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junevtec
08-08-2011, 07:10 PM
i bought this ep3 from a guy near where i live and he hit a guard rail doing like 40mph on his way to work late night he broke the tierod it was replaced the shock broke it was replaceds but the wheel looks way to close to the door like i mean its not centered any help comments feedback would be appreciated please help i need to know if it safe to drive like this.5233

Euro-Yellow-Ep3
08-08-2011, 07:12 PM
seems like ur front lower control arm is bent back, u have two options: 1 you replace the lower control arm or, 2 find a shop with a frame straightening machine and have them pull it straight. good luck

Euro-Yellow-Ep3
08-08-2011, 07:13 PM
P.s. i wouldent drive it if i were u

usedep3
08-08-2011, 07:33 PM
something is def wrong.

RHCP0801
08-08-2011, 07:41 PM
lower control arm or knuckle is bent, or both

junevtec
08-08-2011, 08:23 PM
the little rubber bushings on them look mangled i taught it was the subframe but it looks ok the car drives straight but makes a clunking noise when going over bumps or potholes small ones i taught it could of been the lower A arm im gonna take some undercarriage pics and see if i can get a better look ill post it in the AM thanks for the comments

junevtec
08-08-2011, 08:27 PM
hey usedep3 it looks like u had the same problem as me judging by the pic on your sig how did u fix yours?

usedep3
08-08-2011, 09:10 PM
hey usedep3 it looks like u had the same problem as me judging by the pic on your sig how did u fix yours?

lol, simple. the insurance company totalled it and bought me a new one

junevtec
08-09-2011, 08:33 AM
@ usedep3 lol thats the best way to fix anyting in my opinion trash it get a new one lol