Well, recently I ran into a curb going around a turn and I messed up my alignment and rims. Well, my question is whether or not the Castor affects ride quality in regards of vibrations? I got an alignment done and they corrected the toe, but the castor could not be adjusted.
When I drive, I feel a slight vibration even driving on smooth roads. Plus whenever I brake I feel a more noticeable vibration. I initally thought maybe the balance was off and the rotors warped, but I do not think that is the case. I'm afraid I messed up my suspension and this stupid incident will cost me enough to buy some headers. Well, any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks

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When the caster is off, there are two things that could be wrong. First is a bent shock and the second one is a damage hub spindle, which takes alot of force to damage it.

Also, check to see if your wheel isn't bent. A bent wheel can cause vibration.

Good luck.

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vibration is mostly due to imbalanced wheel/tire. alignment will not cure vibration, it is only to fix the car's tracking and save tires against premature wear due to toe/camber/caster misalignment. i think your wheels might be wobbled/bent a bit after you hit the curb causing that vibration.

 

I replaced my rims with my factory rims so the rims are not bent. I don't think the wheels got bent because of the impact. I am afraid that something is more major than I expect. I guess I will take my car to get the tires balanced and then check my brake rotors for warp and then finally take it to the dealer to get it checked out.

Thanks guys, and if you have any more advice please let me know bc I am so upset at myself for doing such a foolish act which resulted in my baby to become crippled.

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2000 Satin Silver TL
* Factory Bodykit
* Type S rims
* Comptech Springs
* Inspire Tails
* Burlwood knob
* ?% Tint

Ordered: AEM SRI (blue)

 

sorry to hear that.. hope it works out and nothing too major

 

Well....THey are right, one more thing, Check your brake rotor, coz if they are slightly bent...you will still have vibration
since the brake caliper didnt touch the rotor smoothy.

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You r goin through the same pain i went.
I feel ya. man. Check Your Suspension.!