[ba] My wrecked V8q (BA)

[Arun Rao]

Hmm .. suspiciously familiar.  You didn't by any chance replace the
control arm, did you? When I did my front-end last year, the lower ball
joint boot was ripped, so I ordered a new arm.   The  bushings didn't
quite seat properly, but I ignored it at the time.  Six months later,
the stabilzer bar separated from the control arm and the car collapsed
on the right front wheel -- fortunately in a parking lot.  Turned out
that the arm itself was grossly defective, and I failed to notice it
(the depression into which the bushing sits was visibly elliptical,
instead of circular).

Anyway, I'm sure you'll find out soon enough.  Good luck ...

-Arun

On Friday, August 23, 2002, at 02:33 AM, Shayne wrote:

> Coming home around 23:00 going west on 24 in the Caldecott tunnel my LF
> wheel came off!  So, needless to say, my poor V8q now sits three legged.
>
> This happened just 300 miles after doing a complete suspension.  I mean
> REALLY COMPLETE.  EVERYTHING WAS CHANGED.  And, just hours after getting
> that alignment done (thanx for the feedback on that post).
>
> I have NO idea why the wheel came off.  Best I can figure is the
> alignment
> shop removed the wheel to unloosen the tie rods and did not torque
> them.  I
> know my suspension rebuild was flawless.  I have done 6 of them on 6
> different Audis in the last 2 years.  I can give you torque specs by
> heart.
> I highly doubt it had anything to do with me.  I will confirm this in
> the
> light tomorrow.
>
>
> So, getting to my questions, any advice on how to handle this with the
> insurance company?  Basically, I have a modded V8q with new H&R springs,
> Bilstein Sports, Brembo rotors, Willwood Calipers, 5ktq strut housings,
> new
> EVERYTHING on the front, including Delrin bushings.  18" wheels, one of
> which some government vehicle hauled away before I could collect it.
>
> Also, being that I am in law school I don't have time to do this job
> again.
> Nor do I even have a proper shop setup yet.  I just moved.  So, I have
> no
> idea who t take the car to.  This issue arises:  If I go to the dealer
> or
> just let the insurance handle it, I imagine they will insist the car be
> returned to factory shape.  NO WAY.  I am not getting rid of my Delrin,
> springs or Sports.  Nor I am dumping my Willwoods.
>
> I have Chubb but no experience with their claims.  I have never made one
> with them.
>
> Anyone have any feedback or input on what I can or should do?  Where to
> go
> to get it fixed?  Know how to get the wheel back?  I need a great body
> shop
> too.  I believe the CHP handled the claim.  No citation was given.
>
>
> Thanx so much.
>
> Shayne P.
>
>
> Oakland, CA.
>
> Enough Audis to give plenty of headaches.
>
> Parting:  1972 Mercedes Benz 280 SE 4.5
>
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