Got owned by the Curb
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From: Houston, TX
Got owned by the Curb Took a turn a bit quicker than the Z28 could handle and hit the right front tire into the curb at around 30 mph. The wheel is a gonner.....i know im going to have to replace that. The alignment is currently off as well so here is the question: Aside from being lucky and all it needs is an alignment......what else could have broken in the suspension??? I looked underneath the car but everything seems to be ok. Just needing to know what other parts may have been damaged. Thanks. BTW.....anyone have 1 17 inch TT2 for sale? 
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I got owned by a Neon once who made me kiss the curb (I know.. shameful)
Got a new wheel and alignment,they thought everything was fine. Turned out 5 months later the wheel bearing went out. It got knocked loose and had scored the inside of the hub and gradually got worse. It's not something that they'll check cause it's one piece and they have to take it apart. I'd keep an eye on that. If you seem to have problems keeping it aligned you might want to have them look. Also, beware if you do have to get it done. The cheapest repair place I found was about $350 for the part.. and the $100 for labor. (I had it fixed under warranty shhhh!! )
Got a new wheel and alignment,they thought everything was fine. Turned out 5 months later the wheel bearing went out. It got knocked loose and had scored the inside of the hub and gradually got worse. It's not something that they'll check cause it's one piece and they have to take it apart. I'd keep an eye on that. If you seem to have problems keeping it aligned you might want to have them look. Also, beware if you do have to get it done. The cheapest repair place I found was about $350 for the part.. and the $100 for labor. (I had it fixed under warranty shhhh!! )
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ok. got the car aligned and they could not find anything really wrong with the suspension. however.....they had to adjust the caster to its maximum setting to get the car to go straight. the car now drives straight but the steering wheel is ever so slightly turned to the right while driving straight. Any ideas? just leave well enough alone and let it be?
