f-up my stang

tinng321 · May 10th, 2009, 05:26 PM

I was turning into a 1-way street last night and there was a deer standing right in the middle of the road. I was trying to move around it and hit the curb and F-up my rim and bent the stearing column or control arm.

Sound Wave · May 10th, 2009, 05:33 PM

that sux! it is painful looking at a damaged mustang.

man the hazards you guys on the mainland gotta put up with.

Strider · May 10th, 2009, 05:33 PM

Ouch! That looks rough!
I'm glad you weren't hurt though ...
flamin' deer ....

sharky nrk · May 10th, 2009, 06:03 PM

sucks man, i hate having to dodge deer. the road to work is HORRIBLE. they are always like 10-15 just hanging out

noche_caliente · May 10th, 2009, 07:08 PM

on the bright side, think of what the damage would have been if you had made contact with the deer... sorry to hear about the run-in

Kolya1981 · May 10th, 2009, 08:42 PM

That sucks man. That front wheel is really jacked back. As a fellow 'stang owner, I feel your pain. Those were some nice Bullitt wheels before they got jacked.

TnNinjaGirl · May 11th, 2009, 06:02 AM

I'd be after that deer and it's family. Thinking they can get away with something like that. Well they got another thing comming. Jerky!!!!

BlueTyke · May 11th, 2009, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by noche_caliente

on the bright side, think of what the damage would have been if you had made contact with the deer... sorry to hear about the run-in

tjkamper · May 11th, 2009, 08:41 AM

Deer are such a pain. We had a rider die here in Utah last year when he hit a deer.

Apex · May 11th, 2009, 09:45 AM

I almost hit one going to work in my mustang.

Things I was able to hit in my mustang:

A cement wall on a major freeway doing 65mph

(hit some heavy rain on worn tires)

A lady who at the last minute turned into my lane doing 30mph under the limit. No signal or anything, she ended up side-swiping me. I still need to get it fixed.

tinng321 · May 11th, 2009, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by noche_caliente

on the bright side, think of what the damage would have been if you had made contact with the deer... sorry to hear about the run-in

True.

Our brain has to be the fastest processor out there.
At that very moment my brain was probably calculating the damage if I hit the deer.
I'm just glad that geico will take care of everything and all i have to put out is $500 deductible. dang it... my yoshi exhaust.

Grn99Kawi · May 11th, 2009, 01:53 PM

My bet is that you bent the control arm.. definately hosed the tie rod and more than likely the ball joint as well. I doubt the Kmember got hurt.. you can get brand new FRPP lower control arms for your car (94-04) for less than $200 for both sides with bushings and ball joints already installed. Check the K member for squareness and the spindle for straightness.. that sucks..
those wheels are about $150 each I'd say... I see you already have deep dish rears or I'd recommend them..

Good luck!

Sound Wave · May 11th, 2009, 03:19 PM

yeah tin, whatever you do, don't replace the damaged parts with stock if possible. UPGRADE!!! that is probably the only benefit of being in an accident.

tjkamper · May 11th, 2009, 03:37 PM

Upgrade is usually cheaper than stock too.

tinng321 · May 11th, 2009, 04:06 PM

The front end was already upgraded.
I have to talk to the shop tomorrow.
Cuz they can't replace whatever with stock parts. That won't work.
I have a k-member with coil-over, after market control arms and steeda ball joints.
Basically, the whole front suspension is all after market.
Regarding the wheel, Geico says they will cover the wheel(s) and tire(s).

aloh · May 13th, 2009, 10:14 PM

sucks...

but my question is, how do you like those tires? I was thinking about buying those but i went with BFG KDW2's.

Grn99Kawi · May 14th, 2009, 03:34 AM

If you need a new Kmember.. spend teh extra cash and get a Max Motorsports one.. I bet you have a UPR on there.. QA1 has a decent Kmember but it is heavy... MM has the best and strongest stuff.. did you look underneath?

tinng321 · May 14th, 2009, 03:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grn99Kawi

If you need a new Kmember.. spend teh extra cash and get a Max Motorsports one.. I bet you have a UPR on there.. QA1 has a decent Kmember but it is heavy... MM has the best and strongest stuff.. did you look underneath?

I spoke to the adjuster yesterday and he doesn't know how to adjust it.
The said the whole front suspension is aftermarket. I told him to quote me for the OEM parts and told to shop to replace those after market parts with the same kind. It looks like the k member is ok. The axel, the upper control arm and the strut are bent.
It's such a PITA.

tinng321 · May 14th, 2009, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by aloh

sucks...

but my question is, how do you like those tires? I was thinking about buying those but i went with BFG KDW2's.

They are good. Good traction and the look from the back is one of a kind.
They wear out fast though.
I guess all performance tires wear out fast.
I have put 20k on them and I think it's time for new tires.

May 10th, 2009, 05:26 PM	#1
tinng321 ninjette.org sage Name: Tin Location: NJ Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 black 250r (sold); '09 black zx6r Posts: 903	f-up my stang I was turning into a 1-way street last night and there was a deer standing right in the middle of the road. I was trying to move around it and hit the curb and F-up my rim and bent the stearing column or control arm.

May 10th, 2009, 08:42 PM	#6
Kolya1981 Generic User Title Name: Nick Location: PA, USA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Green 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, Slate 2009 Triumph StreetTriple R Posts: 110	That sucks man. That front wheel is really jacked back. As a fellow 'stang owner, I feel your pain. Those were some nice Bullitt wheels before they got jacked. __________________________________________________ 2008 Ninja 250R Kawi Green - Bikelitez Fiberglass Undertail w/LED Turn Signals, Carbon Fiber Tank Protector 2009 Triumph StreetTriple R Matte Graphite - Arrow Titanium Exhaust, Belly Pan

May 11th, 2009, 09:45 AM	#10
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	I almost hit one going to work in my mustang. Things I was able to hit in my mustang: A cement wall on a major freeway doing 65mph (hit some heavy rain on worn tires) A lady who at the last minute turned into my lane doing 30mph under the limit. No signal or anything, she ended up side-swiping me. I still need to get it fixed. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

May 11th, 2009, 01:53 PM	#12
Grn99Kawi ninjette.org sage Name: A Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Honda CBR600F4 (sold) 1999 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 586	My bet is that you bent the control arm.. definately hosed the tie rod and more than likely the ball joint as well. I doubt the Kmember got hurt.. you can get brand new FRPP lower control arms for your car (94-04) for less than $200 for both sides with bushings and ball joints already installed. Check the K member for squareness and the spindle for straightness.. that sucks.. those wheels are about $150 each I'd say... I see you already have deep dish rears or I'd recommend them.. Good luck! __________________________________________________ 2000 Honda CBR600F4 Silver and Red 1999 Kawi Racing Green Ninja 250 sold

May 13th, 2009, 10:14 PM	#16
aloh lolwut Name: Alex Location: socal Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 196	sucks... but my question is, how do you like those tires? I was thinking about buying those but i went with BFG KDW2's. __________________________________________________ 08 Blue Ninja 250R

May 10th, 2009, 05:33 PM	#2
Sound Wave Ramen Rider Name: Gary Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	that sux! it is painful looking at a damaged mustang. man the hazards you guys on the mainland gotta put up with.

May 10th, 2009, 05:33 PM	#3
Strider Back on the Black! Name: Alan Location: Gastonia, North Carolina Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 (Black) Posts: 831	Ouch! That looks rough! I'm glad you weren't hurt though ... flamin' deer ....

May 10th, 2009, 06:03 PM	#4
sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	sucks man, i hate having to dodge deer. the road to work is HORRIBLE. they are always like 10-15 just hanging out

May 10th, 2009, 07:08 PM	#5
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	on the bright side, think of what the damage would have been if you had made contact with the deer... sorry to hear about the run-in

May 11th, 2009, 06:02 AM	#7
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	I'd be after that deer and it's family. Thinking they can get away with something like that. Well they got another thing comming. Jerky!!!!

May 11th, 2009, 08:41 AM	#9
tjkamper ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Travis Location: Warwick, RI Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Deer are such a pain. We had a rider die here in Utah last year when he hit a deer.

May 11th, 2009, 03:19 PM	#13
Sound Wave Ramen Rider Name: Gary Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	yeah tin, whatever you do, don't replace the damaged parts with stock if possible. UPGRADE!!! that is probably the only benefit of being in an accident.

May 11th, 2009, 03:37 PM	#14
tjkamper ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Travis Location: Warwick, RI Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Upgrade is usually cheaper than stock too.

May 11th, 2009, 04:06 PM	#15
tinng321 ninjette.org sage Name: Tin Location: NJ Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 black 250r (sold); '09 black zx6r Posts: 903	The front end was already upgraded. I have to talk to the shop tomorrow. Cuz they can't replace whatever with stock parts. That won't work. I have a k-member with coil-over, after market control arms and steeda ball joints. Basically, the whole front suspension is all after market. Regarding the wheel, Geico says they will cover the wheel(s) and tire(s).

May 14th, 2009, 03:34 AM	#17
Grn99Kawi ninjette.org sage Name: A Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Honda CBR600F4 (sold) 1999 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 586	If you need a new Kmember.. spend teh extra cash and get a Max Motorsports one.. I bet you have a UPR on there.. QA1 has a decent Kmember but it is heavy... MM has the best and strongest stuff.. did you look underneath? __________________________________________________ 2000 Honda CBR600F4 Silver and Red 1999 Kawi Racing Green Ninja 250 sold