Bottomed out, hard...

[South Tampa V6]

Driving down an unfamiliar road at night and a cross road was sharply crowned and unlighted, hit it at about 35-40 and front tires chirped when they came back in contact with the ground. Of course, suspension bottomed out, put some heavy gouges in the crossmember because on the other side of the intersection the road was ramped upwards. Spidered the paint on the nose, which I am surprised didn't just fall off all together. Love these Tampa roads...

What can I expect or look for to be damaged/broken.

[Jason McCallister]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>What can I expect or look for to be damaged/broken <hr></blockquote>

Probably nothing more than your paint and your pride. ;)

The suspension did it's job from the sound of it. Worst case senerio, damaged/broken U-Joint, damaged pinion seal, leaky shock absorbers, bent tie rod ends, etc... :eek:

You should be okay, though. :D

P.S. Check your oilpan for any holes or leaks. Same for tranny pan if you have an auto.

[ January 09, 2004: Message edited by: Jason McCallister ]</p>

[John D.]

As long as you don't get any harsh vibrations at speed or pulling to one side you should be alright, from a suspension standpoint anyway.

[South Tampa V6]

Thanks guys, no noticable steering issues, and no leaks will check the drivetrain.

Yes it is an auto. Tranny mount?

[John D.]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by South Tampa V6:
Thanks guys, no noticable steering issues, and no leaks will check the drivetrain.

Yes it is an auto. Tranny mount?<hr></blockquote>

You would know right away if your tranny mount was broken.

[South Tampa V6]

Ok, the only thing I have noticed regarding the tranny is alot of windup before shifting, slippage, I guess would be more correct, oh, and the car sort of lunges forward when I start it.

Only mods to car are intake related, (free cold air, descreen maf, whipser lid, k&n, those sorts of things so its not like its a huge HP beast.)