Hi guys:
I've got a '03.5 Sedan and I've got a problem. I got a little excited going into a corner about 2 weeks ago and I hit the curb pretty hard with the front drivers side wheel. Hard enough to crack through the wheel pretty badly.
Immediately, it started to pull a little to the left and also the steering wheel was off center.
I took it in for a alignment and they fixed the steering wheel but they gave me the alignment numbers and want me to start replacing stuff. First the control arms and then whatever else comes next. The control arms are $700 with labor (approximately), but I am not sure that the control arms need to be replaced. With the steering wheel corrected the car goes straight for the most parts. On some roads where the road is bent, the car pulls to the left. This is of course with the stock all season tires.
There is also a severe rubbing sound whenever I am getting on a on-ramp to the interstate and going right or even if I am taking a right turn. The dealership thinks that is the hub assembly and so I am getting the drivers side hub replaced.
I am going to list the numbers and I am hoping if somebody can give me a suggestion on what I should consider doing. Go for it with the control arms or not? Also, with such huge costs, what about submitting it to insurance?
And looking at the numbers, the only numbers off are the following:
Front left Caster = 5.9 (should be 7.0-8.5)
Cross Camber = 1.2 (should be -0.8-0.8)
Cross Caster = -2.4 (should be -0.8-0.8)
I am not sure if I should go with a all-out suspension job if I dont need to. The dealership cant visually inspect any of the parts and therefore guarantee what will or will not work.
Please help.
Mehul

 

You F'ed up now pay the consequences and get your G fixed properly. Go through your insurance, that's what you pay premiums for isn't it?

PS - I hope you are thankful no one was hurt during your "excited cornering".