[Z06] Ran over a curb today...
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Racer
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: El Paso, TX
Ran over a curb today...
I was trying to make a right into a driveway today and the rear right wheel ran up over the curb. I was going less than 5 mph. There was also a scratching noise but I think that may have been due to the tire going against the curb at such a low speed. Should I be worried? And yes, I do need to learn how to negotiate better with driveway slopes in a low car like the Z.
Last edited by CaddyJimz06; Apr 26, 2007 at 04:29 PM.
Pro
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Fremont (Livin' On The Fault Line!) CA
Don't feel bad, I've done it too 
The scratching noise might have been the bottom part of your rocker panel scraping against the curb
(but I hope not). Only way to know for sure is to look closely at the underside.
I'd also be concerned about possibly knocking the rear alignment off especially with the passenger side rear and possible wheel and/or tire damage. If everything looks good visually, you might be ok. You could leave it alone (and just monitor the tire for uneven wear).
But the only real way to know for sure would be to have a shop check out the wheel/tire combo on a balancer and check the alignment by putting the vehicle on an alignment rack...
If you need new tires, this might be a good excuse to have all of this work done now
Larry
The scratching noise might have been the bottom part of your rocker panel scraping against the curb
(but I hope not). Only way to know for sure is to look closely at the underside.I'd also be concerned about possibly knocking the rear alignment off especially with the passenger side rear and possible wheel and/or tire damage. If everything looks good visually, you might be ok. You could leave it alone (and just monitor the tire for uneven wear).
But the only real way to know for sure would be to have a shop check out the wheel/tire combo on a balancer and check the alignment by putting the vehicle on an alignment rack...
If you need new tires, this might be a good excuse to have all of this work done now
Larry
Melting Slicks
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From: Cambridge Ontario
St. Jude Donor '07
That noise you are hearing are most likely from you rocker panels getting damaged .
Here is a picture of what a damaged rocker panel looks like.
This is what you need to prevent it.
The puck is only in the picture ,because I just used it to lift the car with.
Here is a picture of what a damaged rocker panel looks like.
This is what you need to prevent it.
The puck is only in the picture ,because I just used it to lift the car with.
Last edited by E.C.P; Apr 26, 2007 at 06:57 PM.
