Will I Stop Before That Kerb..............

[crazylex]

Oh f***, why did I brake to late on that junction ?

Yes because I am a :tsktsk: :tsktsk: :tsktsk:

Here is the main result of hitting the kerb Link to pic

The shock has leaked, the wheels in the wrong place and the bumbers scuffed (bloody bollard) Plus the rear wheel took a scuff. The wings ok - thanks heavens for small mercys

The man is on his way to give his verdict.

And yes it does need a bloody good wash - I was going to work early to do it.

[Brettster]

has that pushed the whole wheel back?

looks nasty :( hope it gets sorted out asap, i share your pain at the mo

[crazylex]

Yeah its worse then the picture shows really, the wheel was turned when it hit the kerb, so it pushed it back more than in

Although Genore just rub the scuff of the bumber with his hand, so that made me feel a bit better.

I basically need a strut and a few arms and a new wheel, or if anyone just happens to have the whole drivers side suspension ready for me to collect that would be good !

[peter026]

looks like the wheel stopped but the car didn't..........looks costly mate,gutted for you

[Mr Morse]

Ouch - sorry mate!

You should be able to pick up the parts you need from a breakers, or try 247spares.com

[Tony-Bones]

Looks 'pants' mate ( bad day indeed )... After the repair if you want i will check and adjust the geometry for you for 'free' :D if only to ensure all is well.

let me know!.

[MrADeveci]

After the repair if you want i will check and adjust the geometry for you for 'free' :D  if only to ensure all is well.

let me know!.

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I'm sure CrazyLex is from trinidad and tobago ..........

[Tony-Bones]

After the repair if you want i will check and adjust the geometry for you for 'free' :D  if only to ensure all is well.

let me know!.

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I'm sure CrazyLex is from trinidad and tobago ..........

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Well i can consult and validate the geo for him for 'free' then. Still was an honourable offer though :D ( team LOC )

[Robin H]

Ouch!!!!

I know this old gardener that had a robin reliant that did the same thing pushed the front wheel back about a foot and a half not the best car (thingy can't really calll it a car) bet that was scary

hope you get the car sorted soon

[crazylex]

Looks like I have got hold of the whole osf suspension for £150 - at last something to be happy about. and maybe a wheel as well.

I'll put pics up when done.

Thanks for offer of geom setting - its appreciated I might take you up on it, but I am in Leeds - will certainly need to speak to you for advice I am sure.

Rich

[Tony-Bones]

Looks like I have got hold of the whole osf suspension for £150 - at last something to be happy about.  and maybe a wheel as well.

I'll put pics up when done.

Thanks for offer of geom setting - its appreciated I might take you up on it, but I am in Leeds - will certainly need to speak to you for advice I am sure.

Rich

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Please do!... as you know LOC is collaboration of skills that we share, all i offer is mine :D 'for free.' makes a real bad day a little better when you have friends.

[crazylex]

The bloke who had all the suspension for £150, kindly sold it to someone else.

Got some more - all pieces priced seperatley thus cost= higher, nice for them bad for me.

Always make a negative into a positive - here goes - some of the parts have got toyota parts labels on and look fairly new.

Getting the prices from Lex for a comparison, just faxed me 3 exploded parts diagrams

[Bazza]

After the repair if you want i will check and adjust the geometry for you for 'free' :D  if only to ensure all is well.

let me know!.

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I'm sure CrazyLex is from trinidad and tobago ..........

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but thats two places?

perhaps members should be encouraged to put in there location

[crazylex]

there ya go then... no where near cuba !

[crazylex]

Well its all back together.

Did it all by myself.

Just need the geom doing - getting done on Monday

Special thanks to IMI - Great guy - great car

Will post a photo of it soon - when its washed

[crazylex]

Its finished - geom aswell (thanks for offer Tony - I would have tried to make on Sunday if it had been set before then)

Here are pics of some of the damage -

- along side a straight bar for comparison - the other bottom wishbone was also more bent than it should be.

knackered alloy - its well bent - when rolled on a flat it steers to the right !

The wheel in the correct position

And finally -

Just an extra shot for the sake of it.

I was suprised at how simple it was to refit it all back together. Everything was changed including the complete strut and the top wish bone.

Its great to be back on the road - and out of our Transit - but I am sure I could have had IMI the other day when following him :D :D - especially over the speed bumbs :D :D :D

[Tony-Bones]

Its finished - geom aswell (thanks for offer Tony - I would have tried to make on Sunday if it had been set before then)

Looks like a good repair, well done!..... Any chance of seeing the Geom report :P

[crazylex]

Looks like a good repair, well done!..... Any chance of seeing the Geom report :P

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GEOM CHECK done by me !!

:D :D

Fortunately - its was checked by a pro (albeit - probably not in your league) - but he had the gear.

[Diapason]

Probably just my eyes mate, but are the wheel nuts at slightly funny angles in this picture? They look a bit askew...

Si

[Tony-Bones]

Looks like a good repair, well done!..... Any chance of seeing the Geom report :P

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GEOM CHECK done by me !!

:D :D

Fortunately - its was checked by a pro (albeit - probably not in your league) - but he had the gear.

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'Mate' bad day, good day? book in and come on down and i 'will' set-up the car for 'free'...... hows that for a deal!.... this is not a shallow offer!