Jon M5

Well today was a bit of a downer. I was driving home from work, and i just pulled out of a junction, and as i pulled out and started to accelerate, the rear end gave way completely. I held the back end, and tried to get her back in again, but it was too late. The rear left wheel slammed straight into a kerb on the side of the road. I pulled straight over, and got out, checked the damage, and my heart sank. I had no idea why the car had spun out, as i use that junction every day, and it's a very grippy suface. Not to mention the fact that even though "M" mode was on, i was no more than quarter throttle! I swear down, i couldn't have been doing more than 15-20mph. But the momentum of the car spinning increases the impact i guess. I walked back to the junction, and noticed that there was a massive patch of green fluid, which i think is either power steering of brake fluid. Not sure which. And you could quite clearly see where my rear wheels had gone straight through it. I'm surprised i didn't notice it myself when i was pulling out.

Hopefully, the isn't too much damage. I think, after further inspection after it got recovered on a truck, that the only parts broken are wheel and tire (obviously), lower arm, and strut. The drive shaft looks to be in place still, and i can't imagine i've damaged the diff or axle.... Hope not!

Anyway, i'll let the pictures do the talking....

The wheel...


Wheel up close and minor bodywork damage, but nothing serious


The rest of the wheel


Cambered out slightly... (looks quite cool though!)


Everything underneath looks to be ok at first glance...

schulrog

damn! it literally cracked the wheel! how hard did you hit the curb? i think you should b ok with everything else. contact insurance and thell them right away! or the cops get a report for the insurance. they'll pick up the tab.

aresh

OMFG, i almost teared looking at the rims. I hope everything goes well man

Jon M5

Not quite the same procedure here as the US mate. The Police didn't turn up and i didn't call them, so i am going to wait to find out how much it is going to cost to fix, and if it's reasonable, then i'll pay it myself. If it's not reasonable though, i'll be contacting my insurer! As for how hard i hit the kerb... I had literally just pulled out of a road at a T Junction, and turned right, and started to accelerate. I couldn't have been doing more than 15-20mph max. But when the back end slipped out, it just WENT! I tried doing everything i could to correct it, but nothing helped. It was all over in a couple of seconds. And i don't blame my car control either, as i'm pretty good IMO. I've done quite a few advanced driving courses, and used to compete it drifting competitions too! Just unlucky i guess. But the green fluid whatever it was, was certainly what instigated it.

aresh - Thanks bro. I was almost welling up when i looked at the damage too. I think it's quite superficial though after properly looking under teh car. Everything looks fine other than the lower arm. Will find out in a few days from the bodyshop and let you all know though.

Gene

sorry to hear/see Jon. Glad you are alright tho. Hope things get resolved to your liking. Perhaps it's a sign...new wheels..

Jon M5

Thanks Gene. I know i know i know!! I need new wheels.... All mods are currently aside until 2009 though. So January time or February, i'll start getting things on the move mod wise!

nigxdoof

oh man, ouch, sorry to hear about the accident... hmm time to get some new rims!

C's Bimmer

So sorry to hear about this Jon. I'm glad you're ok though. This is an easy fix. You'll have your baby back up and running in no time.

Jon M5

Thanks bro. There will be new ones early next year!!

Calton, thanks buddy. Hope she's back soon. I'm already missing M Power. Shame it's over the Christmas and New Year period. Don't think i'll see her now till early January

EBMCS03

Ouch! Sorry to hear that sucks... hope you get it all sorted out soon.