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Pete G

 posted on 28th Apr 05 at 10:44

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


Pete G

 posted on 28th Apr 05 at 10:15

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


R Lee

 posted on 28th Apr 05 at 10:03

you must've hit it quite hard.

wouldn't even think about driving 25miles!
thats asking for it.


Adam-D

 posted on 28th Apr 05 at 10:02

no dont drive it
if it snaps your bolloxed


Pete G

 posted on 28th Apr 05 at 09:57

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!


italianjob

 posted on 28th Apr 05 at 08:23

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!


Pete G

 posted on 27th Apr 05 at 23:31

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 :thumbs:

[Edited on 27-04-2005 by ccrraazzziieee one]

[Edited on 27-04-2005 by ccrraazzziieee one]


R Lee

 posted on 27th Apr 05 at 23:25

first thing is to check wheel balancing, tracking, allignment etc.


CorsAsh

 posted on 27th Apr 05 at 23:25

Check rim for damage
Check steering rack and suspension for any serious signs of bending
Check driveshafts
Get the tracking done :lol:


Pete G

 Icon depicting mood of post posted on 27th Apr 05 at 23:21

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 :thumbs: 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:thumbs::lol: