This dummy hit a curb at low speed

[thechill_mix]

I was coming out of a gas station and failed to see the curb. As I pulled out with a loud bang the car went over a V-shaped curb. Low speed. Of course I was upset. But no damage to wheels or underneath. Car still behaves the same. I understand these are solid little cars but do you think I need to worry about anything? Unseen damage? Alignment, braking performance unchanged.

 

[ahtoxa]

If there is no visible damage and the car drives/tracks straight I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[attrapereves]

My driveway has a dip at the end of it and I always seem to scrape that little plastic shield on the bottom of the bumper. Turning the wheel and pulling out at an angle definitely seems to help.

 

[Swordsmith]

In a straight stretch with no cars around you, take your hands off the wheel. If the car keeps moving straight while the steering wheel remains centered for a few seconds, then you probably didn't screw up the alignment or anything.

Park on a nice clean spot, leave the car for a few hours, if it is still clean and dry underneath, you probably didn't bust any tanks or hoses.

Check your air dam in the front for visible damage; this actually doesn't mean much since the air dam is a little plastic piece that is designed to scrape bottom and not take damage. But if it has big bends or tears, you should probably replace it.

I wouldn't worry much, for the most part any damage you can cause by doing something like this is going to be immediately noticeable.

 

[thechill_mix]

Thanks guys...

 

[getthebiscuit]

Yeah i practically did the same thing i was pulling into a business and the driveway was shaped that i was looking up in the air and couldnt see the ground haha it was crazy, next thing i know im in like a flower bed that was like the same size of a parking space. i felt so ****ing stupid but it didnt do any damage i think as long as i dont make it an every day thing lol.

 

[thechill_mix]

lol

 

[SuperFudd]

Don't you hate it when they put a curb right alongside a traffic lane?
There otta be a law!

 

[Evict]

Make sure when you test the alignment you are in neutral.
FWD cars tend to pull to 1 side.