Important! : Front Left Wheel Issue

1. user_36322 Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2009 Manchester Posts: 308 Red - VTR MK II (*SOLD*) Black - C2 Code (VTS)

   #1 27th January 2011, 18:45

   On an A-road doing 40 this morning on the way to work, behind a heffa of a truck left lane.
   
   something came from under the truck no time to move due to cars next to me but it was a small rock and literally felt like my left wheel had been put through my car.
   
   just got in after work and noticed the arch is slightly lower down...
   like 1-2cm? compared to the other, might just be me thinking it but never noticed it before..
   
   this a shock issue or?
2. rozaladdd Established Member Joined: Mar 2008 Solihull Posts: 1487 Black/Orange Vtr

   #2 27th January 2011, 18:56

   how can it be lower down because it goes into the skirt ? no pics mate
3. user_36322 Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2009 Manchester Posts: 308 Red - VTR MK II (*SOLD*) Black - C2 Code (VTS)

   #3 27th January 2011, 19:03

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by rozaladdd how can it be lower down because it goes into the skirt ? no pics mate

   might just be me mate, used to my rear arch being low due to camber (new beam in back waiting to go on)
   
   but ill get a clean pic tomorrow up for you when its bright, also jack it up and check for play etcetc.
   
   cheers.
4. GRAHAM2000VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 peterborough Posts: 2861 2003 black vtr current escort van lol 2006 ford

   #4 27th January 2011, 20:09

   broken spring ?
5. user_36322 Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2009 Manchester Posts: 308 Red - VTR MK II (*SOLD*) Black - C2 Code (VTS)

   #5 28th January 2011, 18:52

   Not too sure... Was fine on the m61 today and road use but just before nipped out and on parking when i got back i noticed a grinding noise when i turn my steering wheel.
   
   Anything to worry about ? Ill make sure in the morning...
6. jambo18 Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2010 fife Posts: 429 gold mk2 vtr

   #6 28th January 2011, 19:09

   probably tour drive shaft waiting to pop out ha. so 1 side of your cars lower than the other ?
7. user_36322 Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2009 Manchester Posts: 308 Red - VTR MK II (*SOLD*) Black - C2 Code (VTS)

   #7 28th January 2011, 19:20

   Left front is 2cm or so lower and rear drivers is on camber due to bearings but got a new axle ready, ill see in the morning if its the same noise and sunday will be the day to jack up and observe any issues
   
   + is that easy to sort if its coming out??
8. jambo18 Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2010 fife Posts: 429 gold mk2 vtr

   #8 28th January 2011, 21:48

   the driveshaft? if its fuked you should hear it while your driving, if it is fuked you need a new 1, you can get second hand ones for next to nothing, about 30 quid
9. user_36322 Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2009 Manchester Posts: 308 Red - VTR MK II (*SOLD*) Black - C2 Code (VTS)

   #9 29th January 2011, 10:26

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by jambo18 the driveshaft? if its fuked you should hear it while your driving, if it is fuked you need a new 1, you can get second hand ones for next to nothing, about 30 quid

   Good to hear its cheap! Just got a beam and spent out on extras for my car
   Ill give it a test tomorrow when home and let you know. Thanks