Minor accident in the ISF
10-23-12, 03:32 PM
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Minor accident in the ISF
Hey guys, I'm new to the forum. Quick question for all of you. I was involved in a minor accident while driving. I was cut off by another driver and hit a curb at about 25mph. There was significant cosmetic damage to the wheel but none to the tire. I had the wheel repaired but the car doesn't seem to handle as precisely as it did prior. What should I have the dealership take a look at for me? Thanks!
10-23-12, 03:54 PM
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Alignment, most definitely. Is your steering wheel on center?
10-23-12, 03:56 PM
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Alignment for the wheels/tires of more so alignment of the suspension? Yes it seems to be pretty center. Doesn't drift right or left, stays fairly straight.
10-23-12, 03:57 PM
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Any vibrations in the steering wheel.
10-23-12, 03:58 PM
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Like they said, Alignment or suspension.
10-23-12, 03:59 PM
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Very faint at speeds 80-90mph and that's being picky...
10-23-12, 04:28 PM
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You just probably need and alignment and wheel balance.
10-23-12, 04:30 PM
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Thanks for the feedback guys. I'm going to call my Lexus dealership tomorrow morning and ask for an alignment and wheel balance just to be safe.
10-23-12, 11:35 PM
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Just take it to the dealer and just tell them what you told us. They will diagnose it... Might cost a bit unless its being covered by ins....
10-25-12, 02:13 PM
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Did you replace the tire, it may be damaged even if you can't see it, most likely the issue is allignment though
10-25-12, 04:16 PM
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The tire wasn't replaced. The dealership said the tire wasn't effected by the incident but I will push for them to check the alignment.
10-25-12, 05:14 PM
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happened to me before in my G35, axle was in horrible shape.
hopefully the dealer diagnoses any possible cause.
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