Just crashed my '05 e-60
11-14-2007, 07:51 PM
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My Ride: 2005 530 w/ sport package, premium package and that's it----yup it's lacking al the bells and whistles.
I just did one of the dumbest things today. I was hanging out with some friends and we started doing donuts in our cars. I removed the DSC and started going at it. Well to make a long story short, my car skid on some slimy water and the back tire hit the curb hard. My tire is facing inward and the car is not driveable. I tried driving it a bit and my car did a 180 so i had to stop right away. My insurance is taking it to tho body shop tomorrow so it can get fixed. Do you guys think I broke the axl? My friends think the wheel is just bent. If the axl was broken, do you guys think the car will ever be the same? I'm thinking about getting rid of it now. I'll attach a pic of it later so you guys can give me your feedback.
In the meantime, I'm going to bed with my tail in between my legs.
Eric
In the meantime, I'm going to bed with my tail in between my legs.
Eric
11-14-2007, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by elanzillotta' post='494469' date='Nov 14 2007, 11:51 PM
I just did one of the dumbest things today. I was hanging out with some friends and we started doing donuts in our cars. I removed the DSC and started going at it. Well to make a long story short, my car skid on some slimy water and the back tire hit the curb hard. My tire is facing inward and the car is not driveable. I tried driving it a bit and my car did a 180 so i had to stop right away. My insurance is taking it to tho body shop tomorrow so it can get fixed. Do you guys think I broke the axl? My friends think the wheel is just bent. If the axl was broken, do you guys think the car will ever be the same? I'm thinking about getting rid of it now. I'll attach a pic of it later so you guys can give me your feedback.
In the meantime, I'm going to bed with my tail in between my legs.
Eric
In the meantime, I'm going to bed with my tail in between my legs.
Eric
11-14-2007, 08:31 PM
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Ouch... at least you had the balls to post and say that... I'm sure plenty of people will give you a hard time... Ummm you dont have to answer or you can PM me the answer... I wont spread it... but curious... how old are you? 
11-14-2007, 09:39 PM
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Something similar happened to me once on my first E46. It was in snow and the cleaned off snow was piled up near the curb. I hit that pile with the side of my car. Luckily it was only body damage and my insurance covered it (minus deductible).
But I'll never forget the feeling of dumbness and embarassment.
Oh well at least we learn from our mistakes.
But I'll never forget the feeling of dumbness and embarassment.
Oh well at least we learn from our mistakes.
11-14-2007, 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by elanzillotta' post='494469' date='Nov 14 2007, 08:51 PM
If the axl was broken, do you guys think the car will ever be the same? I'm thinking about getting rid of it now.
11-14-2007, 11:20 PM
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If you hit it very hard I bet that there is more than just the wheel being bent
the rubber might have split on the lower 2 bar that hold the wheel.
I just change my.
the rubber might have split on the lower 2 bar that hold the wheel.
I just change my.
11-14-2007, 11:41 PM
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For what its worth, several years ago my Camaro was pretty much T-boned by a Toyota. Most of the damage was on the front end passenger side. The wheel was bent pretty bad and the car had to be towed. After the body shop called me and explained the damage, I was surprised that the front end assy was still intact and that the wheel took most of the damage, the rest was absorbed by the body. End story was that when the car was fixed it ran absolutely fine. Based on what you posted, I'm pretty sure your car will be too. But you are definitely going pay some $$$, either through repairs or increased insurance.
You are not the first person to do something dumb with a car, and you certainly won't be the last. Just be thankful nobody got hurt and learn from your silly mistake.
You are not the first person to do something dumb with a car, and you certainly won't be the last. Just be thankful nobody got hurt and learn from your silly mistake.