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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 09:52 PM
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So my friend was parking my car and went over those 4 feet long parking things. Went over with only the front right wheels at like 5 mph then stopped and reversed. Slight amount of damage to my splash guard and bottom of front bumper but i really don't care too much about that. What i am worried about is my front right volk and my kw variant 3 shock/spring. Now if i take my car to precision Z can they find lets say a crack in the wheel or a damaged shock? What should i do? No visual damage on the wheels. Any opions appreciated. Thank you
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 09:59 PM
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You should be able to have the wheels mangafluxed to check for stress cracks ( some you cannot see!!). For the shocks a simple compression / expansion test should be done.
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 10:17 PM
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Im really worried because that same freind that was driving the car had the same accident except he went over that curb thing at 10 mph but that time it was becasue of understeer not because he didn't see it. Anyway that incident cost him 8000(bmw 325xi) without replacing teh actual wheels. So all that was in suspension and his steering was messed up. Could my stering rack possibly be damaged as well? Any other suspension components i need to look out for. I greatly appreciate the input
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 11:45 PM
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Don't let friends drive your car.
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 11:47 PM
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Good advice that im taking from now on. But back on topic should i take it to nissan and have them check everything or should i take it to precision Z since they are experienced with aftermarket coils and wheels? I really don't know what to do

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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 12:25 AM
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Good advice that im taking from now on. But back on topic should i take it to nissan and have them check everything or should i take it to precision Z since they are experienced with aftermarket coils and wheels? I really don't know what to do
Precision Z since I'm guessing they are a good shop, and knows the car. If not take it to nissan might not be much help but still you get your shiet checked out...
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 04:06 AM
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I would check it out.
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 09:02 AM
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5mph , its probably just fine
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 11:54 PM
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So i went to nissan and they said they would check out everything. Wheel cracks, suspension componetns, stering componenets, everything for 93 bucks. Do you think it's worth it?
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