Tweaked C4 Body
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From: Worcester MA
Tweaked C4 Body
I had an unfortunate incident today with my 93 C4 coupe. While driving on a highway that was being resurfaced, I hit a BUMP where the scarified (scraped) part met the old surface. The hit was so violent I thought the car was coming apart. I had the roof off so it was that much more noticible. The cruise control even came on by itself. Not sure if there's any damage other than why I writing.
When I went to put the roof back on, it wouldn't fit. The two front mounts were off about 1/8 inch. Looks like the frame/body got tweaked. After half an hour I finally forced it back into position.
Here's the question. Do I readjust the front mounts so I can get it on and risk all the seals leaking or do I just go through this hassle every time I put it back on?
When I went to put the roof back on, it wouldn't fit. The two front mounts were off about 1/8 inch. Looks like the frame/body got tweaked. After half an hour I finally forced it back into position.
Here's the question. Do I readjust the front mounts so I can get it on and risk all the seals leaking or do I just go through this hassle every time I put it back on?
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From: Long Island NY
If the impact was as hard as you say and you've tried to put the roof panel back on (assuming the car was on level ground) and the alignment points are off, I would definately bring the vehicle in for a full four wheel alignment and check the tires for any hidden damage. It would have to be a very severe impact to affect the windshield area. I would think that you would have bent the rims and or blown the tires before doing any frame damage that would impact that area of the vehicle. When they do the alignment you'll see how bad the impact was if they need to relocate shims. I wouldn't relocate the roof panel mounts until the exclusion of all else.
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I drove it around town today and it seems alright. The steering wheel is still straight and it seems to track well. Don't see any cracks in the fiberglass or any bent wheels. I'm taking it on my 90 mile round trip to work tomorrow so I'll get a chance to see how it does. I'll probably pop the top off for the ride home tomorrow night. Then I'll see how the roof fits.
Thanks all for the comments.
Thanks all for the comments.
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
I'd be more concerned about hidden tire damage. Call the *******s at the city and bitch.
I notified them once, because the signal by my house doesn't work very well, goes through 4 or more cycles sometimes before it sees your car...
Now I just run the redlight.
Can't wait to get busted on that one. I guess I'm just supposed to sit there and decompose.
I notified them once, because the signal by my house doesn't work very well, goes through 4 or more cycles sometimes before it sees your car...
Now I just run the redlight.
Can't wait to get busted on that one. I guess I'm just supposed to sit there and decompose.
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From: Worth IL
just leave the top on for a couple of weeks while you drive it
it should adjust itself! this happend to me and I drove with the top on
for a while and I have not had any problems with it . hope this helps!!!
it should adjust itself! this happend to me and I drove with the top on
for a while and I have not had any problems with it . hope this helps!!!
Originally Posted by chief253
I had an unfortunate incident today with my 93 C4 coupe. While driving on a highway that was being resurfaced, I hit a BUMP where the scarified (scraped) part met the old surface. The hit was so violent I thought the car was coming apart. I had the roof off so it was that much more noticible. The cruise control even came on by itself. Not sure if there's any damage other than why I writing.
When I went to put the roof back on, it wouldn't fit. The two front mounts were off about 1/8 inch. Looks like the frame/body got tweaked. After half an hour I finally forced it back into position.
Here's the question. Do I readjust the front mounts so I can get it on and risk all the seals leaking or do I just go through this hassle every time I put it back on?
When I went to put the roof back on, it wouldn't fit. The two front mounts were off about 1/8 inch. Looks like the frame/body got tweaked. After half an hour I finally forced it back into position.
Here's the question. Do I readjust the front mounts so I can get it on and risk all the seals leaking or do I just go through this hassle every time I put it back on?
Last edited by Poncho C4; Jun 21, 2005 at 11:03 PM.