djtp Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 I live in the country and a few weeks ago, I had a bit of a problem with some local wildlife - I accidentally scalped a dead badger. Stupidly I thought it would fit underneath my zed, however after one almighty wallop it managed to fit underneath and came out the back. Whilst removing badger from the air scoop around the rear diff, I found a broken plastic bit rattling around inside the front bumper. It looks like it keeps out water from some pipework and as I live in Wiltshire and sometimes my drive to work looks like this: I'd like to replace it. The local dealer hasn't yet found a part number to re-order, however I've found it on a service manual and circled it in red below. Can anyone help me please? Thanks djtp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Hi and welcome from another badger fan. I hate the bloody things. Back on topic. Drop a pm to R35LEE and he will sort you out. Never buy anything from a dealer. Stick a post in the intro section so we can say Hi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djtp Posted October 18, 2009 Author Share Posted October 18, 2009 thanks martinmac - I will do. I thought it was only my car that the badgers liked - I wouldn't mind if they tasted nice after being tenderised, but the odour of fresh badger being slightly seared on the exhaust manifold isn't that appetising! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 And dont start me on foxes and deer. The joys of rural living. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Peasants! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srobrien Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Pedestrians and cyclists! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Pedestrians and cyclists! They are 50 and 100 bonus points respectively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Phesants! in a work rangie and two started crossing. nothing behind so we slowed to not squish them and they continued right in front of the tyres. unbelievably stupid! next time im collecting my points! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djtp Posted October 19, 2009 Author Share Posted October 19, 2009 found a great recipe for Hedgehog Spaghetti Marinara here: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/u ... 723196.ece I haven't been going after hedgehogs due to their low-point value, but if anyones tried the recipe let me know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanS16 Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 I just had to say the title mad me laugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkwright Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 my son had a similar meeting with a badger and his 300zxtt. It fitted under the front ok but smashed his rear bumper (forgot the posh word) on its way out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurrish Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Peasants! Yeah pesky Peasants!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Pedestrians and cyclists! They are 50 and 100 bonus points respectively. Another motorist who uses the points system like me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev-the-Rev Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 I too live out in the sticks and had an encounter with a badger last year. This one, however, was up on it's feet and with a height of about 12-14 inches made a right old imprint in the front of my car Upshot was, new bumper, new slam panel, new washer bottle and new undertray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djtp Posted October 19, 2009 Author Share Posted October 19, 2009 interesting to hear about such badger resistance - perhaps they're having an uprising against us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 yep its well annoying - mainly pheasants around here bloody hundreds of them - and all kamikaze breed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuck Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 I have clipped a badger before. Someone had already seen to it, but it was in a heap in the middle of the road, on a blind corner. I had no where to go so decided to attack it head on. It sounded like it was playing the bongos with the bottom of my car, and finally reappeared about 30 meters down the road. Luckily I had no damage, but a big lump of fluff near the back box. My brother found it hilarious in the passenger seat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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