Pete G
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Registered: 11th Apr 03
Location: Barnsley Drives: seat leon, suzuki hayabusa
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i've been a bit stupid coming home with a mate (me in my car him in his) when't round the roundabout once then did'nt see my mate so i when't round again and thought i saw him going down one off the road going off the roundabout and then BBAAMM i'd hit the kerb on the passenger side
nobody else involed,
feel fookin stupid now, someone in a kitted up green corsa pulled up  ask if i was ok
now here's the question/s
i've not had change to look at it properly
it drove home ok apart from the steering wheel not pointing straight
has anyone else done this?
what should i check?
if i replace anything on this side would it be worth doing the other side too?
thanks and don't laugh too much cheers
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CorsAsh
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Registered: 19th Apr 02
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Check rim for damage
Check steering rack and suspension for any serious signs of bending
Check driveshafts
Get the tracking done
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R Lee
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Registered: 15th Aug 03
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first thing is to check wheel balancing, tracking, allignment etc.
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Pete G
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quote:
Originally posted by CorsAsh
Check rim for damage
not too bothered about the rim's they are my 15" corsa c sxi one's
but i'll get them balanced
quote:
Originally posted by Richard Lee
first thing is to check allignment
it did look like the wheel was a little tucked under could have been where i stoped though was on a slant
so glad i've got a garage, going to jack it up tomoz give it a good check
thanks lads
[Edited on 27-04-2005 by ccrraazzziieee one]
[Edited on 27-04-2005 by ccrraazzziieee one]
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italianjob
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Registered: 23rd Apr 04
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ball joint is most likely bent! this is only £15 or so from motorfactors.... uve also knocked the tracking out, so ull need this done too!
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Pete G
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quote:
Originally posted by italianjob
ball joint is most likely bent! uve also knocked the tracking out, so ull need this done too!
just jacked the car up and checked everything and i can say the ball joint is bent
and as for the tracking i guess this is best done when i've fitted the new ball joint
will i be ok to drive to work with it like this it's a 25mile round trip taking it steady of course!
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Adam-D
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Registered: 11th May 02
Location: Cheshire
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no dont drive it
if it snaps your bolloxed
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R Lee
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you must've hit it quite hard.
wouldn't even think about driving 25miles!
thats asking for it.
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Pete G
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think i hit the kerb at about 20 mph
was'nt really paying attention that's what got me in to this mess
the ball joint is bent there are no crack's in it or is it just not worth the risk
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Pete G
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don't worry everyone i'm getting a lift in to work just going to put my car away til it sorted
thanks everyone who helped
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