stupid highways

[nrcooled]

So I am driving down I-95 minding my own business at about 65mph (I drive like a grandma 9/10ths of the time) &nbsp;then I see a sign that says "bump" so i slow down and hit the dip from the road resurfacing. &nbsp;Now I am on unpaved road and still cruising at 65. &nbsp;Then I see another sign that says bump and I slow down again for the end of the resurfacing but this bump was different....very different! <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':crazy:'> &nbsp; I hit it @ 55 and it sounded like I slamed into the back of another car. &nbsp;

After further inspection at my house I realize that my tie rod is bent and the bushing is toast <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hmmm.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':hmmm:'> &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':angry:'> &nbsp; And the car pulls to the left and feels like it floats when I hit any and all road inperfections

So now I am off the the Nissan dealership to order my new parts :$$$: &nbsp;and going to sweat it out installing them this evening

Just had to vent <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/lookaround.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':look:'>

[RedSuns]

let me know if you want some help......

[uiuc240]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (nrcooled @ Sep. 04 2002,07:16)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">So I am driving down I-95 minding my own business at about 65mph (I drive like a grandma 9/10ths of the time) then I see a sign that says "bump" so i slow down and hit the dip from the road resurfacing. Now I am on unpaved road and still cruising at 65. Then I see another sign that says bump and I slow down again for the end of the resurfacing but this bump was different....very different! <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':crazy:'> I hit it @ 55 and it sounded like I slamed into the back of another car.

After further inspection at my house I realize that my tie rod is bent and the bushing is toast <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hmmm.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':hmmm:'> <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':angry:'> And the car pulls to the left and feels like it floats when I hit any and all road inperfections

So now I am off the the Nissan dealership to order my new parts :$$$: and going to sweat it out installing them this evening

Just had to vent <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/lookaround.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':look:'></td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
ummm...you can call your state transportation people about that. &nbsp;bitch to them and show them receipts. &nbsp;THEY fucked up your car....not you.

Eric

[SimpleS14]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (nrcooled @ Sep. 03 2002,08:16)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">So I am driving down I-95 minding my own business at about 65mph (I drive like a grandma 9/10ths of the time) then I see a sign that says "bump" so i slow down and hit the dip from the road resurfacing. Now I am on unpaved road and still cruising at 65. Then I see another sign that says bump and I slow down again for the end of the resurfacing but this bump was different....very different! <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':crazy:'> I hit it @ 55 and it sounded like I slamed into the back of another car.

After further inspection at my house I realize that my tie rod is bent and the bushing is toast <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hmmm.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':hmmm:'> <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':angry:'> And the car pulls to the left and feels like it floats when I hit any and all road inperfections

So now I am off the the Nissan dealership to order my new parts :$$$: and going to sweat it out installing them this evening

Just had to vent <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/lookaround.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':look:'></td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
I know exactly where you wer talking about, esspecially if it was late at night on 95 south. &nbsp;I was lucky because they opened the HOV lane so I missed all the bumps. &nbsp;Sorry to hear that man...where you on the far right? because most of this work was on the far left.

[BEISSEN]

Yeah I am willing to help as well if you want just call me at 703-781-0414.I fucked my lower control arms up the same way so i kow how you feel.

[fodive]

man thats got to suck, but definatly call teh dept or transportation to botch, that way you wont have to pay for those $$$ nissan parts, if it could cause that much damage, then they should have posted more of a warning sign &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hmmm.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':hmmm:'>

[jyt747]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (fodive @ Sep. 03 2002,8:58)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">man thats got to suck, but definatly call teh dept or transportation to botch, that way you wont have to pay for those $$$ nissan parts, if it could cause that much damage, then they should have posted more of a warning sign &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hmmm.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':hmmm:'></td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Getting money out of the city will be nearly impossible. Depending on the roadwork, they contract companies so you'll be sent to them. The company will say they're not liable and to contact the city... you'll just keep getting the runaround. I've had many friends who've gotten bent rims, etc.. and tried to get something, but don't end up with shiet. At least that's how it is in the bay area. &nbsp;But hey, it's worth a shot, but don't set your hopes too high. Good luck and sorry to hear bout that.

[Natty]

What do you think is causing the "floating?"
Jeff