-2013 03:09 AM

Install pea gravel and a stacked tire fence like at the track.

Speedy:)


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