Car Skidded and hit curb, Steering rod bent

[Jayms]

Hi guys,

 

My car (Fiat Grande Punto) skidded when negotiating a bend on a rainy day. My left front rim hit the curb at the face with big impact casuing it to be slightly out of shape (wobble when rotating). I had the rim replaced. The steering rod was bent and I got a mechanic to straigten it back.

 

However when I drive above 70Km/h, I could feel vibration coming from the front and could hear wierd low vibrating noise.

 

Anyone knows what is wrong with my car? I am suspecting bent axle or damaged ball joint. Need some help to recommend a good workshop for inspection and repair. Roughly how much will such repair cost?

 

Thanks!

Edited July 28, 2007 by Jayms

[Nkotb]

maybe u can try posting it here :

 

http://z13.invisionfree.com/Club_Fiatitude/index.php?act=idx

[Fabulous]

Bro..

 

When your problem is solve... please... please go and change to a set of good tyres, this time only hit kerb, next time maybe not so lucky liao..

 

cheers.

[Mach]

Check also gearbox mounting, driveshaft or touch wood, the gearbox itself.

[Elfenstar]

Simple things first. Bring your car to a good wheel alignment or suspension place and get them to check the alignement. Its more than likely a control arm may be bent but still not visible to the naked eye.

[Elfenstar]

I just realised you mentioned that you got the rod bent back. Even if its perfectly straight did you get a steering and wheel alignment done after??? You definately need to bring it to a wheel alignment or suspension place and get them to look at it.

[Nolicense]

Bro, check the bearing.

[Amgm125]

I've experienced the same situation with you bro, skidded and my rim hit the curb. Rim is slightly deformed and the whole left wheel shifted backwards. Now car still awaiting repair and heard from the mech that besides bending back the rod/left wheel joint etc, also gotta check steering,alignment,suspension and under carriage too. Sian 1/2

[Sony]

Start with wheel alignment, it's cheaper.. then proceed with the rest of the checks..

 

and pray tell, what tyres are you on and at what speed?

[Jayms]

Where can I find a good wheel alignment and suspension workshop? Any recommendation?

 

I am on T1R and cornering at 70km/h. The bend is quite sharp though.

[Caravan]

Why no one ask him to slow down next time? Must corner so fast meh?

[Zizou]

hullo. GP owner here too.

 

if looking for non-geography-specific technical advise, there's another fiat forum

 

http://www.fiatforum.com/forum

 

good luck

[macrosszero]

So were you attacking the corners at 99 bends? Can't be Upper Thomson as the road there has no curb, only trees and metal pillars.

[Vit4wd]

Bro..

 

When your problem is solve... please... please go and change to a set of good tyres, this time only hit kerb, next time maybe not so lucky liao..

 

cheers.

 

 

Sometimes, it's not entire the tyres' fault. It could be the speed too (cornering at 70km/h and the bend was quite sharp too, as thread starter implied).

 

When I was using the Yokohama Aspec A300, many claimed that this tyre is unsuitable for wet roads, but it served me well and I did not experience any skids even though I have driven on tricky bends & highway speeds many at times during wet weather.

Edited July 29, 2007 by Vit4wd

[Sgnick]

Due to the accident, now u have sound can be many possible reasons, can even be the wheel bearing pit-cha due to collision.

[Bennking]

Bro..

 

When your problem is solve... please... please go and change to a set of good tyres, this time only hit kerb, next time maybe not so lucky liao..

 

cheers.

 

Bro, I couldn't agree with you more.. i plead all fellow MCF-ers to invest money on really important stuffs that will enhance handling and safety instead of spending $$ on decals or bodykits etc.. it's important!

[Seaweed]

not to add salt...but please drive with care...good you hit the kerb and not a fellow mankind...

[Elfenstar]

Where can I find a good wheel alignment and suspension workshop? Any recommendation?

 

I am on T1R and cornering at 70km/h. The bend is quite sharp though.

 

They're not the cheapest but South East Tyres IMHO are one of the better ones. There's one at Marine Parade and another at Ubi.