Front LCA deformed
11-11-2013, 11:16 PM
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Front LCA deformed
Hi- my first post so please go easy.
I've owned my 04 s2000 for about a year and have had no problems, however not too long ago someone tested the integrity of my (cars) rear end on the motorway in heavy rain spinning me several times. Luckily the front and rear end swiped barrier few times but no damage to middle section of car. To give you an idea, no air bags went off and no window smashed.
Now to my problem.
Following the above incident my front n/s wheel was a little out of line and appeared pulled in at the bottom. I decided to break it down and Have a look. Once finally getting the LCA out it was clear the compliance bushing had failed and the front adjustment bolt had worked loose. However on closer inspection I noticed the hole on the LCA for the compliance was not truly round. I measure 58mm and then 63mm @ 90degrees from first measurement. I'm sure this is not correct and should be perfectly round but I see no stress in the metal.
Is the LCA comiamce bushing hole suppose to be perfectly round, I'm guessing about 60mm diameter it should be? I would appreciate some feedback to avoid an unneeded purchase of replacement LCA.
I can upload some photos later if people would like to see the LCA and overall damage.
I've owned my 04 s2000 for about a year and have had no problems, however not too long ago someone tested the integrity of my (cars) rear end on the motorway in heavy rain spinning me several times. Luckily the front and rear end swiped barrier few times but no damage to middle section of car. To give you an idea, no air bags went off and no window smashed.
Now to my problem.
Following the above incident my front n/s wheel was a little out of line and appeared pulled in at the bottom. I decided to break it down and Have a look. Once finally getting the LCA out it was clear the compliance bushing had failed and the front adjustment bolt had worked loose. However on closer inspection I noticed the hole on the LCA for the compliance was not truly round. I measure 58mm and then 63mm @ 90degrees from first measurement. I'm sure this is not correct and should be perfectly round but I see no stress in the metal.
Is the LCA comiamce bushing hole suppose to be perfectly round, I'm guessing about 60mm diameter it should be? I would appreciate some feedback to avoid an unneeded purchase of replacement LCA.
I can upload some photos later if people would like to see the LCA and overall damage.
11-12-2013, 06:18 AM
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iamxpl, I just noticed your sig shows you in the Philippenes. Glad to see you are OK after the Typhoon. How is it in your area? From what we are seeing on the news here, its widespread devastation and they still don't know what things are like in many of the hard to reach areas. Hoping things are well with you and yours.
11-12-2013, 06:44 AM
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thank you 
that is my home country, i currently reside in the US. but i have some family still back home, luckily they are in the northern part and did not get hit directly. so far i have not heard any ill news from my side. although thousands of people have been affected. There are some donation drives being formed, so if you can contribute im pretty sure they will take old clothes, shoes canned foods etc. thank you for your concern and it is appreciated.
that is my home country, i currently reside in the US. but i have some family still back home, luckily they are in the northern part and did not get hit directly. so far i have not heard any ill news from my side. although thousands of people have been affected. There are some donation drives being formed, so if you can contribute im pretty sure they will take old clothes, shoes canned foods etc. thank you for your concern and it is appreciated.
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