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Old May 18, 2013 | 10:21 AM
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So i just got my uk exhaust mod done and on my way home some one decided to turn at the last minute and cut me off i managed to avoid hitting them but the car went sideways and i hit the curb on the rear passenger side, there is not body damaged the ppl left and i messed up the wheel and bend some parts behind it. I dont know what to do i have no full cover and i got the car like two weeks ago so im still tight on money. I would like to know a placed that will help me out the car is drivable but im not sure how much in damage there is.. And if anyone has any suspension parts please let me know i also need an ap1 oem rear rim please help me out im going crazy and i have no full coverage
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Old May 18, 2013 | 01:42 PM
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Old May 19, 2013 | 08:08 AM
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How hard did you hit the curb?

Take some photos of the other parts that got bent in.
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Old May 19, 2013 | 09:25 AM
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Old May 19, 2013 | 02:02 PM
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GTR, you should move the front wheel to the rear and use the spare on the front.
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Old May 19, 2013 | 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by boltonblue
GTR, you should move the front wheel to the rear and use the spare on the front.
^This. Your differential will thank you for it.
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Old May 20, 2013 | 09:59 AM
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^ I agree ....
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Old May 20, 2013 | 11:04 AM
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To elaborate. Having tires with different circumference causes both axles to spin at different rates when driving. This can be catastrophic to your differential. As per the manual (which you obviously didn't consult prior to installing the donut), when you have a flat tire in the rear. Put your front wheel in the rear, and the spare tire in the front. Driving in this configuration should be minimized.

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Old May 20, 2013 | 11:26 AM
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Already got a new rim and is on the car
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Old May 20, 2013 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by daktruckie99
To elaborate. Having tires with different circumference causes both axles to spin at different rates when driving. This can be catastrophic to your differential. As per the manual (which you obviously didn't consult prior to installing the donut), when you have a flat tire in the rear. Put your front wheel in the rear, and the spare tire in the front. Driving in this configuration should be minimized.

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I didn't know that either. Glad I learned. Is this the same scenario if you have a front wheel drive car? (Sorry to thread jack)
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