Raccoon under my hood - Toyota Yaris Forums

the.shau · 12-28-2006, 01:08 PM

Yep,
I went outside to start my car this morning (I live in a 3 story condominium) and when I started it the whole car shook. I turned off the engine and Melanie was walking outside to start her car and she was looking at me like WTF… She then pointed and there was a damn large raccoon standing by my wheel. I got out of my car to see if it was hurt ( like I could fix it?? ) and the raccoon just walked away unharmed. Melanie and I opened up the hood of my car and there was hair all over the top of the engine block but nothing was eaten or pulled out…
So when you start your car b e w a r e. . .

Tamago · 12-28-2006, 01:13 PM

damn, sounds about time for an underpanel

Violin · 12-28-2006, 01:37 PM

Just be glad it wasn't a porcupine. Those suckers will gnaw on your radiator hoses and brake likes.

the.shau · 12-28-2006, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tamago

damn, sounds about time for an underpanel

I will have to search and maybe find me an under panel if this happens again.

bugnuts · 12-28-2006, 05:41 PM

lucky it was not a skunk!

Katana · 12-28-2006, 05:51 PM

Poor Yaris!

bigsky2 · 12-28-2006, 06:05 PM

LOL, animals and cars = good times

acrbill · 12-28-2006, 06:45 PM

One time my little brother was saying that there was a squirrel by my wheel.
I really didn't think anything of it. When I started backing out of the driveway I noticed that I had no brakes. Turns out the squirrel chewed through my brake line.

My ma had an animal chew through her new trucks wiring harness.

Just piss on your engine to keep the beasties away.

gonzo452001 · 12-28-2006, 10:52 PM

My son had a rat chew though a plug wire on his kia reo

TrancosRt · 12-29-2006, 12:19 AM

Are you trying a new boosting system? Granted, the Yaris only needs a small engine, but I think going the "Racoon powered" way is a little overboard.
Although a sticker saying "40MPG. Racoon Powered" would be sick :P

Typer73 · 12-29-2006, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrancosRt

Are you trying a new boosting system? Granted, the Yaris only needs a small engine, but I think going the "Racoon powered" way is a little overboard.
Although a sticker saying "40MPG. Racoon Powered" would be sick :P

Great on the gas mileage, but you'd spend a fortune on fruits & nuts.

BMGYaris · 12-29-2006, 01:37 AM

YEA not to mention your probably going to get like .05 hp with just one racoon.....i say go back to regular horses and create an ultra cheap gruel...you only need 106 horses, aint no thang.

PetersRedYaris · 12-29-2006, 02:17 AM

How can a "damn large" raccoon fit under the hood? Crazy mammals!

spkrman · 12-29-2006, 11:04 PM

BAH you woke him up....

eflb55 · 12-29-2006, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMGYaris

YEA not to mention your probably going to get like .05 hp with just one racoon.....i say go back to regular horses and create an ultra cheap gruel...you only need 106 horses, aint no thang.

lmao

swng · 12-30-2006, 01:07 AM

Beware! Some wild animals may carry the rabies disease

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KSIbucky · 12-30-2006, 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Violin

Just be glad it wasn't a porcupine. Those suckers will gnaw on your radiator hoses and brake likes.

ya or a elephant those things just crush everything

12-28-2006, 01:08 PM	#1
the.shau Drives: 2007 Yaris LB auto Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Schaumburg, Il Posts: 38	Raccoon under my hood Yep, I went outside to start my car this morning (I live in a 3 story condominium) and when I started it the whole car shook. I turned off the engine and Melanie was walking outside to start her car and she was looking at me like WTF… She then pointed and there was a damn large raccoon standing by my wheel. I got out of my car to see if it was hurt ( like I could fix it?? ) and the raccoon just walked away unharmed. Melanie and I opened up the hood of my car and there was hair all over the top of the engine block but nothing was eaten or pulled out… So when you start your car b e w a r e. . .

12-28-2006, 05:51 PM	#6
Katana Drives: Yaris LB 1.3lt 06 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Under the hood! Posts: 1,124	Poor Yaris! __________________ It's not the ride, it's the rider!

12-28-2006, 06:05 PM	#7
bigsky2 Cousin Vitz View User's Garage Drives: Yaris RS 5DR / Vitz RS wannabe Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 1,082	LOL, animals and cars = good times __________________ 2007 Yaris RS Hatchback Black Sand Pearl 5DR MT DIY Speaker Spacer/Bracket Template for Yaris Hatchback http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1930

12-28-2006, 06:45 PM	#8
acrbill Drives: Polar White Hatch Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: chicago Posts: 407	One time my little brother was saying that there was a squirrel by my wheel. I really didn't think anything of it. When I started backing out of the driveway I noticed that I had no brakes. Turns out the squirrel chewed through my brake line. My ma had an animal chew through her new trucks wiring harness. Just piss on your engine to keep the beasties away. __________________ ChinoCharles Intake supporter.

12-28-2006, 10:52 PM	#9
gonzo452001 Drives: 3-door liftback blazing blue Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: French Lick,IN Posts: 185	My son had a rat chew though a plug wire on his kia reo __________________ 07 yaris LB 5-speed blazing Blue 07 yaris LB Auto Bayou Blue rostra cruise control oem style foglights 96tacoma 4x4 xcab I4auto Weathertech vent visors Scan GaugeII

12-28-2006, 01:13 PM	#2
Tamago Start another Oil Thread! View User's Garage Drives: ZZW30 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South FL Posts: 4,890	damn, sounds about time for an underpanel

12-28-2006, 01:37 PM	#3
Violin View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Auto Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,592	Just be glad it wasn't a porcupine. Those suckers will gnaw on your radiator hoses and brake likes.

12-28-2006, 05:41 PM	#5
bugnuts Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback BBP Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bowling Green, Kentucky Posts: 149	lucky it was not a skunk!

12-29-2006, 12:19 AM	#10
TrancosRt View User's Garage Drives: 07 Silver HB Yaris Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: S Florida Posts: 289	Are you trying a new boosting system? Granted, the Yaris only needs a small engine, but I think going the "Racoon powered" way is a little overboard. Although a sticker saying "40MPG. Racoon Powered" would be sick :P

12-29-2006, 01:37 AM	#12
BMGYaris Drives: Yaris 3dr Hatchback Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Carolina, USA Posts: 255	YEA not to mention your probably going to get like .05 hp with just one racoon.....i say go back to regular horses and create an ultra cheap gruel...you only need 106 horses, aint no thang.

12-29-2006, 02:17 AM	#13
PetersRedYaris View User's Garage Drives: 2005 Scion xB Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Black Hills of South Dakota Posts: 1,059	How can a "damn large" raccoon fit under the hood? Crazy mammals!

12-29-2006, 11:04 PM	#14
spkrman Banned View User's Garage Drives: 1 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: 2 Posts: 1,476	BAH you woke him up....

12-30-2006, 01:07 AM	#16
swng Drives: 06 3-dr auto RS Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: BC Posts: 1,051	Beware! Some wild animals may carry the rabies disease.

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