Managed in a moment of absentmindedness, to drive into a roundabout on the way to Karting at Thruxton last night. To cut a short story even shorter, I entered a roundabout and moved into the inner lane as I was going most of the way round to a 3rd exit. As I entered the intended lane on the inside of th roundabout, I glanced over my left shoulder to look at something and when I looked back it was already too late/my spacial awareness lapsed and I hit the kerb.

I was probably doing no more than 15mph and I hit the kerb at a fairly narrow angle. The car mounted the kerb with relative ease as opposed to bashing the kerb head on and damage seems limited to a two inch scrapes on the rims of both driver side wheels (which I've resurrected a wheel refurbish thread to discuss elsewhere on the forum).

The car seems to be handling fine, with no vibration even at speed having touched over 100 for a short spell last night.

My fear is that I might have damaged the suspension in some way. Is there an easy way to tell by looking behind the wheel or should I pop down to the local Stealership for them to check?

Any advice much appreciated as always.

 

I'm so dissapointed.

I was expected the story of an epic battle as you fought the laws of physics drifting around a roundabout, only to hit the diesel puddle of doom from which no driver could expect to recover.

But no. You were jsut not looking where you were going.

With glancing blow at low speed it is doubtful you've done any permanent damage.

However it would be a great time to get your geo checked and adjusted, which I believe should be done every 12-18 months regardless.

 

Agreed. I'm in touch with Chris from Centergravity to arrange a Berks/South meet possibly at Honda HQ, Slough

I'm thinking either 16th Sept or the 30th Sept.......

 

Doug, get that sorted dude!! I need mine doing, and having a nightmare pinning Chris down when to do it!!

 

On the case AE. Emailed Chris today who replied saying that he'll send a list of suggested dates including whether the 16th Sept or 30th Sept are available.

 

assuming you have 16*

if you need spare wheels whilst having yours refurbed let me know .

I have fronts available at the moment , but will also have a rear in a weeks time , at the moment it doesnt have a tyre