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TrapLord
12-23-2015, 03:29 AM
Extremely rainy. Almost got hit swerved lost control spun and hit the curb sideways. car didnt drive. Moved a few inches depending on the placement of clutch. Rear axle? Diff? Control, suspension arms? Tie rods?

amancuso
12-23-2015, 11:17 AM
Oh California.

JEC928
12-23-2015, 08:18 PM
Rear axle? Diff? Control, suspension arms? Tie rods?

Step 1: is car driveable?
If no, then get towed home.
If yes, drive home slowly.
Take note of which way it pulls.

Step 2: get car on jackstands. (If no garage wait for rain to stop lol)
Plug in worklight.
Look at suspension - arms, shocks, spring seats, everything. Compare good side to hit side with tape measure.

Step 3: call junkyards.
Ask for complete M3 suspension-hub-brakes-swaybar drop outs.
:)