Trucks & flying rocks

NiMHPrius · 09-02-2004, 06:42 PM

I know this topic belongs to all cars, but I just wanted to let out my frustration. I work in the South Bay area of Los Angeles, and drive on the freeways. I have found myself not only looking out for poor drivers and keeping distance, but I need to look ahead for trucks ahead. I've had my Prius since June and already I have at least four minor gouges on my hood and front bumper and three nicks to my window form truck happily disgorging.

ukeright:

This has happened so often now that I now no longer drive on the 710 or 91 freeway were these trucks release their meteorites against helpless drivers who have no way to shield themselves from the barrage. I wish something could be done about this, because a few minute drive down one of these freeways and you can loose a few hundred to a few thousand dollars to the value of you car.

I wish the government would release the force field technology they reverse engineered from Roswell crafts to the auto manufacturer. :wink: Then we wouldn't need to worry about trucks, or even rear end collisions.

Whenever I go to a parking lot I try to find a spot where I'm almost sure no one will park next to me. One time I did this, and sure enough a lady in a large SUV parks right next to me ( even though there was plenty of empty space on both side of my car) as I’m getting into my car and as she gets out she opens here door with no care in the world and hits my side view mirror. She says sorry and quickly walks off.

I guess it’s my luck. Maybe if I didn't care about my paint, these things wouldn't happen or maybe new cars attract accidents.

NiMHPrius

DaveinOlyWA · 09-02-2004, 10:06 PM

oh geeus... i wish i hadnt read your post...

i just made a 300 mile trip that was mostly freeway and was behind a dumptruck that was carrying sand and rock and i could hear it hitting my car. although i got away from it as fast as i could.

i just came in from looking and i already have two small gouges on my front bumper on the plastic part. bummer.

removeum · 09-02-2004, 10:15 PM

I just go this last Friday and it looks good. I saw the Canadian Cab driver had one on his 04 Prius. Maybe this will solve your problem.

http://www.wooddash.com/category/TOYOTA_Wi...eflectors_PRIUS

DaveinOlyWA · 09-02-2004, 10:44 PM

actually my dings are below where this would go.

mine are on the front bumper less than a foot above the ground.

09-02-2004, 06:42 PM	#1
NiMHPrius Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: S. Calaifornia USA Posts: 33 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Trucks & flying rocks I know this topic belongs to all cars, but I just wanted to let out my frustration. I work in the South Bay area of Los Angeles, and drive on the freeways. I have found myself not only looking out for poor drivers and keeping distance, but I need to look ahead for trucks ahead. I've had my Prius since June and already I have at least four minor gouges on my hood and front bumper and three nicks to my window form truck happily disgorging. ukeright: This has happened so often now that I now no longer drive on the 710 or 91 freeway were these trucks release their meteorites against helpless drivers who have no way to shield themselves from the barrage. I wish something could be done about this, because a few minute drive down one of these freeways and you can loose a few hundred to a few thousand dollars to the value of you car. I wish the government would release the force field technology they reverse engineered from Roswell crafts to the auto manufacturer. :wink: Then we wouldn't need to worry about trucks, or even rear end collisions. Whenever I go to a parking lot I try to find a spot where I'm almost sure no one will park next to me. One time I did this, and sure enough a lady in a large SUV parks right next to me ( even though there was plenty of empty space on both side of my car) as I’m getting into my car and as she gets out she opens here door with no care in the world and hits my side view mirror. She says sorry and quickly walks off. I guess it’s my luck. Maybe if I didn't care about my paint, these things wouldn't happen or maybe new cars attract accidents. NiMHPrius

09-02-2004, 10:15 PM	#3
removeum Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 401 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Easy to install Wind Dedlector I just go this last Friday and it looks good. I saw the Canadian Cab driver had one on his 04 Prius. Maybe this will solve your problem. http://www.wooddash.com/category/TOYOTA_Wi...eflectors_PRIUS

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09-02-2004, 10:06 PM	#2
DaveinOlyWA Opps !! I Did it Again!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Puget Sound, WA Posts: 9,259 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #4 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 4	oh geeus... i wish i hadnt read your post... i just made a 300 mile trip that was mostly freeway and was behind a dumptruck that was carrying sand and rock and i could hear it hitting my car. although i got away from it as fast as i could. i just came in from looking and i already have two small gouges on my front bumper on the plastic part. bummer.

09-02-2004, 10:44 PM	#4
DaveinOlyWA Opps !! I Did it Again!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Puget Sound, WA Posts: 9,259 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #4 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 4	actually my dings are below where this would go. mine are on the front bumper less than a foot above the ground.