Wheel gone backwards and steering bent

[DebbieChandler]

yeah obviously at an ep3 specialist garage (i.e. grinspeed) but what I'm saying is:
If we do that and then it is still bent? Then what? Thats my question?

Or u suggesting to sell the car?

[Matt Seabrook]

A good four wheel alignment with an operator that knows their stuff will give you the answers you are looking for. That said you have been told this already. We see people throwing parts at cars willy nilly and spending loads more than if they had brought the car if for a proper check. A few mm if misalignment of a subframe can make a big difference to alignment angles and driving pleasure. I remember when the Ford Mundanio came out and the subframe alignment was wrong from Ford, when brakes where applied the car would pull right.

[DebbieChandler]

Matt Seabrook said:

A good four wheel alignment with an operator that knows their stuff will give you the answers you are looking for. That said you have been told this already. We see people throwing parts at cars willy nilly and spending loads more than if they had brought the car if for a proper check. A few mm if misalignment of a subframe can make a big difference to alignment angles and driving pleasure. I remember when the Ford Mundanio came out and the subframe alignment was wrong from Ford, when brakes where applied the car would pull right.

I went to Aline they couldn't tell me which part is for 100%, but i'll try the rigid collars if it doesn't fix it after that i'm gonna sell the car and buy an ep3 premier edition.

I was going to race a mk7 gti dsg box (key for key / pink slips) in two weeks i need it to be 100% for that.

[drdino]

DebbieChandler said:

I went to Aline they couldn't tell me which part is for 100%, but i'll try the rigid collars if it doesn't fix it after that i'm gonna sell the car and buy an ep3 premier edition.

I was going to race a mk7 gti dsg box (key for key / pink slips) in two weeks i need it to be 100% for that.

Custard?

[CrutyRammers]

Well, that went about as expected.

[DebbieChandler]

drdino said:

Custard?

what do you mean Custard?

[Petrolhead_Rich]

DebbieChandler said:

I went to Aline they couldn't tell me which part is for 100%, but i'll try the rigid collars if it doesn't fix it after that i'm gonna sell the car and buy an ep3 premier edition.

I was going to race a mk7 gti dsg box (key for key / pink slips) in two weeks i need it to be 100% for that.

I know I shouldn't carry on banging my head against a brick wall but...

Why do you think rigid collars will help you align the subframe? this is usually done with some kind of measuring equipment!

as for the racing for pink slips/key for key, well I suppose thats one way of getting rid of a crash damaged, poorly repaired car....

[Petrolhead_Rich]

CrutyRammers said:

DebbieChandler said:

I have replaced the wishbones and suspension arms.

Ok. do you suggest to fit some rigid collars in to support the subframe alignment from the likes of Tegiwa? as will tighten up and loose ends etc..? and then if still bent will be something else?

No, he very clearly suggested getting someone who knows what they are doing, with the correct equipment, to do it.

I'm glad someone understood what I was suggesting!!

[DebbieChandler]

Petrolhead_Rich said:

I'm glad someone understood what I was suggesting!!

Why you getting emotional for? its only a piece of metal.

[DebbieChandler]

Petrolhead_Rich said:

I know I shouldn't carry on banging my head against a brick wall but...

Why do you think rigid collars will help you align the subframe? this is usually done with some kind of measuring equipment!

as for the racing for pink slips/key for key, well I suppose thats one way of getting rid of a crash damaged, poorly repaired car....

The people who are going to fit it have the measuring equipment - i'm not doing myself. (if it fixes it does if not i'll sell it)

i'll only race if it repaired as could take bends previously at 110 but now feels dodgy at 80.

you don't need to bang your head or get emotional about any repair jobs its only a 1500quid car. (buy another one worst case)

.#chillyourbeans

Edited by DebbieChandler on Tuesday 11th October 11:22

[HustleRussell]

DebbieChandler said:

I was going to race a mk7 gti dsg box (key for key / pink slips) in two weeks i need it to be 100% for that.

Suddenly been transported into a 'Need for Speed' game.

Where are you racing? Is this how you bent it last time?

[DebbieChandler]

HustleRussell said:

Suddenly been transported into a 'Need for Speed' game.

Where are you racing? Is this how you bent it last time?

we are racing in the midlands. (if all is well).

last time a friend hit it, who is not used to Jap cars.

[Petrolhead_Rich]

DebbieChandler said:

Petrolhead_Rich said:

I know I shouldn't carry on banging my head against a brick wall but...

Why do you think rigid collars will help you align the subframe? this is usually done with some kind of measuring equipment!

as for the racing for pink slips/key for key, well I suppose thats one way of getting rid of a crash damaged, poorly repaired car....

The people who are going to fit it have the measuring equipment - i'm not doing myself. (if it fixes it does if not i'll sell it)

i'll only race if it repaired as could take bends previously at 110 but now feels dodgy at 80.

you don't need to bang your head or get emotional about any repair jobs its only a 1500quid car. (buy another one worst case)

.#chillyourbeans

Edited by DebbieChandler on Tuesday 11th October 11:22

because of the frustration of you not really listening to any of the advice given!

If they have the measuring equipment and know what they are doing then they should very easily be able to either align the subframe and suspension correctly or tell you how/where the car chassis is bent and what can be done to rectify this

personally I wouldn't be going anywhere near 80mph with a car visibly out of line....

We have all repeatedly suggested that the car needs aligning correctly and advised you that this cannot have been done by the people doing this at the moment.

Take the car to a different garage and explain the situation, pay them to check the alignment of the subframe and give you a written report stating what is out of line, then preferably get them to fix it & advise the first set of idiots that you want your money back!

This really isn't a difficult job for any mechanic with the correct equipment and even a vague idea what they are doing!

[DebbieChandler]

Thanks for the information.

Do you know any reputable garage in Birmingham- i'll get it booked in asap

[anonymous-user]

This thread just gets better!

ETA, looking at that picture with the measurements. That car is well and truly fked!

Edited by AVV EM on Saturday 15th October 18:03

[Ahbefive]

So someone is betting their £10k car against your £1500 one in a race where you may be taking bends at 110mph?

This thread is heating up.

[DebbieChandler]

Not untill i get it sorted.

[MajorMantra]

Sounds like you need NOS.

[DebbieChandler]

MajorMantra said:

Sounds like you need NOS.

All you need is to be a driver.

[Ahbefive]

Warning: Danger to Manifold