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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 02:04 AM
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Hello,
I recently bought a 2003 s2k and i love it! however i'm pulling my hair out because i reversed into a curb and something isnt like how it was before. i just got this car, and havent noticed anything different drive-wise. any help would be appreciated!

this is what it looks like on the non-damaged side:
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 03:23 AM
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Hey, was quite difficult to see on the pictures, but judging from them I don't think you've damaged anything that should effect the driving of the car. Only cosmetic.

Someone else might chime in that knows better, but you should try and take some better pictures while you wait.
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 04:51 AM
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It you what, you can get an alignment.
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 08:13 AM
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Maybe check subframe alignment. Maybe it shifted when curb whacked.

Do a search on checking subframe alignment. Basically there are holes in the subframe that align with holes in the unibody. You stick a tool like a philips screwdriver into holes, and confirm that tool goes through both holes, that subframe hole aligns with unibody hole.

If it did shift, you need to buy new subframe bolts, remove and discard old ones, align holes prior to final tightening of bolts.
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 11:38 AM
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Thank you for the fast replies. I'll get an Alignment and take a few snapshots once I'm underneath the car.
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