S2000 Under The Hood S2000 Technical and Mechanical discussions.

reversed and hit curb.

Thread Tools
 
Old 12-10-2013, 02:04 AM
  #1  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
Oct2k3's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default reversed and hit curb.

Hello,
I recently bought a 2003 s2k and i love it! however i'm pulling my hair out because i reversed into a curb and something isnt like how it was before. i just got this car, and havent noticed anything different drive-wise. any help would be appreciated!

this is what it looks like on the non-damaged side:
Old 12-10-2013, 03:23 AM
  #2  
Registered User

 
Nemi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Norway!
Posts: 179
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Hey, was quite difficult to see on the pictures, but judging from them I don't think you've damaged anything that should effect the driving of the car. Only cosmetic.

Someone else might chime in that knows better, but you should try and take some better pictures while you wait.
Old 12-10-2013, 04:51 AM
  #3  

 
s2000maniac's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 4,032
Received 14 Likes on 13 Posts
Default

It you what, you can get an alignment.
Old 12-10-2013, 08:13 AM
  #4  

 
Car Analogy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 8,094
Likes: 0
Received 1,465 Likes on 1,084 Posts
Default

Maybe check subframe alignment. Maybe it shifted when curb whacked.

Do a search on checking subframe alignment. Basically there are holes in the subframe that align with holes in the unibody. You stick a tool like a philips screwdriver into holes, and confirm that tool goes through both holes, that subframe hole aligns with unibody hole.

If it did shift, you need to buy new subframe bolts, remove and discard old ones, align holes prior to final tightening of bolts.
Old 12-10-2013, 11:38 AM
  #5  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
Oct2k3's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Thank you for the fast replies. I'll get an Alignment and take a few snapshots once I'm underneath the car.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
CherryRed
UK & Ireland S2000 Community
9
03-24-2015 11:24 AM
deegaw11
Oklahoma S2000 Owners
8
03-28-2014 10:02 AM
ian05s2k
S2000 Brakes and Suspension
4
08-19-2011 12:51 PM
Hkboi5o4
Ark-La-Tex S2000 Owners
93
12-12-2009 04:43 PM
turboelan
S2000 Talk
2
12-02-2003 12:15 AM



Quick Reply: reversed and hit curb.



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 03:27 AM.