bugger :(

[peterp1per]

went out to get some petrol for the four tonight as i think the 4wd may be needed for the weekend.

anyhow thought i'd pop into maccy d's to pick up a couple of mcflurrys, and promptly drove into a nice big curb hidden in the dam snow  :cry:

got a nice rubbing/knocking noise from the n/s/f and the steering wheel wobbles a good'en now ....toss!

oh well...lol

[nev520]

That sucks big time, sorry to hear that 

[flyingtele]

im gutted for you man, i know how it feels lol. have you taken the wheel off to look for anything obvious?

[peterp1per]

not done anything with it yet, not really got any tools at home.

the wheel does look slightly pushed back towards the wheel arch, may have bent the lower arm a bit and/or budged the subframe back a bit. it still drives if i need it, albeit a bit ropey...lol

might plod it up to work monday morning and have a look then.

[flyingtele]

sounds like it should be an easy fix with some parts off a donor car. out of curiosity more than anything, is there any damage to the wheel, like any cracks or flat spots?

[peterp1per]

not entirely sure yet....i've just spent the day on the sofa in the warm lol.

i'll have a little look tomorrow, need to make sure the rubbing isnt the wheel hitting the my caliper. haven't got the dosh for new wheels if it is 

i'll keep you updated.

[Driveby]

Sue Mc'ds for hiding kerbs with snow on there premesis, remember there is always someone to blame! 

[ChrisW]

That's bad news Pete

Tho I did find this:

http://newsgroups.derkeiler.com/Archive/Uk/uk.legal/2007-08/msg05471.html

I know it's not identical but in principle it may be worth a try on the basis of 'lack of a safe environment'?

Cheers

[Coyoteboy]

lol, bloody american attitude!

[peterp1per]

had a quick inspection today and looks like ive buckled the wheel quite badly. the rubbing /knocking is indeed the wheel hitting my nice caliper

i'm guessing the wheel wobble is also associated with the rubbing. looks like it needs a new wheel/set of wheels and possibly a lower arm.

hhmmm, decisions decisions. 

[homer]

had a quick inspection today and looks like ive buckled the wheel quite badly. the rubbing /knocking is indeed the wheel hitting my nice caliper

i'm guessing the wheel wobble is also associated with the rubbing. looks like it needs a new wheel/set of wheels and possibly a lower arm.

hhmmm, decisions decisions. 

Pete i have a set of stock 185 rims in the garage you could borrow  , actually thinking about it...they probably wouldnt go over your big brakes anyhow  ?

[peterp1per]

cheers for the offer clive, but i need 17" rims to go over brake calipers.

[ChrisW]

lol, bloody american attitude!

Well, it was McDonalds after all

[Frikkin Evil]

I hope you still got to eat the McFlurries.

[peterp1per]

lol nah, just limped straight on past and went home