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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 07:31 PM
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I was on my way to a friends house (its snowing) when I came across this hill then hair pin turn. i was only going about 10 but when i hit the brake my wheels slide. i tried to turn and the car just went straight into the curb. hit the passanger side wheel and broke the rim, and now the wheel is pressed up against the back. got the car towed, and idk how long or how much its going to cost. can any tc experts tell me how bad im effed?
Old Nov 22, 2008 | 07:51 PM
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lower control arm rim possible axle damage /sway bar/sway bar link ....like a grand with labor ...do it yourself probably like 300-400 bucks
Old Nov 22, 2008 | 08:01 PM
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ouch....
Old Nov 22, 2008 | 08:01 PM
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ouch....
Old Nov 22, 2008 | 08:02 PM
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And this happened at 10mph?
Old Nov 22, 2008 | 08:15 PM
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probably need an axle replaced new wheel and tire, alingment, fender ,paint and alot of money unless your insurance is paying for it.
Old Nov 22, 2008 | 11:47 PM
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17 hmm.. must have been ur first snow eh..?
Old Nov 23, 2008 | 04:58 AM
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pictures may help further analyze the damage...and im surree insurance wont cover it..
Old Nov 23, 2008 | 05:02 AM
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well, if you have insurance, your only out whatever you deductible is...

but to get you started...a brand new stock tc rim is $300 dollars, if the half shaft is broken, that is probably another $350.
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