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Old Jun 3, 2005 | 07:04 AM
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Well here I am cruising along at 105 and this curb jumps out of no where! Anyways I'm looking for anything people have got to toss out there on info on this one. So far it looks like I got lucky and there's no frame damage (no creases or crinkles anywhere on the body or roof) but the whole drivers side front suspension and steering components need replaced, any info would help.
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Old Jun 3, 2005 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 91AccordWagon
Well here I am cruising along at 105 and this curb jumps out of no where!
I'm happy you hit a curb, maybe it will teach you a lesson.
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Old Jun 3, 2005 | 02:10 PM
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I was lucky once and all i got was a flat tire and dented stock rim on my other car.

but once not so lucky when backing it knocked my frame and tie rods out. I had to frame straighten and align and replace parts etc.

It sucked.

Needless to say i bought another car (accord) and now i baby it and hope to never hurt it with any curbs.
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Old Jun 3, 2005 | 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by 91AccordWagon
Well here I am cruising along at 105 and this curb jumps out of no where! Anyways I'm looking for anything people have got to toss out there on info on this one. So far it looks like I got lucky and there's no frame damage (no creases or crinkles anywhere on the body or roof) but the whole drivers side front suspension and steering components need replaced, any info would help.

Even if there aren't wrinkles in the frame... it may still be bent enough that you car won't handle properly or will be difficult to align correctly after the suspension components are replaced.

FYI - I would not typically consider taking turns over 80mph a particularly smart or safe thing to do in a 91 Accord Wagon. The stock suspension just isn't set up for that type of performance.
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Old Jun 3, 2005 | 05:45 PM
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diong 105.. wtf.. you shoulda got a ticket as well
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Old Jun 3, 2005 | 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by 91AccordWagon
Well here I am cruising along at 105 and this curb jumps out of no where! Anyways I'm looking for anything people have got to toss out there on info on this one. So far it looks like I got lucky and there's no frame damage (no creases or crinkles anywhere on the body or roof) but the whole drivers side front suspension and steering components need replaced, any info would help.
You're an idiot.

What info are you looking for? You already apparently know what to do about it.
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Old Jun 3, 2005 | 07:35 PM
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apparently they had an autopilot accord that i didnt know abotu cause god forbid if you caused yourself to hit the curb.
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Old Jun 4, 2005 | 07:17 AM
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How do you hit a curb doing 105 unless you were racing down a street or something. You can die from hitting a curb at 105 dog. Be careful next time.
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Old Jun 4, 2005 | 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by 91AccordWagon
Well here I am cruising along at 105 and this curb jumps out of no where! Anyways I'm looking for anything people have got to toss out there on info on this one. So far it looks like I got lucky and there's no frame damage (no creases or crinkles anywhere on the body or roof) but the whole drivers side front suspension and steering components need replaced, any info would help.

very stupid!!

First of all the curb didnt "jump" out in front of you.
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Old Jun 4, 2005 | 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by flyromeo3
very stupid!!

First of all the curb didnt "jump" out in front of you.
i concur
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