Messed up suspension! *pics*

iAerodynamic · 03-28-2009, 10:32 AM

man, i was driving normally and i was making a right turn at a slow speed. maybe 10-20 mph. but i didn't clear the corner enough my right rear wheel hit the curb now the whole wheel is tilted. traction control and brake light are on. the car is all wobbly.

i took my car to firestone they lifted it up see nothing wrong with suspension. but didn't take off the wheel to check. and the aligment was too off to get realigned (2.9) something.

bmw wants to charge me 160 just to inspect the car.. i thought it was bs so im gonna take my car to a body shop.

any clue whats wrong?

when i drive straight my steering wheel is tilted to 11:00 position.

Richwm · 03-28-2009, 10:37 AM

Pics!

jopa489 · 03-28-2009, 10:37 AM

That sucks.

Unfortunately I don't think you have much of a choice at this point. You'll probably have to take it to the dealer. A picture or two would be helpful for us though.

1N54E92 · 03-28-2009, 10:38 AM

wow..you must have hit it pretty good ...how high was the curb? I would go and get it fixed at a reputable shop if you don't want the dealer to take a look. But most dealership give you the $160 credit towards the repair if you decide to get it fix with them, correct ?

GAaaAR · 03-28-2009, 10:44 AM

Take it to the dealer. They might charge an arm and a leg, but if you want the best job done, you have to go back to them.

I hopped a curb once too, and when i got my car back it actually felt better than before from teh dealer. Thinking back, I dont think another place would of done as good of a jobe.

iAerodynamic · 03-28-2009, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by GAaaAR

Take it to the dealer. They might charge an arm and a leg, but if you want the best job done, you have to go back to them.

I hopped a curb once too, and when i got my car back it actually felt better than before from teh dealer. Thinking back, I dont think another place would of done as good of a jobe.

how much did it cost you? and what was wrong with it?

i have no pics at the moment but it's only the wheel's tilted nothing physical just the suspension.

demosthenes · 03-28-2009, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by jopa489

That sucks.

Unfortunately I don't think you have much of a choice at this point. You'll probably have to take it to the dealer. A picture or two would be helpful for us though.

+1

HermesRider · 03-28-2009, 10:52 AM

I did this once before but fortunately only required an alignment.

You really don't have to hit the curb that hard to effect quite a bit of damage to these lightweight suspension components. My guess is you bent something, but it can be easily replaced. Bite the bullet and get the dealer to fix it... I'm not sure you have much choice.

NinetyEight740 · 03-28-2009, 10:56 AM

It seems as though alot of rear subframes have been getting damaged from curbing... GL with the outcome..

iAerodynamic · 03-28-2009, 12:06 PM

got pics uploaded sorry for such crappy phone camera

Septro · 03-28-2009, 02:24 PM

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That looks scary. I'd head back to the dealer or a suspension shop and get them to estimate the repairs.

TrojanBMW714 · 03-28-2009, 02:27 PM

subframe should be fine. I did something similar but was going faster. I bent my lower control arm... I replaced it and did an alignment.

stimpy · 03-28-2009, 02:42 PM

Why in gods name would you take it to the dealer? Take it to an independant BMW shop.

ANYTHING that is going to cost you money should never go to the dealership.

Indy335iCp · 03-28-2009, 03:48 PM

Wow, you must have really whacked that curb.

iAerodynamic · 03-28-2009, 05:18 PM

i have zsp btw so if that makes any difference since it's all messed up anywayz LOL! sigh..

StoneCold · 03-28-2009, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GAaaAR

Take it to the dealer. They might charge an arm and a leg, but if you want the best job done, you have to go back to them.

I hopped a curb once too, and when i got my car back it actually felt better than before from teh dealer. Thinking back, I dont think another place would of done as good of a jobe.

+1, Agreed.

yomama69 · 03-28-2009, 05:47 PM

I can't believe how many forum members are so uncoordinated as to drive without hitting curbs.

ak335 · 03-28-2009, 05:58 PM

damn suks bro, hopefully it aint to much $$

iAerodynamic · 03-29-2009, 12:30 AM

took off the wheel and took some pictures can't figure out what's wrong..

Craig@SupremePower · 03-29-2009, 12:40 AM

That sux... take it to the dealer man!

arnoldkrieger · 03-29-2009, 01:29 AM

hitting curbs with one's car is called ABUSE FYI, hope u get yr car sorted

lkn · 03-29-2009, 01:37 AM

Take it to a reputable shop around the area to have this fixed. You don't need to take it to the dealer so that they can charge you as much as they want. If you see nothing's visibly wrong, then I think a few adjustments is only needed to fix the issue.

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iAerodynamic Colonel 116 Rep 2,178 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Marino, CA iTrader: (31) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Messed up suspension! pics man, i was driving normally and i was making a right turn at a slow speed. maybe 10-20 mph. but i didn't clear the corner enough my right rear wheel hit the curb now the whole wheel is tilted. traction control and brake light are on. the car is all wobbly. i took my car to firestone they lifted it up see nothing wrong with suspension. but didn't take off the wheel to check. and the aligment was too off to get realigned (2.9) something. bmw wants to charge me 160 just to inspect the car.. i thought it was bs so im gonna take my car to a body shop. any clue whats wrong? when i drive straight my steering wheel is tilted to 11:00 position. Last edited by iAerodynamic; 03-29-2009 at 12:29 AM..
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1N54E92 Colonel 81 Rep 2,046 Posts Drives: BSM F30 M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Mid-Atlantic, USA iTrader: (4)	wow..you must have hit it pretty good ...how high was the curb? I would go and get it fixed at a reputable shop if you don't want the dealer to take a look. But most dealership give you the $160 credit towards the repair if you decide to get it fix with them, correct ?
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GAaaAR Captain 33 Rep 671 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 335i Join Date: May 2006 Location: NYC iTrader: (1)	Take it to the dealer. They might charge an arm and a leg, but if you want the best job done, you have to go back to them. I hopped a curb once too, and when i got my car back it actually felt better than before from teh dealer. Thinking back, I dont think another place would of done as good of a jobe.
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HermesRider Captain 56 Rep 974 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 335i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	I did this once before but fortunately only required an alignment. You really don't have to hit the curb that hard to effect quite a bit of damage to these lightweight suspension components. My guess is you bent something, but it can be easily replaced. Bite the bullet and get the dealer to fix it... I'm not sure you have much choice.
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NinetyEight740 Major General 231 Rep 5,691 Posts Drives: 2 - 2013 535i msport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orange County California iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 E91 [0.00]	It seems as though alot of rear subframes have been getting damaged from curbing... GL with the outcome..
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iAerodynamic Colonel 116 Rep 2,178 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Marino, CA iTrader: (31) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	got pics uploaded sorry for such crappy phone camera
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Septro Banned 77 Rep 1,649 Posts Drives: '08 e90 335xi Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: C-Bus, OH iTrader: (1)	DAMN!! That looks scary. I'd head back to the dealer or a suspension shop and get them to estimate the repairs.
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TrojanBMW714 Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 205 Posts Drives: BMW M550i, X5 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fullerton iTrader: (0)	subframe should be fine. I did something similar but was going faster. I bent my lower control arm... I replaced it and did an alignment. __________________ 2020 M340i (lease return) 2019 M550i 2021 X5 Fight On!
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stimpy Colonel 167 Rep 2,210 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Phoenix AZ iTrader: (7)	Why in gods name would you take it to the dealer? Take it to an independant BMW shop. ANYTHING that is going to cost you money should never go to the dealership.
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Indy335iCp Private First Class 3 Rep 113 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Coupe BSM/CR Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Indianapolis iTrader: (0)	Wow, you must have really whacked that curb.
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iAerodynamic Colonel 116 Rep 2,178 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Marino, CA iTrader: (31) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	i have zsp btw so if that makes any difference since it's all messed up anywayz LOL! sigh..
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yomama69 Banned 60 Rep 688 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 335i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (0)	I can't believe how many forum members are so uncoordinated as to drive without hitting curbs.
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ak335 Lieutenant Colonel 119 Rep 1,564 Posts Drives: Cayman S Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Northern Va iTrader: (3)	damn suks bro, hopefully it aint to much $$
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iAerodynamic Colonel 116 Rep 2,178 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Marino, CA iTrader: (31) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	took off the wheel and took some pictures can't figure out what's wrong..
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arnoldkrieger New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: bmw 335i sedan 2009 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: south africa iTrader: (0)	hitting curbs with one's car is called ABUSE FYI, hope u get yr car sorted
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lkn Lieutenant Colonel 23 Rep 1,549 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orange County iTrader: (4)	Take it to a reputable shop around the area to have this fixed. You don't need to take it to the dealer so that they can charge you as much as they want. If you see nothing's visibly wrong, then I think a few adjustments is only needed to fix the issue.
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