Accidentally drove over curb

[bankrobber]

Originally Posted by Former_Neon

I look forward to your pics. I still can't believe that my car is not damaged, other than the misshapen part of the engine under cover. When I hit the curb, it felt like I was going 70 mph, although I was going considerably slower. Even though I have the word of a mechanic (without him looking at it) that my wheel alignment should be fine, I still have nagging doubts. I guess I'm too much of a pessimist.

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[bankrobber]

Aint she pretty

Originally Posted by bankrobber

I cant seem to attach the pics

[Former_Neon]

You must have been quite upset when that happened. It'll cost you a bit to get that repaired. I know I would have been hopping mad if that happened to me even now, much less just after I bought the car.
I have to say, though, that despite the damage, your paint job looks better than mine. Mine is peppered with little chips all over the front because the paint is paper-thin and I think it'd come off if you rubbed it hard enough (a topic for a different thread).
I still can't believe I didn't do any damage to my car other than the splash shield underneath. I even checked my tire pressure tonight and all four tires are at the correct pressure. Even though it seemed like I hit the curb hard, it didn't cause any air loss.

[DARK AGE 53]

Originally Posted by Former_Neon

I still can't believe I didn't do any damage to my car other than the splash shield underneath.

The only fix for that is to run over a bigger curb next time, jk now if you had low profile tires you probably would have seen some damage. As for changing from the plastic cover to the aluminum cover I'd just keep the plastic cover, if down the road you think it would be a good investment then go for it. JMO

[Former_Neon]

Originally Posted by DARK AGE 53

The only fix for that is to run over a bigger curb next time, jk now if you had low profile tires you probably would have seen some damage. As for changing from the plastic cover to the aluminum cover I'd just keep the plastic cover, if down the road you think it would be a good investment then go for it. JMO

Yes, next time I'll inadvertently run into a police barricade or something.
I was obviously fortunate and this has made me extra wary when on parking lots now.
I'll probably leave the plastic shield on for awhile. It's only misshapen in one small spot.