last night i hit a curb at around maybe 15 mph (front passenger wheel) and i was fairly adjacent to the curb, so i hope that reduced some damage.

the result:
- when i drive the car, the steering wheel needs to be turned a little bit to the right (id say about a 10/4 o'clock position ) to drive straight. aside from the cosmetic damage to the rim and tire, and the irregular steering position, everything else *seems* to be okay. i dont hear any noises out of the blue (as i read some people have had), and the distance from fender to wheel, on the left and right wheels, are pretty much equal in distance (could possible be off by a half cm, i just quickly checked with a measuring tape, seemed ok though to the naked eye.)



i know either way i have to get an alignment done, but are there ne steps i should take -before- that? the people at the alignment shop should tell me what else is damaged/bent right? whats a good price to get alignment done? im located in San jose, CA, does any1 recommend a shop around my location, if not, the bay area? thanx alot guys

-steven



Modified by SNsLude at 12:11 PM 3/31/2004

 

well i know when i curb checked i was going alot faster and coming in at a hard angle, basically i bent the lca and bent the frame a bit, i replaced the lca but i still need to get a frame pull (what alignment shop said) and then i should be set. and usually the shop wont do an alignment if somethings bent because they usually set everything to factory specs.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NoLipRacen &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">well i know when i curb checked i was going alot faster and coming in at a hard angle, basically i bent the lca and bent the frame a bit, i replaced the lca but i still need to get a frame pull (what alignment shop said) and then i should be set. and usually the shop wont do an alignment if somethings bent because they usually set everything to factory specs.</TD></TR></TABLE>

i c, so if the shop sees that a tiebar/control arm or anything is damaged, they just wont do an alignment at all? charge free for just looking at it right? thanx for your input

 

Step 1. Get a new rim

At 15mph I couldnt see you damaging any more parts than what you have already listed Plus maybe..
*tie-rod Ball joint
*Radius rod (streching rod= bad Caster)

Worse casescenario:
*bent Inner Steering Arm (tie-rod)
*bent Control Arm
or even
*BENT INNER CONROL ARM MOUNT = Replace ment cradle!!!!
(Although the last one would take at least 35mph; believe me I know)


Modified by OTT at 7:51 PM 3/31/2004

 

hey guys, just put up a quick pic on the rim / tire damage indicated by the red arrows, hopefully it gives a little more insight on the damage / problem... rim wasnt damaged too bad... thanx again

 

I have belgum blocks and a loooong driveway ive curb checked at all speeds (my pooor rims). But i do have an alignment prob and was told about 65 bucks just for the alignment itself (i live in NJ) As for the rest im not sure on...yet

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Prelude MIke &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have belgum blocks and a loooong driveway ive curb checked at all speeds (my pooor rims). But i do have an alignment prob and was told about 65 bucks just for the alignment itself (i live in NJ) As for the rest im not sure on...yet </TD></TR></TABLE>

cool, thanx for the price, was about to pay more for alignement at this one shop

 

If you need another OEM rim, let me know. I have one available.