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Old Feb 7, 2003 | 03:33 PM
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I just got a s2k yesterday. i also ran my new s2k into a ditch. I found out the rear tires were bald(it was also raining) and i have never driven a rear wheel drive car. the question is how strong is that rear diff. because that is the main concern i have now.
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Old Feb 7, 2003 | 03:38 PM
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welcome!
how many miles on the car?
you didnt say what part of the car was hit- did you bottom out?
the undercarriage is strong, but if you hit it- i would take it to the dealer to have it inspected (i would probably want to see it too)
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Old Feb 7, 2003 | 03:57 PM
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i got a good deal because it had 50k on it. rear suspension got hit. a frame broke in half, strut snaped, brake line tore up. and i hoping the diff. isn't messed up
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Old Feb 7, 2003 | 06:00 PM
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If you are asking how strong the diff is because you hit it and are worried about having damaged it, then you should know that the rear diff is the jacking point for the back end of the car. So, it obviously can take quite of a bit of stress. If you are asking how strong it is in terms of transmitting power, then this has been discussed quite a bit and a search will reveal these answers.
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Old Feb 8, 2003 | 02:08 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by 1320motorsports
[B]I just got a s2k yesterday. i also ran my new s2k into a ditch. I found out the rear tires were bald

You bought the car and didn't realize it had bald tires? Are you mentally challenged?
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Old Feb 8, 2003 | 06:48 AM
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the tires looked fine, but they were some off brand and the tread was fine, except the center
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Old Feb 8, 2003 | 06:57 AM
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Originally posted by NNY S2k
You bought the car and didn't realize it had bald tires? Are you mentally challenged?
EASY big fella!
You mighta put it in a "gentler" fashion or plug in a "smilie face". "Imprudent" comes to mind.
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Old Feb 8, 2003 | 10:28 AM
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Another thing you should check is the oil level. You should check the oil level every time you get gas.
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Old Feb 11, 2003 | 06:27 PM
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NNY S2K has a point, bought the same day it is put in a ditch makes you wonder is that better?
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