Brand new to the forums and a fairly new proud owner of a 98' RL.

Unfortunately, I was taking some fast corners the other day at around 35mph and lost control of the car, hopped a curb and blew out both passenger tires, then when trying to regain control I slammed my drivers side front tire into the other curb and thought I was lucky that I didn't pop that one - luck was something that was not with me.

I take it in to get the tires replaced and aside from my alignment being about 25 degrees off, my drivers front tire is a few inches backwards from where it's supposed to be (about 4 inches towards the rear), and now when I turn or go over a small bump my tire grinds against the wheel well.

Any ideas on what the problem could be? The first things that came to my mind were frame damage - goodbye $2k - a control arm or bent axle.

However, I'll be the first to admit my technical knowledge of cars is lacking, so any help is highly appreciated.

Also, anyone know of a good mechanic in Northern Virginia, or am I better off going to a dealer?

Thanks a lot,

Sebastian

 

So did you determine that this vehicle is NOT made for that kind of driving? It protected you so it did its job.....

 

Go to a dealer for sure.
There is no dought in my mind, dealer is worth the extra money for sure.
If you had an old beater go to anyone, cars are too specialized now to go anywhere else IMO.