Went over an island.
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Went over an island.
hey guys, i was just wondering if i should be worried after going over the middle island half an hour ago. Half of the left cover shattered off from the front bottom of the car. Nothing was leaking and there was no dent or anything. The car ran the same as it was before. But i don't really know anything about cars, so i'm a little paranoid that there's something i didn't see when i checked. It's my sister's car btw..that's why i'm a little paranoid. FML
It's an 07 Honda Civic sedan btw.
It's an 07 Honda Civic sedan btw.
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true..but this is the only forum i go to since i'm in a process of getting a TL and this TL section is always live and helpful. I just want some opinions...so if you're going to comment of me being in the wrong forum and not being helpful..please just don't comment at all. Thanks
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I'd start with the tire, wheel and suspension components. Contact with a island, especially if it is raised around a curb, many will find that the suspension assembly is pushed back e.g. bent lower control arm and some have even done damage to the subframe. Quick check, take a tape measure and measure the distance between the center of the front wheel and the center of the back wheel on each side. Hopefully you will find that they are the same, but if different a deep pocket is helpful.
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I'm scared my sister might make me buy the car off her. Then i will have to say goodbye of me having a TL. FML
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at the wheel, eh?
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Am I the only one who has no idea what an "island" is when talking about roads? Is it the middle of a traffic circle or some other sort of curb?
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I vote for #2-Or a sandy place surrounded by water with people laying out on the beach sunbathing
So it was a median? I've done that once, nothing happened
So it was a median? I've done that once, nothing happened
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He's talking about a "curb island." A piece of landscaping in a parking lot, surrounded by curb. If the car is stock height and you did this at very low speed, it's probably fine.
If you can afford it, get the alignment checked, but if its anything like the parking lot curb impacts I've witnessed, it was pretty minor and I doubt you bent anything important, so don't stress too hard.
If you can afford it, get the alignment checked, but if its anything like the parking lot curb impacts I've witnessed, it was pretty minor and I doubt you bent anything important, so don't stress too hard.
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Well, the dealer said the transmission cracked and the frames were all bent. The dealer wanted 5 grand for a new transmission and i don't know how much the frames will cost. How much do you guys think it'll cost me in total?
So for sure, i won't be getting a TL anytime soon. FML lol
So for sure, i won't be getting a TL anytime soon. FML lol
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mmmmmm....
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mmmmmm....
Well, the dealer said the transmission cracked and the frames were all bent. The dealer wanted 5 grand for a new transmission and i don't know how much the frames will cost. How much do you guys think it'll cost me in total?
So for sure, i won't be getting a TL anytime soon. FML lol
So for sure, i won't be getting a TL anytime soon. FML lol
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take it to another pro.
$5,000 for a new transmission?! Didn't know they went for so much thee days.
I'd bet that you just need a housing at most, not an entirely new transmission.
Don't you think you'd feel something if your car had both bent frames and a messed up transmission?
Get multiple quotes. Best advice I can give. Good luck, man.
$5,000 for a new transmission?! Didn't know they went for so much thee days.
I'd bet that you just need a housing at most, not an entirely new transmission.
Don't you think you'd feel something if your car had both bent frames and a messed up transmission?
Get multiple quotes. Best advice I can give. Good luck, man.
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take it to another pro.
$5,000 for a new transmission?! Didn't know they went for so much thee days.
I'd bet that you just need a housing at most, not an entirely new transmission.
Don't you think you'd feel something if your car had both bent frames and a messed up transmission?
Get multiple quotes. Best advice I can give. Good luck, man.
$5,000 for a new transmission?! Didn't know they went for so much thee days.
I'd bet that you just need a housing at most, not an entirely new transmission.
Don't you think you'd feel something if your car had both bent frames and a messed up transmission?
Get multiple quotes. Best advice I can give. Good luck, man.
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get more quotes mang. I replaced my TSX transmission for ~1600. Rebuilt, but still....
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Depending on the damage and costs involved, you may want to file a police report and contact your insurance company.
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Sorry, I should have mentioned that my perspective was from a Canadian point of view. In Canada, at least in Alberta, a police report must be filed for any damage over a thousand dollars. In fact, insurance companies require a police report to actively investigate a claim.
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Sorry, I should have mentioned that my perspective was from a Canadian point of view. In Canada, at least in Alberta, a police report must be filed for any damage over a thousand dollars. In fact, insurance companies require a police report to actively investigate a claim.
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Sorry, I should have mentioned that my perspective was from a Canadian point of view. In Canada, at least in Alberta, a police report must be filed for any damage over a thousand dollars. In fact, insurance companies require a police report to actively investigate a claim.
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Yeah, but now it's someone else's problem, and if they find out, you're SOL.